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JOHANNESBURG, 30 April 2024 - The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA), Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) and Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA) collectively applaud and endorse the decisive actions undertaken by the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, and the CEO of SA Tourism, Nombulelo Guliwe, concerning the recovery of 35 ...

Last week SATSA indulged in adventure, gastronomy, and breathtaking natural scenery. Our COO, Hannelie du Toit, was hosted on the St Helena Island Showcase, and Shanaaz Taliep, our Membership Manager, got her adventure on in the Cederberg.

A quick update on VAT and Inbound Tourism - as you might have heard, SARS withdrew their appeal in the KEN case. The good news is that this opens an opportunity to engage with them directly again, which we are in the process of pursuing. We will provide feedback as soon as possible, but please bear with us, these things take time. 

You are invited to the SATSA Annual Conference 2024 "This Is Us – Reflection, Presence, Growth" an innovative event that transcends traditional boundaries to create a shared, immersive experience.

In response to the evolving traveller safety situation within South Africa, the tourism industry is convening an important webinar under the banner - "Together for Traveller Safety”. Your participation is not just important—it's essential.

SATSA recently held its Gauteng Chapter meeting at the excellent WeWork offices in Sandton. The thoughtfully designed workspace with premium amenities and abundant natural light provided the perfect setting for the event.

SATSA played an active role at the recent Africa Travel Week 2024, part of WTM Africa. Our participation in key panel discussions underscored SATSA's unwavering commitment to addressing critical industry issues.

After three years of closed borders, China has emerged as the world's largest outbound travel market once again. At this year's WTM Africa, iMarcus Lee, CEO of China Travel Online, shared valuable insights.

We are well on our way to creating hype around 101 Adventures Southern Africa.

As you might have heard, we have a database of over 30,000 domestic adventure traveller subscribers keen to hear more about the offerings in Southern Africa.

Wesgro invites you to join the Tourism Industry Briefing - Online Event, taking place on Tuesday, 16 April 2024.