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            <description><![CDATA[While buoyed by a solid performance in the leasing market, JSE-listed Zeda saw its profit for the six months ended March 31 dip as a lukewarm domestic economy, global headwinds and changing new-car market weighed on its rental business. Zeda said on Tuesday that its revenue for the first half of the financial year increased by 3.2%, to R5.5-billion, while operating profit was down 0.6%, to R841-million.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
            <category>VEHICLE RENTAL AND LEASING</category>
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            <title>IDC-backed Capital Hotel Group expands Eastern Cape footprint amid tourism recovery</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Industrial Development Corporation- (IDC-) backed hospitality company The Capital Hotel Group has launched a new R270-million hotel development in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, as South Africa’s tourism sector continues its post-pandemic recovery, supported by rising international arrivals and growing regional investment. The development will have access to the Boardwalk casino, in Gqeberha, as well as a beachfront and a shopping centre, providing tourists with experience of the Eastern Cape’s revered hospitality industry.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <title>To tap into tourism potential, South Africa must address airport, visa bottlenecks – Mavuso</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[To seize the opportunity for boosting growth and development presented by tourism, South Africa must address airport capacity constraints, particularly at the OR Tambo International Airport, in Gauteng, that create bottlenecks during peak period. Further, while visa processing has improved, it remains slower than in competing destinations, says business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Global beer giant Heineken has instituted what it calls a Bar de Change at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, to benefit beer-loving South Africans travelling to Europe. Because of the weakness of the rand relative to other currencies, a Heineken beer in Europe could cost up to 200% more than in South Africa. (Bar de Change comes from Bureau de Change, where foreign currency is bought.)  However, at the unique Bar de Change counter, departing South Africans can pay for Heineken beers at South African prices and receive, in return, digital vouchers. In Europe, these vouchers can, at participating partner bars, be exchanged for Heineken beers, on a one-for-one basis. The intent is to make buying the company’s beer in Europe less stressful (because of the cost) and more fun for South Africans.]]></description>
            <author>Rebecca Campbell</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, Wesgro, earlier this month hosted its yearly international buyers programme, Made In The Cape. The event convenes global procurement groups and provincial exporters for a week of trade engagement.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
            <category>MANUFACTURING</category>
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            <description><![CDATA[Strong operating performance, global destination appeal and a constrained development pipeline continue to underpin hotel and accommodation investment in the Western Cape, despite broader economic and infrastructure challenges, says professional services firm BDO South Africa strategic development and advisory partner Lee-Anne Bac. Cape Town remains a sought-after market for hospitality investors, with performance metrics in 2025 significantly outpacing national averages across multiple hotel segments.]]></description>
            <author>Lumkile Nkomfe </author>
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            <title>What impact will Africa’s busy 2026 election calendar have on the economic outlook?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Africa faces one of its most crowded electoral calendars this year at a time of shrinking global tolerance for political risk, turning the ballot box into a policy credibility test for investors rather than a purely democratic exercise. The cycle began in January with elections in Uganda, where veteran leader Yoweri Museveni and his National Resistance Movement – in power since 1986 – secured another five-year mandate, while, on the other end of the continent, parties aligned to Benin’s President had a clean sweep of Parliamentary elections, an outcome detractors attributed to legislative tweaks that seriously disadvantage the opposition. The Beninese return to the polls in April for Presidential elections.]]></description>
            <author>Martin Zhuwakinyu</author>
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            <title>International passengers up 9% at Cape Town airport, local passengers up 6%</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Cape Town International Airport in January handled more than 367 000 two-way passengers at its international terminal, marking a 9% year-on-year increase. The airport’s domestic terminal processed more than 680 000 two-way passengers in January, which equates to 6% growth compared with the same period last year.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
            <category>AIR TRAFFIC</category>
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            <title>Ramaphosa says record number of tourists a vote of confidence in South African brand </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The record number of tourists in South Africa in 2025 is a vote of confidence in South Africa’s brand appeal, said President Cyril Ramaphosa, as he revealed that government was increasing collaboration with stakeholders to strengthen the industry. South Africa saw the record-breaking arrival of 10.5-million tourists between January and December last year, the highest ever recorded in the country. Ramaphosa said this was also a vote of confidence in South African tourism, a sector he said had potential for further growth. Ramaphosa said this was also a vote of confidence in South African tourism, a sector he said had potential for further growth.]]></description>
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            <title>Govt progressing MTDP, digitalisation – but constraints persist  </title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/govt-progressing-mtdp-digitalisation-but-constraints-persist-2026-01-23</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Government has recorded progress under the prevailing Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024-2029, with improvements in energy stability, tourism recovery, industrial growth and social protection; however, deep structural constraints persist, including in local government, logistics, youth unemployment and spatial development, impeding inclusive growth, and more work is required to tackle these challenges.   This was highlighted by Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, on January 23, briefing media on government’s performance against the MTDP.]]></description>
            <author>Tasneem Bulbulia</author>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Fund established to rebuild Kruger National Park – Aucamp</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Kruger National Park cannot rebuild without help and a well-coordinated, rapid response is needed, with national parks agency South African National Parks (SANParks) estimating the damage to infrastructure could run into hundreds of millions of rands, said Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp. The combined scale of infrastructure damage and operational disruption in the recent flooding has exceeded the park’s existing contingency and maintenance budgets. Substantial finances are required for recovery and restoration efforts, the Minister pointed out in a January 22 media briefing.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <title>Mozambique President cancels Davos trip due to severe floods</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has cancelled his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week due to severe floods that have damaged infrastructure and affected hundreds of thousands of people in the Southern African country. Chapo wrote in a post on Facebook late on Sunday that Mozambique "is going through a tough time ... (and) the absolute priority at this moment is to save lives".]]></description>
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            <title>Sector builds momentum amid global shifts</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[South Africa’s business events industry is strengthening its position as a preferred host for major African and international gatherings as several advantages continue to set the country apart, says global events organiser RX Africa MD Carol Weaving. Travelling to South Africa is "extremely convenient" because its major cities connect easily with global air routes.]]></description>
            <author>Devina Haripersad</author>
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            <title>Aviation and tourist sector entities urge State to adopt digital border control technologies</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[International air transport sector-owned technology company SITA and global private sector travel and tourism industry non-profit promotion entity, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), have issued a joint report on how countries could use the latest technologies and forward-looking digital visa policies to provide seamless travel while maintaining security. The report was entitled 'Better Borders: Enhance Security, Boost Tourism, Facilitate Seamless Travel & Drive Economic Growth'. Using current systems, the report points out that, by 2035, aviation is forecast to transport 14-billion passengers a year. The WTTC predicts that, by that time, travel and tourism will account for 11.5% of the global economy ($16.5-trillion, in money terms), and support 12.5% of the global workforce (or 462-million jobs).]]></description>
            <author>Rebecca Campbell</author>
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            <title>Wesgro using cricket to attract Indian tourists to the Western Cape</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Western Cape trade, tourism and investment promotion agency Wesgro is using cricket to promote international tourism to the province in particular but also to the country in general. It did so by participating in the recent official launch of the fourth season of the Betway SA20, the country’s national T20 cricket league, which took place in Mumbai, India. Wesgro was the event partner for the launch. “This partnership goes beyond sport – it’s about building bridges between cultures, celebrating shared passions, and unlocking opportunities for travel, trade and investment,” affirmed Wesgro CEO Wrenelle Stander. “India is a crucial growth market for the Western Cape, and platforms like SA20 enable us to showcase why our province truly is a world in one destination.”]]></description>
            <author>Rebecca Campbell</author>
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            <title>Working group established to put Africa on global superyacht map</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/working-group-established-to-put-africa-on-global-superyacht-map-2025-11-18</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Stakeholders in Africa’s superyacht industry have formed the African Superyacht Working Group, with the aim of rolling out an African superyacht growth strategy. A superyacht is a large, luxury private or chartered yacht, typically exceeding 24 metres (79 feet) in length, and carrying high-end amenities and a professional crew.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
            <category>MARINE INDUSTRY</category>
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            <title>Nelson Mandela Bay business chamber urges decisive action to unlock small business growth</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to deliver the Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement on Wednesday, he is in a position to signal decisive action that can unlock South Africa’s economic potential, says Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber CEO Denise van Huyssteen. She says that the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector holds tremendous potential to drive inclusive economic growth, create jobs and stimulate innovation.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
            <category>NATIONAL BUDGET</category>
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            <title>St Helena Tourism, Airlink announce 18-month flight schedule</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/st-helena-tourism-airlink-announce-18-month-flight-schedule-2025-11-06</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Tourism organisation St Helena Tourism has, in partnership with its airline partner Airlink, released an 18-month forward flight schedule to the island, providing visitors and residents with enhanced visibility of planned flight operations, offering greater confidence and flexibility when planning travel to one of the world’s most unique and remote destinations. Airlink will continue to operate its regular weekly Saturday service between Johannesburg and St Helena, maintaining consistent connectivity between the island and mainland Africa.]]></description>
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            <category>AVIATION &amp; TOURISM</category>
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            <description><![CDATA[State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has turned the first sod for the construction of R147-million Latimer’s Landing at the Port of East London. The revitalisation of the quay structure marks a significant step towards the long-anticipated waterfront development, which is envisioned to play a key role in boosting tourism and promoting overall economic growth for the benefit of the port community and the Eastern Cape province.]]></description>
            <author>Darren Parker</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[The board of directors of the V&A Waterfront has, following an extensive local and international search, appointed former Sun International hospitality COO Graham Wood as CEO designate to replace current CEO David Green who will be retiring in early 2026. Under 17 years of Green’s "remarkable leadership", the V&A Waterfront achieved significant milestones to set it apart as the subcontinent’s number one most visited tourist destination and one of the country’s most successful public-private partnerships and mixed-use development properties.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Western Cape has recorded its most successful cruise season to date, setting new benchmarks for cruise-liner visits, passenger numbers and economic contribution in 2024/25, says tourism, trade and investment promotion agency Wesgro. Preliminary data from the Western Cape Cruise Liner Industry Report has shown that the cruise season contributed R1.79-billion to the province’s gross domestic product (GDP), up from R1.32-billion in the 2023/24 season.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Cape Town welcomed 2.4-million overnight visitors last year, this according to the latest ‘Economic Value of Tourism Report’, said City of Cape Town Economic Growth MMC James Vos as he launched Tourism Month. These visitors injected R24.5-billion directly in the city’s economy, supporting more than 106 000 jobs – nearly 7% of all employment in Cape Town.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[The City of Cape Town and the Western Cape government will second 48 assistant port control officers to boost the Border Management Authority’s (BMA’s) capacity at the Cape Town International Airport (CTIA). The initiative was unveiled earlier this week by Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
            <category>BORDER CONTROL</category>
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            <title>Intra-SADC tourism development hampered by protectionist aviation policies</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Outdated and restrictive policies regarding aviation are hampering the development of tourism within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), it was pointed out by participants in the recent SADC Tourism Alliance Think Tank symposium. SADC has a population of some 300-million people, but only 7.2-million of them flew, annually. “The demand is there,” highlighted SADC Tourism Alliance Tourism project lead Natalia Rosa. “The economic case is undeniable. Until our aviation policy catches up with our ambitions, Southern Africa’s tourism and trade will remain grounded. What we need now is political courage, policy coherence, and a unified commitment to making air access the driver of inclusive growth it should be.”]]></description>
            <author>Rebecca Campbell</author>
            <category>AVIATION &amp; TOURISM</category>
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            <description><![CDATA[Cruise Cape Town says it has seen the longest and most successful cruise season yet, with 83 ship calls, of which 11 were inaugural visits. March stood out as the strongest month, with 22 ship visits – the highest in a single month this season. The Port of Mossel Bay, meanwhile, welcomed 15 cruise ship calls this season.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Cruise Cape Town says it has seen the longest and most successful cruise season yet, with 83 ship calls, of which 11 were inaugural visits. March stood out as the strongest month, with 22 ship visits – the highest in a single month this season. The Port of Mossel Bay, meanwhile, welcomed 15 cruise ship calls this season.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Lanseria International Airport, in Gauteng, is undergoing a period of transformation and forward-looking development, which will see several major upgrades to the airport’s infrastructure and facilities to offer more services, Lanseria International Airport CEO Rampa Rammopo announced on June 25. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Aero South Africa trade show at the airport, he said the general aviation transformation and revitalisation programme would include, among other initiatives, the introduction of a new commercial leasing structure that will allow general aviation operators to lease the airport’s vacant land.]]></description>
            <author>Darren Parker</author>
            <category>AIRPORTS</category>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa) has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Home Affairs that South Africa’s first online instant visa system, incorporating advanced ‘selfie-based’ biometric technology, will go live in September. The association said this development signals a significant step forward in the digitisation of South Africa’s border control processes and is poised to have a meaningful and far-reaching impact on the tourism and hospitality sector.]]></description>
            <author>Darren Parker</author>
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            <title>Tourism dept unveils new Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre in the Free State </title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tourism-dept-unveils-new-kgodumodumo-dinosaur-interpretation-centre-in-the-free-state-2025-06-18</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Department of Tourism (DoT) has unveiled South Africa’s newest cultural and scientific attraction and visitor experience, the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre, in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, in the Free State. The centre was supported by R120-million in funding from the EU through South Africa’s National Treasury, to create more educational and globally compelling tourism experiences.]]></description>
            <author>Marleny Arnoldi</author>
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            <title>South African tourism strong, despite negative intl media reports</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Southern African inbound tourism organisation SATSA says visitor satisfaction levels remain high across key source markets and that travel demand from North America remains strong, with US arrivals having totalled 372 362 in 2024, a 100% recovery to 2019 levels. The organisation says that recent international media coverage on South Africa has leaned toward sensationalism, and adds that it remains committed to ensuring accurate information reaches potential visitors.]]></description>
            <author>Schalk Burger</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Tourism promotion agency South African Tourism (SA Tourism), on March 31, launched its latest global brand campaign titled ‘South Africa Awaits – Come Find Your Joy!’ The agency describes the campaign as  a celebration of the country’s “boundless energy, rich culture and extraordinary experiences”.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
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            <title>SA is fourth most popular digital nomad destination, shows new study</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[A newly released study by Nebeus ranks South Africa as the fourth most popular global digital nomad destination, with remote workers able to maximise their savings while benefiting from a high quality of life. Nebeus is a financial services provider specialising in global payments.]]></description>
            <author>Irma Venter</author>
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            <description><![CDATA[Building on South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) legacy, the Meetings Africa 2025 conference will showcase Africa’s leadership on the global business events stage, empower local businesses and highlight innovation in the sector. To be held from February 24 to 26 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Meetings Africa 2025 aims to provide a platform for exhibitors to showcase their offerings to international and local buyers, African associations and corporate planners.]]></description>
            <author>Sabrina Jardim</author>
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            <title>Cape Town International Airport saw a record number of international passengers in 2024</title>
            <link>https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cape-town-international-airport-saw-a-record-number-of-international-passengers-in-2024-2025-01-21</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Cape Town Air Access, a public-private initiative headed by Western Cape trade, tourism and investment promotion agency Wesgro, has announced that Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) chalked up a record figure of three-million two-way international passengers last year. This represented a 10% increase over the figure for 2023. Just in December last year, one-million two-way passengers passed through CTIA. This was a 3% increase, year-on-year (y-o-y). December 2024 was also the twenty-fourth month of continued growth in international passenger numbers through the airport.]]></description>
            <author>Rebecca Campbell</author>
            <category>AVIATION &amp; TOURISM</category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <editor>Creamer Media Reporter  </editor>
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