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WTM Africa 2025 Opens With A Record Participation From 96 Countries, Marking Largest Event In 11-year History

World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2025 officially opened today with unprecedented global participation, welcoming industry professionals from a record 96 countries under the theme “Ignite Africa”. The event signals strong recovery and growth in African tourism, with significant increases in both buyer and exhibitor numbers. In her opening address, Carol Weaving, Managing Director of RX […]

DURBANVILLE BICENTENNIAL HERALDS BRIGHT FUTURE FOR CAPE TOWN’S NORTHERN VINEYARDS

Cape Town’s northern vineyards in the Durbanville Wine Valley are rolling out the red carpet in celebration of the official 200th anniversary of Durbanville town. Wine lovers are going to be in their element with a specially curated tasting experience on Thursday, April 10, and Friday, April 11. This exclusive, once-off event showcases the finest […]

WTM Africa Reschedules China Ready® Workshop to 2026

  World Travel Market (WTM) Africa, in partnership with CBISN, today announced the strategic enhancement of its China Ready® Workshop. The workshop will be rescheduled for April 2026 and transformed into a more accessible Continuing Professional Education (CPE) format. The decision comes in direct response to industry feedback, with many exhibitors and tourism professionals expressing […]

Louis Vuitton Announces the Debut Of La Beauté Louis Vuitton

  Louis Vuitton embarks on a new journey with the launch of La Beauté Louis Vuitton. This exciting venture expands the House’s vision, rooted in the spirit of travel and creative excellence. Debuting in Autumn 2025, La Beauté Louis Vuitton welcomes Dame Pat McGrath, DBE, as the Creative Director, Cosmetics. The world-renowned British makeup artist […]

Historic Double Call as Silver Dawn and Silver Spirit Arrive in Durban

  A historic moment for Durban’s cruise industry unfolds today as two ultra-luxury Silversea vessels, Silver Dawn and Silver Spirit, dock simultaneously for the first time. This milestone marks Silver Dawn’s inaugural visit to Durban as part of her prestigious World Cruise, adding significance to the occasion. Silversea’s local representative, Cruise Vacations, will be on […]

Let Us Celebrate You

  Moet & Chandon, the iconic French champagne Maison founded in 1743, is delighted to announce its newest collaboration: The Moet & Chandon Pharrell Williams Limited Edition Collection launching March 1st globally, putting birthday celebrations center stage. Driven by shared values of collective spirit, optimism, and human connection, Moët & Chandon and Pharrell Williams have come together […]

Join The Responsible Tourism Movement at WTM Africa 2025

  Africa Travel Week (ATW) invites tourism professionals to attend WTM Africa’s Responsible Tourism Conference, running 9-10 April at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC). “Sustainability is a guiding principle in how we plan and execute every detail of WTM Africa,”  says Carol Weaving, Managing Director of RX Africa. “We’re rethinking the way trade shows […]

Exciting Evolution At Franschhoek’s Eleven Takes Dining Experience To New Levels

  Eleven restaurant  is redefining fine dining in Franschhoek with an exciting à la carte selection in addition to the current Chef’s Tasting menu. The fresh additions give you more freedom to curate you own culinary journey, making every visit a personalized and unforgettable experience at one of the region’s top dining destinations. Taking its […]

Entries for the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Open in South Africa

  A new era of bold leadership is here. The Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award returns for its fourth year in South Africa, shining a light once again on the visionaries, trailblazers, and risk-takers who are redefining industries. For over five decades, the Bold Woman Award has championed exceptional women in business, celebrating leaders who […]

Staycations’ A Growing Trend Among South African Travellers

  Between economic upturns and a growing appreciation for the tourism gems available closer to home, staycations aka opting for local travel instead of venturing abroad, have become popular for travellers across the Southern African region. “Embarking on a getaway just a few hours away is not just convenient and relatively more affordable than going […]

WTM Africa’s Africa Tourism Investment Conference In Cape Town This April Set To Drive Major Continental Growth

  The Africa Tourism Investment Conference (ATIC), a cornerstone event of World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2025, will welcome industry leaders and investors to Cape Town on 10 April 2025. The conference, held in partnership with JLL, aims to catalyse tourism investment across Africa and encourage sustainable economic growth through cross-border collaboration. Taking place at […]

Louis Vuitton Tambour Taiko Spin Time

  A Horological Icon Reborn A complication unique to Louis Vuitton, the Spin Time is synonymous with the Maison. The three-dimensional, dynamic display has been part of Louis Vuitton’s Haute Horlogerie collection since 2009, when the avant-garde time display became the first movement developed by La Fabrique du Temps for Louis Vuitton. The ingenious jumping […]

Louis Vuitton Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds

  Following the shift from Awakened Hands to Awakened Minds, this High Jewelry collection orchestrates the progression of savoir faire and science to renew the century’s cultural mobility and the advent of mechanization. Drawing on the malleability of precious metals and Louis Vuitton’s taste for remarkable gems, the jewelry presented here activates, interlocks, and animates […]

Meet the Eastern Cape Animals That Form Lifelong Pair Bonds

  February is the month of love, and if you look closely, you’ll see that love can be everlasting in the animal kingdom. From devoted blue crane pairs to family-oriented jackals and fiercely protective elephant shrews, you can experience the wonder of creatures that mate for life at Lalibela Wildlife Reserve. In Lalibela’s grasslands, you’ll […]

What Are The Key Interior Design Trends For 2025?

  Garreth van Niekerk and Alan Hayward, the new Executive Creative Directors of Decorex Africa, give us the inside track on the year ahead. Here’s their take on the key shifts and major directions we’ll witness in 2025. What global influences will impact decor in 2025? Garreth: In 2025, we’re seeing a shift away from […]