Africa>Africa News – Luxury Xclusives https://luxuryxclusives.com Xclusivity Reigns Supreme - Africa's Leading Platform for Luxury Brands Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:31:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://luxuryxclusives.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-Untitled-1024-x-1024-px-32x32.jpg Africa>Africa News – Luxury Xclusives https://luxuryxclusives.com 32 32 WTM Africa 2027: Women in Tourism Prioritise Skills and Leadership https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/08/26/wtm-africa-2027-women-in-tourism-prioritise-skills-and-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wtm-africa-2027-women-in-tourism-prioritise-skills-and-leadership&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wtm-africa-2027-women-in-tourism-prioritise-skills-and-leadership Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Profiled Entrepreneurs]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56322 In honour of Women’s Month, WTM Africa announces early updates to WTM Africa 2027 Women in Tourism. The programme runs alongside WTM Africa 2027, from 7–9 April 2027 at CTICC in Cape Town. The initiative will centre on strategic skills development for women across the tourism sector. It will help them build the confidence, knowledge [...]

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|]]> China Ready® Workshop Returns to WTM Africa 2027 as Chinese Tourism Opportunity Grows https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/08/13/china-ready-workshop-returns-to-wtm-africa-2027-as-chinese-tourism-opportunity-grows/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=china-ready-workshop-returns-to-wtm-africa-2027-as-chinese-tourism-opportunity-grows&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=china-ready-workshop-returns-to-wtm-africa-2027-as-chinese-tourism-opportunity-grows Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Private Luxury Lodges/Game Reserves]]> Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa Latest News]]> Africa News]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> China]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Holiday Deals]]> Special Deals]]> Valentine's Travel Deals]]> Destinations>More Destinations]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56159 The China Ready® Workshop returns to WTM Africa 2027 as Chinese Tourism opportunity grows offering African tourism stakeholders the opportunity to gain the practical knowledge and market intelligence needed to tap into one of the world’s largest outbound travel markets. Presented by Marcus Lee, CEO of China Travel Online and founder of the internationally recognised [...]

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|]]> Park Hyatt Johannesburg Marks Women’s Month With Moët & Chandon Brunch And Hendrick’s Gin High Tea https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/07/29/park-hyatt-johannesburg-marks-womens-month-with-moet-chandon-brunch-and-hendricks-gin-high-tea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=park-hyatt-johannesburg-marks-womens-month-with-moet-chandon-brunch-and-hendricks-gin-high-tea&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=park-hyatt-johannesburg-marks-womens-month-with-moet-chandon-brunch-and-hendricks-gin-high-tea Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Private Luxury Lodges/Game Reserves]]> Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa Latest News]]> Africa News]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Fine Beverages, Cigars & Bubbles]]> Fine Beverages, Cigars & Bubbles>Luxury Bubbles]]> Good Appetite]]> Superb Food]]> World Cuisines]]> Food & Display]]> Food Recipies]]> Luxury Restaurants]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Book now]]> Great Hotels]]> Travelers' Choice]]> Food]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56072 This August, Park Hyatt Johannesburg marks Women’s Month with With Moët & Chandon Brunch And Hendrick’s Gin High Tea. The luxury hotel sits in the heart of Rosebank, Johannesburg’s most cosmopolitan district, minutes from the Keyes Art Mile and the city’s leading galleries, and a short ride from Sandton on the Gautrain. Women’s Month traces [...]

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|]]> Verified Impact Tourism Carbon Footprint Knowledge Series 2026 https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/07/20/verified-impact-tourism-carbon-footprint-knowledge-series-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=verified-impact-tourism-carbon-footprint-knowledge-series-2026&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=verified-impact-tourism-carbon-footprint-knowledge-series-2026 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Private Luxury Lodges/Game Reserves]]> Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Energy Program]]> Environment Interactive Features]]> Environment Latest News]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Travelers' Choice]]> Destinations]]> Destinations>Recommended Destination]]> Travel News]]> Travel Of the world]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55987 Verified Impact Tourism carbon footprint knowledge series 2025 and benchmarking programme for eco-lodges and boutique properties across Southern Africa, built on real, measured activity data rather than estimates. From July to November 2026, the programme is running a free online Knowledge Series, open to anyone in the tourism industry who wants to properly understand what [...]

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|]]> Belgotex Launches Terranova: The Sustainable Carpet Tile Transforming Luxury Office Design in 2026 https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/07/08/belgotex-launches-terranova-the-sustainable-carpet-tile-transforming-luxury-office-design-in-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=belgotex-launches-terranova-the-sustainable-carpet-tile-transforming-luxury-office-design-in-2026&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=belgotex-launches-terranova-the-sustainable-carpet-tile-transforming-luxury-office-design-in-2026 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> South Africa]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Décor Tips to make your Space Sparkle]]> Luxury Decor]]> Luxury Furniture]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Luxury Architects]]> Luxury Properties]]> Luxury Real Estates]]> Making a Property Decision]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55824 Walk into any forward-thinking office and you’re unlikely to find a sea of identical grey carpet stretching from reception to boardroom. Today’s best commercial interiors are zoned, layered and expressive…and the floor is doing a lot of the heavy lifting as Belgotex Launches Terranova: The Sustainable Carpet Tile Transforming Luxury Office Design in 2026 South [...]

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|]]> Why Some Of Africa’s Most Promising Routes Still Have No Flights https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/06/19/why-some-of-africas-most-promising-routes-still-have-no-flights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-some-of-africas-most-promising-routes-still-have-no-flights&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-some-of-africas-most-promising-routes-still-have-no-flights Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Private Luxury Lodges/Game Reserves]]> Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Destinations]]> Destinations>More Destinations]]> Travel News]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55614 Two of Sub-Saharan Africa’s strongest unserved routes still have no direct flight: Johannesburg to Mumbai, and Brussels to Cape Town. Both appear in the Airbus Exploring the Horizons study among high-demand corridors where passengers continue to route through a third city because no carrier has yet launched a service. Some of the continent’s connectivity gaps [...]

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|]]> Four Tintswalo Properties Honoured in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/06/18/four-tintswalo-properties-honoured-in-tripadvisors-2026-travelers-choice-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-tintswalo-properties-honoured-in-tripadvisors-2026-travelers-choice-awards&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-tintswalo-properties-honoured-in-tripadvisors-2026-travelers-choice-awards Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Private Luxury Lodges/Game Reserves]]> Africa News]]> South Africa]]> Stories]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Book now]]> Travelers' Choice]]> Destinations]]> Destinations>Recommended Destination]]> Destinations>Top 10 Destinations]]> Travel News]]> Travel Of the world]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55601 Tintswalo has once again earned international recognition, with four of its properties honoured in Tripadvisor’s prestigious 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards. Leading the accolades is Tintswalo Atlantic, the award-winning boutique hotel perched on the slopes of Chapman’s Peak in Cape Town, which achieved Tripadvisor’s coveted ‘Best of the Best’ distinction. This accolade places the property among the [...]

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|]]> A Curated Survey of South African Art | June Spotlight Sale https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/06/17/a-curated-survey-of-south-african-art-june-spotlight-sale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-curated-survey-of-south-african-art-june-spotlight-sale&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-curated-survey-of-south-african-art-june-spotlight-sale Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> South Africa]]> Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Luxury Architects]]> Luxury Real Estates]]> Making a Property Decision]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55585 Three important modernist portraits by Irma Stern, Gerard Sekoto and Maggie Laubser headline Strauss & Co’s live-virtual June Spotlight Sale of modern and contemporary art on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, a curated survey of South African art | june spotlight sale comprising 82 lots, the sale forms part of Strauss & Co’s expanding programme of specialist live auctions and [...]

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|]]> Thornybush Unveils an Enhanced and Refined Saseka Tented Camp https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/06/09/thornybush-unveils-an-enhanced-and-refined-saseka-tented-camp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thornybush-unveils-an-enhanced-and-refined-saseka-tented-camp&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thornybush-unveils-an-enhanced-and-refined-saseka-tented-camp Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Luxury Golf Estates]]> Private Luxury Lodges/Game Reserves]]> Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> South Africa]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Holiday Deals]]> Special Deals]]> Destinations]]> Destinations>More Destinations]]> Destinations>Recommended Destination]]> Destinations>Top 10 Destinations]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55457 Thornybush is proud to unveil the newly enhanced Saseka Tented Camp, where familiar spaces have been thoughtfully recreated to offer a more refined and immersive guest experience. In collaboration with Artichoke Interior Design and Black Sable Architects, the lodges public areas have been refreshed  while remaining true to Saseka’s original identity and its magical setting within [...]

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|]]> South Africans Seek Flexible, Experience-led Holidays that Combine Adventure, Relaxation, and Discovery https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/06/09/south-africans-seek-flexible-experience-led-holidays-that-combine-adventure-relaxation-and-discovery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-africans-seek-flexible-experience-led-holidays-that-combine-adventure-relaxation-and-discovery&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-africans-seek-flexible-experience-led-holidays-that-combine-adventure-relaxation-and-discovery Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> South Africa]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Destinations]]> Destinations>More Destinations]]> Best Luxury Boating Experiences]]> Best Luxury Yatch]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55448 For many South Africans, the idea of a sailing holiday may seem out of reach and reserved only for experienced sailors or luxury travellers. That perception is changing, though, as more South Africans seek flexible, experience-led holidays that combine adventure, relaxation, and discovery. This is Why sailing holidays are gaining popularity. Sunsail, the global charter [...]

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|]]> Summer in Review: Inside South Africa’s Biggest Season for Dining https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/06/02/summer-in-review-inside-south-africas-biggest-season-for-dining/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-in-review-inside-south-africas-biggest-season-for-dining&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-in-review-inside-south-africas-biggest-season-for-dining Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Good Appetite]]> Superb Food]]> World Cuisines]]> Food & Display]]> Food Recipies]]> Luxury Clubs]]> Luxury Restaurants]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Food]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55407 As we head into winter, Dineplan looks back at one of the most remarkable summers on record for dining out in South Africa. Cast your mind back: the starters arrive just as the golden hour hits. Someone’s sunglasses are still on the table. Another bottle is ordered without discussion. Nobody is checking the time. Whether [...]

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|]]> Global Hotel Alliance Adds Four Distinctive New Member Brands https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/05/21/global-hotel-alliance-adds-four-distinctive-new-member-brands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=global-hotel-alliance-adds-four-distinctive-new-member-brands&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=global-hotel-alliance-adds-four-distinctive-new-member-brands Thu, 21 May 2026 08:36:56 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> Asia]]> International Brands]]> News]]> Book now]]> Travelers' Choice]]> Destinations]]> Destinations>Recommended Destination]]> Travel News]]> Travel Of the world]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55264 Global Hotel Alliance adds four distinctive new member brands (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, further expanding its global footprint and enriching its award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme. The latest additions include Almanac Hotels, Regal Hotels, STORY Hotels and TemptingPlaces Collection. Together, their 22 new properties strengthen GHA’s portfolio across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, expanding GHA’s presence in ever-popular cities such [...]

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|]]> Liza Grobler brings a considered of Karoo Art work to Cape Town in a new exhibition presented by Spier Arts Trust (SAT) and hosted at HUB Gallery in Cape https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/05/11/liza-grobler-brings-a-considered-of-karoo-art-work-to-cape-town-in-a-new-exhibition-presented-by-spier-arts-trust-sat-and-hosted-at-hub-gallery-in-cape/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=liza-grobler-brings-a-considered-of-karoo-art-work-to-cape-town-in-a-new-exhibition-presented-by-spier-arts-trust-sat-and-hosted-at-hub-gallery-in-cape&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=liza-grobler-brings-a-considered-of-karoo-art-work-to-cape-town-in-a-new-exhibition-presented-by-spier-arts-trust-sat-and-hosted-at-hub-gallery-in-cape Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55129 Following her role as curator of the 30th Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK) visual arts programme this year, Liza Grobler brings a considered selection of that work to Cape Town in a new exhibition presented by Spier Arts Trust (SAT) and hosted at HUB Gallery in Cape Town. The show, titled ‘’n Greep uit Grenslose [...]

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|]]> Africa’s Top 15 China Ready Destinations Revealed at WTM Africa 2026 as Tourism Leaders Unlock China’s Outbound Travel Market Opportunity. https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/04/29/africas-top-15-china-ready-destinations-revealed-at-wtm-africa-2026-as-tourism-leaders-unlock-chinas-outbound-travel-market-opportunity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=africas-top-15-china-ready-destinations-revealed-at-wtm-africa-2026-as-tourism-leaders-unlock-chinas-outbound-travel-market-opportunity&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=africas-top-15-china-ready-destinations-revealed-at-wtm-africa-2026-as-tourism-leaders-unlock-chinas-outbound-travel-market-opportunity Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa Latest News]]> Africa News]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Entertainment]]> Events and Festival]]> Music and Upcoming Events]]> China]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Holiday Deals]]> Special Deals]]> Destinations]]> Destinations>More Destinations]]> Destinations>Recommended Destination]]> Destinations>Top 10 Destinations]]> Travel News]]> Travel Of the world]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55031 African tourism destinations have been ranked on their readiness to attract Chinese visitors. The China Ready Index® – a global benchmarking system by CBISN that scores destinations across six key pillars – released its 2026 African rankings at World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town this week, with Egypt securing top spot ahead of Morocco [...]

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|]]> Groot Constantia, South Africa’s National Treasure Leading Luxury Wine Experiences in Africa https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/04/13/groot-constantia-south-africas-national-treasure-leading-luxury-wine-experiences-in-africa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=groot-constantia-south-africas-national-treasure-leading-luxury-wine-experiences-in-africa&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=groot-constantia-south-africas-national-treasure-leading-luxury-wine-experiences-in-africa Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> South Africa]]> Stories]]> News]]> Best Vintage Wines]]> Wine Tips]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=54859 Groot Constantia showcased its new short film, “Rooted. Preserved. Shared.” The film is a tribute to the people, practices and purpose that preserve South Africa’s oldest wine-producing farm for the future. Groot Constantia, South Africa’s National Treasure Leading Luxury Wine Experiences in Africa “The screening marked more than the release of a short film; it [...]

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