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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 […]

Decorex Africa announces its Designers of the Year 2025 as its State of the Industry Report reveals significant shifts in the design landscape

Decorex Africa, the continent’s foremost authority on decor, interior design and lifestyle, is proud to announce the selection of two exceptional talents as its Designers of the Year 2025, reflecting the exhibition’s strengthened pan-African vision. Egyptian sustainability innovators Reform Studio has been named Decorex Cape Town’s Designer of the Year, while globally renowned Nigerian-born architect […]

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 […]

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 […]

WTM Africa and CBISN launch China Ready® Workshop To Boost African Tourism Growth

  World Travel Market (WTM) Africa has announced the launch of its first-ever China Ready® Workshop in partnership with CBISN, aimed at helping African tourism businesses capture their share of the world’s largest outbound travel market. “With China’s outbound travel sector projected to reach 200 million travellers annually by 2028, the exclusive one-day intensive training […]

Colour And Festivity To Erupt Once Again At The Stellenbosch Harvest Parade

  South Africa, Stellenbosch, January 2025: Excitement is building as the iconic Stellenbosch Harvest Parade returns to the streets of the country’s wine capital on Saturday, February 1. This beloved tradition brings together the vibrant community of Stellenbosch to celebrate the start of the grape harvest season with a spectacular procession of floats, music, and […]

De Beers Group Announces 2024 Shining Light Awards Winners

  De Beers Group is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Shining Light Awards, a jewellery design competition dedicated to empowering the next generation of designers from the countries where De Beers recovers diamonds, including Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Originally launched in 1995, the Shining Light Awards are part of the […]

Wishing You a Luxurious Christmas and a Prosperous 2025!

As the year draws to a close, we at Luxury Xclusives extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and belief in our journey. 2024 has been a year of growth, inspiration, and shared success. Together, we’ve celebrated milestones, embraced new possibilities, and made strides toward redefining luxury in Africa. As we reflect on the […]

A Maverick Mashup of Luxury and Beats

  Two-time Grammy award winner and the world’s best DJ*, Black Coffee is set to take over Cabo Beach for one unforgettable night, as Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt whisky, brings its definitive spirit to the vibrant city of Cape Town. The exclusive event, made possible through the collaboration between Glenfiddich and Cabo […]

South Africa’s Film Industry Boosts Tourism Economy with R5.2 Billion Foreign Investment

  South Africa’s film industry continues to captivate global filmmakers, significantly contributing to the nation’s flourishing tourism economy. Between November 2023 and June 2024, foreign film production investments totalled R2.52 billion, with projections exceeding R5 billion by October 2025. This surge underscores South Africa’s position as a global hub for film production, delivering direct economic […]

Discover Garden Paradise at the 2024 Franschhoek Open Garden Festival

  The celebrated annual Franschhoek Open Gardens event is set to return mid-November, inviting garden enthusiasts and green thumbs alike to immerse themselves in a weekend of breathtaking natural beauty. This event showcases a delightful array of ten gardens, ranging from grand estates to charming, intimate spaces, all nestled in the heart of the “valley […]

Taking the Business of Luxury in Africa to the Next Level

  As we stand at the threshold of a brand-new year, we raise our glasses to the promise of endless possibilities and the excitement that comes with embracing new horizons. Here’s to an amazing 2024 that will see us collectively take the Business Of Luxury In Africa to unprecedented heights! Reflecting on the past year’s […]

THE JOURNEY THAT LEADS TO THE 5TH WORLD BLACKS AND AFRICANS FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CULTURE, 2024 BEGINS.

  With great excitement, we announce the official the launch of the FESTAC AFRICA Festival 2024 website, signaling the commencement of an extraordinary journey. The website, operational at https://festacafrica.org, invites you to register for an unparalleled week-long celebration of arts and culture in Kisumu, Kenya, from May 20th to May 26th, 2024. A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE: […]

What A Night Of Inspiration At The Crown Gospel Music Awards

  From the first note to the last, the audience worshipped and cheered as performance after performance was lit at the Crown awards that took place for the 1st time in Gauteng.  Last night, the World Gospel PowerHouse presented a glorious star-studded event with Gospel music lovers packing the 8000 seater dome – as tickets […]

COSPLAY – IT’S ALL THE rAge!

  Cosplay, the act of dressing up as a character from a film, book, or video game, has drawn together dedicated fanbases in countries across the world, and South Africa is no different. Thanks to the tireless work of a few key people, South Africans have the opportunity to get involved in ‘costume play’. Jade […]