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SADC UniVisa advances as tourism sector aligns on shared priorities
The taxes, fees and charges on a flight within Southern Africa run 49% above the global benchmark. The figure comes from Aaron Munetsi, CEO of
WHY SOME OF AFRICA’S MOST PROMISING ROUTES STILL HAVE NO FLIGHTS
South Africa, 18 June 2026 – Two of Sub-Saharan Africa’s strongest unserved routes still have no direct flight: Johannesburg to Mumbai, and Brussels to Cape
SADC reports concrete progress on regional tourism integration at ITB Berlin
Air access study, a visa harmonisation pilot and cross-border product development advance the SADC Tourism Programme 2020–2030’s ambition to exceed global tourism growth by 2030
Do Global ESG Metrics Help or Harm Southern Africa’s Hospitality?
Eight hundred direct jobs. Over 1,600 more across the value chain. 1,500 workers on site at peak — and a 60% drop in local crime
Southern Africa’s Tourism Can’t Take Off — Until Its Aviation Policy Does
A region of 300 million people. Fewer than 7.2 million passengers in the air annually. The disconnect is staggering — and it’s not because people
Southern Africa’s Private Sector Tourism Leaders Elect Steering Committee to Champion Unified Tourism Growth Across the Region
Regional tourism across Southern Africa took a major step towards speaking with one voice as private sector leaders from across the region established a new