SA tourist arrivals up 12.3pct in H1 2026
South Africa’s Tourism Department reports that 5.58 million international tourists visited the country in the first six months of 2026, marking a 12.3% increase from the same period last year as stronger regional and overseas demand continued to support the country’s tourism recovery.
RTG bets on hotel upgrades to drive H2 growth
Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) says an aggressive refurbishment and expansion programme across its hotel portfolio will underpin growth in the second half of 2026, as the hospitality group positions itself to capitalise on rising tourist arrivals and stronger conferencing demand.
Zimbabwe sees rapid rise in US tourist arrivals
Zimbabwe has seen a nearly six-fold increase in the number of tourists from the United States of America, rising from 18 756 visitors in 2021 to 109 959 in 2025, according to the southern African country’s tourism authority.
Rising Victoria Falls tourism boosts Eagle REIT
Eagle Real Estate Investment Trust (Eagle REIT) says rising tourist arrivals in Victoria Falls are reinforcing the investment case for its US$43 million mixed-use development in the resort town, as demand for hospitality and commercial property gathers momentum.
Air Zim resumes Harare-London direct flights, leases Spanish plane
National carrier Air Zimbabwe will resume direct Harare-London flights end of July – restoring the route after 14 years – using a leased plane from Spanish airline Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas.
South Africa’s best-run city made R24.5 billion from tourists in one year
Cape Town’s tourism sector continues to thrive, with the city reporting record numbers of visitors, revenue, and growth over the last year.
Angola positions itself as Africa’s next tourism investment frontier
Angola is sending a clear message to the global investment community: tourism is becoming a strategic pillar of the country’s economic diversification, international positioning, and long-term growth.
RTG weathers liquidity storm, posts $50m revenue
The hospitality group posted a 13 percent increase in revenue to US$50.3 million during the period under review, up from US$44.4 million recorded prior year, driven by improved occupancy, higher room rates and a surge in foreign currency earnings.