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Brand South Africa mixer ties Atlanta and Africa ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Brand South Africa drew more than 200 guests to Hotel Phoenix in Atlanta for a networking mixer centered on Pan-African culture, commerce, and diaspora connections ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event highlighted growing links between…
OCFO Connects UK and South African Business Leaders at London Tech Week
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Outsourced CFO joined the South African delegation at London Tech Week 2026 and hosted a business lunch in London to build ties between UK and South African founders, investors and business leaders.
Rovos Rail opens 2027 gamebird safari bookings for U.S. travelers
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Luxury Rail Safaris has opened American booking for Rovos Rail’s 2027 Highveld Wingshooting Safari, an eight-day South African hunting trip aboard the Pride of Africa.
Tourism source market seen reaching $1.1 trillion by 2032
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Allied Market Research projects the global tourism source market will nearly double from $599.4 billion in 2022 to $1.1 trillion by 2032, driven by rising travel demand and niche tourism growth.
Tourism source market seen reaching $1.1 trillion by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the global tourism source market was worth $599.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit $1.1 trillion by 2032. The report points to mobile apps, group travel and Europe as the leading segments, with rising demand for…
Brand g Vacations tops $1.3 million in charitable donations with HRC sweepstakes
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Brand g Vacations has partnered with Propeller on a summer sweepstakes to raise support for the Human Rights Campaign while offering a $20,000 luxury cruise prize.
TTW names top 50 medical tourism destinations for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its 2026 ranking of the world’s top 50 medical tourism destinations, citing healthcare quality, affordability, specialist expertise and patient services.
Merlin Software marks 20 years in vacation ownership tech
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Merlin Software is celebrating two decades as a technology partner to timeshare and vacation ownership resorts, highlighting its cloud-first platform, unified database and global client base.
Cycle tourism market seen reaching $321.43 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights projects the cycle tourism market will grow at a 9.7% CAGR from 2026 to 2033, driven by changing customer demand, technology adoption, sustainability efforts and investment activity.
Varanasi hosts BRICS culture meeting as Uttar Pradesh courts global tourism
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India brought delegates from BRICS and partner countries to Varanasi for the second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting on June 4-5, 2026, using the ancient city to showcase Uttar Pradesh’s heritage, spiritual sites and tourism potential.
Space tourism market seen reaching $5.82 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights says the global space tourism market is expected to grow from $1.86 billion in 2026 to $5.82 billion by 2033, driven by rising demand across orbital and sub-orbital travel segments.
Manamela launches heritage careers expo in North West
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South Africa’s Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela launched the fourth Heritage Careers Expo at ORBIT TVET College’s Mankwe Campus in North West on Sept. 22, 2026. The national program is designed to link learners to careers,…
Water Wells for Africa marks 30 years and 680 wells in Malawi
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Water Wells for Africa is celebrating 30 years of work in Malawi and the installation of its 680th well, as founder Kurt Dahlin’s project moves into a new phase with a goal of 1,000 wells.
Leimert Park Village launches free First Saturdays series ahead of LA28
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Leimert Park Village will kick off First Saturdays on Oct. 3 with a free community event aimed at drawing visitors, supporting Black-owned businesses and spotlighting the historic district before the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics.
Africa&You hires Andrea Schnoor Communications for PR
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Africa&You has named Andrea Schnoor Communications as its public relations representative, aiming to widen awareness of the Cape Town-based safari specialist and its women-led approach.
African businesses push for better market access through economic diplomacy
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Business and diplomatic leaders meeting in Pretoria said African smaller firms need stronger support to turn trade ambitions into real sales, contracts and jobs.
Bhardwaj unveils five-point rescue plan for Meerut sports goods cluster
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Uttar Pradesh MLC Dharmendra Kumar Bhardwaj has put forward a five-point plan to protect and expand Meerut’s sports-goods cluster, which supports an estimated 3.15 lakh workers and accounts for 40% to 45% of India’s sports-goods exports.
Go2Africa spotlights its top family safari picks for 2027
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Go2Africa has released its annual guide to the best family safari destinations, pitching Africa as a trip that works for young children, teens and multigenerational groups.
Studio Deiora to publish Leon Lazarus' apartheid-era short story collection
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Studio Deiora will release Barking at Dogs on 30 September 2026, a linked short-story collection by Leon Lazarus that mixes humor with a blunt look at apartheid’s racial, cultural and religious fault lines in South Africa.
ARC wraps 2026 conference season in Pretoria
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The Association of Related Churches closed its 2026 conference calendar with a two-day event in Pretoria, South Africa, on Sept. 2-3. The gathering drew church leaders from across Africa and beyond for leadership training, worship sessions and…
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