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Real work, real impact: WTM Africa honours 22 organisations across 13 countries at its 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards

The WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2026 were presented today at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, recognising 22 organisations across 13 countries who are delivering measurable impact for...

Africa Travel Week

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Final call for WTM Africa 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards entries

Step up and showcase your impact! World Travel Market (WTM) Africa is urging responsible tourism stakeholders to submit their entries for the Responsible Tourism Awards before the 20 March deadline. Free to...

Africa Travel Week

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WTM Africa 2026 spotlights future-focused tourism sustainability

World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026 is positioning responsible tourism as an industry benchmark and a defining pillar of the show, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from...

Africa Travel Week

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Responsible Tourism

Century City Conference Centre: A Catalyst for Climate Change

When Century City Conference Centre was built, the developers already had sustainability at the top of their minds. “Because of the number of delegates we host per month, which averages 6,000 people, we have a massive...

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Grootbos Leverages Trust to Develop Local Communities

Grootbos offers a distinctive model that blends luxury travel with impactful community development. While Grootbos Lodge provides guests with unforgettable experiences in a stunning private nature reserve, the Grootbos...

Big Ambitions

Responsible Tourism

Take responsibility for ensuring a sustainable future

The Southern African Chapter of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT) provides local context to a global imperative that we all take responsibility for ensuring a sustainable future. The Chapter is...

Africa Travel Week

Responsible Tourism

Beyond The Horizon

TPCC – Tourism Panel on Climate Change launches Beyond the Horizon Deep Dive Series – Prof. Harold Goodwin, author of ‘Tourism in a Finite, Climate Challenged World’ interviewed by Prof. Geoffrey Lipman. A lively...

Harold Goodwin

Responsible Tourism

Tourism: The Good and The Bad

Tourism businesses can contribute to local sustainable development when they upskill and employ local people and work with local SMMEs to buy locally produced goods and services. They can also facilitate sales by local...

Africa Travel Week

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WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards Highlight the continent’s Sustainability Trailblazers at Africa Travel Week 2024

Cape Town – The winners of the prestigious World Travel Market Africa (WTMA) Responsible Tourism Awards were announced at Africa Travel Week 2024 in Cape Town. Bangu Masisi of Transfrontier Parks Destinations revealed...

Africa Travel Week

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Responsible Tourism Leaders Shine at Africa Travel Week 2024 

World Travel Market Africa 2024 opened with a dynamic Responsible Tourism session, hosted by Responsible Tourism Advisor Harold Goodwin. Three of the five African winners from the 2023 WTM Responsible...

Africa Travel Week

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Uganda Introduces Fair Trade Tourism Certification

In a landmark move towards promoting sustainable tourism practices, Uganda proudly announces the launch of Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) Certification in the country. The FTT-Uganda initiative marks a significant step...

Africa Travel Week

Responsible Tourism

People-powered protection is behind Wildlife ACT’s winning model for wildlife conservation

Wildlife ACT is trailblazing a new model of grassroots animal conservation – empowering ordinary citizens to become changemakers safeguarding endangered species. We sat down with Co-Founder and Chairman Johan...

Africa Travel Week

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Responsible Tourism

Business Opportunity for Southern Africa

Mejdi Tours has pioneered dual narrative tours to, amongst other places, Israel and Palestine and Northern Ireland. Their two-guide model equips groups with two local guides, each representing unique cultural...

Africa Travel Week

Real work, real impact: WTM Africa honours 22 organisations across 13 countries at its 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards

Final call for WTM Africa 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards entries

WTM Africa 2026 spotlights future-focused tourism sustainability

Category - Responsible Tourism

Century City Conference Centre: A Catalyst for Climate Change

Grootbos Leverages Trust to Develop Local Communities

Take responsibility for ensuring a sustainable future

Beyond The Horizon

Tourism: The Good and The Bad

WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards Highlight the continent’s Sustainability Trailblazers at Africa Travel Week 2024

Responsible Tourism Leaders Shine at Africa Travel Week 2024

Uganda Introduces Fair Trade Tourism Certification

People-powered protection is behind Wildlife ACT’s winning model for wildlife conservation

Business Opportunity for Southern Africa

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