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South Africa Builds on Strong Tourism Momentum at ITB Berlin 2026
South Africa is firmly on the ground at ITB Berlin 2026, currently underway from 3 to 5 March, building...
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Kunye x Joburg - GTA March 2026 Press Release
Visit Gauteng – Zwakala Presents KUNYE Joburg March 2026 Edition: Africa’s Dance Music Capital Comes...
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Gauteng’s Sold-Out Season Signals a New Era of Sport Entertainment and Tourism Excellence
Johannesburg, Gauteng continues to live up to its reputation as the country’s beating heart — a fast‑paced,...
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Hostex at 40: A Legacy of Trust, Taste, and Tenacity
Johannesburg, January 2026 – From a single hall at NASREC in 1986 to one of South Africa’s longest-running...
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Gauteng Tourism Welcomes First Timers to the Golden Province of Endless Opportunity
Johannesburg, A New Year, New Chapter and New Energy – Gauteng opens 2026 with an unstoppable surge...
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Gauteng Opens Festive Summer with Makhelwane Festival
Johannesburg, Gauteng is ready to welcome the festive season in style! This summer, experience the vibrancy,...
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Statement of Apology for Excellence in Hosting Events – Visit GAUTENG
Fellow South Africans, Khotsong! We owe you an apology—the kind that trends. After hosting an incident-free...
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G20 World Leaders’ Summit set to drive record-breaking tourism arrivals and revenue this festive summer
Johannesburg – as South Africa continues to showcase its prowess in global diplomatic and multilateral...
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Gauteng Showcases Bold Vision for Climate-Smart Tourism Economy During G20 World Leaders’ Summit
Johannesburg – Tourism remains one of the fastest-growing sectors globally, including across G20 nations....
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Gauteng Liqour Board Takes Transformation and Digital Transformation Across the Province
The Gauteng Liquor Board (GLB) is hitting the road with a province-wide engagement drive, bringing vital...
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Gauteng to Host Tourism Sector Roundtable
22 October 2025, Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile will deliver the keynote address...
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Quality Transport System Connects Visitors, Residents and Drives Tourism Growth in Gauteng
Johannesburg, October marks Transport Month—a time to reflect on the vital role mobility plays in powering...
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Join a walking tour to explore and celebrate Jozi’s vibrant neighbourhoods and communities
22 September 2025, Johannesburg Join a walking tour to explore and celebrate Jozi’s vibrant neighbourhoods...
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Gauteng Tourism Sector Generates over R41billion Revenue into the GDP and R19million into SMME’s Pockets
Johannesburg, the global tourism industry has shown remarkable resilience and recovery in 2024 and leading...
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MEC Maile to provide an update on Gauteng Tourism performance
Thursday 7th August 2025 MEC Maile to provide an update on Gauteng Tourism performance and impact of...
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Jozi My Jozi Walks
Create a walking tour to celebrate the vibrant stories of your neighbourhood… The 2025 edition of #JoziMyJoziWalks...
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SATSA Unveils Groundbreaking Research
SATSA Unveils Groundbreaking Research into South Africa's Adventure Tourism Market
SATSA Unveils Groundbreaking Research into South Africa’s Adventure Tourism Market SATSA survey...
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Premier Panyaza Lesufi Outlines Government Programmes
Premier Panyaza Lesufi Outlines Government Programmes That Serve as a Boost for Tourism and the Visitor...
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Gauteng Tourism to Showcase at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025
MEDIA RELEASE Attention: News Editors/Journalists For immediate release Monday, 12 May 2025 Gauteng Tourism...
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Gauteng’s CAF Champions League Dominance Doubles as a Marketing Win for South Africa
Cape Town, The Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) the official destination marketing agency for the Gauteng...
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MEC Maile Leads a Gauteng Golden Delegation at Mining Indaba
MEC of Finance and Economic Development Lebogang Maile is leading a high-powered Team Gauteng delegation...
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Best Chris Brown Concert in the World Drives Gauteng Golden Festive Summer Ena’lanto
Johannesburg, world-renowned American pop, and R&B sensation Christopher Maurice Brown popularly...
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Gauteng Tourism to promote Golden Summer ena’lanto eGauteng Campaign in the North-West at Mahika-Mahikeng Music Cultural Festival
Johannesburg, The Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) the official destination marketing agency for the Gauteng...
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Gauteng attracts more than half of South Africa’s business events and revenue
Gauteng’s capacity to host quality business and lifestyle events continues to be enhanced as the province...
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A Safe, Cleaner and Visitable Gauteng Set to Dazzle Fans, Runners, and Music Enthusiasts this Weekend
Johannesburg, once again the golden province of Gauteng is set to be a hive of activities for business...
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QUALITY SPORTING & LIFESTYLE EVENTS HOSTING DRIVES INCREASED VISITATION AND TOURISM REVENUE IN GAUTENG
Johannesburg, The Spring to Summer period in Gauteng continue to be a favourable period for high impact...
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MEC Maile To Lead Gauteng Celebration of World Tourism Day, Constitution Hill World Heritage Site Status and Recognition of Exceptional Women Leadership
Johannesburg, – The Gauteng Department of Finance & Economic Development which serves as a...
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Premier Lesufi and Gauteng MECs to host Dstv Delicious Festival Behind the Scenes Experience
Johannesburg, Gauteng Premier Mr. Panyaza Lesufi accompanied by MECs Mr. Lebogang Maile of Finance &...
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MEC Maile Launches Gauteng Tourism Month 2024 Programme
Johannesburg, Gauteng MEC for Finance & Economic Development, Mr. Lebogang Maile today Sunday 1st...
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MEC Maile to Host Media Conference to Outline Gauteng Tourism Month Plans and Expected Growth Prospects – Sunday 1st September 2024
Johannesburg, Gauteng MEC for Finance & Economic Development, Mr. Lebogang Maile will this coming...
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A Set of Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites Becomes Gauteng 2nd World Heritage Sites
Johannesburg, – The Gauteng Department of Finance & Economic Development which serves as a...
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Gauteng Tourism Proudly Hosts the Iconic 702 Walk the Talk in Tshwane
Tshwane, – The Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) the official destination marketing agency for the...
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Residents and Visitors Safety, A Top Priority for Gauteng Tourism
eThekwini, More that 14 000 delegates consisting of exhibitors, buyers, online travel agencies, booking...
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Sports & Music Tourism – a New Gold For Gauteng Tourism at Indaba
Johannesburg, Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) the official destination marketing agency for the Gauteng...
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Gauteng Tourism to Showcase Bleisure and Workcation Offerings at World Travel Market Africa 2024
Johannesburg – Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) the official destination marketing agency for the Gauteng...
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Irene Jazz Picnic
The inaugural Irene Jazz Picnic is a fresh new taste in jazz and food lifestyle experience with a family...
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New Perth-Johannesburg direct route opens a myriad of African experiences for Australian travellers
Gauteng, South Africa’s economic hub and gateway to Africa, is preparing to give travelers aboard the...
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Make Gauteng our romantic getaway destination during the Month of Love!
Gauteng – February is the month of love and what better way to celebrate than to treat your loved...
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Gauteng Tourism revenue soars to over R30 billion this year
Johannesburg, Gauteng MEC for Economic Development Ms Tasneem Motara today (6th February 2024), presented...
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MEC Motara to provide an update on Gauteng Tourism performance and impact of hosted signature events
Johannesburg, On Tuesday 6th February 2024, Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Tasneem Motara will...
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Gauteng Launches Festive Summer Ena’Lanto at hey Neighbour Festival
Pretoria – a hot, golden, and prosperous festive summer is in the horizon in Gauteng as the province...
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Gauteng's Thriving Sporting and Creative Sectors Boost Provincial Economy
Johannesburg – Gauteng, South Africa’s lively province, has experienced a significant economic...
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Music and Lifestyle Expo
Gauteng, Home of Lifestyle and Entertainment, Hosts Inaugural Music and Lifestyle Expo
Johannesburg – Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) the official destination marketing agency for the Gauteng...
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Soweto International Film Festival (SIFF)
The 6th Soweto International Film Festival Returns with bang!
The Soweto International Film Festival (SIFF), in collaboration with Ster- Kinekor Cinema and Gauteng...
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AI Expo Africa
Johannesburg welcomes largest gathering of Artificial Intelligence experts
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA October 30th, 2023 (AI Media Group) Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence...
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City Sightseeing and Sowetoo to Host Exclusive Stakeholder Engagement Event
October 23, 2023 City Sightseeing and Soweto, renowned leaders in the transportation and tourism industry,...
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Gauteng Explores Ways to Increase Airlift Capacity to Boost Tourism and Investments
Johannesburg, The Gauteng Air Access partners will host a stakeholder engagement session at SAA Aviation...
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National Tourism Careers Expo 2023 Lifts Off
GAUTENG – On-line registration for South Africa’s flagship careers event, the National Tourism Careers...
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Gauteng Gears Up For a Bumper Calendar of Events as Spring Weekend Festivities Begin
A mega calendar of events and activities are on the cards for Gauteng as locals and visitors alike usher...
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Gauteng Rolls Out the Golden Carpet and Grows Business Events as it Plays Host to BRICS Summit
Johannesburg, The Gauteng province will be a hive of business, tourism, trade and investment activities...
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Gauteng Tourism and Food Bev Manufacturing SETA to Showcase Exceptional South African Gastronomy at the Tshisanyama Festival USA
Thursday, 22nd  June 2023 Johannesburg – Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) the official destination marketing...
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Hosting of world-class Conferences and Events give Gauteng a Competitive Edge and Increased Rand Value
Johannesburg – In the coming months, Gauteng visitors and major events delegates from all over...
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Public Communique – Gauteng Tourism Call for Submission of Events Proposal (Events RFP)
13th June 2023 Warm and Fraternal Greetings from the Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) This communique...
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Zambia Airways Launches a Lusaka to Johannesburg Route
Johannesburg, Monday, 5 June 2023: Zambia Airways officially launched a Lusaka to Johannesburg route...
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Nedbank Cup Challenge - Gautrain is supporting the Nedbank Cup Challenge offering a free service to spectators
Nedbank Cup Challenge Date: Saturday, 27 May 2023 Game: Orlando Pirates vs Sekhukhune United. Venue:...
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Gauteng Tourism Hosts an Empowering Content Creators Workshop to Promote the Golden Province as a Premier Destination
Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) is delighted to announce the inaugural Content Creators’ Workshop, which...
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South Africa's Tourism Performance: International & Domestic Q1 2023
South Africa showcased its resilience and potential by experiencing a remarkable increase in tourist...
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Latest Tourism Stats for January - March 2023 By Minister of Tourism, Patricia De Lille
Published originally by The Ministry of Tourism MEDIA STATEMENT BY MINISTER OF TOURISM, PATRICIA DE LILLE LATEST...
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MEC Motara celebrates a massive injection of Gauteng tourism revenue of R52 Billion in 2022, as she tours local attractions in the West Rand
Johannesburg: On Wednesday, 19 April 2023, MEC Motara successfully led the Gauteng Tourism Roadshow in...
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MEC Motara to lead the Cradle and West Rand Tourism Roadshow
Johannesburg: The Gauteng MEC of Economic Development Tasneem Motara will attend and participate in the...
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Deputy President Mashatile to Visit the Sedibeng District Municipality on a DDM Outreach Programme
Published originally by The Presidency on 10 April 2023 Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Wednesday,...
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SMME Market Access at Rand Show 2023
GTA aims to showcase the province’s township tourism products, which are proudly South African. During...
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How do we empower women businesses in the tourism sector? Day one at World Travel Market for Gauteng Tourism Authority
Cape Town, 04 April 2023 Day One overview at World Travel Market Yesterday’s first day of World Travel...
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Growing Gauteng Together at the World Travel Market #WTMA23
World Travel Market03 – 05 April 2023Cape Town Convention Centre We are here @WTM_Africa! Come find us...
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Gauteng Air Access Network Welcomes ACSA and OR Tambo Int Operational Progress to Recovery
Johannesburg, Tuesday 28th March 2023: Today, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and the O.R. Tambo...
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Eswatini Air Inaugural Flight Landing at O.R Tambo
Sunday 26 March, 2023; Johannesburg: The Eswatini Air inaugural flight landed to much excitement at O.R....
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Gauteng Tourism Events Management Taining Workshops
The Gauteng Tourism Events team has started events management training workshops that will run throughout...
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#MusicalGP: What does this mean for our Creative Economy?
Our inaugural Twitter Space took place on 22 March 2023. This 90-minute conversation focused on on “#MusicalGP...
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Gauteng welcomes Cabinet decision to host the 15th BRICS Summit 2023 in the province
Friday, 3rd March 2023 Johannesburg –  The Gauteng Province is excited and welcomes the decision...
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#GautengMeansBusiness with a bumper #SportingGP, #MusicalGP and Business Events Calendar
Wednesday, 22 February 2023 #GautengMeansBusiness with a bumper #SportingGP, #MusicalGP and Business...
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Tourism Institutional Framework Meeting Invitation
Gauteng Tourism Authority CEO Sthembiso Dlamini and her team are hosting the online Tourism Institutional...
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ICYMI: All roads led to Makhelwane Festival 2023!
Here’s what went down! #MakhelwaneFest2023 #MeetSouthAfrica 30 January 2023, Johannesburg – The...
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MEC Motara to attend the official opening of Makhelwane Festival in Soweto
Thursday, 26 January 2022 Johannesburg – Gauteng Economic Development MEC Tasneem Motara will on Friday...
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Meetings Africa Advances Africa’s Business Events Sector
26 January 2023 Meetings Africa Advances Africa’s business events sector Johannesburg, South Africa:...
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Media Launch of Meetings Africa Launch 2023
#MeetingsAfrica2023 #MeetSouthAfrica 26 January 2023, Johannesburg – Meetings Africa launched today...
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Gauteng To Launch The Festive Summer Campaign In Daveyton
Ekurhuleni, The Festive Season is upon us, and it promise to be a Hot Golden Summer in South Africa’s...
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ANC Elective Conference set to inject millions into Gauteng Tourism Revenue
Johannesburg, normally the 16th of December which is celebrated as the National Reconciliation Day in...
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Joy as Jazz Returns to Power Gauteng Festive Summer
Johannesburg, The annual Joy of Jazz festival is back with a bang following 2-years pause induced by...
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Gauteng gears up to host sports entertainment events as iconic Soweto Derby fever hits!
Johannesburg, it’s that time again in Gauteng where soccer will divide the nation as Orlando Pirates...
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Over 2000 Jobs, R268 million direct revenue: DSTV Delicious International Food & Music Festival is all set to re-ignite Gauteng’s Tourism Recovery.
Johannesburg, Flavour, music, aromas and colours. Destination ‘Delicious’ here we come. This weekend,...
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Air Belgium Lands in South Africa to a Warm and Energetic Gauteng Welcome
JOHANNESBURG,  Air Belgium arrived in South Africa today to a rousing welcome, African drum beat and...
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Gauteng Tourism Launches a first of its kind – Golf Caddies Tourism Training Programme in Soweto
Johannesburg, Tourism in Gauteng contributes just under 5% of the province’s GDP and account for over...
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Gauteng Air Access Network take-off as more new flights lands at OR Tambo
Johannesburg, more international and regional flights continue to prefer the OR Tambo International Airport...
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