The Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) will be represented at the Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Regional Conference in Sandton on Friday, 21 August 2026, where Executive Director Nonnie Kubeka will deliver a keynote address to entrepreneurs, business leaders and industry professionals from across South Africa. The conference, hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sandton, forms part of a national initiative aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs through networking, mentorship and business development opportunities. Kubeka’s participation places Gauteng’s business events and tourism sector at the centre of discussions about entrepreneurship, economic growth and leadership.
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Africa’s inaugural Africa Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) will take place in Gauteng from 18 to 21 August 2026, bringing together tourism leaders, investors, golf industry professionals and hospitality businesses from across the continent. Hosted at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni, with the Golf and Demonstration Day taking place at Serengeti Estates, the four day convention aims to position Africa as a leading golf tourism destination while creating new trade and investment opportunities. For delegates travelling to Gauteng, the event also provides an opportunity to explore nearby accommodation, restaurants and attractions around OR Tambo International Airport.
Tourism, hospitality and visitor attraction professionals will gather in Pretoria on Thursday, 20 August 2026, for the AAVEA Gauteng Chapter Meeting. Hosted by the African Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions in partnership with the Gauteng Tourism Authority, the event will focus on industry collaboration, practical learning and networking. Open to both members and non members, the meeting will take place at the Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria and aims to support the continued growth of Gauteng’s tourism sector.
Gauteng Tourism, in partnership with the Department of Small Business Development, is using Decorex Joburg 2026 to showcase six small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) that reflect the province’s growing creative economy. The businesses represent sectors including leathercraft, ceramics, sustainable lifestyle products, natural skincare and contemporary art.
Proudly South African CEO Eustace Mashimbye has joined Gauteng Lifve Podcast host Barba G for a discussion on localisation, entrepreneurship and the role of consumer spending in supporting South African businesses and jobs. The conversation comes as Proudly South African partners with the Gauteng Tourism Authority around the Proudly South African Local Wine Expo, connecting the buy local movement with Gauteng’s visitor economy.
The Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) is redefining destination marketing through an integrated digital ecosystem designed to inspire travel, support local businesses and simplify how visitors discover Gauteng. During the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) Gauteng Roadshow, Phumeza Tanou, Specialist: Content Management & Digital Channels at the Gauteng Tourism Authority, presented how the authority’s connected digital platforms are transforming the way residents, visitors, tourism businesses and strategic partners engage with the province. The presentation showcased how Gauteng’s official digital ecosystem is creating a seamless visitor journey, from discovering experiences to planning trips, booking events and supporting local tourism enterprises.
Tourism leaders are meeting at Emperors Palace in Gauteng on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, for the TBCSA Gauteng Roadshow, a day of discussions involving national and provincial tourism organisations. The programme brings the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, Gauteng Tourism Authority and South African Tourism together with bodies involved in funding, hospitality, tourism grading and cross-border transport. GTA CEO Mputle Dikobe and South African Tourism’s Tony Nkadimeng are among the key speakers as the sector considers issues affecting tourism businesses and Destination Gauteng.
Four Gauteng-based small businesses are showcasing the province’s creative talent at Decorex Cape Town 2026 through the Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) in partnership with the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD). The initiative gives local entrepreneurs access to one of Africa’s largest décor, design and lifestyle exhibitions, connecting them with buyers, retailers, interior designers and potential investors.
The Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) has thrown its support behind the Gauteng Traffic Wardens programme, saying the initiative is helping improve safety, visitor confidence and tourism readiness across the province.
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