Travel and Tourism Management 101
Travel and tourism encompass hospitality, transport, and unique experiences that drive a vibrant global industry. Entrepreneurs can explore opportunities in guided tours, travel agencies, or tourism operations, creating jobs while promoting culture and nature. Success requires strong marketing, customer service, problem-solving, sustainable practices, event planning, and communication skills to deliver unforgettable experiences and grow thriving businesses.
6 Types of Adventure Tourism Businesses
Adventure tourism offers many business opportunities, from hiking and trekking to rock climbing, mountain biking, water sports, camping, and safaris. South Africa is a top destination with diverse landscapes, wildlife, and thrilling activities. Entrepreneurs can create guided tours, equipment rentals, training, or full adventure packages. With planning, safety, and expertise, adventure tourism businesses can thrive and attract global travelers.
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Boost Your Tourism Business with Social Media
Social media is transforming the travel industry! Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook inspire millions to discover new destinations and share unforgettable experiences. For tourism businesses, smart social media strategies mean greater visibility, deeper engagement, and increased bookings. With tools like Sprout Social and Vista Social, you can easily manage content, track interactions, and identify what excites travelers the most. Explore top social media platforms to boost your tourism business!
Is your business running on autopilot yet?
Most small business owners in South Africa wear many hats: sales, admin, customer service, and even marketing. But here’s the hard truth: spending hours on repetitive tasks is slowing you down and costing you money.
Research shows businesses that adopt automation can cut costs by up to 35% while reducing human error.
But the real challenge? Finding the right tool. We recently reviewed Monday.com CRM for South African small businesses, including pricing, features, and why it’s one of the most effective automation tools you can add to your toolkit.
Read our full review here:Monday.com CRM Review
If automation feels overwhelming, start small. Even automating one part of your business can save you hours every week. And with the right tool, you don’t just save time — you scale smarter.
Women’s Potential in Franchising
Women are driving 40% of retail franchise ownership in South Africa. Yet, their representation in the broader franchise world has been stuck at 30%. Why? In our recent, powerful webinar, franchising expert Asanda Maqabuka got straight to the point.
She unpacks the stubborn barriers—from the struggle to access capital to the problem of being “over-mentored” instead of funded. Asanda shares her own candid journey, including how a life-changing program provided the mentorship, finance, and market access that truly moved the needle for her business.
We’ve given the SME Funding Summit 2025 page a fresh new look! Explore the updated gallery, highlights, and key takeaways from the day.
