August 2026 | 🤝Wolseley Tourism at the SATSA Conference 2026 🥂
In August 2026, Wolseley Tourism attended the annual SATSA Conference at the Southern Sun Cape Sun in Cape Town.
What is SATSA & Why Join?
SATSA is Southern Africa’s premier inbound tourism association. Its annual conference brings together operators, regional boards, and leaders to shape the future of local travel.
Joining SATSA provides key benefits:
Credibility: Members carry a trusted "seal of quality" proving ethical and bonded standards.
Market Access: Connects small-town tourism directly with major tour operators and global buyers.
Advocacy: Ensures local regions stay visible in national travel policy and growth plans.
2026 Conference Highlights
Under the theme “Eduze Kwam | Staan My By” (Cohesive Resilience, Visionary Growth), over 400 delegates gathered to focus on four main takeaways:
Community First: Great tourism starts locally—"a place must be a great place to live for it to be a great place to visit." Quality grading remains essential.
Regional Infrastructure: Growth must extend into small towns and dorpies, backed by targeted investment and repaired infrastructure.
Smart Tech & AI: The focus shifted to using AI for long-term structural shifts, asking "what is AI making abundant?"
Future Resilience: Tourism remains a powerful tool for socio-economic change. The message was clear: "We have survived; now it's time to build."
By joining this event, Wolseley Tourism keeps our local region connected to global travel trends and national opportunities.
Video Credit SATSA Facebook Page.