The Africa Coastal Marine Tourism Trade Market 2026 brings together leading exhibitors from across Africa’s coastal and marine tourism sector, including South African Tourism, Suzuki Marine, Radisson Blu, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, and SATSA. Discover the organisations driving sustainable tourism, investment, and innovation in Africa.
South African Tourism has been confirmed as an official partner of the Africa Coastal Marine Tourism Trade Market 2026, taking place 17–20 March at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. The partnership highlights a shared commitment to sustainable coastal tourism, blue economy growth, and inclusive development across Africa.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has locked in a three-year hosting partnership with the Africa Coastal Marine & Maritime Tourism Trade Market (ACMMTTM), following the remarkable success of the 2025 edition. The event brought continental leaders, industry experts, and local communities together to advance Africa’s blue economy and strengthen sustainable tourism development.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nelson Mandela Bay, has once again joined forces with the Africa Coastal Marine & Maritime Tourism Trade Market 2026, reaffirming its role as a leading hospitality partner for Africa’s biggest coastal and maritime tourism showcase, set for 17–20 March 2026 in Gqeberha.
The Coastal & Waterways Tourism Investment Summit 2025 in Hartbeespoort closed with calls for unity, innovation, and investment to unlock South Africa’s inland and coastal waterways as engines of sustainable tourism and economic growth.
At the Coastal and Waterways Tourism Investment Summit, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Hon. Makhotso Magdeline Sotyu, urged stakeholders to come together to unlock the full potential of South Africa’s inland waterways. Citing the neglected Gariep Dam as an example, she highlighted the opportunity for stakeholders to collaborate in developing l ...
The Executive Mayor of Madibeng Local Municipality, Cllr. Douglas Maimane, has officially welcomed dignitaries, investors, and industry leaders to the Coastal and Waterways Tourism Investment Summit, positioning the Bojanala Platinum District as South Africa’s next frontier for water-based tourism. In his opening address, Mayor Maimane undersco ...
At the Coastal and Waterways Tourism Investment Summit, Dr. Nomtha Hadi, Director of Research at the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI), underscored the continued relevance of Operation Phakisa, South Africa’s blueprint for unlocking the potential of the Blue Economy. Responding to a delegate’s concern, Dr. Hadi clarified: “ ...
