Club Med's Multi-billion Rand Vote Of Confidence: Could 2025 Be Kzn's Year?
KwaZulu-Natal KZN has long lived in the shadow of Cape Town's international appeal and Mpumalanga's wildlife offerings but that might be about to change. Could 2025 be the year that KZN steps into the international spotlight?
Much of this optimism centres on Club Med Tinley a multi-billion-rand development set to open its doors on KZNs North Coast in mid-2026 with pre-bookings launching in 2025. Set to become one of the most transformative tourism projects in the regions recent history, Club Med Tinley has potential to not only attract tourists local, regional and international but also redefine KZN as a world-class destination.
But the excitement isnt just about one resort there are positive signals everywhere.
The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa FEDHASA was proud to partner with South African Tourism, Durban Tourism, City Lodge and other stakeholders at the launch of Durbans summer campaign in December.
The launch demonstrated the citys readiness to welcome visitors ahead of the December season and it signalled growing collaboration between government and the private sector. With Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille actively championing regional tourism growth, there has been a palpable sense of momentum building in the province.
