Read SA AIA press releases and organisational statements online. Original documents are free to download whenever a PDF is available.
Choose a topic, then open or close each year. Every release has a live web page; supplied originals are also offered as direct downloads.
A major milestone in strengthening quality, safety and professionalism across South Africa's Learning Outside the Classroom and Adventure-Based Learning sectors.
Read the full release →A milestone for technical standardisation in mountain walking across adventure tourism and outdoor learning sectors.
Read the full release →Expanding standardised off-road skills pathways in South Africa.
Read the full release →SA AIA calls for structured engagement to move from blanket restriction to risk-managed participation.
Read the full release →A memorandum of understanding to strengthen professional standards in South Africa's guiding sector.
Read the full release →A structured platform for shared learning and practical implementation support across duty of care, risk management, training and verification.
Read the full release →SA AIA membership can serve as recognised proof of association with a professional tourism body where required.
Read the full release →A dedicated home for national operations, collaboration and industry-wide professionalisation.
Read the full release →A new accreditation framework sets consistent standards across adventure-based training in South Africa.
Read the full release →A major milestone in formalising professional recognition within the adventure industry.
Read the full release →A major milestone for professionalism, safety and national standardisation in adventure tourism and outdoor learning.
Read the full release →A national CPD programme strengthens technical skills and safety standards for hiking guides.
Read the full release →Returning to the Drakensberg for a week of learning, collaboration and industry development.
Read the full release →SA AIA contributed to the Western Cape Government's tourist guide workshop.
Read the full release →A week of adventurous learning, collaboration and industry momentum.
Read the full release →ATKV Drakensville announced as title sponsor of the SA AIA KZN Regional Conference 2025.
Read the full release →SA AIA announced the cancellation of its 2025 Western Cape Conference, originally scheduled for September in Betty's Bay.
Read the full release →A national Google Maps-based platform designed to improve adventure tourism visibility across South Africa.
Read the full release →A partnership providing SA AIA Professional Members with an exclusive discount on First Ascent products.
Read the full release →The launch of SA AIA's Continuing Professional Development Workshop Series.
Read the full release →News and updates from the expanded SA AIA Off-Road and Overlanding Chapter.
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