Trade News
News, views, and reviews on the tourism industry with particular relevance to the global travel trade.
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Over 9,000 Gauteng Liquor Licences to be Cancelled
Tourism Tattler received the following email from specialist liquor licence attorney, Leon Slotow, which is of particular concern to hospitality…
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Lakeside Lodge ‘Easter Special’
Lakeside Lodge luxury hotel and spa at Sedgefield on South Africa’s Garden Route is offering a two-night Easter Break special…
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Pet Friendly Demand on the Rise
South African pet owners are more likely to travel if they can take their pets along According to the TravelGround.com…
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Preferred Hotel Group rebrands
Preferred Hotel Group, a global collection of independent luxury hotels, have introduced its move from a multi-brand portfolio to one…
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Conference on Responsible Tourism
The 11th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations (RTD11) will be held on 14 and 15 April 2015 at…
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South Africa & Seychelles Cooperate
Tourism Ministers Derek Hanekom of South Africa and Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles met in Berlin as they led their…
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Protea Stellenbosch Refurbishment
Protea Hotel Stellenbosch is currently undergoing a refurbishment of the bedrooms. The hotel, which is conveniently located between two international…
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Load Shedding Impacts Hospitality
While the threat of continued load shedding looms large on the national agenda invoking fears of mass power outages, the…
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SA businessman wins IHIF 2015 award
Greg Bows, Managing Director of African Impact, has been chosen winner of the IHIF 2015 Young Leader Award. The award,…
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New 5-Star Hotel & ICC for Malawi
South African-based hotel and casino group, Peermont Hotels Casinos and Resorts, is currently completing the pre-opening development phase of Umodzi…
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Travel Buyers to descend on Africa
Africa Travel Week 2015 (www.africatravelweek.com: 13 – 15 April 2015) will host many of the world’s most sought after international…
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AA cautions on negative fuel price data
The months-long downward trend in fuel prices has reversed sharply in February. This is according to the Automobile Association, which…
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Yellow Fever Vaccination – Zambia and SA
The South African Department of Health has officially lifted the requirement that yellow fever vaccinations are needed to travel between…
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Call to action for advancement of women
The Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day® campaign will take place on Thursday, 4 June 2015, the…
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Delheim’s Start of Harvest Celebration
Barrels of fun, family time to kick-start the 2015 harvest 31 January and 1 February 2015 No summer in Stellenbosch…
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Stellenbosch opens Wine Tourism Visitor Centre
The Stellenbosch American Express® Wine Routes celebrates the start of the bustling festive season with the opening of a Wine…
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Christmas & New Year’s Celebrations in Stellenbosch
End your year in good company, when Stellenbosch pulls out all the stops with bespoke Christmas celebrations and a host…
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Stellenbosch Street Soirees back in full swing
The popular Stellenbosch Street Soirees are back to spill the town’s unique food and wine culture onto its oak-lined streets,…
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Invitation to Filmmakers Incentive briefing
On behalf of the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission and the dti, South Coast Tourism is inviting interested parties to attend THE…
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New Management for Garden Court Durban
Tsogo Sun has announced new appointments at Garden Court Marine Parade and Garden Court South Beach. John Aritho, former General…
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Millions Invested in Umhlanga Beach Tourism
November 2014: Tens of millions of rands are being invested in Umhlanga below the ridge with a new tower development…
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Blue Marlin Hotel Revamp Complete
The Blue Marlin Hotel (Blue Marlin) in Scottburgh on KwaZulu-Natal‘s (KZN) South Coast is back on South Africa’s tourist radar.…
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Beyerskloof at Pop Up Bottelary Hills Lunch
The last Bottelary Hills Pop Up Winemakers Lunch for 2014 promises to be a not-to-be-missed summer affair, when Beyerskloof plays…
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Durban Calls for Proposals
Duzi Umngeni Conservation Trust – Durban Green Corridor seeks proposals for joint business ventures to be implemented at The Green…
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Diary Entry – Taste: 6-8th March 2015
Decadent & Extravagant: Announcing the very first Taste of PE! Calling all food fanatics, drinks devotees, cuisine queens, gourmands and…
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Webtickets partners with Pick n Pay
Header Image: Celebrating the Pick n Pay and Webtickets retail partnership, from left: Christy Turner, Co-Founder of Webtickets, Sabine Lehmann,…
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Brand South Africa Appoints APO Senegal
The African Press Organization (APO) has announced its appointment by Brand South Africa, the official marketing agency of South Africa,…
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Entries open for 2015 Lilizela Tourism Awards
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM has announced that entries for the 2015 Lilizela Tourism Awards are now open until 15 May 2015.…
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Rugby Museum at V&A Cape Town
The Springbok Experience team would like to introduce themselves to the travel trade as a world-class sports museum, right in…
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TBCSA Immigration Report Leaked
IMMIGRATION REPORT LEAKS SHOULD NOT DISTRACT INDUSTRY FROM TASK AT HAND – TBCSA Pretoria, 11 November 2014: The leaking of…
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Stellenbosch means business at World Travel Market
Stellenbosch presented its multi-faceted Wine Tourism offerings at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2014, a leading global event for the…
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Waterkloof crowned SA’s Best Wine Tourism Restaurant
The critical acclaim for Waterkloof Estate’s ‘Restaurant in the sky’ on the outskirts of Somerset West, soared to new heights…
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Route 360 paves new tours through Kayamandi Township
Stellenbosch encourages tourists to ‘travel’ with cultural interest Avid travellers and intrepid explorers in search of more inspirational encounters off…
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Stellenbosch trumpets family-friendly experiences
City of Oaks a ‘child’s play’ stay during holidays With the long school holidays looming, Mom and Dad do not…
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Stellenbosch steals the show at Summer Place
City of Gold enjoys best of the best of City of Oaks Stellenbosch at Summer Place, the annual sensory showcase…
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Alexander Moore participates in WTM-London
Alexander Moore (SAP Gold Partner), is proud to announce that will be exhibiting at World Travel Market 2014, the leading…
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Big Names on board for SETE 2014
This years’ Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) conference and exhibition, taking place at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC)…
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City Sightseeing inaugurates in Dubai
Header Image Caption: L-R, Iain Andrew, DSVP dnata Travel; Jose Eugenio Salarich, Ambassador of Spain in the UAE; Gary Chapman,…
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WTM-Africa Marched for Elephant and Rhino
Saturday 04 October was a momentous day in the fight to stop the senseless poaching of our precious wildlife here…
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WTM-London Launches Preview
The WTM Preview has just been published. Please view via the link below: http://content.yudu.com/A34xig/Preview2014?utm_source=skwtmpreviewmediapartner&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=skwtmpreviewmediapartner141014
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Stellenbosch festooned with Festive Season experiences
The ‘forever young’ town of Stellenbosch is donning all its bells and whistles to offer locals and holidaymakers alike a…
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Shop and Savour at Gabriëlskloof Market
Ho Ho Ho…off to Gabriëlskloof young and old should go, when this prominent wine estate, perched high on the outskirts…
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Stellenbosch a ‘Forever Young’ Town
During September, fondly celebrated as Heritage and Tourism Month, one cannot think of a better place to get a real…
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UK Airport Parking: Pre-booking Saves 60%
Passengers flying from airports in Northern Ireland could save up to 60% by pre-booking parking at long stay airport car…
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New South African Visa Regulations Postponed
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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Stellenbosch at Summer Place toasts the then and now
Stellenbosch at Summer Place, the annual sensory showcase presented by Sanlam Private Wealth, promises a magnificent taste down memory lane…
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What do customers expect?
Do you know what your customers want? It might sound absurd, but it’s a legitimate question and one that we often…
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Cape Town Tour Operator Course – 25 Aug 2014
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is offering an Introductory Training for Tour Operators course in Cape Town, South…
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Praslin Culinary & Arts Fiesta – Seychelles
A team from the Seychelles Tourism Academy working on the Praslin Culinary and Arts Fiesta, was on the island at…
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Europe Travel Competition
As you are reading this travel trade article, you’re most likely a seasoned travel professional and may be doing a…
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Ebola Outbreak Update
The South African Department of Health has issued the following statement dated 01 August 2014. Note that there are links…
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The most beautiful beach in Sydney
Beaches in Sydney are a portion of the cleanest and most plenteous of any vacationer territory on the planet. The…
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Bottelary Hills magic Pops Up at Mooiplaas
Revel in the magic and marvels of the Bottelary Hills wine region, when Mooiplaas Estate & Private…
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Celebrate brilliance this Women’s Day at The Cape Town Diamond Museum
According to Rosalind Russell, “Taking joy in living is a woman’s best cosmetic”. Exploring is living, so this Women’s Day…
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SA Tourism Board Appoints New Chairperson
Following the resignation of the Chairperson of the Board of South African Tourism, Mr Frank Kilbourn last week, the Minister…
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Samoa; A destination perfect for a South Pacific island getaway
Samoa provides totally everything that a romantic vacation requires. Samoa is at the top when it comes to beach vacation…
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Celebrate a Baa-Baa-licious Braai Day with Reuben Riffel
Flex your braai-ceps on a Cape sheep farm Saturday, 13 September 2014 Braai buffs and grill enthusiasts can join celebrity…
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Maasai Villages: Pretentious or real?
Camouflaged in a dusty, Tanzanian winter landscape a Maasai village seemed to have appeared out of nothing. Everything the eye…
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KwaMashu Wine & Lifestyle Festival
If wine tasting, house music and fabulous food sounds like a divine date, then you are in for a treat…
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SA Tourism Walks in Madiba’s Footsteps
Nelson Mandela once said “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” and it…
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Sandton Convention Centre Pays Tribute on Mandela Day
This year marks the first Nelson Mandela International Day since the passing of one of the greatest leaders in modern…
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Cape Royale Gives Back on Mandela Day
On Friday, 18 July 2014, the Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa Management team grouped together for their 67 minutes…
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Diamonds 27 concept store launches at V & A Waterfront
There are many good reasons to buy diamonds, but there are times when nothing less will do. Marriage proposals are…
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Businesses at risk for neglecting food safety
Businesses handling food – ranging from take-away outlets to restaurants – are putting themselves at risk of being sued by…
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fastjet Passenger Statistics for June 2014
fastjet plc is pleased to announce its passenger statistics for the month of June 2014. fastjet operations in Tanzania carried…
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SATSA Launches Holiday Packages Raffle
To buy a raffle ticket email Patricia Dilotsotlhe or call +27 (0)11 886 996.
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SATSA Aids Gauteng Tour Operator Permitting Issues
Following a meeting with MEC Ismail Vadi and his executive team, the Southern African Tourism Services association (SATSA) is pleased…
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New FEDHASA Cape Board Members
The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa for the Western and Northern Cape (FEDHASA Cape) held its 10th Annual General…
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Cape Town Frames Table Mountain
Image: Khayelitsha residents Muzikayise Radebe poses for Mfesane Cwati at the Lookout Hill frame of Table Mountain in Khayelitsha. Khayelitsha,…
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FEDHASA Cape Tourism Industry Roadshow
Along with its industry partners TOMSA, TEP and CATHSSETA, FEDHASA Cape – the official voice and representative for the hospitality…
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Durban Gains Global Recognition
Durban has made it to the Top 21 List and is a strong contender to become the next New 7…
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Best Shopping Deals in Turkey
Tourists want to make their shopping experience as enjoyable and memorable as possible. If your travel clients are looking for…
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Cape Royale Wins Seven Star Status
The Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa has recently been awarded Signum Virtutis, the Seal of Excellence, from the 2014…
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Guests want Interaction
Have you ever noticed the type of questions guests ask when arriving at your destination? Kids might have all kinds…
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Explore diamonds this winter
With winter here, the cold, icy weather kills our desire to venture outdoors. Cape Town Diamond Museum offers the ultimate…
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SA’s got (tourism) talent
South Africa has not only got talent in the singing industry. It also has talent in the tourism industry. I’m…
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Meet FEDHASA Cape’s newly elected board members
The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa for the Western and Northern Cape (FEDHASA Cape) held its 10th Annual General…
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Did you know?
The word ‘diamond’ is derived from the Greek word ‘adamas’, meaning unconquerable or indestructible. The ancient Greeks thought that diamonds…
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Delheim whips up flippin’ good pancake and wine pairings
At the legendary Delheim Estate, nestled on the idyllic slopes of the Simonsberg outside Stellenbosch, it is pancake weather all…
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SA Tourism Minister Broaches Immigration Debacle
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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Lodge Security
Have you ever had a bad experience while staying at a travel destination? I’m referring specifically to things like theft,…
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Come Sit, Stay & Savour Stellenbosch this winter
Sensory Play & Stay Packages to fulfill your Winelands Bucket List Stellenbosch’s Come Sit, Stay & Savour winter programme invites…
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Sustainable Tourism Awareness Workshop
City: Pretoria Date: Thursday 26 June 2014 Time: 9h30—13h00 Venue: The Capital Hotel School and Training Academy, 919 Stanza Bopape…
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New GM for Avios SA
Dries Zietsman has been appointed general manager for Avios Group (AGL) Limited in South Africa. He will oversee the management…
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New GM for Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Menlyn
Protea Hotels 2012 General Manager of the Year and current Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town Number One Johan…
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Nairobi’s hotels could grow if stability improves
Kenya’s Nairobi hotel sector has demonstrated an impressive resilience and strength in the wake of a turbulent 18 months and…
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Kenya Visa Required from 1 July
The Kenyan High Commission in SA have announced that South African travellers wanting to visit Kenya will need a visa…
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Kenya Renames JKIA Terminals
In order to enhance their customer experience and facilitation at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya Airports Authority plan…
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Tribute to Coelacanth Diver, Peter Timm
Peter Timm, who saw the first living specimen of the coelacanth, passed away on 18th June 2014 at the age…
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Mobile Payment Device to avoid Cash Risks
A young and innovative Cape Town-based financial services company has launched a new mobile payment service that is set to…
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Court Decision Bars Road Across Serengeti
We’ve waited years for this – The The East African Court of Justice has ruled in favor of the Serengeti,…
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Emergency Ocean Rescue
For decades, humanity has netted too many fish and trashed the seabed all across our blue planet. But this month…
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Identify Hotel Guests with Google Glass
What if the hotel check-in staff during your next trip knew who you were before you said a single word?…
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Deadline extended for Lilizela Tourism Awards
Ten Northern Cape establishments have already entered the prestigious 2014 Lilizela Tourism Awards and tourism role players still have until…
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Tour Operators Course for Cape Town
Following demand from the travel trade, an Introductory Training for Tour Operators course is being planned for Cape Town by…
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FEDHASA Cape’s 10th AGM marks beginning new chapter
The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa for Western and Northern Cape (FEDHASA Cape) held its 10th Annual General Meeting…
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kulula Teams up with AirPlus
Johannesburg, 10 June 2014: kulula.com has teamed up with AirPlus International, a global provider of business travel payment solutions for…
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New Reception for Misty Hills
The Recreation Africa group have announced the opening of their flagship hotel, Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa’s…
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