Trade News
News, views, and reviews on the tourism industry with particular relevance to the global travel trade.
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Premier Hotels Invests in Umhlanga
Premier Hotels & Resorts has begun construction of two brand new hotels in Umhlanga. The Group’s R380 million investment will…
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International Media Experience Madiba Magic
A media delegation from Central Europe received the first-hand experience of some Madiba Magic during their visit to South Africa this week.…
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Wellington Wows Global Cycling Fraternity
The small Boland town of Wellington in the Drakenstein Valley raised its international profile considerably when it recently won the…
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First Group Pays It Forward
First Group’s ethos is based on one of social sustainability, which is why they are so passionate about paying it…
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Wandering with Purpose: A quick guide to Hong Kong’s Instagram-worthy street art scene
While Hong Kong is more widely known as a global business hub – a city filled with skyscrapers and angular…
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Where to find the Best American Street Food
Foodies on the hunt for new and exciting street-food hotspots are flocking to the Land of the Free, Home of…
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Africa Tourism Leadership Forum Announced at #2018ITSC
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 19 April 2018: The 25th International Tourism Safety Conference, organized by the International Tourism Safety Association…
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The Ultimate Island Showcases at #WTMA2018
Cape Town, 18 April 2018. Opening its doors this morning to the travel industry, World Travel Market Africa (#WTMA2018) got off…
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The Red Bus Goes Green – City Sightseeing Lowers Water Consumption
City Sightseeing is committed to saving water and coming up with long-term solutions to ensure that the company uses as…
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Weekend Getaway: Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape offers fantastic delights and attractions for those seeking refuge from the city. The best of these is…
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Tourism Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa
Cape Town, Wednesday 18 April 2018. Euromonitor International’s Senior Research Analyst Christy Tawii will speak on ‘Tourism Trends in Sub-Saharan…
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WTM-Africa Kicks Off in Cape Town
Cape Town, Wednesday 18 April 2018. It is all systems go as WTM Africa 2018 kicks off today at the…
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Askari Game Lodge Introduces Zemvelo Adventures
Southern Africa captivates everyone who is lucky enough to experience its power and magic. Now, Askari Lodge & Spa, located in…
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Wesgro Trade Facilitates Billions in Export Deals
Wesgro’s Trade Promotion Unit has announced that it has helped facilitate R2,8 billion in export deals in the 2017/18 financial year,…
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Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Upgrades
Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) has announced that a fitness room will be built at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and its…
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TOMSA Levy Feedback Sessions Coming Soon
Pretoria, South Africa: With the travel and tourism trade show season now in full swing, the Tourism Business Council of…
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Wine Tourism to Capitalise on Big Data
Wine tourists in South Africa’s Western Cape province are increasingly opting for guided tours with a growing preference for tailor-made itineraries…
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Col’Cacchio Launches NEW Halaal Restaurants
Col’Cacchio, the popular Italian-inspired franchise known for its gourmet thin-base wood-fired pizzas, hearty pastas and crisp fresh salads recently announced…
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Taste the Helderberg 2018
A winter celebration of fine food and wine to start a weekend getaway Banish the harsh chill of winter with…
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Accor Hotels Acquire 50 Percent Stake in Mantis
At a press conference on 5 April, Mantis Founder and Chairman, Adrian Gardiner, announced a partnership with Accor Hotels, which…
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Mark Havercroft joins Minor Hotels as Regional Director, Africa
Minor Hotels has appointed Mark Havercroft as Regional Director, Africa, based in its Johannesburg regional office. Havercroft is responsible for…
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African Business Tourism And Mice Stakeholders Join Forces
Johannesburg, 9 April, 2018 – The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) and the Society for Incentive Travel…
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Speed Marketing Sessions in Drakensberg and Midlands
The Drakensberg and Midlands businesses are presented with the opportunity to participate in the upcoming Speed Marketing sessions which will…
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Seven Best Adventures at Victoria Falls #OnlyinZambia
Whatever time of the year you’re planning to visit Victoria Falls, you’re in for a spectacular viewing of one of…
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TOMSA Funds #WaterWiseTourism Global Campaign
Pretoria, South Africa: In light of the drought situation in the country, which has now been elevated to a national…
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Thebe Tourism: Lessons Learned from Water Crisis
South Africa can at times be a very reactive country, meaning we seem to wake up very late on critical…
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Passion is Key to Women’s Success in Hospitality
With over 20 years in the events and venue management, hospitality and corporate communications industry, her passion for developing people…
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Plans to put Panorama Route on World Map
As iconic as the Graskop Gorge lift development is, it alone cannot establish the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga as one…
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James Vos on Tourist Guides and Visas
On Wednesday, 21 February 2018, South Africa celebrated International Tour Guide Day which gives prominence to the role that this sector…
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No Sex Tourism for Gambia
The Gambia, 24 February 2018 – Gambia’s Tourism Minister Hamat Bah has warned Western tourists, who may be planning to travel…
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2018 Toilet Tourism Awards Open For Entry
THE 2018 International Toilet Tourism Awards are now open to submissions from tourism destinations that want to wipe the floor…
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SONA 2018 sets Positive Tone for Tourism
Pretoria, South Africa: The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) agrees with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s sentiments, as expressed in his…
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The Best Easter Egg Hunt Ever
There was a time when the Easter Bunny’s South African cousin, the Paas-Haas, might have been embarrassed at the meagre…
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Fancourt Links Golf Course Rated #1
Fancourt is thrilled to announce that their Links course, a privately-owned club, has once again been ranked FIRST in the…
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Minor Hotels Appoints Adam Beadon
Minor Hotels has appointed Adam Beadon as Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, based in its Johannesburg office. Beadon is…
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AVANI Windhoek Unveils N$24m Redevelopment
AVANI Windhoek Hotel & Casino has unveiled the first phase of its N$24 million modernisation project. The redevelopment includes…
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Dwell with South Africa’s Indigenous Trees
You’d be forgiven for seeing only the pristine forests upon arrival at Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa in Hazyview, Mpumalanga.…
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Seven Tips To help You Plan Your next “BLEISURE” Holiday
Travelling for work has its pros and cons: you get to visit a new destination with all your expenses covered,…
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Farewell to Safari Stalwart and Legend – Russel Friedman
Wilderness Safaris is devastated by the loss of one of its co-founders and true safari stalwart, legend and Wilderness champion,…
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Eikendal Dazzles with Weintaufe Harvest Carnival
The Stellenbosch Winelands will don their most convivial carnival colours when Eikendal Vineyards celebrates the end of its harvest with…
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Wesgro Commends Cape Town JAMMS
The Western Cape Government and Wesgro have commended the Joint Association Members Meeting Sessions (JAMMS) on their numerous initiatives taken…
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Take a trip on the wild side with a Delheim Mushroom Forage Pop Up
Sign up now for this year’s must-do forest and food excursion *Mid-2018 The Cape’s wild mushrooms are about to pop-up…
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Catch your favourite celebs in action at the #Zando10s
One of the world’s biggest and most popular social sport and entertainment festivals, the Zando Cape Town 10s, will be…
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Tourism body and wine route amalgamate
Wine tourism and destination marketing in Paarl is off to a great start for 2018 with Paarl Tourism and Paarl…
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Janse & Co to host the Four Coursemen Collaboration Series at their new Kloof Street eatery
Janse & Co, chef Arno Janse van Rensburg’s new eatery in Kloof Street, will be hosting the fourth event in…
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Inaugural Tourist Guide Indaba Set for April 19
The Institute for Professional Tourist Guides Southern Africa will be hosting a first in the Southern African tourism industry: a…
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Oldest Seychelles Resident Turns 120
New Year’s Day on Denis island is not solely about ringing in another year – it also marks the birthday…
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Celebrate Valentines Day the French Way
Celebrate the loved one in your life the French way and escape to the rural idyll of Gabriëlskloof for a…
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New Offices For Brahler Convention Germany
Königswinter, 12 January 2018 – Event technology specialist Brähler Convention, moved into a new state-of-the-art branch office in the traditional…
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Inaugural Tshwane Tourism Showcase To Launch 23 Jan
The Tshwane Tourism Association (TTA) is hosting its first Tourism Showcase 2018 at the CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC)…
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Sprinkle Valentine’s Love
February is the Month of Love and to celebrate this romantic time, Stellenbosch Hills has created the perfect couple. Enter…
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Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon Introduce Smart Bag Policy
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will be introducing new policies surrounding the carriage of ‘smart bags’, which are a new…
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See More of South Africa with Happy #20flyteen
We all know “local is lekker” and in 2018 there’s no better time to explore South Africa. By Luane Lavery. Travel…
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Ultimate Wine & Sport Auction for Charity
Despite its name, it’s not only rare and highly sought after wines that are up for offer at the 2018…
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India Tourism Minister Supports OTM 2018
India’s Minister of State for Tourism, the Honourable K.J Alphons has issued an official message to the organiser of the…
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Tourvest Raises Funds For Conservation
Johannesburg, 8 January 2018 – Tourvest Destination Management, Africa’s largest inbound tour operator and a member of integrated tourism group…
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In Memoriam: (Mad) Mike Penman
The southern Africa tourism industry has lost a legendary wildlife ambassador with the passing of Michael Nicholas Penman on Friday…
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Minor Hotels Launches New River Travel Style
Bangkok: For those who seek a transcendent experience, Minor Hotels is launching a selection of river cruises replete with the…
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January Events at The People’s Republic of Howzit
Referred to as ‘The People’s Republic of Howzit’ by locals, Bay Harbour Market offers an authentic eclectic blend of all things…
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Ryanair Launches New Transfers Service
Europe’s first and largest low fares airline, Ryanair, has launched Ryanair Transfers, a new transfers booking platform, powered by CarTrawler,…
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Cape Town Boosts Air Access to Asia
Cape Town Air Access – a partnership between Wesgro, the Western Cape Government, the City of Cape Town, Airports Company…
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Seychelles Counters Heroin Threat
For a small island State such as Seychelles, where tourism is the pillar of its economy and any challenge becomes…
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Tau Game Lodge Operating at Full Capacity
Following the fire that swept through Tau Game Lodge in June last year, when it was operating on only 10…
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New Summer Menu at ColCacchio
Col’Cacchio, the popular Italian-inspired franchise known for its gourmet thin-base wood-fired pizzas, has introduced a delicious new summer menu.…
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Meetings Africa 2018 Registrations Open
The South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) has announced that registrations for Meetings Africa 2018 are now open, and exhibitors, buyers…
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Asilia Africa Expands into Southern Tanzania
Luxury eco-tourism company, Asilia Africa has launched a safari conservation project in Southern Tanzania with INEOS Chairman, Jim Ratcliffe. The…
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WTTC Releases 2017 City Travel & Tourism Impact Report
For the first time in over 25 years, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has produced research that looks…
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Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism #29
In this festive season edition, the editorial covers Seychelles beaches again being recognised as being among the best in the world.…
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Be Water-Wise in Cape Town
With the ongoing water crisis due to the drought in the Western Cape, South African Tourism urges holidaymakers and locals…
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Tourism Marketing Trends to Tap into in 2018
The competitive nature of the tourism industry – coupled with consumers’ constantly changing expectations – has meant that keeping tabs…
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Time For Capetonians To Get Revved Up
The Cape Town Motor Show, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, is set to wow the crowds again…
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Boomtown Awarded Sarah Baartman District Tourism Account
Following a tender process, Boomtown has been appointed to review and implement the Sarah Baartman District Municipality’s tourism marketing strategy…
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Timeshare Owners & Vacation Club Members In Pole Position
Location is everything, especially when it comes to uninterrupted sea views and being a stone throw away from direct access…
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Anantara Spas in Africa Receive Honours
The World Spa Awards 2017 has announced that Anantara Spa at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort was named the Best Resort…
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SANParks Concerned About Online Impersonation
A rapid increase of groups on social media platforms impersonating South African National Parks and some of the national parks…
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Fairlawns Wins Multiple Awards
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa continues to demonstrate its cutting-edge relevance and elegance by adding numerous, prestigious awards to their…
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Flight Centre Nurtures Education of Future Leaders
Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is immensely proud of the noteworthy successes of many of their employees who have completed…
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Tintswalo Atlantic Plays It Part To Save Water
With the announcement by the City of Cape Town that level 6 water restrictions will be introduced on the 1st…
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Business Tourism Boost for Western Cape
Wesgro – Cape Town and the Western Cape’s official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency – is pleased to announce…
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#Zando10s Celebrates 10 Years
One of the world’s biggest social sport and entertainment festivals, the Zando Cape Town 10s hosted its 10 year celebration…
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Cape Town Street Parade 2018
The Cape Town Street Parade will kick off the New Year, and see the City of Cape Town come to…
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Stellenbosch Wine Festival is back!
One of the highlights on the SA wine calendar, the Stellenbosch Wine Festival presented by Pick n Pay is…
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Stellenbosch Harvest Parade Paints Town Ted with Winemaking Pride
Cape minstrels, drum majorettes, merry farm workers, marching brass bands and barrels of fun…Be sure to claim your spot on…
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Ethiopian Airlines Mobile Application Goes Live
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that…
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Maison Estate Announces Latest Wine Releases
Franschhoek boutique wine estate Maison Estate is proud to announce the release of its 2017 Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc and…
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South Africa Aims To Attract More Business Events
Barcelona, Spain: At IBTM World on Tuesday, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Elizabeth Thabethe, announced a “bold and ambitious”…
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Fancourt Named South Africa’s Best Golf Hotel 2017
Fancourt hotel is pleased to announce an exciting award garnered for the iconic golf estate along the Garden Route, South…
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Black Friday Flash Sale #Zando10s
Get your #Zando10 memorabilia this Black Friday at a ridiculously low price. For one day and one day only, you’ll…
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Eikendal Vineyards celebrates this festive season with a Christmas & Wine Experience
It’s the Festive Season and the air is filled with holiday anticipation, Boney M, year-end parties, Nativity plays … and…
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New Business and Leisure Resort Opens in Umhlanga
Johannesburg, 23 November 2017 – Luxury hotel and apartment group The Capital Hotels & Apartments has opened The Capital Pearls…
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New year brings new style to Delheim’s harvest celebration
Ease into 2018 with the first Winelands festival of the season Saturday, 27 January Mother Nature’s annual bounty of grapes…
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All-new Lautus Savvy White hits the spot without the guilt
A smart low-calorie sip, big on flavour to revolutionise your lifestyle Meet Lautus Savvy White – South Africa’s very first…
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Col’Cacchio introduces revamped Cavendish Square store
Col’Cacchio, the popular Italian inspired franchise known for its gourmet thin-base wood-fired pizzas, hearty pasta and crisp fresh salads, has…
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New to Stellenbosch Hills…yadda yadda…bacon!
Winery deploys the ultimate ‘fan magnet’ for Biltong & Wine Tasting Stellenbosch Hills set tongues a-wagging in 2005 when it…
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