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News, views, and reviews on the tourism industry with particular relevance to the global travel trade.
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An EPIC Acquisition for Mantis in Rwanda
Mantis Collection Signs Management Contract for EPIC Hotels & Suites, Rwanda
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TGCSA Kicks Off 2019 Road Shows
Johannesburg, 19 February 2019 – The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) team kicked off their countrywide provincial roadshows in…
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New Features Boost The Hotel Show Africa
The Hotel Show Africa will showcase new immersive features, bringing it closer to the industry it serves, when it opens…
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Atta Partners With Kenya Airways
London, 19 February 2019 – The African Travel and Tourism Association (Atta) has announced a new partnership with Kenya Airways.…
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Another Blow To Ailing SAA
Johannesburg, 17 February 2019 – Adding to the cash crisis at South Africa’s national carrier, a court settlement agreed to…
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Hotel Group Sets New Strategy For South Africa
Johannesburg, 17 February 2019 – Radisson Hotel Group has announced its new commercial strategy for South Africa. The Group currently…
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European Union Condemns Zimbabwe – Again
Cape Town, South Africa, 14 February 2019 – The European Union yesterday renewed sanctions against Zimbabwe after condemning the chaotic…
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Unforgettable experiences beckon in South Africa’s oldest bioreserve, Kogelberg
The African Pride Arabella Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection provides the perfect escape to reconnect. Just an hour outside of…
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2019 Africa’s Travel Indaba Date Brought Forward
DURBAN, South Africa, 13 February 2019 – Following the announcement on 07 February that the 2019 edition of Africa’s Travel…
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Urbanologi: A New Take on Eco-friendly Food
Restaurant home-sources fresher, tastier ingredients around Joburg Urbanologi, a gastronomic hub inside Jozi’s award-winning Mad Giant brewery, has taken a…
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Winery Celebrates Muscat Vintage
Cape Town, 12 February 2019 – Stellenbosch Hills winery has marked an auspicious year with the release of its latest…
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ORTIA Unveils Multi-Billion Airport Precinct Plan
JOHANNESBURG, 12 February 2019 – O.R Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) today unveiled the first phase of an R4.5 billion mixed-use…
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South Africa to Chair African Union in 2020
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 11 February 2019 – Following the 32nd African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Summit which…
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Call For Entries: 2019 Travel Awards
Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 February 2019 – The Sunday Times is calling on local travel and tourism product owners to enter…
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Wesgro Welcomes #Sona2019 eVisa Announcement
Cape Town, South Africa, 08 February 2019 – Wesgro has welcomed President Ramaphosa’s announcement regarding the implementation of an eVisa regime…
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Africa’s Travel Indaba 2019 Postponed
DURBAN, South Africa, 07 February 2019 – Following this evening’s State of the Nation address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who…
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Uganda Accused of Promoting Sex Tourism
NAIROBI, 07 February 2019 (via Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Uganda must cancel a beauty contest that seeks to attract more…
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Zambezi Queen Collection Refurb Update
Floating along the mighty Chobe River between the borders of Botswana and Namibia, the Zambezi Queen Collection comprises four houseboats,…
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Exclusive Art Tours in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
On Tuesday, 5th February, Mantis launched Exclusive Art Tours at No.5 by Mantis. Attended by the media and prominent figures…
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New Tented Lodge To Open In Welgevonden
Inzalo Safari Lodge, a luxury tented lodge in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, due to open in May 2019.
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Fair Trade Tourism MD Resigns
The Fair Trade Tourism Board of Directors today announced that their Managing Director Jane Edge will be leaving Fair Trade…
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Plett Cancels 2019 Wine & Bubbly Festival
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, 05 February 2019 – Plett Tourism and the Plett Winelands have cancelled the Plett Wine &…
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African Pride Mount Grace Appoints New GM
Magaliesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 05 February 2019 – Autograph Collection by Marriott International today announced the appointment of Anthony Da…
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South Africa – A bucket list destination for plant lovers
Cape Town was recently named the world’s 5th most instagrammable destination in the world by international travel media group Big…
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AccorHotels and Mantis Invest in Future of Tourism in Africa
AccorHotels and Mantis have announced that Bulelwa Maxam and Tumelo Daniels are the recipients of the Accor/Mantis bursary to study…
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Elements Luxury Suites Launches in Sea Point
Cape Town, South Africa, 21 January 2019 – Short-term rental company Totalstay, in partnership with Elemental Property Developers, have launched…
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New GM for Visit Knysna Tourism Office
Knysna, South Africa, 28 January 2019 – Colleen Durant has been appointed as the new General Manager for Visit Knysna…
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Animal Interaction Consultation Workshop Dates Announced
SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg – Thursday 24 January 2019: The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is inviting the travel trade to join…
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SA Roadshow to Capture Turkish Travel Trade
SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg – Thursday 24 January 2019: South African Tourism will be hosting the “Learn SA Roadshow” for the…
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Roadshow Targets Emerging Markets In Europe
The 8th annual Spotlight on Africa & Indian Ocean Islands roadshow will focus on Europe’s emerging tourism markets of the…
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Zimbabwe Safe to Visit Despite Unrest
The management of Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) has confirmed that Victoria Falls remains calm, safe and stable despite civil unrest…
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Cape Town’s tourism figures indicate steady recovery
Cape Town, South Africa, 23 January 2019 – Figures released by Cape Town’s big attractions, Cape Town International Airport and…
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Stellenbosch Harvest Parade
It’s time to whip on your glad rags and join the parade! Once again, a merry, family-friendly spectacle hits the…
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Revenant Red breathes new life into a South African classic wine
Many of the great, long-lived Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon wines of the 1950s, 60s and 70s conspired over a secret ingredient.…
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Kenya Tourist Circuits Unaffected by Nairobi Terror Attack
Following the horrendous terror attack that occurred at a Nairobi hotel on Tuesday, the Kenya Tourism Federation has confirmed that…
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How To Keep Luxury Incentive Travel Local
Is it possible to retain local corporate incentive spend within South Africa’s borders rather than lose out on incentive event…
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Cape Verde Expands Visa Exemption
As of 1 January 2019, the list of countries exempted from requiring a tourist visa to enter Cape Verde has…
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WTM Africa 2019 Takes Shape
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 03 January 2019 – The speaker line-up and programme for WTM Africa 2019 are taking shape,…
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Seychelles needs more hotel rooms
Seychelles is facing a difficult situation in its need for hotel rooms. According to Alain St Ange, the former Seychelles…
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Rare EMF at Old Car Show
GEORGE, South Africa – The 23rd George Old Car Show, driven by Oakhurst Insurance Company, and taking place from 9…
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Airline Security Staff Face Bribery Charges
KEMPTON PARK, 2 January 2019 – The management of O. R. Tambo International Airport have been informed that disciplinary hearings…
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Badplaas Resort Recovers From Flood Damage
BADPLAAS, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 31 December 2018 – Following a flash flood that partially affected Badplaas, A Forever Resort on…
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Mobile app to drive travellers to star graded accommodation
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 21 December 2018 – The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) has partnered with Waze, the…
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Get revved up for another spectacular Cape Town Motor Show
The Cape Town Motor Show (CTMS) is set to wow the crowds again at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World from…
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Sun City Re-opens After Freak Hail Storm
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 16 December 2018 – Following yesterday’s freak hail storm in the North West Province that saw damage…
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Welcome Campaign to Improve Border Post Relations
MUSINA, Limpopo, Beit Bridge Border Post, 13 December 2018 – South African Tourism (SA Tourism) will be rolling out its Welcome…
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Atta Appoints East Africa Honorary Fellow
LONDON, 13 December 2018 – Dr Mohanjeet Brar (Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Safari Camps) who served as the African Travel &…
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New Partnership to boost South African Tourism Sector
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 14 December 2018 – In what has been dubbed an unprecedented alliance, key stakeholders in South Africa’s travel…
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SA Tourism CEO To Sit On UNWTO Advisory Board
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 14 December 2018 – South African Tourism CEO, Sisa Ntshona, has been appointed onto the advisory board of…
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Tourvest Acquires Mozambique Voyages
Tourvest Destination Management has acquired Mozambique Voyages, a DMC specialising in both self-drive and tailor-made holidays in Mozambique.
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Marriott Opens First Hotel In Cape Town
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 12 September 2018 – 188 room AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront celebrates the brand’s European soul…
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The Blue Train Repositions Brand
PRETORIA, South Africa – The Blue Train launched its new brand repositioning on Friday 23rd November 2018, the first in over…
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Leading industry figures take the helm at Cape Town Tourism
The Cape Town Tourism (CTT) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Julie-May Ellingson and Ms…
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The evolving role of the DMO in optimising tourism opportunities
From the dawn of democracy in South Africa, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming swathes of visitors from across the…
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Travel in style with Protea Hotels by Marriott
Protea Hotels by Marriott has partnered with MLT Vehicle Hire Company in Cape Town to upgrade its fleet of vehicles…
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Forward-thinkers in hospitality says the industry needs to move with times
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 22 November 2018 –South Africa’s hospitality industry needs to undergo some fundamental changes to remain relevant…
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Protea Hotels by Marriott to open its second hotel in Ghana
New 200-room hotel to open near international airport in 2019 is the first in the capital, Accra. Protea Hotels by…
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Event tourism boosts high season arrivals in Cape Town
The ever-popular Cape Town Rugby Sevens kicks off the weekend of December 8 and 9 2018, coinciding with Cruise Ship…
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Top 10 KZN Lilizela National Winners
DURBAN, 19 November 2018 – The national Lilizela Tourism Awards dubbed the “Oscars” of the industry, catapulted ten KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) tourism…
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Tourism Boom for Victoria Falls
ZIMBABWE, 19 November 2018 – Africa Albida Tourism has recorded its busiest year ever, as tourists flock to Victoria Falls,…
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Stellenbosch Wines Win Big
Heartland of South African wine records another vin-torious year Stellenbosch has long been a centre of excellence across diverse fields,…
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ONCE in Joburg Wins at Lilizela Awards
JOHANNESBURG, 19 November 2018 – After being awarded the 2018 Lilizela Tourism Awards provincial title of best 4-star backpackers in Gauteng,…
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Beware the Mad Giant and its march against plastic
Champion award spurs Jozi brewer to tackle single-use plastic. Awesome on the palate and kind to the planet – that’s…
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Untouched Adventures Wins Gold
JOHANNESBURG, 18 November 2018 – Untouched Adventures – the popular Kayak and Lilo Adventure operator at Storms River Mouth, Tsitiskamma –…
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Delheim Harvest Festival 2019
Delheim’s 2019 Harvest Festival celebrates the rosé side of life Dress up in all shades of pink for family-fun in…
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Call for Proposals: African Tourism Innovation
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), jointly with the New Partnership for Africa´s Development (NEPAD), is calling for proposals to enter…
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Cape Town’s history comes to life at the Old Granary
CAPE TOWN, 15 November 2018 – The vacant and dilapidated Old Granary building – a cultural heritage site in the…
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Cape Town welcomes visitors with open arms
Cape Town, South Africa, is a city renowned for its attractions, such as Table Mountain, the 7th Natural Wonder of…
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Seamless experiences – a global trend goes local
Travel’s latest trends have been announced at World Travel Market London, with South African businesses being mentioned at the trade…
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Home Affairs Minister Resigns
SOUTH AFRICA, 13 November 2018 – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has finally served his letter of resignation to the…
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Black Friday Business Tips
Black Friday is here to stay: as part of a retail festival that entices consumers in their millions to part…
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Cape Town now an international trail running Mecca for tourists
Now in its fifth year, Ultra-trail Cape Town (UTCT) has established itself as a bucket list race for ultra distance…
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Summer Fun in Paarl and Wellington
Whether you’re in Cape Town for your #summerholidays from upcountry or enjoying a #staycation, head to the beautiful Boland towns…
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The celebrity secret – putting Cape Town on the A-list
If you are the kind of person who likes nothing more than to cuddle up on the couch with the…
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Cape Town travel tips for your December break
With Cape Town being on everyone’s bucket list, don’t miss the opportunity to visit this city that’s loved the world…
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Africa’s travel trends for 2019
Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism. Travel is an ever-shifting industry; how visitors adapt in their preferences is a…
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Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers Launches “Chef’s Cut” Menu
Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers is hosting a unique, limited edition chef’s menu with secret dishes and flavour combinations…
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Global Muslim Travel to reach $183 billion by 2020
Enver Duminy is CEO of Cape Town Tourism, and is speaking on this topic at World Travel Market, London, in November. Telescopic…
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Promising Tourism Businesses Rewarded in the Cape
The winners of the annual Cape Town Tourism Board Development Fund (BDF) have been announced at a glittering industry function…
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SANParks Fees to Increase from 1 Nov 2018
PRETORIA, South Africa, 31 October 2018 – South African National Parks (SANParks) will increase its Conservation fees from 1 November 2018…
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AirAdvance To Front Airbnb Booking Payouts
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Monday, 29 October 2018 – Further disruption in South Africa’s accommodation and property letting sector is on the cards…
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FEDHASA Cape Awards Student Bursaries
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 26 October 2018 – As part of FEDHASA Cape’s on-going efforts to develop young professionals in…
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Adventure Tourism Indaba in Wilderness
GEORGE, South Africa, 23 October 2018 – The first ever Garden Route Adventure Tourism Indaba and Expo is taking place…
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How Government Can Work with Tourism to Create Jobs
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 23 October 2018 – South Africa is a country in crisis, having been hit by several…
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Stellenbosch Hills gets festive with Fizz & Fudge Summer Pairing
Stellenbosch Hills launches its latest taste extravaganza Soft, buttery fudge. Just the thought makes a mouth water. Now, add the…
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Iconic President Hotel Revamped
CAPE TOWN, 16 October 2018 – Steeped in history as one of the oldest properties on the Atlantic Seaboard, the iconic…
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Stellenbosch Hills Releases Vintage Reserve White
CAPE TOWN, 16 October 2018 – Stellenbosch Hills has released the new vintage of its flagship, limited-edition 1707 Reserve White,…
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OSF Set to Rock Oudtshoorn Again
OUDTSHOORN, South Africa, 15 October 2018 – The Distruction Boyz will perform at the Oudtshoorn Spring Festival (OSF) at the…
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Savour Sensory Ecstasy with Idiom Wine Experience
Cape Town, South Africa, 15 October 2018 – Exquisite new summer pairing delights from November 2018 till the end of…
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Tintswalo Opens New Lapalala Wilderness Lodge
Limpopo, South Africa, 12 October 2018 – Tintswalo at Lapalala Wilderness has opened in the malaria-free Waterberg (Limpopo province). Located…
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TBCSA Appoints New CEO
Pretoria, South Africa, 9 October 2018 – The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has announced the appointment of…
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Ultra-trail Cape Town presented by Salomon
Ultra-trail Cape Town (UTCT) presented by Salomon takes place on Saturday 1 December, and sees four trail running races of…
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Aquila Leads Inflatable Boat World Champs
Cape Town (and South Africa) is proudly represented at the 2018 P750 World Championship held in the city of Féjus…
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Mantis Initiates Road Cleanup Campaign
In celebration of Tourism Month in September, Mantis envisioned giving 1 000 children from the township of Motherwell in Port Elizabeth…
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Africa’s Travel Growth Exceeds Expectations
International tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first four months of 2018, compared to the same period last year, not…
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Favourite Things Market Returns
Make a festive diary note for your next country getaway, because you won’t want to miss the new and improved…
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Flow Communications Bags Six 2018 Awards
Flow Communications garnered six accolades last night at the annual New Generation Social and Digital Media Awards – two gold, three…
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Fresh Inspiration for Contemporary Cuisine
With two years trading under its belt, the Idiom Restaurant & Tasting Centre has fast become a must-visit destination for…
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PMR Hospitality Partners Announces Global Merger with Valor Hospitality Partners
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 27 September 2018 – PMR Hospitality Partners, a South African-based award-winning full-service hospitality management and advisory…
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Travel Extravaganza for Cape’s Youth in Celebration of Tourism Month
80 young people from Cape Town got to enjoy the experience of a lifetime, celebrating Madiba’s heritage and footprint in…
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