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Trade News
Lilizela 2016 Entries to open 1 March
South African Tourism has announced that entries for the 2016 Lilizela Tourism Awards will open on 1 March and will…
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Elewana Afrika Appoints New Director of Sales & Marketing
Elewana Afrika Ltd, operating as Elewana Collection, has announced the appointment of James Haigh to the position of Director of…
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Conservation
Meerkat Adventures
A meerkat conservation project established in 2008 to educate both farmers and tourists alike on the need for protection of…
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Events
Status of Festivals in South Africa
Recent research into the status of festivals in South Africa has produced some interesting findings, writes Prof Melville Snyman. The…
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Events
Amazing Festivals in Africa 2016
Here’s Tourism Tattler’s selection of amazing music and cultural festivals taking place in Africa during 2016 and should be in…
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Hospitality
Property Review: De Zeekoe
Farm Stays are growing in popularity and De Zeekoe in Oudtshoorn is more popular than most – and for good…
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Hospitality
City Lodge opens Downtown JNB Hotel
The City Lodge Hotel Group has opened the first phase of rooms at its exciting 148-room City Lodge Hotel Newtown,…
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Legal
The CPA: Cancellations & Deposits
Legal advise on the South African Consumer Protection Act regarding Cancellations, Penalties and Non-Refundable Deposits in tourism. NOTE: The Risk…
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Risk & Insurance
Tourism Insurance Part 2
Summary: Part 1 in this series covered an introduction to insurance, an outline on the EC Directive, the basics of…
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Transport
Mercedes Sprinter Sets the Standard
The success story of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans is difficult to beat, especially considering that more than 25 000 Sprinters have…
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Poor 2015 Tourism Figures Wipe Out Growth for SA
Despite a stronger finish for South African tourism statistics in the final quarter of last year, overall SA tourist arrivals…
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Trade News
2016 New Year Message from SA’s Tourism Minister
The message below, dated 21 January 2016, is directed to all business and trade stakeholders in tourism from the South…
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Another five SA visa centers to open in China
The Chinese government has approved an additional five South African visa centres in China, which will open during 2016, according…
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Trade News
Victoria Falls Water Flow Rising Fast
The same shot of Victoria Falls taken on December 4, 2015 – a vast difference to the featured image, which…
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Trade News
Kenya Announces New Tourism Incentives
President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday announced a range of new incentives put in place to encourage tourism in Kenya. Speaking at…
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Marketing
Hotel Trends For 2016
In this latest infographic, Africa and the Middle East are shown to be the most expensive regions for hotel rates…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story January 2016
Our January 2016 cover shows an image of the universe – an appropriate metaphor for the 2015 Luxury Hotel Awards…
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Editorial Comment
ATA adopted by Corporate Council on Africa
Officially announced at the New York Times Travel Show on January 8, 2016, the Africa Travel Association (ATA) will become…
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Accolades
World Luxury Hotel Awards
And the winner is… Hotels in Australia, South Africa, and Thailand fared well at the the 9th Annual World Luxury…
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Attractions
Best route through Northern Cape
The legendary highway Route 66 in the United States conjures up images in traveller’s mind of the open road and…
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Events
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2016
The ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) Tourism Forum will be taking place in Manila, Philippines from 18 to 25…
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Legal
Law of Contracts – Part 17
In Part 1 (August 2014), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3. LAW, 4. SERVICE…
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Risk & Insurance
Tourism Insurance Part 1
We all know that insurance is an essential component of risk management that requires an annual review to adjust to…
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Events
Seychelles Carnival 2016
The Seychelles Tourism Board has confirmed the dates of the 2016 edition of the island’s Carnaval International de Victoria, the…
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Trade News
Travel & Tourism Infographic
It’s amazing that 1 in 11 jobs globally rely on the travel and tourism industry as this infographic compiled by…
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Conservation
Vulture Saving Initiative Takes Flight
VulPro is proud to announce the launch of a funding partnership with UK based The Hawking Centre, writes Kerri Wolter.…
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Africa Outbound
Diani Beach – Magical Kenya’s Hidden Gem
Kenya is renown as a Big 5 safari destination but not many are aware of its Marine 5, which abound…
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Events
ATA’s 40th Annual World Congress
I’ve attended travel trade conferences aplenty over the years, but ATA’s World Congress has set the bar in terms of…
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Hospitality
The Fall and Rise of Tintswalo Atlantic
Tintswalo Atlantic was razed to the ground in March 2015 following a wildfire that blazed its way across the Cape…
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Hospitality
Hosting the Rich and Famous in Kenya
From medical doctor to hospitality host to the rich and famous, the story of Alfajiri Villas owner Dr Fabrizi Molinaro…
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Legal
Law of Contracts – Part 16
In Part 1 (August 2014), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3. LAW, 4. SERVICE…
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Marketing
Being Positive When Your Colleagues Are Negative
Somehow no matter how much we may try to make December a happy month, there are always some people who…
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Trade News
Seychelles Tourism On Global Islands Partnership
Minister of Tourism & Culture of Seychelles, Alain St.Ange had the honour last week to be appointed as Senior Advisor…
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Trade News
Seychelles Minister Alain St.Ange Acknowledges Awards
“The 2015 Tourism Eminent Achiever Award in Africa is a sign of appreciation for one’s work”, said Minister Alain St.Ange,…
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Trade News
South African Festival Bucket List
The festive season is here along with your accumulated annual leave and there are things you just have to do.…
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Accolades
2015 SAVRALA Motor Manufacturer Award
Celebrating its 20th year, the SAVRALA 2015 Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) was revealed during a gala award ceremony at…
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Accolades
Recognising the ‘Best of the Best’ in South African Tourism
This year’s Lilizela Tourism Awards national gala ceremony recognised ‘the Best of the Best’ in the South African tourism trade,…
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Conservation
Eskom Carnage On Vultures Continues
The recent discovery of another 4 Cape vultures found electrocuted by the Eskom distribution network in the Eastern Cape, should…
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Legal
Law of Contracts – Part 15
In Part 1 (August 2014), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3. LAW, 4. SERVICE…
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Marketing
How Tourism Can Lead To Rural Regeneration
Creative packaging and marketing of rural tourism attractions can lead to job creation and rural regeneration, writes Prof. Melville Saayman.…
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Risk & Insurance
Thunderstorm Season
As summer approaches the Southern Hemisphere it is important to listen for storm warnings. Weather conditions change rapidly and thunderstorms…
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Trade News
Why Tour Operators Should Attend 2016 ATA Congress
11 November 2015. The 2016 Africa Travel Association (ATA) Congress will be held in Rwanda. This announcement was made today…
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Trade News
Tourism Video Production Tip #1
Statistics on the effectiveness of online video to promote travel and tourism products show that with the right optimization, video…
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Trade News
Growing Trend in Business Travel Infographic
According to the latest infographic produced by The Europe Hotel & Resort – a five star luxury hotel, located in…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story – October 2015
As we enter the fourth and final business quarter for 2015, South Africa’s tourism industry continues to ‘Inspire new ways’…
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Attractions
Cango Wildlife Ranch Review
Having been invited to review Cango Wildlife Ranch I arrived at the venue, located just outside of Oudtshoorn on the…
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Attractions
Strawberry Festival Attracts Record Visitors
The Nestle Ice Cream Strawberry Festival, one of the largest family festivals in South Africa’s Garden Route, completed its 11th…
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Business & Finance
10 Tips on Selecting Tour Operator Software
For Tour Operators, it always comes down to cost; but investing in tools that will improve productivity, manage workflow, reduce…
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Conservation
Elephant-friendly Tourism Pledge Appeal
World Animal Protection are appealing to the travel trade to show their commitment to elephant-firendly tourism by signing a pledge.…
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Events
World Luxury Hotel Awards
Every year the world’s finest hotels are assessed and critiqued to sift out the very best of the best in…
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Future of the Commonwealth Games
This year’s Sports & Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) conference, which takes place from 28 to 29 October 2015 in Tshwane,…
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Hospitality
Restaurant Review: Balata
The Balata Restaurant in the Fairway Hotel is reputed to offer the best cuisine that the Johannesburg hospitality industry has…
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Hospitality
Property Profile: De Hoek Country Hotel
Operated by Mantis, De Hoek Country Hotel is a luxury 5-star boutique hotel located in Magaliesburg , Gauteng South Africa,…
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Legal
Legal Advice: Protecting Your Brand
It is great fun brainstorming a new idea, be it over a couple of beers in the pub, over lunch…
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Marketing
8 Changing Trends in Leisure Tourism
Image: Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve, South Africa courtesy of Mantis Group What are the latest trends in work time…
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Transport
Mercedes Vito – Versatility made to Order
Low on costs and high on payload, the new Mercedes-Benz Vito sets a benchmark in the mid-size tourism transport segment.…
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Trade News
Thomson Safaris Partners with AWF
As the plight of wildlife in Africa becomes increasingly dire, partnership will boost education and empower tourists to give back.…
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Trade News
Seychelles Renews Links with Notting Hill Carnival
Representatives of UK’s Notting Hills Carnival Roadshow and Seychelles Carnaval International de Victoria met in London to discuss their future…
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Trade News
New Legacy For Tourism in Zimbabwe
African Sun and Legacy Hospitality today signed an agreement to co-operate in the development of Tourism in Zimbabwe. The agreement…
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Trade News
Green Leaf for Park Inn Foreshore Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore Hotel achieves Green leaf Standard The Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore…
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New Turkish Airlines Durban Flight Route
Turkish Airlines Announces Brand New Flight Route to Durban Amidst World Routes Durban 2015 In 2015 The World Routes Development…
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Trade News
EcoMobility World Festival, Sandton to Benefit SA
Image: Elaine Jack, City Improvement District Manager for Sandton Central Management District (SCMD). Sandton – September 15, 2015 – The…
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Trade News
Get an Aerial View of the Origins of Man
As the Homo naledi fossils lie open to view at Maropeng for the next month, followers of palaeontology are invited…
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Trade News
Comair Shows Profitability in No-Growth Market
Johannesburg, 14 September 2015: In the absence of revenue growth in the domestic passenger market and despite a challenging financial…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story September 2015
With September being Tourism Month in South Africa (and World Tourism Day on 27 September) it is appropriate that our…
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Editorial Comment
Welcome to Africa Travel Association
Tourism Tattler is proud to announce its appointment as an official media partner to the Africa Travel Association (ATA). “We…
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Aviation
Are SA’s Low Domestic Airfares Sustainable?
In an industry known for small margins and high operating costs, South Africa’s low domestic airfare prices could be a…
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Business & Finance
10 Tips on Tour Quoting
It’s no longer acceptable for tour package quotations to take hours or days to compile. It’s time for tour operators…
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Conservation
Vultures and Aviation
Vultures are listed as endangered and VulPro are appealing to pilots to respect Africa’s vultures and their habitat. Even one…
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Events
Venue Review: Fancourt, South Africa
When it comes to South African venues that are capable of hosting the entire spectrum of MICE events to 5-star…
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Events
Viability of Golf Estates in Africa
Golf Tourism generates R29.2 billion and creates 50 000 jobs in South Africa. The overall worth across Africa is estimated…
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Hospitality
Hospitality Profile: Mantis Hotels
Mantis Hotels, EcoEscapes & Lifestyle Resorts offers travellers exceptional properties and authentic experiences across the globe. From beach, bush and…
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Hospitality
Property Review: Gooderson Monks Cowl
Adventure into the Drakensberg at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort There’s nothing quite like an adrenaline rush against the backdrop…
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Legal
Law of Contracts – Part 14
In Part 1 (August 2014), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3. LAW, 4. SERVICE…
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Marketing
Branding Africa
Recently the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Regional Conference on Enhancing Brand Africa and Fostering Tourism Development was hosted…
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Transport
Mercedes-Benz V-Class: Large as Life
Mercedes-Benz is redefining the Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) segment with the new V-Class. As the youngest and largest member of the…
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Transport
Ford: A Shuttle Vehicle for all Reasons
Road Test: New Ford Tourneo Connect 1.6 EcoBoost Grand Titanium What requirements do Tour and Airport Shuttle Service Operators have…
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Trade News
kulula celebrates arrival of new Boeing
Yesterday (26 August 2015), kulula.com passengers travelling from Jo’burg to Cape Town were in for a big surprise when they…
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South African Immigration Regulations Update
Pretoria, South Africa, 12 August 2015: President Jacob Zuma has announced the establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (“IMC”) to address…
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Attractions
Rwanda Gorilla Naming Ceremony
Tourists from Around the World Will Travel to Rwanda for the 11th Annual Kwita Izina, Themed “Conserving Now and For…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story – August 2015
Adventure tourism is a sector of the travel industry that our August edition cover sponsor, SATIB Insurance Brokers have specialised…
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Business & Finance
SA Tourism Review Report
A panel of experts have reviewed how South African Tourism is responding to the dynamics of the national and international…
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Accolades
Lilizela 2015 Finalists Announced
Congratulations to the Lilizela Tourism Award finalists. Their achievement represents recognition from both their clients, and the travel trade at…
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Attractions
Agritourism Tips for Tour Operators
Redberry Farm opened in 2000, and fifteen years down the line run a successful agritourism business alongside their commercial fruit…
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Attractions
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
The best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of Table Mountain, an official New7Wonder of Nature. The…
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Attractions
South Coast Tourism Cuisine
There’s more to the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, than just the activities and attractions that I’ve reported…
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Business & Finance
Skills Development Levy Refund
Did you know that South African registered businesses can get a portion of their Skills Development Levy (SDL) back each…
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Conservation
Rhino Award Winners
The heroic actions of those that fight for the conservation of rhino were recently acknowledged, celebrated and rewarded at the…
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Events
Three Industries – One Event
The annual Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE), now in its fifth year, is the only event of its kind…
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Hospitality
Hospitality Profile: Mantis Collection
As Mantis strives to offer travellers the most exceptional properties and authentic experiences imaginable, the company is proud to introduce…
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Hospitality
Property Profile: Bush Lodge at Amakhala Game Reserve
Bush Lodge at Amakhala Game Reserve, located in the Malaria free Eastern Cape province of South Africa, near Addo Elephant…
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Hospitality
Property Profile: Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve
Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve is a luxurious haven in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, and the only combined ocean and…
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Hospitality
Property Profile: Plettenberg Park Hotel
Plettenberg Park Hotel & Spa is poised in exquisite beauty on the Robberg Peninsula in Plettenberg Bay. Here guests can…
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Hospitality
Waffling on about Waffles
My misconception of waffles being a mere base for sweet desserts has been dispelled since visiting the Waffle House in…
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Legal
Law of Contracts – Part 13
In Part 1 (August 2014), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3. LAW, 4. SERVICE…
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Marketing
Adventure Tourism Growth
The latest edition of UNWTO‘s ‘Global Report on Adventure Tourism’ cites Visa Facilitation as one of the most important areas…
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Niche Tourism
Avitourism in South Africa
In this article Leon Marais of Lawson’s Birding, Wildlife & Custom Safaris Tours offers tips for Tour Operators and accommodation…
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Trade News
Conference on Conferencing & Events
A brand new conference is being launched for the South African Events Industry that aims to address the numerous and…
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