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Trade News
Africa Travel Week and WTM Africa Cancelled
Friday 13 March 2020 – Yet another major tourism travel trade show has succumbed to the COVID-19 Coronavirus around the…
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Lifestyle
Quoin Rock Manor House: The Ultimate Wedding Venue
Cape Town, 13 March 2020 – Quoin Rock Wine Estate is renown for its exceptional wine and cuisine. However, one…
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Trade News
SA Tourism Call To Join Travel Trade Friday
Johannesburg, 11 March 2020 – South African Tourism is calling on all tourism businesses and service providers to participate in…
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Sustainable Tourism
WWF-SA Backs New Sustainability Award In Wine And Food Tourism
Cape Town, 10 March 2020 – For tourism in South Africa to raise its contribution to GDP, expand economic opportunity…
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Business & Finance
Value Added Tax in the Tourism Industry
Value Added Tax (VAT) charged to clients in the Tourism Industry can be a minefield, especially when dealing with foreign…
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Opinion
iStore Revokes Study Partner Deal for Tourist Guides
This opinion piece by Francois Collin, Media Liason Officer at the National Federation of Tourist Guides and Affiliates (NFTGA), recounts…
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Sustainable Tourism
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, a five-star premium eco-luxury lodge, is set in a pristine Milkwood forest overlooking Walker Bay in…
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food
Tequila, Tapas and Jazz in Cape Town this March
Cape Town, 05 March 2020 – To coincide with the Cape Town Jazz Festival, The Table Bay Hotel Food &…
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Reviews
Beyond the Secret Elephants
There’s nothing so quintessential as a quiet weekend in Knysna with a book you can’t put down – except perhaps…
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Trade News
Students Enter Knysna Video to ITFF Africa
The organiser of the International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFF Africa), Caroline Ungersbock, has welcomed a video entered by two…
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Investment
Drogba Scores Tourism Win for Côte d’Ivoire
Abidjan, 25 February 2020 – International soccer star Didier Drogba has helped his birthplace, Côte d’Ivoire, strike gold by helping…
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Sustainable Tourism
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Tswalu is a vast, magical land of infinite possibility, with sweeping vistas and a liberating sense of space. The green…
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Reviews
Wine and Braai Pop-Up at Le Grand Domaine
Stellenbosch, 22 February 2020 – Food and wine have always been a complimentary pair and they’re best savoured outdoors in the…
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Sustainable Tourism
Tented Adventures
Committed to low impact environmental and eco-friendly accommodation, Tented Adventures’ Pilanesberg National Park Safari Camp, and Pretoriuskop Rest Camp in…
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Sustainable Tourism
Tenikwa Wildlife Rehab Centre
Fair Trade Tourism certifiedTenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation and Awareness Centre, a non-profit organisation located close to Plettenberg Bay, uses tourism as…
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Opinion
James Vos on eVisas and Tourism Growth
Cape Town, February 2020 – During President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of Nation Address, he announced the roll-out of Electronic Visas…
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Sustainable Tourism
LUX Resorts and Hotels
LUX* Resorts and Hotels has embarked on a journey towards a carbon-clean future, known as ‘Tread Lightly’. Working with Ecosur…
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Sustainable Tourism
How to Tread Lightly in Ecotourism
As a travel writer, I’ve visited many sustainable tourism destinations and eco-friendly hotels across the world. They’re doing their bit…
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Travel
The Best Way to Find Car Rental Services in Los Angeles
Exploring the Southern California city of Los Angeles is best done as a self-drive road trip. Depending on your budget,…
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Sustainable Tourism
Amakhala Safari Lodge
African tribal design-inspired owners and artists, Mike and Justine Weeks’ meticulous attention to detail is reflected in the fine African…
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Health
All You Need to Know about Malaria and Antimalarials
This article shares advice for overseas travellers to malaria-risk areas, with specific relevance to South Africa.
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Travel
8 Things You Should Know Before Taking Your First Boat Cruise
Going on a boat cruise is a lot of fun, and if it is your first time, a little intimidating.…
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Travel
5 Ways to Travel Cheaply
When we’re tight on cash, the idea of going on vacation might seem impossible. But we all need to relax…
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Sustainable Tourism
Sibuya Game Reserve
Located on the coast at Kenton on Sea in the Eastern Cape and spanning the magnificent Kariega Estuary on its…
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Politics
State of Democracy Report Reveals Challenges in Africa
ADDIS ABABA, 18 February 2020 – The Global State of Democracy (GSoD) 2019: Addressing the Ills, Reviving the Promise –…
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Events
Sustainable Tourism at WTM Africa
Cape Town. 18 February 2020 – WTM Africa 2020 is tackling sustainable tourism at macro and micro levels this year,…
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Trade News
ATB to Boost Beach Tourism in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, 15 September 2020 – Beach and marine resource tourism along Africa’s East Coast and the continents Indian…
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Trade News
Kenya to Partner with African Tourism Board
Nairobi, 15 February 2020 – Following a four-day working visit to Kenya, African Tourism Board (ATB) CEO, Doris Wörfel, engaged…
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Sustainable Tourism
Towards a Visa Free Africa
Towards a Visa Free Africa. One Africa – One Visa – One Passport. An idyllic dream that could become reality…
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Visas
Why eVisas are a Smart Choice for Global Travellers
Electronic Visas (eVisas) have become one of the most common visa channels with more and more countries making use of…
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Trade News
New Appointment at Taj Cape Town
Cape Town, 11 February 2020 – Taj Cape Town has announced the appointment of Melissa Herman as Director of Rooms.…
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Trade News
Sun City Appoints New General Manager
Sun International has announced the appointment of Brett Hoppé to the position of General Manager for its Sun City resort.
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Politics
Open Letter To President Cyril Ramaphosa
SONA 2020: Show Us Your Hand, Mr President South Africa, 10 February 2020 – This open letter is by Gerhard…
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Politics
33rd African Union Summit to Silence the Guns
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 7 February 2020 – The annual African Union Summit kicked off in Addis Ababa on 21st January and will…
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Art
Art Auction for Spirit Foundation Charity
Cape Town, 07 February 2020 – Red! The Gallery in Steenberg will be hosting a charity based art auction on 28…
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Education
Guide Academy Fosters Local Communities
The Tourvest Field Guide Academy, which opened in September 2019, welcomed its first 16 candidates – nine female and seven…
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Art
Cape Town Revealed as Africa’s Leading Art Capital
Cape Town, 05 February 2020 – Art collectors, museum directors, curators and gallerists from Africa and Europe will descend on…
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Technology
Investment & Innovation Drive Digital Hospitality
Across the globe, competitive organisations in all industries are transforming every aspect of their operations through a commitment to digitalisation.…
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Trade News
KZN Lures New York Tourists
A delegation from Tourism KwaZulu-Natal and Durban Tourism attended the New York Times Travel Show 2020 from 24-26 January, hoping…
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Sustainable Tourism
Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency
A new network of organisations, companies and individuals working in tourism has come together to join other industries and regions…
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Travel
Book a Dream Liveaboard Holiday with Ayana
If your idea of a dream holiday is travelling the Indonesian archipelago with a group of dive buddies, then booking…
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Travel
Stops to Make on a Road Trip from Spain to Greece
One of our dedicated travel bloggers, Boris, has a passion for road-tripping across Europe. Last year, he took on a…
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Sustainable Tourism
Environmental Risks: The Worlds Biggest Challenge
The top five biggest challenges facing the world over the next decade are, for the first time, all related to…
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Travel
Have You Explored These Natural Wonders in Mauritius?
Mauritius is a paradise for travellers across the world. Located in the southeast of Africa, Mauritius provides a plethora of…
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Travel
Top Tips for Road-Tripping Around South Africa
So, you’ve decided to, or at the very least you are thinking about, going on a once in a lifetime…
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Trade News
In Memoriam: David Munton 1936–2020
Cape Town, 22 January 2020 – The travel industry joins City Sightseeing South Africa in mourning the passing of their…
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Accolades
WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards Entry Deadline
CAPE TOWN, 22 January 2020 – While the deadline for entries for the inaugural WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards…
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Sustainable Tourism
500 Million USD Investment to Accelerate Progress Towards UN SDGs
A coalition of private and public sector launches SDG500, a groundbreaking USD$500 million investment platform to accelerate progress towards the…
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Travel
Why You Shouldn’t Visit Japan During the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
It is common knowledge by now that Japan has been selected as the host country for the upcoming 2020 Summer…
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Tours
Top 6 Cheetah Conservation Tours in Cape Town
The plight of Africa’s cheetah populations has never been more severe than it is today. Classified as a CITES Appendix I endangered…
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Travel
5 Ways To See Destinations Beyond The Tour Bus
Whoever said group tours were boring was sorely misinformed. Yes, the thought of a gaggle of tourists squinting out the…
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Events
Cape Town Carnival 2020 To Coincide with Human Rights Day
Cape Town, 15 January 2020 – Celebrating ten years of bringing people together, igniting joy and unity through creativity and…
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Trade News
JB Train Tours Closes Operations
JOHANNESBURG, 14 January 2020 – After more than four decades in the tourism industry in Southern Africa, JB Train Tours…
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Events
WTM Africa 2020 Registration Goes Live
CAPE TOWN, 14 January 2020 – Registrations to attend World Travel Market Africa, taking place at the Cape Town International…
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Events
Updated Meetings Africa App Ready for Download
JOHANNESBURG, Tuesday, 14 January 2020 – The newly updated Meetings Africa APP is now live and ready for downloading by…
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Trade News
World PCO Alliance Welcomes New Partner
Tokyo, Japan, 14 January 2020 – The World PCO Alliance has welcomed a new partner into its association, Italy-based Ega…
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Visas
Angola Relaxes Visa Requirements
The Angolan government has been introducing several initiatives to encourage tourism investment and business opportunities in the oil-rich country since…
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Travel
Top Three Must-See Tourist Destinations in Wyoming, USA
The Cowboy State is noted as the 10th largest state in the U.S. in terms of land area yet one…
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Travel
Best Tropical Island Camping Locations on the Great Barrier Reef
Queensland is a great region from which you can enjoy the view and experience of the Great Barrier Reef. It…
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Business & Finance
13 Tips to Surviving as a Small Tourism Business
Main image: Paul Miedema and Nelson Sebezela of Calabash tours. Operating a small tourism business in South Africa can be…
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Sustainable Tourism
United Nations Launches 75th Anniversary Dialogues
The biggest global conversation on the world’s future starts now. 01 January 2020 heralded the launch of the #UN75 initiative…
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Sustainable Tourism
World’s Longest Walkathon to Promote Sustainable Tourism in Africa
CAPE TOWN, 01 January 2020 – Walk4Africa, a continent-wide public participation multi-stage coastal beach walking event, aims to become the…
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Travel
What is Ecotourism?
The term ecotourism dates back to the 80s when people became aware that planet Earth is in danger and that…
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Trade News
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Replaced with Laser Light Show
Plettenberg Bay, 31 December 2019 – In the interests of fire safety and the welfare of animals and pets, Plettenberg…
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Destinations
The Coastlines of Africa’s 38 Countries Ranked
The Coastlines of Africa’s 38 Countries Ranked By Kilometres If Africa’s 38 countries and island states were a single country,…
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Trade News
The World’s Toughest Inflatable Boat Race
PLETTENBERG BAY, South Africa, 28 December 2019 – Hosted along the Western Cape coastline, the world’s toughest inflatable boat race…
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Sport Tourism
Why Fishing Charters Make Better Vacations
Are you tired of searching for different vacation options on land? If so, then a fishing charter holiday is exactly…
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Transport
Airports Of The Future: 10 Predictions for Air Travel
Over the past ten years, technologies, such as biometric security, mobile check-in, and baggage tracking, have dramatically transformed the way…
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Reviews
Hooked on Butcher Block Sibaya
Ever since its founding by entrepreneur, Manuel Savic in 2003, The Butcher Block Group of steakhouse franchises have become renown for…
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Destinations
Top 10 Romantic Places In France
If you dream about eating exquisite food and surrounding yourself in an incredible culture with the one you love, France…
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Reviews
Inner Secrets of The Oyster Box
Acknowledged as the Grande Dame of hotels in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, The Oyster Box has earned its reputation as the best…
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Trade News
SA Tourism Board Clears CEO Ntshona of all Charges
JOHANNESBURG, 14 December 2019 – The South African Tourism (SA Tourism) Board has cleared CEO, Mr Sisa Ntshona of all…
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Travel
South Africa Ranked Most Affordable Destination for USA Winter Travel
NEW YORK, NY, 12 December 2019 – South Africa has been ranked as the top exotic destination for USA tourists…
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Sustainable Tourism
African Leaders Rally around Climate Change Goals at COP25
MADRID, Spain, 12 December 2019 – There was standing room only as ministers, diplomats, activists and journalists gathered at the…
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Trade News
ONOMO Hotels Acquires BON Hotels
CASABLANCA, Morocco, 12 December 2019 – The hospitality industry on the African continent is set for a major shake-up following…
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Travel
Long-Term Parking Tariffs at Airports Slashed for Holiday Season
Johannesburg, 12 December 2019 – Parking tariffs for stays of seven days and longer at South Africa’s four largest airports…
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Trade News
Construction of Durban Cruise Terminal Begins
The port city of Durban’s status as a leading cruise destination was cemented on Saturday, 16 November 2019 with a…
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Trade News
Cape Town Tourism Announces New Board Chairpersons
CAPE TOWN, 11 December 2019 – The City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organisation, Cape Town Tourism, has announced the election…
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Adventure Tourism
Green Flag Hiking Trails Launched in Europe
In October 2019, trail professionals from 13 countries gathered on the island of Kythera, Greece, for the training of trail…
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Legal
Most Common Vacation Accidents
You shouldn’t suffer any serious injuries while on vacation, however, it’s an unfortunate fact that every year thousands of tourists…
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Tours
Namibia Guided Photo Safaris
Namibia is synonymous with great open spaces, from endless desert landscapes to star-spangled night skies, and great herds of wandering…
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Photography
Part 5: Understanding The Camera Histogram
Many photographic enthusiasts have discovered the value of reviewing the histogram whilst working in the field. The histogram is the…
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Conservation
Great White Shark Behaviour
Great White Shark Behaviour & Information Great White Sharks engage in a number of behavioural and social activities, ranging…
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Risk & Insurance
7 Insurance Policies for Tour Operators
All tour operators require insurance protection, but there are some types of cover that you may not have considered. These…
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Travel
Festival of the Mighty Penis
The Shinto Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) is held each spring at the Kanayama Shrine in Kawasaki, Japan.…
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Environment
African Acacia Thorn Trees Reclassified
Africa’s thorny trees and shrubs are no longer “Acacias.” The taxonomic status of these trees proposed in 2003 has been…
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Attractions
Review: KZN South Coast Multi-Trail Park and KwaXolo Caves
Tourism Tattler put an Isuzu B-Max through its paces along the KwaNzimakwe Multi-Trail Park4x4 trail. Here's what we found.
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Travel
Preparing for a Cycling Tour Holiday
Whether you’re planning to visit a new location for the first time, or revisiting one of your old favourites, cycling…
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Environment
Strange but True facts on just about Everything
From Ants to Zebras, this A-Z list of strange but true facts on just about anything and everything is an…
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Tours
Fly-In Safaris Botswana & Victoria Falls
Africa is the vast continent; an often hot and dusty world, strung together by a maze of seemingly endless tar,…
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Politics
South Africans Object to NHI Bill
JOHANNESBURG, 25 November 2019 – The Democratic Alliance (DA) submitted 87 000 public objections to Parliament on the National Health…
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Tours
Malawi Conservation Tours
Malawi operator Robin Pope Safaris is now offering a unique opportunity to spend a week in the ‘Warm Heart of…
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Events
1860 Heritage Exhibition – A Journey of Discovery and Nostalgia
A journey of nostalgia and discovery awaited visitors to the 1860 Heritage Exhibition held at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom…
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Adventure Tourism
5 Best Hunting Trip Destinations
5 Best Hunting Trip Destinations Around The World Following our article ‘hunting versus conservation’, this article provides a brief overview…
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Trade News
Courtyard Hotels Launch New Lounge and Menu
JOHANNESBURG, 21 November 2019 – The Courtyard Hotel in Sandton has revamped the Club Lounge, bar and patio. This commercial…
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