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Tourism
Discounts Fuel Domestic Travel Boom
South African Tourism recorded a 59,7% growth in domestic tourism during the first four months of 2019. Local demand, fuelled…
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food
Top 10 Vegetarian Restaurants in Spain
Spain has been developing its plant-based food scene for over 30 years and is home to a wide variety of…
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Trade News
The Best Craft Beer By Far Darling
CAPE TOWN, 13 July 2019 – Following my review, Darling Brew Woodstock Launches Craft Beer Classes, I mentioned that I’d…
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Destinations
Cape Town Ranked World’s Top Africa Destination
New data reveals the world’s most popular bucket list destinations in Africa for 2019. Released by hoppa, a ground transportation…
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Trade News
South Africa Expands Visa Waiver List
DURBAN, 10 July 2019 – South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has added seven countries to the visa waiver list…
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Environment
Pros and Cons of Single-Use Plastic Alternatives
What sustainable options are available to replace single-use plastics and what are their advantages and disadvantages? It’s no surprise that…
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Trade News
Thornybush Announces New Chief Executive
Joanne Dickson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Thornybush Collection as of July 1st 2019. Joanne takes over the reins from…
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Trade News
SA Mint Launches Environmental Rights Coin
Centurion, South Africa, 8 July 2019 – The South African Mint, a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve…
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Conservation
World Elephant Day Events
World Elephant Day, celebrated internationally on 12 August each year, aims to create awareness of the plight of African and Asian elephants by sharing…
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Travel
3 Reasons to add Green Powder to your Packing Checklist
Maintaining a healthy diet when travelling abroad can be problematic. For optimal health, your body needs green vegetables like kale…
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Environment
Holidays That Help Save The Ocean
First Group has launched a holiday campaign that aims to help save the oceans – a project that goes beyond…
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Trade News
Entries for Tourism Film Festival-Africa Open
JOHANNESBURG, Sandton, 03 July 2019 – The organisers of the inaugural International Tourism Film Festival-Africa (ITFFA) are calling on interested…
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Trade News
Applications for SAT Nordic Roadshow Open
SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg – Wednesday, 03 July 2019: South African Tourism is intensifying its efforts in growing arrivals from the…
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Trade News
SONA 2019 sets Encouraging Tone for Vacation Industry
CAPE TOWN, 30 June 2019 – The Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa (VOASA) says it is encouraged by President…
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Trade News
Aussie takes a Unique Approach to Sell her Pet Resort Business
Finding the right buyer to sell an established business to takes time. And time is one thing that Australian entrepreneur,…
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Trade News
SA Records Domestic Tourism Growth
South Africans show enthusiasm for travelling during the first four months of 2019 Johannesburg, 26 June 2019 – The period…
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Trade News
The Hotel Show Africa 2019 Officially Opens
Johannesburg, 24 June 2019 – The Hotel Show Africa successfully brought together hundreds of suppliers and 1000s of hospitality industry…
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Events
Saudi Arabia Domestic Tourism Growth Forecast
Government-led investment is driving a surge in domestic tourism across Saudi Arabia – with experts predicting a 40% rise in…
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Lifestyle
6 Things To Do At A Holiday Resort
If you have a high-energy family, you may think that booking at a holiday resort would be too sedate to…
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Conservation
Voluntourism At Ashia Cheetah Sanctuary
Ashia Cheetah Sanctuary and Awareness Centre offers opportunities to participate in ground-breaking conservation programme CAPE TOWN, 20 June 2019 –…
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Conservation
Kuzuko Welcomes Second Cheetah Cub Litter
PORT ELIZABETH, 20 June 2019 – Following the milestone birth of the first litter of Cheetah cubs in the wild…
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Events
Dion Chang To Headline Wine & Food Tourism Conference 2019
This year’s Wine & Food Tourism Conference, taking place at Spier near Stellenbosch on 18 September 2019, will feature South…
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Events
ATA To Host World Tourism Conference in Joburg
New York, 18 June 2019 – The Africa Tourism Association (ATA) will be hosting the World Tourism Conference in Johannesburg, South…
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Trade News
Table Mountain Cableway Is Hiring
CAPE TOWN, 18 June 2019 – Table Mountain Cableway will be hiring up to 150 seasonal staff for the peak…
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Politics
Tourism Savvy Party Registers In Seychelles
Mahé, Seychelles, 18 June 2019 – A new political party headed by Seychelles’ former tourism minister, Alain St Ange presented…
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Trade News
Africa To Celebrate Travel And Tourism Change-Makers In Durban
DURBAN, 18 June 2019 – Africa, will once again celebrate travel and tourism change-makers at the 2019 Africa Tourism Leadership…
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Trade News
Hospitality Experts Gather to Boost African Investment
CAPE TOWN, 18 June 2019 – Industry experts and corporate executives are gearing up for one of Africa’s most insightful…
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Events
2019 Wine & Food Tourism Awards Deadline Extended
The deadline for nominations to enter the inaugural Wine & Food Tourism Awards has been extended to 30 June – see…
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Art
Awesome Street Art in Johannesburg
Art tourism is a growing niche and Johannesburg might not be the first place you think of as a destination…
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Trade News
Opportunity to Work in USA Hospitality Industry
JOHANNESBURG, 15 June 2019 – Local culinary food and hospitality institutions, Capsicum Culinary Studio (CCS) and The Private Hotel School…
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Accolades
Lilizela 2019 Entries Close Soon but Voting Continues
JOHANNESBURG, 11 June 2019 – Tourism establishments in South Africa have until Friday 14th June to enter the 2019 Lilizela…
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Sport Tourism
Golf For Charity At The President Hotel
CAPE TOWN, 11 June 2019 – In a spectacular coastal setting in the Mother City, avid golfers, including locals, nationals…
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Sport Tourism
5 Secrets to Buying a Surfboard
It’s obvious that surfing is a load of fun, but buying the right surfboard – well, that’s not as obvious.…
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Adventure Tourism
Adventure Tourism: An Operators Guide To Risk Transfer
The business of providing adventure activities to tourists is a contentious issue when it comes to securing risk transfer via…
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Niche Tourism
Ecotourism: A Case Study
Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that tourists who participate in ecotourism activities want reassurance…
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Trade News
SAACI CEO Resigns
Johannesburg, 21 May 2019 – The Chief Executive Officer of the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI), Rudi…
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Marketing
The Evolution of Souvenirs
Souvenirs are a multi-million dollar business and have always formed a crucial part of the travel experience. Holiday Inn has…
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Hospitality
New Tasting Menu at Azure Twelve Apostles Hotel
Journey Through the Cape – inspired food and wine pairing menu delights diners at Azure Restaurant. Cape Town, May 2019…
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Niche Tourism
Exploring the Benefits of Film Tourism
Film tourism is a growing phenomenon worldwide, motivated by both the growth of the entertainment industry and the increase in…
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Conservation
How You Can Help Save The African Pangolin
CAPE TOWN, 18 May 2019 – Eye of the Pangolin, a ground-breaking new documentary about the most trafficked mammal on…
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Trade News
People on the move at City Lodge Group
JOHANNESBURG, 17 May 2019 – City Lodge Hotel Group (CLHG) has announced the appointment of three new general managers at…
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SECURITY
What To Do If Injured In A Car Accident Abroad
Road traffic accidents are one of the most common, and invariably serious risks that tourists face when travelling abroad. According…
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Legal
Common Problems Tourists Encounter After Partying Too Hard
Travelling abroad is a great adventure but can reach extremes when problems are encountered after partying too hard. Driving under…
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Guiding
How to Become a Tourist Guide in South Africa
Tourist guides in South Africa are some of the most important people in the travel trade. They interact on a…
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Legal
Call for Comments on SA Tourism Amendment Bill
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom, published the Tourism Amendment Draft Bill in the Government Gazette on 15 April…
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Trade News
Entries Open for 2019 Lilizela Tourism Awards
JOHANNESBURG, Friday, 03 May 2019 – Entries for the South African tourism industry’s premier awards, the National Lilizela Tourism Awards,…
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Trade News
Tech Hub of Africa to Host Inaugural BigFive Summit
CAPE TOWN, 03 May 2019 – South Africa’s Mother City – the Tech Hub of Africa – will host a…
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Trade News
Côte d’Ivoire Reveals $5.8 Billion Tourism Plan
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, 02 May 2019 – Ivorian Minister of Tourism Siandou Fofana has revealed a strategy document aimed at…
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Trade News
Home Suite Hotels Launches in South Africa
Johannesburg, 02 May 2019 – Home* Suite Hotels has launched their first hotel on the corner of Oxford and Bristol…
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Trade News
Touareg Sabbatical Winner Announced
Johannesburg, 30 April 2019 – Dr Rufaro Nyamuda has been announced as the successful applicant of the Volkswagen Touareg Sabbatical…
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Accolades
Tourism Tattler Wins Best Digital Travel Trade Platform 2019 Award
We are proud to announce that TourismTattler.com has been awarded: ‘Best Digital Travel Trade Platform’ by MEA Markets 2019. “Following…
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Adventure Tourism
Looking for the Best Southern African 4×4 Amateur Drivers
VW Amarok V6 3.0 bakkies in a test to find the best teams from Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.Over 400…
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Events
Africa Business And Mice Tourism Master Class
The 2nd edition of the Africa Business and MICE Master Class will be held in Johannesburg at the BDO South…
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Trade News
SA Tourism Performance Sees Further Decline
Pretoria, 26 April 2019 – South Africa’s tourism industry woes continue as 2018 proves to have been the worst year…
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Trade News
SA Mint Launches Commemorative Coin Series
Centurion, South Africa, 25 April 2019 – South Africa’s 25 young years as a constitutional democracy is the subject of the…
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Trade News
New Management Couple at Guvon Askari Lodge
Magaliesberg, Mpumalanga, 25 April 2019 – Karen and Dave Atherstone have been appointed by Guvon Hotels as the new Management…
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Hospitality
Housekeepers Critical for Hotel Guest Experience and Safety
The most important curator for hotel brands is not the concierge, reception or hotel manager – it’s the housekeepers. Housekeeping…
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Lifestyle
Make Your Anniversary Truly Special This Year
We all lead busier lives these days and often feel that we do not have the time to celebrate important…
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Marketing
Tourvest Ploughs Millions Into Indaba 2019
Tourvest is investing R5-million into Africa’s Travel Indaba exhibition this year and will bring around 120 staff members to the…
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Trade News
Durban To Host Africa Tourism Leadership Forum And Awards
DURBAN, 23 April 2019 – This year’s edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Awards will be hosted…
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Trade News
Animal Interaction Consultations Go Online
Johannesburg, Tuesday 23 April 2019 – Following ten workshops held over the past two months across the country, the Southern…
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Destinations
5 Must-Visit Places After Retirement
We wait for retirement our entire lives. Well, most of us do. Whether the big event is years or just…
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Trade News
Darling Brew Woodstock Launches Craft Beer Classes
Cape Town, Monday 15 April 2019 – Visitors and locals alike have a new attraction to experience in one of…
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Conservation
Birth Of Cheetah Cubs A Milestone Event For Breeding Project
Kuzuko Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, 11 April 2019 – During the early hours of a stormy late-summer morning, the first…
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Marketing
Spreading South Africa’s Good News
Spreading South Africa’s good news is at the heart of SA INC., a new 20-part series set to air on local…
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How NOT to handle a Social Media Complaint
Some life lessons, no matter how painful, are too valuable not to recount. A rather amazing exchange between a disgruntled…
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Business & Finance
An unofficial guide to the German Travel Contracts Act
While reading this article concerning the German Travel Contracts Act and the relevant Consumer Protection issues, kindly note that I…
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Legal
Crime in South Africa? What Crime?
Search the internet for just about anything to do with travel to South Africa and a crime story is bound…
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Tourism
How to source local fair trade goods and products
Most tourism service suppliers want to support locally produced goods and products that ascribe to fair trade principles, but actually…
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Transport
5 Mistakes People Make When Buying a Camper Trailer
You will be surprised to know the mistakes people make when it comes to buying a Recreational Vehicle (RV). The…
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Transport
Off-Road 4×4 Driving Guide
The following off-road driving guide is provided as an educational resource and is reproduced with acknowledgement to Nissan South Africa.…
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Hospitality
Nuovo At Hotel Verde Launches New Sustainable Menu
On Wednesday 3 April, Nuovo Restaurant showcased their new menu at a media event held at Hotel Verde Cape Town…
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Accolades
Rhino Conservation Awards Call for Entries
Nominations for the 8th annual Rhino Conservation Awards have officially opened and are invited from the five rhino range states…
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Marketing
Advertising Strategies For Tourism Businesses
The tourism industry isn’t what it used to be. Walk-in travel agencies used to be the main outlet for people…
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Trade News
2019 African Responsible Tourism Awards Finalists
Cape Town, 02 April 2019 – Better Tourism Africa has announced the finalists for the 2019 African Responsible Tourism Awards…
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Niche Tourism
An Insight Into Fashion Tourism
On this website, we’ve blogged about niche tourism groups but have not posted about the growing trend of fashion tourism.…
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Events
Earth Hour For Hotels
This year, Earth Hour falls on Saturday 30 March and the initiators of the #Connect2Earth global campaign – WWF has…
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Hospitality
Radisson RED Launches Chilli Bang Bang
Radisson RED Hotel V&A Waterfront recently launched Chilli Bang Bang; an urban massage area where you can indulge in a…
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Accolades
Thula Thula Wins Prestigious Award
Thula Thula Private Game Reserves’ Francoise Malby-Anthony has been awarded the prestigious “French Abroad Award” for her dedication to conservation…
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Transport
The All New Sprinter Spirit For You
Johannesburg, 26 March 2019 – Living up to its claim “100% For You”, the all-new third-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been…
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Lifestyle
How Travel with Children Strengthens Relationships
Nothing feels better than finally getting the chance to go on that vacation you’ve been looking forward to, perhaps all…
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Reviews
Wine and Dine with Cape Town Icons
Take a leisurely 20-minute drive from Cape Town’s city centre towards the northern suburbs of Tygerberg and you’ll find Durbanville…
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Events
Event Planning Without the Smoke & Mirrors
Corporate, association and public sector organisations who are the decision-makers for undertaking myriad differing types of events are getting street-smart…
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Technology
Mobile Economy Boom for Africa
Africa is positioned to be the next big mobile market, enviously eyed by global investors for her enormous growth opportunities.…
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Events
ATI Launches Green Stand Awards
For the first time, Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) will introduce the Green Stand Awards to recognise exhibitors who go that…
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Trade News
Brazil Tourist Visa Update
From 17 June 2019, American, Australian, Canadian and Japanese citizens who wish to disembark in Brazil, for tourism or business,…
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Trade News
Minor Hotels Appoints Three New GMs
Bangkok, 19 March 2019 – Minor Hotels has announced three new General Manager appointments across its Anantara and Avani brands in…
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Trade News
African Tourism Board to Launch in Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa, 18 March 2019 – The African Tourism Board (ATB) is planning an impressive launch event to…
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Trade News
Airline Offers WhatsApp Boarding Passes
Johannesburg, 14 March 2019 – FlySafair has announced that its passengers will now have the option to send their boarding…
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Conservation
Cheetah Release For Metapopulation Legacy
Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 14 March 2019 – The release of a captive-born female cheetah named Jasmin onto Kuzuko Lodge,…
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Hospitality
Chef Garth Shnier Joins Legacy
Internationally qualified chef, Garth Shnier has joined Legacy Hotels and Resorts at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort in Namibia.…
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Conservation
Cheetah Sanctuary Attains Fair Trade Accreditation
Ashia, a world-class cheetah sanctuary outside Paarl in South Africa’s Western Cape, has this month been awarded Fair Trade Tourism’s…
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Events
New Innovation For THINC Africa 2019
The 4th THINC Africa conference to be held on 15 November 2019 at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town promises…
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Trade News
New Era For Elgin Grabouw Tourism
Elgin, Western Cape, South Africa, 13 March 2019 – Following the closure of the Elgin Valley Tourism Board on 30…
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Tourism
Kenya Tourism Exceeds Global Growth
Travel & Tourism in Kenya grew faster than the global average of 3.9% and the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 3.3%,…
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Tourism
African Tourism Sector Booming
Travel & Tourism in Africa is booming, growing 5.6% in 2018 compared to the global average of 3.9% and the…
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Destinations
60 Things to do in Dubai
With exciting theme parks, kid-friendly activities and shopping and dining options, Dubai is the ultimate year-round destination for a memorable…
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