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Mercedes-Benz Launches New C-Class
JOHANNESBURG, 31 July 2018 – Mercedes-Benz South Africa launched the new edition of its highly successful C-Class range to the local…
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Is South Africa Ready For ‘Smart’ Hotel Rooms?
There’s a race on internationally among big hotel groups to unveil smart hotels that feature rooms equipped with the Internet…
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Fair Trade Tourism Publishes Captive Wildlife Guidelines
SOUTH AFRICA, 23 July 2018 – Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) has published its Captive Wildlife Guidelines, which aim to assist the…
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Opportunity for Tourism, Hospitality, Wine, Food and Marketing Students
CAPE TOWN, 19 July 2018 – An opportunity exists for tourism, wine, food, hospitality and marketing communications students and trainees…
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Duo Paddle to Save Shongweni Reserve on #MandelaDay2018
DURBAN, 18 July 2018 – In honour of International Mandela Day today, the founder of Conservation Guardians, Greg Vogt and Italian-born, Sara…
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World Celebrates #MandelaDay2018
SOUTH AFRICA, 18 July 2018 – Nelson Mandela International Day 2018 is being celebrated worldwide today to mark 100 years since the…
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Cape Town: A Sustainable Tourism Destination
CAPE TOWN, 17 July 2018 – Despite the heavy rains and Western Cape dams filling up considerably, the risk of a…
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Zambia One Step Closer to Rugby Gold Cup Qualification
LUSAKA, Zambia, July 16, 2018 – The Zambia Rugby National Team has moved one step closer to Gold Cup qualification after…
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Western Cape Plans To Reduce Plastic Waste
CAPE TOWN, 13 July 2018 – The Democratic Alliance (DA) Shadow Minister of Tourism, James Vos, met earlier this week with Western…
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John Vlismas in “Brain Dump”
Stand up comedian John Vlismas’s all-new show, “brain-dump” is running at The Pieter Toerien Theatre in Montecasino from 22 July to 12…
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The All New Mercedes-Benz X-Class
Mercedes-Benz never does things in half measure. In keeping with the brands’ prestige image, the launch of their new X-Class …
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Understanding Timeshare
Timeshare or shared vacation ownership products are inherently complex and bewildering to the average consumer. Understanding it will help you…
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Tunisia Beats Zimbabwe in Rugby Africa Gold Cup 2018
BEJA, Tunisia, July 7, 2018 – On Saturday, the Tunisian Rugby team beat its opponent the Zimbabwe Rugby team 18-14,…
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HVS Launches THINC Africa 2018
Cape Town, July 2018 – Industry experts and corporate executives are gearing up for one of Africa’s most insightful tourism,…
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Canopy Tours Boom in Tsitsikamma
Adventure seekers are flocking to Storms River Village in the heart of the Tsitsikamma National Park forest for their adrenalin rush…
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Best Surfing Spots In Africa
When searching for an ideal surfing destination, the 26,000 km (16,100 miles) coastline of Africa has a lot to offer, whether you’re…
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Kenya defeats Uganda in Rugby Africa Gold Cup
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 7, 2018 – The Kenya Simbas played against the Uganda Cranes in Nairobi, Kenya today. Kenya beat…
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Discover the Secret Season – Part 1
The Secret Season ~ a magical time of the year when the landscape surrounding South Africa’s Overberg region in the…
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WISA Conference Welcomes Delegates to Cape Town
Cape Town, 25 June 2018 – The Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) kicked off their three-day conference and exhibition…
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Rugby Africa Gold Cup: Namibia Beats Tunisia 118-00
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 23, 2018 – Today, the Namibia senior rugby team the Welwitschias defeated the Tunisia team by an astounding…
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Impact of Petrol Price Increases on Tourism
The petrol price in South Africa is now almost R20 per litre. This means that travel is more expensive than…
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3 Reasons to Choose a Villa over a Serviced Apartment
I think we can all agree that the classic hotel room is not the ideal base for a good holiday.…
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How to Personalise Hospitality Experiences
South Africa – June 2018: In the current competitive environment, the tourism and hospitality industry is in constant search for new…
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Register Now For The Cape Winelands Tourism Conference
Cape Town, 19 June 2018 – Seats are selling fast for the annual The Business of Wine & Food Tourism…
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Consumer Travel Trends for 2018
Want to know which holiday trends are proving popular with travellers in 2018? It’s always interesting to observe patterns in…
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Hike Your Way To Health
Hiking is an outdoor activity that comes with the perks of fresh air, magnificent views, natural surrounds and of course…
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Deputy Minister of Tourism to Open #HotelShowAfrica2018
Taking place from the 24th to the 26th of June 2018 at The Gallagher Convention Centre, The Hotel Show Africa…
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Knysna Tourism Launches #SpiritofKnysna Campaign
One year after the Knysna fires of 7 June, Knysna Tourism has launched its new destination marketing campaign, #SpiritofKnysna, with…
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Mpumalanga Tourist Guide Receives SAB Foundation Award
Kanyamazane resident, Netto Maluka, was one of seven small business owners recognised at the prestigious SAB Foundation Tholoana Awards in…
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Porsche 911 Speedster Celebrates 70 Years of Sports Cars
09 June 2018, Dubai – Porsche will be rewarding itself with an excellent present for the 70th anniversary of the brand’s sports…
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The Importance of Responsible Tourism in Africa
Tourism, wherever it is aimed, brings with it challenges and can have a negative impact on the local area and…
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Africa Set to Become the Next Big iGaming Marketplace
There are several reasons why the iGaming industry has set its sights on conquering Africa. It almost certainly has something…
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Ramsgate Book & Art Festival Expands
The annual Ramsgate Book & Art Festival, set in the picturesque, seaside village of Ramsgate on the Kwa-Zulu Natal South Coast…
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Camping Essentials for a New Location
Camping at some remote location, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, is something everyone needs to…
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Attend an Exciting Avery Ranch Golf Tournament
Avery Ranch Golf Club’s season of local golf tournaments is fast approaching, so if you’re traveling near Austin, Texas, you’ll…
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Finding the Best Golf Packages at VIP Golf Austin
If you’re interested in finding golf packages in and around the Austin, Texas, area, then VIP Golf Austin is a…
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Enjoy African Food in the UK – Here’s How!
It is so important that as many people as possible experience the wonderfully vast and diverse cultures that African nations have…
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Power Lines Driving Cape Vultures to Extinction
VulPro, an NGO that works tirelessly to safeguard Africa’s vulture population through rescue and rehabilitation, has warned that unless urgent…
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The Golden Age of Timeshare
“The golden age of timeshare is ahead of us, not behind us,” was the message from Howard Nusbaum, President and…
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Secrets For Mastering The Art Of Meeting Planning
Being a meeting planner is a tough job and requires someone who’s not only detail oriented, but also patient, precise…
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Wesgro Launches FLOW Offset for #WaterWiseTourism
Cape Town, Wednesday 18 April 2018. Today, the Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, launched the world’s first…
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Millennials Reshape Luxury Travel Through Innovation
With the ever-growing influence of Millennials on the hotel industry, luxury hotel groups have started to consider them as the…
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2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards Finalists
A luxury island in Seychelles, a cultural experience among the Maasai in Kenya and a township experience in Namibia are…
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Carnage on Eastern Cape Vultures
On the 10 April 2018, VulPro was informed that one of their tagged vultures, Cape Vulture (CV) 283, was in…
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Travel and Transport Between Turkey and the Greek Islands
Greece is known for its many beautiful islands but did you know that the cluster known as the Dodecanese Islands, located in…
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First Group Clean Up at RCI Industry Awards
Wednesday 14 March 2018 turned out to be First Group’s night at the RCI Annual OSCAS awards, with over 70%…
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Experience the Aegean Coast
In a country where much of world history has taken place, there are plenty of reasons to make Turkey your…
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Get The Best Prices On All Your Flights
Whether you’re already planning your next vacation or you’re just in the daydreaming phase, you’re always going to be looking…
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How To Find The Right Travel Insurance
Before going on vacation, make sure that you have the right travel insurance in place. Holidays can end up costing…
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5 Ways to Make Your African Vacation Greener
Sustainable tourism means that you leave as little of a carbon footprint as possible when you are vacationing. A green vacation…
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A Guide to Cultural Tourism
Cultural tourism, or culture tourism as it is sometimes called, is a type of niche tourism that attempts to represent…
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James Vos on Water Crisis and Tourism
The prospect of nations running out of water has become more pronounced due to recurrent droughts and climate change. Water…
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Human Touch vs Artificial Intelligence
In a world where modern technology is developing at a rapid pace, connectivity and personalisation are two key factors that…
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5 Steps to Dealing with Emergencies Abroad
Travelling abroad is an exciting activity that millions undertake each and every year. Whether embarking on beach holidays or jetting…
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AUS vs NZ: Who has the Best Islands?
Despite the long-standing rivalry between Aussies and the Kiwis, even they can agree that the tropical islands of Australia and…
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How To Avoid The Tourism Rush In Europe
During Europe’s summer season, millions of people pack their swimsuits, EHIC renewal (European Health Insurance Card) and sunscreen in order to jet…
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New Dates For Africa Mice Masterclass
Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 February 2018: Africa Tourism Partners (ATP) has rescheduled its Africa MICE Masterclass to take place from…
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India Taps Into $3 Trillion Healthcare Tourism Market
Healthcare tourism is set to be worth 3,000,000,000 USD by 2025, according to a recent survey*, and CIMGLobal, organisers of India’s most…
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Artist Quest To Make a Difference
Exhibition For Charity: The Gift of Water: Chapter III Where: The Melrose Gallery, 10 High Street, Melrose Arch Date: 22nd…
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Most Popular Holiday Homes in South Africa
South Africa is blessed with amazing coastlines, and our scenic holiday towns make the perfect holiday destinations. Not only do…
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10 Content Marketing Trends in Southern Africa
Inbound tourism & hospitality marketing is becoming increasingly important in the digital era. With a plethora of websites, blogs and…
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The New Nissan LEAF Electric Vehicle
Tenerife, Canary Islands (January 15, 2018) – In just three months since the new Nissan LEAF was announced, Nissan today revealed…
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How to be Cyber Smart with QR Codes
QR codes have become one of the fastest-growing marketing and online/offline instant payment tools out there. By Des Langkilde. In…
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Top 5 Hotel Tech Trends for 2018
2018 will see a breakthrough in five technologies for the hospitality industry. Some hotels have already acquired and tested the…
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Hope for Elephant as China Bans Ivory
It has only been a few days since the new year, but 2018 is already bringing new hope for Africa’s…
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Why Youth are Winners in African Football
ACCRA, Ghana, January 1, 2018 – Why Africa’s young people are the real winners at the Confederation of African Football (CAF)…
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Mauritian Sega: The Story of Serge Lebrasse
Tourists who travel to Mauritius for the first time will often opt for the convenience of the resort experience to…
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Wild Horizons Stops Elephant-back Safaris
As of 01 January 2018, Wild Horizons will cease to offer elephant-back safaris and will instead offer an elephant conservation…
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Tips on Choosing a Conference Venue
According to Chantel Reynell, an experienced workshop and conference organiser and the current Hospitality Manager at Langebaan Country Estate, there…
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Tips on Holiday Travel with Kids
If you have kids, no doubt you love them to bits and relish spending time with them over the holidays.…
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AfrikaBurn 2018: South Africa’s Own Burning Man
South Africa is home to some of the most diverse cultures in the world, coexisting in a unified land of…
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4 Top Tourist Attractions in Kenya
From dense equatorial forests to tropical beaches, freshwater lakes and coral reefs, Kenya has some of the world’s greatest tourist…
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HVS Reveals Western Cape Water-Wise Hospitality Research
In response to the ongoing drought experienced in the Western Cape province of South Africa, this article explores various initiatives…
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Rugby Africa Unveils 2018 Competition Schedule
World Rugby Africa association, Rugby Africa, unveiled its 2018 Competition Schedule in Cape Town, South Africa on 13 December 2017.…
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Africa MICE Masterclass Planned for February 2018
Africa Tourism Partners (ATP) will run a Masterclass in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events/Exhibitions (MICE) in Johannesburg, from 20 to 23…
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Why South Africa needs an Annual Adventure Summit
The human need for adventure is a well-documented school of thought, highlighting adventure as an essential and integral part of…
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Celebrating Excellence at World Luxury Hotel Awards 2017
Snow falls gently on the slopes of the Swiss Alps, pine trees are decked with white hats, and a warm…
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Carlson Rezidor Hotels in Africa Win Big at World Luxury Hotel Awards
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel groups in the world, scooped seven winning trophies at…
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Eco-Friendly Hotels: Acajou Beach Resort
Dating back to its opening in 1996, the Acajou Beach Resort has had ecology at the heart of its ethos.…
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Fair Trade Tourism’s Wildlife Petting Policy
Fair Trade Tourism’s certification criteria do not permit any physical interaction between tourists and potentially dangerous wildlife such as lions,…
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Voted Best of The Kruger
To celebrate having been voted Best Self Catering Shared 4-Star accommodation – not just in the Kruger Park area but…
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#LilizelaAwards17 Celebrates Pioneers, Innovators, Stalwarts and SMEs
South African tourism service excellence was the biggest winner on Sunday 29 October 2017, when the fifth annual Lilizela Tourism…
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Anne’s Place Placed First at #LilizelaAwards17
Anne’s Place Guest House has earned its place as South Africa’s best Self Catering Exclusive 4-Star accommodation at the 2017 Lilizela Tourism…
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J-Bay Zebra Lodge Earn Their Stripes at #LilizelaAwards17
Despite damage from Eastern Cape wildfires on 10 June, J-Bay Zebra Lodge is being totally rebuilt and has earned its stripes by…
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Umlani Bushcamp Wins Gold at #LilizelaAwards17
There’s a reason why Fair Trade Tourism certified Umlani Bushcamp has been voted Best 3-Star Lodge in South Africa at…
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Trail Running in Mauritius
Thousands of local and foreign trailers joined in the 10th annual Ferney Trail Run to raise funds for the physically…
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SA Restaurants Weather Financial Storm
The restaurant industry in South Africa faces many challenges, but there is some cause for optimism in 2017. By Karl Westvig.…
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One Day in Paris For Lovers
So, you’re in Paris with your lover, but don’t know where to go or what to do? Our guide reveals the most romantic…
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Africa’s Endangered Wildlife Species
Year after year, one wildlife species or another gets added to the endangered list around the globe. In Africa, the…
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Africa’s Hidden Exotic Islands
Africa itself is a fascinating, magnificent continent. To think that one continent could be made up of such unique topography…
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Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label Joins #IY2017 Initiative
The Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label (SSTL) has partnered with TourismTattler.com in supporting Africa’s contribution to the aims and aspirations of…
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Celebrating 2017 Lilizela Tourism Awards Provincial Winners
The provincial legs of the 2017 Lilizela Tourism Awards wrapped up at the end of September with the crowning of…
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Timbavati Wins Best 3-Star Lodge Lilizela Award
Timbavati Safari Lodge has been acknowledged as the best 3-star lodge in Limpopo at the recent 2017 Lilizela Tourism Awards provincial ceremony held…
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Belurana River Manor: Voted Best 4-Star B&B in Northern Cape
Belurana River Manor has been voted as the best 4-star bed and breakfast accommodation establishment in the Northern Cape at the recent…
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de Stijl Gariep Hotel Wins Lilizela Free State Award
Voted best 4-star hotel in the Free State, de Stijl Gariep Hotel were handed their provincial award certificate and trophy at the…
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Beverley Country Cottages: Best 3-Star Self-Catering in KZN
Beverley Country Cottages has excelled yet again. The recipient of the 2016 Lilizela Tourism Awards as both provincial and national winner, Beverley Country…
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Hamilton Parks Voted Best 3-Star Lodge in Mpumalanga
Voted best 3-star lodge in Mpumalanga, Hamilton Parks Country Lodge were handed their provincial award certificate and trophy at the recent Lilizela…
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Petit & Grande Plaisir: Best 4-Star Self-Catering
Petit & Grande Plaisir Self-Catering Cottages in Franschhoek has been voted as the best 4-star self-catering exclusive accommodation establishment in the…
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Kosmos Manor Guest House Wins Lilizela Award
Voted best 5-star guest house in the North West, Kosmos Manor Guest House & Conference Venue were handed their award certificate and trophy at…
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