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SA’s clean audit not good enough
The financial management of South Africa’s government departments and local municipal departments, while showing slight improvement, is still simply not…
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2015 – Year of the Rhino?
Unofficially, the national statistic for rhino poaching deaths in South Africa during 2014 is 1173 – will 2015 be any…
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KZN South Coast – 2015 and Beyond
A New Year message to the travel trade from Ugu South Coast Tourism CEO, Justin Mackrory. A busy year, cramped…
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Educators Debate Challenges in Africa
The Private Hotel School’s Dr. Deborah Johnson recently participated in the 32nd annual EuroCHRIE (International Council for Tourism and Hospitality…
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IIPT Symposium in South Africa
The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) is convening a World Symposium on Sustainable and Peaceful Communities and Nations…
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Why Deep Discounting Doesn’t Work
Hotels that participate in last-minute discount deals might not make the best business decision – no matter whether it is…
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Risk In Tourism – Part 6
THE LAW OF CONTRACTS In Part 1 (page 36 – August 2014), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1.…
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Tourism Challenges in the New Year
In part one of a two part series, Dr. Peter Tarlow looks at issues that are likely to challenge the…
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Cover Story – December 2014
Summer has arrived in southern Africa, and December heralds the start of the peak summer holiday season. Our front cover…
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Open Skies under attack
The US Open Skies policy and resultant market liberalization agreements entered into with governments around the world are under attack…
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2022 Commonwealth Games for Durban South Africa?
Hosting the Commonwealth or Olympic Games would not only allow South Africa to access a greater share of the global…
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Rhino Orphanage Raffles for Funds
The Thula Thula Rhino Orphanage is a refuge in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa where orphaned rhino from poaching are welcomed and…
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Ireland – The Cliffs of Moher
Beauty and natural wonders come as no surprise to Africans, however standing 214 meters at the highest point and stretching…
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Greening your Tourism Business
The tourism industry is often subjected to fads and fashions, and businesses struggle to keep up with these rapidly changing…
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Sunny and Safe season for KZN South Coast
From Scottburgh, Umdoni area right to down Port Edward in the South and more to be confirmed in the famed…
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Risk in Tourism – Part 5
Credit & Credit Cards In Part 1 (page 36 – August issue), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1.…
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How the right venue can elevate your brand
Selecting the right venue for a conference, an event, or an exhibition is important for building, maintaining and protecting the…
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Successful year for KZN Conventions
The Durban KwaZulu-Natal Convention Bureau (DBN KZN CB) has facilitated the hosting of 15 events in the Province between January…
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Second Maasai Olympics – Kenya
Four thousand young Maasai warriors and their elder “fathers,” have banded together to take lion killing out of their culture…
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How to turn your Guesthouse into an Events Location
South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 World Soccer Cup left in its wake a range of businesses that sprang up…
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Green VoiceMap Routes launched in South Africa
The City of Cape Town has taken the lead by launching the first Responsible Tourism Green audio-walk on 28 November…
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Cover Story – November 2014
This edition of Tourism Tattler is dedicated to the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). The TGCSA was established…
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TGCSA Launches Basket of Benefits
Having your hospitality establishment graded now means more than a few stars – it also provides access to a range…
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Planning your year-end function
As the end of the year is around the corner and planning a year-end function forms part of wrapping up…
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South Africa Awards Trade for Service Excellence
The 2014 Lilizela Tourism Awards provincial and national winners were announced at glittering ceremonies across South Africa during Tourism Month…
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South Coast Tourism’s 2014 Lilizela winners
It is with great pleasure that South Coast Tourism extends our sincerest congratulations to two of our members. These members…
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South African Tourism: Voted SA’s Best
CONGRATULATIONS to the following South African tourism establishments who have been awarded the prestigious 2014 Lilizela Tourism Awards trophy and…
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Money & Payment
In Part 1 (page 36 – August issue), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3.…
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Cover Story October
With October being synonymous with beer, primarily due to the Oktoberfest, which is celebrated not just in Munich, Germany but…
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The Wonderful World of Beer
The SAB World of Beer is a sophisticated event and conference venue in Johannesburg’s trendy Newtown area. Since opening its…
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Open Skies for Africa
“The potential for growth in tourism will not be realised unless we open the skies in Africa.” Gillian Saunders –…
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SA’s Tourism Growth Spurs Property Investment
Over the past 20 years, the tourism sector’s contribution to South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) has increased significantly –…
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South Africa Leads the Way in African Tourism
South Africa not only continues to lead the way when it comes to attracting the largest numbers of foreign visitors…
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Event Review – Greyville Exhibition and Events
Tourism Tattler joined over 500 media, hospitality, corporate and government event organiser representatives at Durban’s Greyville Racecourse on Thursday 18…
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How to Brew your own Craft Beer
Guests appreciate the unique aspects provided by their hospitality host, so why not try brewing your own craft beer. Brew…
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Customers & Risk
In Part 1 (page 36 – August issue), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3.…
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Tourism Growth Key for SA and Car Rentals
South African tourism, exceeding over 10 million arrivals last year and its growing GDP contribution which now exceeds 9%, has…
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Business Insurance for SMME’s
Entrepreneurs need insurance cover at affordable premiums, but they also need access to other factors that contribute to business success,…
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OTM-India Partners with Africa Travel Trade
OTM – India’s biggest Trade Show has partnered with the Africa travel trade by signing a Media Partnership with Tourism…
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SETE 2014 Builds On Hosted Buyers Success Stories
The highly-anticipated 2014 edition of the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) exhibition and conference is fast approaching. Currently in…
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Property Review: Wild Clover Farm
The likelihood of finding a four-leaf clover in nature is 1 in 10 000, and according to Irish superstition, brings…
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PART 2 – People
In Part 1 (page 36 – August issue), I labeled risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3.…
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4 Reasons to Use Online Marketing in the Tourism Industry
Tourism is an industry that, above all, serves people. The world is changing, and people are changing with it; the…
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PART 3 − Incident Management
In Part 1 of this three part series, I wrote about the ‘Big 5’ preventative measures in managing risk. Part…
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All Terrain, All-wheel drive, All New: Sprinter 4×4
Off-road vehicles have an enthusiastic following because of their many uses and versatility, especially in the widely varying off-road driving…
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Ford Expands Commercial Vehicle Range
With the recent introduction of the all-new Ford Transit into the South African and Sub-Sahara African markets, Ford Motor Company…
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How To Find Business Partners in Namibia
Your client wants a seven-night authentic bush camp safari in Namibia for a party of four, and to experience the…
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Cover Story – September 2014
September is Tourism Month, and our front cover portrait of Nelson Mandela, by digital artist *Guy Whitby, reflects the technological…
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Tourism Business Performance Down
South Africa’s tourism business performance dipped in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest TBCSA FNB Tourism…
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Access to Finance
A critical factor in SMME development Entrepreneurs need access to finance, but they also need access to other factors that…
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What is Tax Season?
One often hears the term ‘tax season’ bandied about, which sends shivers down the spines of many. But are there…
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Trade in Rhino Horn Debate
The August 2014 edition of the Tourism Tattler magazine features 5 pages of in-depth articles on the rising debate in…
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World Heritage Sites List for Africa
The importance of World Heritage sites in Africa cannot be underestimated. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of…
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Botswana’s Okavango Delta
Botswana’s Okavango Delta became the 1000th site inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage…
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Property Review: Entabeni Safari Conservancy
A Legend(ary) Cultural Conglomeration Tourism Tattler correspondent, Renate de Villiers visited Entabeni Safari Conservancy in South Africa’s Limpopo province to…
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Risk in Tourism: Part 1
Part 1 of this new series on Risk in Tourism looks at the first of five risk categories from a…
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The Fine Print
In Part 1 of this three part series, I wrote about the importance of building a culture of ownership and…
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V&A Waterfront Expands Tourism Attractions
As the most visited site in Africa, with over 24 million visitors annually, the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South…
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Cover Story – August 2014
The August issue of Tourism Tattler represents the 50th edition that I’ve published since taking over the media title back…
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Cover Story – July 2014
The private sector of South Africa’s travel trade needs a kick up its collective backside. I know I’m generalising here,…
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South Africa’s Great White Sharks
For the adventurous traveller, there is no greater adrenaline rush than interacting with a great white shark in its own…
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Inflections in English
The rise of the information age has made the need for writing clear, concise English more important than ever, particularly…
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35 Seconds with WTM’s Simon Press
World Travel Market, Senior Director, Simon Press previews WTM 2014. 1. What’s new for WTM 2014? WTM 2014 will be…
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Exploring Southern Africa’s Great Mountains
This article is going to focus on these three countries because of their close proximity to one another, as a…
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Soul of the Grape: Wine Making and Cultivars
In Part 1 of this series, Belinda McLaughlin starts at the beginning − with six essential factors in winemaking and…
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Growth Expected in Africa’s Hospitality Sector
Report Review: PwC 4th edition: ‘Hospitality Outlook: 2014-2018’ Despite South Africa’s economy facing headwinds, the hospitality sector is poised for…
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How To Create Brand Ambassadors
A strong brand is important to every organisation – especially tourism. Simply put, your brand is your promise to your…
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POPI Part 14 – What Businesses Should Do
Parts 1 to 13 in this series on the Protection Of Personal Information Act (POPI) can be read in back…
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Voluntourism: Keeping it Sustainable
In the last few decades volunteer tourism has become a phenomenon; up to 10 million participating and generating up to…
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Importance of Building a Culture of Ownership
In this three part series I may well be preaching to the converted, as those involved in the tourism industry…
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Cover Story – June
Our front cover for this edition features the luxurious Kempinski Seychelles Resort (read our Property Review on pages 22 –…
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Winning Comment for May
Congratulations to Elisa Galgut. Elisa’s comment has been chosen as the prize winner for May 2014. Her prize of a…
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SA Tourism Numbers Reach Record High
South Africa welcomed a total of 9,616,964 tourists in 2013, up from the 9,188,368 tourists that visited South Africa in…
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Interest in SA shoots up by 250%
South African destinations are attracting more interest, according to a recent TripAdvisor traffic study, which found views of South African…
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9 Essential Skills for Entrepreneurs
Operating a successful tourism business requires certain skills. Test your own proficiency against these nine skill sets. By Thys Buitendag…
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RETOSA Feature: Namibia
Since a visitor would find it hard-pressed to visit all the sand dunes and intriguing sites of each of the…
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Is Online Ticketing Safe?
Online ticketing in South Africa is a growing industry as more and more people, across the generational divide, move towards…
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Tourism Exchange to Promote Africa
The Sports & Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) aims to promote Africa to the World by positioning Africa as a sports…
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Property Review – Kempinski Seychelles
If a 6-star grading exists for accommodation establishments in the Seychelles, that would be my rating for this superb resort.…
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POPI Part 13 – Liability & Penalties
Parts 1 to 12 in this series on the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act can be read in back…
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Youth Tourism Trends
STAY (Safe Travel Accommodation for Youth) WYSE Association, the global trade body for the youth travel accommodation sector, has launched…
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Visa Limitations for South Africans
In the world of fast-paced, global travel, the last thing you want is visa hassles ruining your clients opportunity to…
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Trade Welcomes New Minister of Tourism
The Southern African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) extends its heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the inbound tourism industry to the…
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CACH Accused of Harming Conservation
Is the Campaign Against Canned Hunting (CACH) a threat to conservation? – You decide! Three large NGO’s dominate the SA…
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Open Invitation To The Travel Industry
Tourism Tattler supports the following Open Invitational letter initiated by Chris Mercer and Bev Pervan of the Campaign Against Canned Hunting…
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May Cover Story
Adventure tourism is a sector of the travel industry that our May edition cover sponsor, SATIB Insurance Brokers have specialised…
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POPI Part 12 – SPAM
In the May edition of Tourism Tattler we deal with how the Protection Of Personal Information Act (POPI) addresses SPAM…
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13 Things Entrepreneurs Don’t Do
I spend many hours of my time reading. Some of it is about real live historical events (I don’t enjoy…
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Inbound Demand Lifts SA Tourism
Strong Overseas Leisure Demand Lifts SA’s Tourism Performance The first quarter results of the TBCSA FNB Tourism Business Index (TBI)…
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RETOSA Transfrontier Conservation Areas
Sustainable and environmentally-friendly tourist destinations in Southern Africa International tourism market trends generally reflect a tendency for sustainable and environmentally-friendly…
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Laid Back Lamu Island, Kenya
There’s a tangible sense of the past, as if time has ceased to exist in Kenya’s Lamu Archipelago, that is…
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Property Review: Toad Tree Lodge
Toad Tree Lodge, in the Kuleni Game Park, is a wilderness haven – not only for the teeming game and birdlife…
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Kidnap & Ransom Insurance
The threat of kidnap and ransom in African countries is on the rise and companies with employees stationed or visiting…
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New Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
After over eight million kilometers of test drives, and an investment of €25 million in the German van plants, the…
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April Cover Story
Kenya’s Maasai warriors can certainly jump high – but perhaps our cover image is overtly optimistic. With 01 April being…
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Tattler Article Comments
March 2014’s comments received on the Tourism Tattler website and Facebook pages: Congratulations to Angela Helgesen! Angela’s comment to the…
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Arrivals & Hotel STR Statistics
The current SATSA Market Intelligence Report can be viewed in the MAY 2014 magazine edition (Click on the cover image…
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