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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Dynamic Foresight Yields Exemplary Hotel Results
Cape Town, 27 January 2020 – The President Hotel, situated in Bantry Bay, yielded exemplary results this festive season, despite…
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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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Let Tech take the Fuss out of Planning your Next Trip
It’s that time of year again and we are all back at the office, sifting through our inboxes and most-likely…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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World’s Leading Villa Collection 2019
Mantis Owner’s Collection Adrian Gardiner, Chairman of Mantis celebrating the latest accolade received by Mantis Owner’s Collection at the World…
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Zambezi Queen Wins World’s Leading Boutique Cruise 2019
The Zambezi Queen by Mantis has won the title of The World’s Leading Boutique Cruise. The 26th annual World Travel…
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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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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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New General Manager for Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton
JOHANNESBURG, 18 November 2019 – Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton has announced the appointment of the award-winning hotel manager, Shaun Wheeler,…
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Bittersweet Win for The Oyster Box at 2019 Lilizela Awards
DURBAN, 15 November 2019 – Last week’s Lilizela Tourism Awards’ win as the Best 5-star Hotel in South Africa, is…
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SA Government Rewards Incompetence with R2.6bn Bonuses
CAPE TOWN, 14 November 2019 – In the 2018/19 financial year, South Africa’s national and provincial governments spent R2.6 billion…
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SAA Strike Action Confirmed
JOHANNESBURG, 14 November 2019 – According to a statement released by South African Airways (SAA), nearly all domestic, regional and…
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KZN South Coast Takes Top Honours at 2019 Lilizela Tourism Awards
The Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom is showing its world-class level of tourism offerings with big wins at the recent…
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Why Oceana Won Two Lilizela Awards
2019 Lilizela Awards: ‘Best 5 Star Boutique Hotel’ & a ‘Lap of Luxury Guest Experience’ Mantis is very proud to…
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Airlines and Airports Record $50 Billion Spend is Paying Off
Airline and airport investments have resulted in significantly higher passenger satisfaction and shorter queues.
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2019 Lilizela Tourism Awards National Winners
JOHANNESBURG, 10 November 2019 – The national winners of the 2019 Lilizela Tourism Awards received their trophies at a glittering…
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Part 4: Understanding Focus, Lighting & Background
In this 4th part of the photography series, I will discuss a few common problems that people often experience with…
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Reasons Why Fishing is Good For You
It’s no secret that physical activity is good for your health, especially when you’re out in nature. Fishing is considered…
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Food Waste in Tourism
Food waste in tourism is a bigger issue than previously thought There are major gaps in how food waste in…
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Springboks Rugby World Cup Glory Inspires Africa
TOKYO, Japan, 2 November 2019 – The Springboks 32-12 victory against England today to clinch the 2019 Rugby World Cup…
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Why Content Marketing Will Remain King in 2020
For travel destinations and tourism products, digital content will remain king in 2020 and beyond, with lead generation acing the deck of…
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Israeli Outbound Market to Africa Growth
Increased interest by Israelis for travel to Africa & The Indian Ocean Islands is making this market an attractive proposition for…
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KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Routes
South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province has a rich heritage of history, culture, crafts and endemic fauna and flora. In this article,…
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ATV Riding Guide: Tips and Safety
An all-terrain vehicle (ATV), also known as a quad bike, four-wheeler, or quadricycle, is a 4-wheeled sport utility vehicle designed…
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South Africa’s Tourism Business Performance Sees Further Decline
South Africa’s tourism industry woes continue as the Tourism Business Index (TBI) shows a bleak picture of the outlook for…
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New Multi-Trail Park to Launch in KZN South Coast
The long-awaited KwaNzimakwe Multi-Trail Park will be launched on Sunday, 3 November 2019, giving nature-lovers and outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity…
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The Magic of Kuganha Tented Camp
Among other mesmeric qualities, the magic of Kuganha Tented Camp at Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve lies in its tranquillity – an almost…
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Buffalo introduced for the first time at Zulu Rock Lodge
In a positive development for tourism and the ecology of the Babanango area of Zululand, Zulu Rock Lodge recently made…
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Top Reasons Why You Should Visit Mykonos
If you are looking for a destination that has it all, look no further than the Greek island of Mykonos.…
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Mobile App Disrupts Tourist Guide Recruitment
An innovative new mobile application is rapidly changing the way that tourist guides find work, and tour operators find skilled…
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Growth Forecasts for Luxury Tourism Market
Luxury Tourism – the travel industry niche sector designed to satisfy the lavish travel expectations of high net worth individuals…
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Free Recharge Electricity for a Year
Good news for South African motorists is that Volvo Cars’ Recharge campaign is also being rolled out in South Africa…
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31 Niche Tourism Groups
If you thought that Niche Tourism covers just a handful of interest groups, think again. In the 5th edition of…
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Top Alaska Hiking Adventures
Alaska is a frontier destination with several stunning landscapes. Explore this state by following the many trails within its mountains.…
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Preparing for Your First Trail Run
Imagine this scenario: you’ve been planning this for months; you and a group of friends are headed to the Italian…
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Want to Teach English Abroad?
These are the Top 5 countries for South Africans to head to Working abroad is a dream that many of…
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Reasons to Include France for Business or Leisure Travel
As a collective of beautiful countries and gem-like cities, Europe is endowed with historical places, majestic scenery, and valuable business…
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Rugby World Cup Changing Perception of Japanese Culture
The Rugby World Cup is helping change the “common stereotype” of Japan around the world, according to Japan Tourism officials.…
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10 Reasons Why Northern Lights Should Be On Your Bucket List
The northern lights, or aurora borealis, is a spectacle of nature that has fascinated generations of tourists who have witnessed this entrancing,…
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The Best Safety Tips for Solo Female Travellers
Following the article ‘The Best and Worst Countries for Solo Female Travel‘, here are 42 tips for women travelling alone…
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10 Tips to get Tourism PR Published
As a publisher of content aimed at travellers and the tourism trade, my email inbox is flooded with press releases…
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The Best and Worst Countries for Solo Female Travel
Journalists Asher and Lyric Fergusson have collaborated with a group of students studying Journalism and Research at the Universitat Autònoma de…
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2019 Youth Travel Awards Winners Announced
The World Youth Student and Educational Travel Confederation (WYSE) has announced the 2019 Global Youth Travel Awards (GYTAs) winners. On the…
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How to Attract Tourists through Storytelling
Cape Town, South Africa – A powerful message about the power of storytelling to attract tourists emerged during trends presentations…
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Part 3: Understanding Exposure
The single most important element in photography is light, as it is the capturing and recording of light that creates…
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The Difference Between MICE and Business Tourism
The difference between the term MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) and Business Tourism is the focus. By Helen Brewer. MICE…
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5 African Vacations: Which is Right for You?
You’ve chosen to go to Africa for your vacation – good choice. However, you are still unsure of which country…
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5 Unique Reasons to Visit Inverdoorn Game Reserve
Besides the fact that Inverdoorn is conveniently positioned a mere 2.5 hours drive from Cape Town International Airport (and 40 minutes from Aquila…
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Opel Continues Growth of SA Diesel Range
Opel has announced a plan to continue the rapid growth of its South African Diesel offering – great news for…
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AHIF 2019 Awards Adrian Gardiner of Mantis Group
Adrian Gardiner Awarded for Outstanding Contribution to African Hospitality Industry Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 25 September 2019 – Adrian Gardiner, the…
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Seychelles Personality Recognised at Africa Travel Awards
Seychelles tourism personality Alain St.Ange was recognised for his exemplary work and contribution to the growth of the sector in…
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Camping For Beginners: How to Choose the Perfect Spot
There are many reasons why tourists go camping; they could be spending quality time with family and friends away from…
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Volunteering in Southern Africa
What to expect when volunteering in Southern Africa. This interview with Vanessa Randon of Good Hope Volunteers provides the answers.
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2019 Wine and Food Tourism Awardees Announced
Cape Town, 18 September 2019 – South Africa’s top wine and food tourism providers were named honourees in the inaugural…
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Lion Trade Threatens South African Tourism Industry
Unpacking the impact the lion trade has on South Africa's tourism industry and what we as citizens can do to…
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SAASA Wins Skål Sustainable Tourism Award
South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance (SAASA), owners of Monkeyland in The Crags, Plettenberg Bay and sister sanctuary MonkeylandKZN in Ballito…
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The Best English Language Centres for Foreigners in South Africa
Learning a new language when travelling abroad is one of the most beneficial experiences for tourists. With English being the…
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Domestic Tourism Poised for Growth
Johannesburg, 11 September 2019 – Despite the prevailing tough economic conditions putting pressure on disposable income, South Africans are still…
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Glamtrails making tracks in Hemel en Aarde
Cape Town, 10 September 2019. An exciting new tourism offering, Glamtrails, presenting exclusive walking tours with wine and food experiences,…
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Sho’t Left Travel Week Lifts Off With 16 Days To Go
SOUTH AFRICA, Friday 06 September 2019 – Sho’t Left Travel Week is back for 2019 with lots more deals for…
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Game Reserve Dehornes Rhino to Combat Poaching
Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve embarks on dehorning its rhinos to combat the impact of poaching #ConservationInAction Cape Town, 5…
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Amakhala Celebrates 20 Years of Conservation and Community
This year Amakhala Game Reserve celebrates 20 years of Conservation and Community, continuing to thrive as a unique example of…
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Part 2: Understanding Depth Of Field
Whilst there are many technical aspects relating to this subject, Depth Of Field (DOF) relates basically to the area in…
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Dates for 2019 Provincial Lilizela Tourism Awards
Before the 2019 national Lilizela Tourism Awards takes place at the Sun Arena, Pretoria, on 9 November, its provincial legs…
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Global End to African Elephant Exports
The first vote at the 18th meeting of the CITES Conference of the Parties has delivered a historic win for…
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