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Trade News
Survival Training – South Africa
The world’s foremost authority on all things survival, Bear Grylls, has teamed up with South Africa’s action/adventure specialists, Group73 to…
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Responsible Tourism Awards In Africa
The WTM Portfolio is to host a responsible awards ceremony at its WTM Africa event following the long-running success of…
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New Appointments for Capital Hotel Group
THE Capital Hotel Group has appointed four new general managers to its flagships hotels (from left to right in image):…
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Over 9,000 Gauteng Liquor Licences to be Cancelled
Tourism Tattler received the following email from specialist liquor licence attorney, Leon Slotow, which is of particular concern to hospitality…
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Zen Guide Training
Field guiding stalwart, Grant Hine stepped down as the CEO of the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) after…
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Lakeside Lodge ‘Easter Special’
Lakeside Lodge luxury hotel and spa at Sedgefield on South Africa’s Garden Route is offering a two-night Easter Break special…
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Pet Friendly Demand on the Rise
South African pet owners are more likely to travel if they can take their pets along According to the TravelGround.com…
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Preferred Hotel Group rebrands
Preferred Hotel Group, a global collection of independent luxury hotels, have introduced its move from a multi-brand portfolio to one…
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Conference on Responsible Tourism
The 11th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations (RTD11) will be held on 14 and 15 April 2015 at…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story – March 2015
Operating a successful tourism enterprise is like fitting the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle together without a reference – you…
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Business & Finance
How to Keep Tour Itineraries Current
For most tour operators and travel agents, checking inventory rates and booking availability for their clients’ itineraries is a time…
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SA Tourism Stats – March
The latest South African Hotel Stats for the full 2014 year, shows that hotel occupancies stabilised and room rates continued…
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Hospitality
Big Data for Hoteliers
The Next Frontier in Revenue Management Big Data seems to have been the buzzword in most industries for the last…
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Legal
Law of Contracts – Part 8
In Part 1 (August 2014), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3. LAW, 4. SERVICE…
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South Africa & Seychelles Cooperate
Tourism Ministers Derek Hanekom of South Africa and Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles met in Berlin as they led their…
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Protea Stellenbosch Refurbishment
Protea Hotel Stellenbosch is currently undergoing a refurbishment of the bedrooms. The hotel, which is conveniently located between two international…
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Load Shedding Impacts Hospitality
While the threat of continued load shedding looms large on the national agenda invoking fears of mass power outages, the…
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Marketing
10 Tech Trends in SA travel
There are over 1,000 independent travel consultants (ITCs) in South Africa, and this number will grow significantly in coming years.…
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Niche Tourism
Accessible Tourism For All
In the spirit of mainstreaming disability issues, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) General Assembly adopted a Resolution entitled…
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Niche Tourism
Accessible Tourism Manual
In the context of the trilateral agreement between UNWTO, ONCE and ENAT, an update of the 2005 UNWTO Recommendations on…
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SA businessman wins IHIF 2015 award
Greg Bows, Managing Director of African Impact, has been chosen winner of the IHIF 2015 Young Leader Award. The award,…
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New 5-Star Hotel & ICC for Malawi
South African-based hotel and casino group, Peermont Hotels Casinos and Resorts, is currently completing the pre-opening development phase of Umodzi…
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Travel Buyers to descend on Africa
Africa Travel Week 2015 (www.africatravelweek.com: 13 – 15 April 2015) will host many of the world’s most sought after international…
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AA cautions on negative fuel price data
The months-long downward trend in fuel prices has reversed sharply in February. This is according to the Automobile Association, which…
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Yellow Fever Vaccination – Zambia and SA
The South African Department of Health has officially lifted the requirement that yellow fever vaccinations are needed to travel between…
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Call to action for advancement of women
The Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day® campaign will take place on Thursday, 4 June 2015, the…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story Feb 2015
February is the month of romance and our cover image, taken at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in South Africa, reflects…
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Business & Finance
The importance of Credibility in Tourism
Travellers want to deal with tourism service providers that they can trust to provide not only value and an experience…
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Conservation
Shark Research on the Whale Coast
Whale Coast Conservation’s innovative public participation programme, asks holiday-makers and students to collect shark egg cases found along the Cape…
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Events
South Coast Tourism tests German waters
Beulah and Roland Mauz of African Dive Adventures met with South Coast Tourism’s CEO Mr Justin Mackrory, to join them…
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Hospitality
Exploring the Six Senses of Grootbos
In South Africa, there are ample hospitality establishments who provide 5-star accommodation combined with matching cuisine, but very few who…
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Legal
Risk in Tourism – Part 7
In Part 1 (page 36 – Tourism Tattler August 2014), Louis the Lawyer categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1.…
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Trends to Boost Hotel Marketing
At the beginning of every year, many experts offer their list of industry forecasts for the year ahead. In the…
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Tourism Challenges – Part 2
Last month, Dr. Peter Tarlow explored some of the challenges that lie ahead for the world of tourism in 2015. …
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How to Apply Responsible Tourism Practices
The benefits derived from responsible tourism practices are well documented, but in practice the implementation of these principles can be…
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Risk & Insurance
Crisis Management in Tourism
When crisis strikes, there’s often little warning. In the blink of an eye, an incident such as a road accident,…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story – January 2015
A prosperous New Year to Tourism Tattler’s readers. To me, the new year provides a new chapter in life waiting…
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Business & Finance
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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Conservation
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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Attractions
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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Education
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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Events
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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Hospitality
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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Legal
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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Editorial Comment
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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Competition
Win a Dietz Hurricane Lantern
The winning comment posted on the Tourism Tattler website or Facebook during the month of December 2014 will receive a…
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Aviation
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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Business & Finance
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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Conservation
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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Africa Outbound
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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Environment
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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Events
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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Legal
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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Events
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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Events
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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Events
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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Hospitality
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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Responsible Tourism
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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Trade News
Invitation to Filmmakers Incentive briefing
On behalf of the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission and the dti, South Coast Tourism is inviting interested parties to attend THE…
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New Management for Garden Court Durban
Tsogo Sun has announced new appointments at Garden Court Marine Parade and Garden Court South Beach. John Aritho, former General…
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Millions Invested in Umhlanga Beach Tourism
November 2014: Tens of millions of rands are being invested in Umhlanga below the ridge with a new tower development…
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Blue Marlin Hotel Revamp Complete
The Blue Marlin Hotel (Blue Marlin) in Scottburgh on KwaZulu-Natal‘s (KZN) South Coast is back on South Africa’s tourist radar.…
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Durban Calls for Proposals
Duzi Umngeni Conservation Trust – Durban Green Corridor seeks proposals for joint business ventures to be implemented at The Green…
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Diary Entry – Taste: 6-8th March 2015
Decadent & Extravagant: Announcing the very first Taste of PE! Calling all food fanatics, drinks devotees, cuisine queens, gourmands and…
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Business & Finance
Webtickets partners with Pick n Pay
Header Image: Celebrating the Pick n Pay and Webtickets retail partnership, from left: Christy Turner, Co-Founder of Webtickets, Sabine Lehmann,…
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Brand South Africa Appoints APO Senegal
The African Press Organization (APO) has announced its appointment by Brand South Africa, the official marketing agency of South Africa,…
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Entries open for 2015 Lilizela Tourism Awards
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM has announced that entries for the 2015 Lilizela Tourism Awards are now open until 15 May 2015.…
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Rugby Museum at V&A Cape Town
The Springbok Experience team would like to introduce themselves to the travel trade as a world-class sports museum, right in…
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TBCSA Immigration Report Leaked
IMMIGRATION REPORT LEAKS SHOULD NOT DISTRACT INDUSTRY FROM TASK AT HAND – TBCSA Pretoria, 11 November 2014: The leaking of…
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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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Business & Finance
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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Business & Finance
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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Events
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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Events
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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Events
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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Competition
Win with MasterDrive
To enter this competition, simply find the answer to the following question and click on the button below to enter…
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Trade News
Alexander Moore participates in WTM-London
Alexander Moore (SAP Gold Partner), is proud to announce that will be exhibiting at World Travel Market 2014, the leading…
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Big Names on board for SETE 2014
This years’ Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) conference and exhibition, taking place at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC)…
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City Sightseeing inaugurates in Dubai
Header Image Caption: L-R, Iain Andrew, DSVP dnata Travel; Jose Eugenio Salarich, Ambassador of Spain in the UAE; Gary Chapman,…
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WTM-Africa Marched for Elephant and Rhino
Saturday 04 October was a momentous day in the fight to stop the senseless poaching of our precious wildlife here…
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WTM-London Launches Preview
The WTM Preview has just been published. Please view via the link below: http://content.yudu.com/A34xig/Preview2014?utm_source=skwtmpreviewmediapartner&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=skwtmpreviewmediapartner141014
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Editorial Comment
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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Attractions
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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Aviation
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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Business & Finance
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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Destinations
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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Events
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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Hospitality
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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Legal
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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Trade News
UK Airport Parking: Pre-booking Saves 60%
Passengers flying from airports in Northern Ireland could save up to 60% by pre-booking parking at long stay airport car…
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New South African Visa Regulations Postponed
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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Competition
Winners of the Ikhokha Edge Competition
CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners who entered the Ikhokha Edge Mpos Card Reader Competition published in the Tourism Tattler July…
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Competition
Comments Prize Winner from August
CONGRATULATIONS to Heather Hunter, who has won the August prize for sharing our Pinterest ‘Travel Metaphores’ board image on Twitter.…
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Business & Finance
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 & Finance
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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Events
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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