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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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Events
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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Hospitality
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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Legal
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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Marketing
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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Risk & Insurance
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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Transport
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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Business & Finance
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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Editorial Comment
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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Trade News
Cape Town Tour Operator Course – 25 Aug 2014
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is offering an Introductory Training for Tour Operators course in Cape Town, South…
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Trade News
Praslin Culinary & Arts Fiesta – Seychelles
A team from the Seychelles Tourism Academy working on the Praslin Culinary and Arts Fiesta, was on the island at…
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Trade News
Europe Travel Competition
As you are reading this travel trade article, you’re most likely a seasoned travel professional and may be doing a…
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Trade News
Ebola Outbreak Update
The South African Department of Health has issued the following statement dated 01 August 2014. Note that there are links…
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Business & Finance
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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Business & Finance
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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Business & Finance
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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Conservation
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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Attractions
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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Conservation
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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Hospitality
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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Legal
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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Risk & Insurance
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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Attractions
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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Trade News
SA Tourism Board Appoints New Chairperson
Following the resignation of the Chairperson of the Board of South African Tourism, Mr Frank Kilbourn last week, the Minister…
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Editorial Comment
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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Competition
July Comments Prize Winner
CONGRATULATIONS to Candice Marder Candice’s comment has been chosen as the prize winner for July 2014. Candice’s prize of a…
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Trade News
KwaMashu Wine & Lifestyle Festival
If wine tasting, house music and fabulous food sounds like a divine date, then you are in for a treat…
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Trade News
SA Tourism Walks in Madiba’s Footsteps
Nelson Mandela once said “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” and it…
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Trade News
Sandton Convention Centre Pays Tribute on Mandela Day
This year marks the first Nelson Mandela International Day since the passing of one of the greatest leaders in modern…
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Trade News
Cape Royale Gives Back on Mandela Day
On Friday, 18 July 2014, the Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa Management team grouped together for their 67 minutes…
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Trade News
Businesses at risk for neglecting food safety
Businesses handling food – ranging from take-away outlets to restaurants – are putting themselves at risk of being sued by…
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Trade News
fastjet Passenger Statistics for June 2014
fastjet plc is pleased to announce its passenger statistics for the month of June 2014. fastjet operations in Tanzania carried…
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Trade News
SATSA Launches Holiday Packages Raffle
To buy a raffle ticket email Patricia Dilotsotlhe or call +27 (0)11 886 996.
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Trade News
SATSA Aids Gauteng Tour Operator Permitting Issues
Following a meeting with MEC Ismail Vadi and his executive team, the Southern African Tourism Services association (SATSA) is pleased…
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Trade News
New FEDHASA Cape Board Members
The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa for the Western and Northern Cape (FEDHASA Cape) held its 10th Annual General…
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Trade News
Cape Town Frames Table Mountain
Image: Khayelitsha residents Muzikayise Radebe poses for Mfesane Cwati at the Lookout Hill frame of Table Mountain in Khayelitsha. Khayelitsha,…
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Trade News
Durban Gains Global Recognition
Durban has made it to the Top 21 List and is a strong contender to become the next New 7…
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Trade News
Best Shopping Deals in Turkey
Tourists want to make their shopping experience as enjoyable and memorable as possible. If your travel clients are looking for…
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Trade News
Cape Royale Wins Seven Star Status
The Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa has recently been awarded Signum Virtutis, the Seal of Excellence, from the 2014…
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Editorial Comment
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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Competition
June Comments Prize Winner
CONGRATULATIONS to Mama Lindi Dlamini of Wozabona Cultural House. Mama Lindi’s article comment has been chosen as the prize winner…
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Attractions
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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Education
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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Events
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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Attractions
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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Hospitality
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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Hospitality
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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Legal
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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Competition
Winner of the Thula Thula Family Safari Competition
CONGRATULATIONS to Geraint Piercey of African Twist Travel. Geraint has won a safari getaway consisting of 2 nights for two…
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Competition
Winner of the Le Bonheur Wine Competition
CONGRATULATIONS to Richard Mauchle of Rosebank Lodge Guesthouse. Richard won a mixed case of LE BONHEUR wine by entering our…
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Competition
Win a case of Durbanville Hills Rhinofields Pinotage
THIS COMPETITION IS CLOSED. THE WINNING ENTRY WAS BEVERLEY LOODS FORM ACIA GUESTHOUSE. To enter this competition, read the article…
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Risk & Insurance
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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Trade News
SA Tourism Minister Broaches Immigration Debacle
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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Trade News
Sustainable Tourism Awareness Workshop
City: Pretoria Date: Thursday 26 June 2014 Time: 9h30—13h00 Venue: The Capital Hotel School and Training Academy, 919 Stanza Bopape…
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Trade News
New GM for Avios SA
Dries Zietsman has been appointed general manager for Avios Group (AGL) Limited in South Africa. He will oversee the management…
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Trade News
New GM for Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Menlyn
Protea Hotels 2012 General Manager of the Year and current Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town Number One Johan…
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Trade News
Nairobi’s hotels could grow if stability improves
Kenya’s Nairobi hotel sector has demonstrated an impressive resilience and strength in the wake of a turbulent 18 months and…
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Trade News
Kenya Visa Required from 1 July
The Kenyan High Commission in SA have announced that South African travellers wanting to visit Kenya will need a visa…
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Trade News
Kenya Renames JKIA Terminals
In order to enhance their customer experience and facilitation at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya Airports Authority plan…
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Trade News
Tribute to Coelacanth Diver, Peter Timm
Peter Timm, who saw the first living specimen of the coelacanth, passed away on 18th June 2014 at the age…
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Trade News
Mobile Payment Device to avoid Cash Risks
A young and innovative Cape Town-based financial services company has launched a new mobile payment service that is set to…
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Trade News
Court Decision Bars Road Across Serengeti
We’ve waited years for this – The The East African Court of Justice has ruled in favor of the Serengeti,…
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Trade News
Emergency Ocean Rescue
For decades, humanity has netted too many fish and trashed the seabed all across our blue planet. But this month…
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Trade News
Identify Hotel Guests with Google Glass
What if the hotel check-in staff during your next trip knew who you were before you said a single word?…
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Trade News
Tour Operators Course for Cape Town
Following demand from the travel trade, an Introductory Training for Tour Operators course is being planned for Cape Town by…
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Trade News
kulula Teams up with AirPlus
Johannesburg, 10 June 2014: kulula.com has teamed up with AirPlus International, a global provider of business travel payment solutions for…
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Trade News
New Reception for Misty Hills
The Recreation Africa group have announced the opening of their flagship hotel, Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa’s…
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Trade News
Classic Car Show for Charity
The fifth Scottburgh Classic Car Show will be held at the Scottburgh Country Club, KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday 20th July. This…
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Film Tourism for KZN South Coast
In its endeavours to minimalise seasonality surges and see consistent and increased foot traffic and spend to the paradise of…
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Trade News
Cape Point Breaks Record
CAPE POINT CELEBRATES HIGHEST NUMBERS SINCE 2007 Over 223 000 international and local visitors summited Cape Point on the Flying…
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Trade News
Dubai Restaurant Awarded
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 07 May 2014 – Kerala Kitchen Restaurant Dubai, the authentic taste of Kerala in Dubai today…
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Trade News
Guvon Hotels Launches GDS Bookings
Guvon Hotels Central Reservations Office has released the following new booking codes for The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort…
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Trade News
Comair launches Cadet Pilot Training
Johannesburg, 4 June 2014: Comair Limited, operator of British Airways in southern Africa and kulula.com, today welcomed a further two…
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Trade News
UK trade rates Seychelles in Top 10
The UK travel trade has rated Seychelles amongst the Top 10 destinations in the world for the best wedding and…
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Trade News
SA Tourism Awards entry deadline extended
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM is pleased to announce that the entry date for the Lilizela Tourism Awards has been extended to…
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Trade News
Safari Awards Voting Opens
As a Media Partner, Tourism Tattler supports the The Safari Awards, which principally honour safari properties globally, but also shine…
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Trade News
Extended Hours for WTM 2014
WTM 2014 Extends Opening Hours to Celebrate its 35th Event. World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel…
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Trade News
Why I Love Kenya
Porini Camps / GameWatchers Safaris deserve an accolade for supporting Kenya Tourism’s #WhyILoveKenya campaign to turn the tide of recent…
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Editorial Comment
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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DISCUSSIONS
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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Business & Finance
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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Business & Finance
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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Business & Finance
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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Attractions
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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Events
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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Events
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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Destinations
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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Legal
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 News
Leobo Private Reserve Expands
Leobo Private Reserve, located in the Waterberg region of South Africa. has finalized the purchase of an additional 2,000 hectares…
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Trade News
Win with Pirelli and Landrover
It’s time to get out of the urban jungle, leave the traffic behind and experience the 5 star adventure of…
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Announcements
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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Zambia National Park fees change
Changes to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park fees structure have been effective as of 15 May; as announced by the Zambia…
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Trade News
R50m Tourism Financing Facility Launched
A brand new financing offering has been launched by the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) and the Tourism Enterprise Partnership…
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