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Trade News
Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 302 Crashes En Route to Nairobi
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10 March 2019 – Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that its flight ET 302/10 March in schedule service…
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Hospitality
Student Performers Shine at Vivaldi Restaurant
There’s a new ultra-chic restaurant cum theatre venue in Cape Town’s Waterfront precinct that is rapidly becoming one of the…
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Trade News
Lion’s Head Closure Update
Cape Town, 06 March 2019 – SANParks is urging the public to adhere to signage on parts of the Lion’s…
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Opinion
Thought Leadership: Hunting vs Conservation
Conservation with class and hunting with thought: a synergistic approach to the hunting versus conservation debate.
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Lifestyle
Art and Wine – A Symbiotic Pairing
Any wine connoisseur will tell you that the creation of a good wine is in the hands of the winemaker. …
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Adventure Tourism
6 Tips to Conquer Indecisiveness
Participating in adventure tourism activities often require that instant decisions be made. You’ve been through the safety briefing, you know that…
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Trade News
Newmark Opens New Hotel in Woodstock
Cape Town, 04 March 2019 – Arguably Cape Town’s most creative neighbourhood, Woodstock is now home to a captivating new…
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Trade News
New CEO At FEDHASA
Johannesburg, 04 March 2019 – The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) has announced the appointment of Lee Zama…
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Trade News
Rescued Circus Lions Arrive in South Africa
Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 04 March 2019 – Four lions rescued from a Ukraine circus have been released into their…
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Lifestyle
Weight Loss Ideas When Travelling
Many people on diet and fitness plans know that a few days of travelling can undo months of rigorous dieting…
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Trade News
Proposal To Lift Hunting Ban In Botswana
Gabarone, Botswana, 22 February 2019 – Yesterday, a white paper was submitted to the government, which, if passed, could effectively…
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Trade News
TGCSA Kicks Off 2019 Road Shows
Johannesburg, 19 February 2019 – The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) team kicked off their countrywide provincial roadshows in…
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Trade News
New Features Boost The Hotel Show Africa
The Hotel Show Africa will showcase new immersive features, bringing it closer to the industry it serves, when it opens…
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Accolades
Call For Entries: 2019 Eco-Logic Awards
Entries for the 8th annual Eco-Logic Awards are now open. Presented by The Enviropaedia, South Africa’s online environmental encyclopaedia, green…
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Conservation
Cheetah Swap To Boost Metapopulation
The recent swap of male cheetah between Samara Private Game Reserve and Welgevonden Game Reserve will have significant implications for…
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Trade News
Atta Partners With Kenya Airways
London, 19 February 2019 – The African Travel and Tourism Association (Atta) has announced a new partnership with Kenya Airways.…
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Trade News
Another Blow To Ailing SAA
Johannesburg, 17 February 2019 – Adding to the cash crisis at South Africa’s national carrier, a court settlement agreed to…
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Trade News
Hotel Group Sets New Strategy For South Africa
Johannesburg, 17 February 2019 – Radisson Hotel Group has announced its new commercial strategy for South Africa. The Group currently…
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Business & Finance
10 Steps To Starting Your Own Tourist Transport Business
The following 10 steps are aimed at entrepreneurs who are thinking of entering the tourism industry in South Africa and…
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Destinations
Things You Should Know Before Visiting A Foreign Country
When travelling abroad, there are a lot of things that you need to know and prepare for. This is because,…
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Attractions
A Quick Guide to Boating in Florida
With over 30,000 lakes covering more than 3 million acres of land, the state of Florida, USA, is a popular…
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Trade News
European Union Condemns Zimbabwe – Again
Cape Town, South Africa, 14 February 2019 – The European Union yesterday renewed sanctions against Zimbabwe after condemning the chaotic…
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Accommodation
Pros and Cons of Booking UK Serviced Apartments
When it comes to accommodation in the United Kingdom (UK), it’s always better to consider available options before booking. Serviced…
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Destinations
Prague Mini Guide: The Stag Do and Beer Capital of Europe
Prague is a historic gem of Central Europe. But this city has much more to its reputation than just pristine…
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Trade News
2019 Africa’s Travel Indaba Date Brought Forward
DURBAN, South Africa, 13 February 2019 – Following the announcement on 07 February that the 2019 edition of Africa’s Travel…
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Trade News
ORTIA Unveils Multi-Billion Airport Precinct Plan
JOHANNESBURG, 12 February 2019 – O.R Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) today unveiled the first phase of an R4.5 billion mixed-use…
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Business & Finance
Beginners Guide to Starting a Tourism Business
Your Beginners Guide to Starting a Tourism Business Writing for WikiHow, Claire Fess provides eight steps on how to start…
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Trade News
South Africa to Chair African Union in 2020
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 11 February 2019 – Following the 32nd African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Summit which…
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Trade News
Call For Entries: 2019 Travel Awards
Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 February 2019 – The Sunday Times is calling on local travel and tourism product owners to enter…
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Trade News
Wesgro Welcomes #Sona2019 eVisa Announcement
Cape Town, South Africa, 08 February 2019 – Wesgro has welcomed President Ramaphosa’s announcement regarding the implementation of an eVisa regime…
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Politics
Opposition Party Responds to #Sona2019
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 08 February 2019 – Following yesterday’s State of the Nation (SONA) address by President Cyril Ramaphosa,…
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Trade News
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2019 Postponed
DURBAN, South Africa, 07 February 2019 – Following this evening’s State of the Nation address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who…
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Trade News
Uganda Accused of Promoting Sex Tourism
NAIROBI, 07 February 2019 (via Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Uganda must cancel a beauty contest that seeks to attract more…
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Trade News
New Tented Lodge To Open In Welgevonden
Inzalo Safari Lodge, a luxury tented lodge in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, due to open in May 2019.
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Trade News
Fair Trade Tourism MD Resigns
The Fair Trade Tourism Board of Directors today announced that their Managing Director Jane Edge will be leaving Fair Trade…
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Trade News
Plett Cancels 2019 Wine & Bubbly Festival
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, 05 February 2019 – Plett Tourism and the Plett Winelands have cancelled the Plett Wine &…
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Trade News
African Pride Mount Grace Appoints New GM
Magaliesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 05 February 2019 – Autograph Collection by Marriott International today announced the appointment of Anthony Da…
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Destinations
Hiking the Camino de Santiago from Muxía to Finisterre
A Beginners Guide to your Camino de Santiago hiking trip from Muxía to Finisterre
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Health
How to Protect Your Health When Travelling to Foreign Places
Nobody travels abroad to contract a deadly virus. Yet, the chances of that happening are high. Here are 3 ways…
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Marketing
Predictions for Native Advertising
Native Advertising definition: Paid content that matches a publication’s editorial standards while meeting the audience’s expectations. Facebook and Twitter fail…
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Trade News
Elements Luxury Suites Launches in Sea Point
Cape Town, South Africa, 21 January 2019 – Short-term rental company Totalstay, in partnership with Elemental Property Developers, have launched…
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Marketing
8 Tactics For Sales Lead Generation
Do you know who your target customers are? Then it is time to turn visitors into customers with these 8…
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Environment
Hotel Group Adopts Plastic-Free Straw Initiative
Johannesburg, South Africa, 29 January 2019 – In alignment with the plastic-free straw commitment of leading hotel group Accor Hotels, Mercure Hotels South Africa has…
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Events
Spain To Host Gastronomy Tourism World Forum
Madrid, Spain, 28 January 2019 – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) have signed an…
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Trade News
New GM for Visit Knysna Tourism Office
Knysna, South Africa, 28 January 2019 – Colleen Durant has been appointed as the new General Manager for Visit Knysna…
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Marketing
How To Deliver Good Customer Service On The Go
Whether your business provides tourism transport, like an airport shuttle service, or a mobile business like campervan tours, delivering excellent…
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Trade News
Animal Interaction Consultation Workshop Dates Announced
SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg – Thursday 24 January 2019: The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is inviting the travel trade to join…
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Trade News
SA Roadshow to Capture Turkish Travel Trade
SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg – Thursday 24 January 2019: South African Tourism will be hosting the “Learn SA Roadshow” for the…
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Trade News
Roadshow Targets Emerging Markets In Europe
The 8th annual Spotlight on Africa & Indian Ocean Islands roadshow will focus on Europe’s emerging tourism markets of the…
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Trade News
Zimbabwe Safe to Visit Despite Unrest
The management of Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) has confirmed that Victoria Falls remains calm, safe and stable despite civil unrest…
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Destinations
5 Awesome African Adventures for US Travelers
Since it’s the cradle of humanity, every modern human has roots in Africa — and perhaps that’s part of its…
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Marketing
Partnership to Redefine Brand South Africa
Brand South Africa, the official custodian of South Africa’s nation brand, has partnered with Business Leadership South Africa and SA…
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Trade News
Kenya Tourist Circuits Unaffected by Nairobi Terror Attack
Following the horrendous terror attack that occurred at a Nairobi hotel on Tuesday, the Kenya Tourism Federation has confirmed that…
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Destinations
Paradise Found: St Helena Island
As the crow flies directly from Angola to the east coast of Brazil, somewhere in the middle of the South…
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Trade News
How To Keep Luxury Incentive Travel Local
Is it possible to retain local corporate incentive spend within South Africa’s borders rather than lose out on incentive event…
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Events
WTM Africa 2019 Registration Opens
Registration for the continent’s leading B2B Travel Trade Show, WTM Africa 2019, is officially open. Hosted in partnership with the…
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Conservation
Major Boost for Responsible Tourism in Conservation
The signing of a historic Cooperative Agreement between Kruger National Park and private reserves, state reserves and communal areas on…
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Trade News
Cape Verde Expands Visa Exemption
As of 1 January 2019, the list of countries exempted from requiring a tourist visa to enter Cape Verde has…
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Lifestyle
Africa Rising: Chess Popularity Rises on the Continent
Africa is considered to be the oldest continent, but chess, one of the oldest games in the world, has just…
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Marketing
Positive Future for Botswana Tourism
According to the latest World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact report for Botswana, positive growth is expected for…
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Reviews
Property Review: Aquila Private Game Reserve
Visitors to Cape Town are spoilt for choice when it comes to tourism experiences. There is so much to see…
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Conservation
Former Botswana President Commits to Tuli Conservation
The Tuli Conservation Trust (CBE) has announced the appointment of the Former President of Botswana, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dr…
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Environment
Environmental Collapse Threatens Vulture Fledgelings
An alarming number of vulture rehabilitation cases have been recorded by VulPro for the months of December 2018 and early…
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Environment
Seychelles Bans Plastic Straws
In another step to help protect the environment of Seychelles, the importation of single-use plastic straws will be banned as of…
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Trade News
WTM Africa 2019 Takes Shape
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 03 January 2019 – The speaker line-up and programme for WTM Africa 2019 are taking shape,…
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Environment
The uMfolozi: A Conservation Story
The uMfolozi Big Five Reserve is a special conservation story – the story of how Dr Ian Player started a…
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Marketing
How Online Business Directories Benefit Tourism
Marketers of tourism destinations and tourism business services often ignore the power of online business directories. Here are 8 good…
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Trade News
Seychelles needs more hotel rooms
Seychelles is facing a difficult situation in its need for hotel rooms. According to Alain St Ange, the former Seychelles…
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Trade News
Rare EMF at Old Car Show
GEORGE, South Africa – The 23rd George Old Car Show, driven by Oakhurst Insurance Company, and taking place from 9…
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Trade News
Airline Security Staff Face Bribery Charges
KEMPTON PARK, 2 January 2019 – The management of O. R. Tambo International Airport have been informed that disciplinary hearings…
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Attractions
50 Ways to explore Cape Town for under R50
South Africa’s Mother City has a lot to offer budget-conscious tourists. Make the most of your Cape Town visit by…
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Trade News
Badplaas Resort Recovers From Flood Damage
BADPLAAS, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 31 December 2018 – Following a flash flood that partially affected Badplaas, A Forever Resort on…
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Marketing
New Report on Health Tourism Launched
Madrid, Spain, 27 December 2018 – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), together with the European Travel Commission (ETC) have launched…
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Events
Brazil’s favourite destination for New Year’s Eve 2019
Rio de Janeiro is the most searched destination by Brazilian travellers to ring in 2019. This is according to the…
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Marketing
5 SPA Trends for 2019
The most exciting 2019 SPA trends are good news for nature and lovers In recent years, the wellness industry has…
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Accolades
UNWTO Awards Finalists Announced
Madrid, Spain, 21 December 2018 – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the finalists to win the 15th UNWTO…
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Mobile app to drive travellers to star graded accommodation
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 21 December 2018 – The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) has partnered with Waze, the…
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How To Start And Market A Travel Business Cost Effectively
Starting a travel business from scratch can take years before it becomes profitable. Besides the set-up costs, such as company…
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Niche Tourism
Why Health Tourism Has Become Popular For Surgery
As any an avid traveller will have noticed, there’s a new type of tourist appearing on our flights. They’re not…
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Trade News
Sun City Re-opens After Freak Hail Storm
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 16 December 2018 – Following yesterday’s freak hail storm in the North West Province that saw damage…
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Aviation
ACSA Signs Airports Agreement With Thailand
JOHANNESBURG, 14 December 2018 – Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has signed a sister airports agreement with Airports of Thailand…
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Africa Outbound
Thai Tourism Records Growth
Thailand tourism recorded total international arrivals of 31.25 million in January-October 2018, up 7.84%, generating an estimated 1.63 trillion Baht…
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Trade News
Welcome Campaign to Improve Border Post Relations
MUSINA, Limpopo, Beit Bridge Border Post, 13 December 2018 – South African Tourism (SA Tourism) will be rolling out its Welcome…
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Hospitality
The Fine Art of Degustation
Conceptualising, preparing and serving a beautiful plate of food is an art in its own right but the actual taste…
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Trade News
Atta Appoints East Africa Honorary Fellow
LONDON, 13 December 2018 – Dr Mohanjeet Brar (Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Safari Camps) who served as the African Travel &…
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Trade News
New Partnership to boost South African Tourism Sector
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 14 December 2018 – In what has been dubbed an unprecedented alliance, key stakeholders in South Africa’s travel…
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Trade News
SA Tourism CEO To Sit On UNWTO Advisory Board
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 14 December 2018 – South African Tourism CEO, Sisa Ntshona, has been appointed onto the advisory board of…
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Trade News
Tourvest Acquires Mozambique Voyages
Tourvest Destination Management has acquired Mozambique Voyages, a DMC specialising in both self-drive and tailor-made holidays in Mozambique.
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Trade News
The Blue Train Repositions Brand
PRETORIA, South Africa – The Blue Train launched its new brand repositioning on Friday 23rd November 2018, the first in over…
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Conservation
Lions return to the Great Karoo
More than 180 years ago, South Africa’s Great Karoo region was roamed by the majestic Cape lion – a particularly…
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Environment
Argentina Proclaims New National Park
ARGENTINA, 05 December 2018 – the National Congress has approved the creation of the Iberá National Park, located in the Province…
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Tourism
Tips on Travelling from Africa to Geneva
All You Need to Know After Landing Travelling by plane can be quite a challenge – especially if you don’t…
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Trade News
Top 10 KZN Lilizela National Winners
DURBAN, 19 November 2018 – The national Lilizela Tourism Awards dubbed the “Oscars” of the industry, catapulted ten KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) tourism…
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Trade News
Tourism Boom for Victoria Falls
ZIMBABWE, 19 November 2018 – Africa Albida Tourism has recorded its busiest year ever, as tourists flock to Victoria Falls,…
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Events
Africa Trade Week Gears Up for 2019
Over 10,000 trade stakeholders are set to converge in Johannesburg in June next year for Africa Trade Week, the key…
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Trade News
ONCE in Joburg Wins at Lilizela Awards
JOHANNESBURG, 19 November 2018 – After being awarded the 2018 Lilizela Tourism Awards provincial title of best 4-star backpackers in Gauteng,…
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Trade News
Untouched Adventures Wins Gold
JOHANNESBURG, 18 November 2018 – Untouched Adventures – the popular Kayak and Lilo Adventure operator at Storms River Mouth, Tsitiskamma –…
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Accolades
Lilizela Tourism Awards 2018 National Winners
JOHANNESBURG, Saturday, 17 November 2018 – The Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom revealed the 2018 Lilizela Tourism Awards national winners at…
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Accolades
Stage Set for National Lilizela Tourism Awards
JOHANNESBURG, 17 November 2018 – The much anticipated National Lilizela Tourism Awards ceremony kicks off tonight at the Sandton Convention Centre…
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