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Recording Wildlife Spotting Online
WildSpots.org is a free iOS and Android mobile application and website for recording the migration and distribution of individual…
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The A-B-C’s of Reunion Island
Réunion Island is a mere 4-hour flight from Johannesburg on Air Austral and South African passport holders do not require…
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Exploring Sri Lanka from Tangle to Galle
Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) – an island south of India – is renown for its diverse landscape, ranging from rainforest…
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Middle East’s ‘The Hotel Show’ Brand Launches in Africa
The Hotel Show Africa 2017, taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg from 25-27 June 2017, aims to boost the…
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Join the Global Blog-It Influencer Summit
Tourism Tattler has joined the Global Travel Blogger & Social Media Influencer Summit as a media partner. This event will…
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Tips on How to De-stress
The importance of making time for yourself throughout the year cannot be over emphasised. In this article, Diabetes South Africa…
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Property Profile: Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel and Spa
R28 Million Restoration – A Success Story in The Making After acquiring and investing R28 million into the refurbishment of…
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The Old-school General Manager
There’s been something fundamental missing in the last decade of hotel management: the unflashy, workaholic general managers, those who started…
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HR Issues: Mobile Images & Employee Privacy
This court case is important for Human Resource managers as it highlights the fact that although an employee has a…
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Adventure Tourism from a Legal Perspective – Part 8
This series of articles explores the legal aspects associated with the risks of operating an adventure tourism business, with specific…
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Law of Contracts – Part 26
The Role of Service Level Agreements. By Adv Louis Nel. (For a summary on this series see end of article). Alternative Dispute Resolutions…
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Food Tourism: How to Get your Slice of the Pie
Food tourism is all the rage. Just look at the last decade’s vast surge in consumer interest in food and…
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New Year Message from UNWTO
Dear friends, I write to you as I begin my final year as UNWTO Secretary-General, a position I have been…
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ICTP Statement: Jordan & Berlin Terror Attacks
On behalf of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners, I would like to extend our sympathy and condolences to the…
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SAA Museum Society
If cultural, heritage or nostalgia tourism are niche sectors that your business focusses on, then the South African Airways Museum…
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WiFi at Safari Lodges: A Key Influencer?
A Big Five safari is all about the sightings and experiences. Sharing the thrill of these experiences with friends and…
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Good Service Seeds Future Tourism Growth
These days, travellers do not vote only with their feet when dissatisfied with the quality of service they receive. They…
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Open Letter: China’s Wildlife Crimes in Namibia
In this Open Letter to China’s Ambassador Xin Shunkang, Dr Chris Brown, CEO of the Namibian Chamber of Environment, demands…
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Reunion Island: The Ultimate Nature & Leisure Destination
Covering an area of more than 2500km² and the largest island in the Mascarene archipelago, Réunion Island is an Indian…
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Unpacking Star Grading
What exactly does the term “star graded” mean and what is the significance of such a rating for hoteliers and…
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Five Steps to a Successful Towel & Linen Reuse Scheme
Linen Reuse Scheme Hotel approaches to towel and linen sustainability vary considerably. Here are five simple steps to getting it…
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Hotel Study: Plans for Attracting Guests
Improving guest experience through technology spurs 74% of hotels and resorts to implement location-based technologies to tailor services. By Jeff…
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Law of Contracts – Part 25
The Role of Service Level Agreements By Adv Louis Nel. (For a summary on this series see end of article). Disputes: You…
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Adventure Tourism from a Legal Perspective – Part 7
This series of articles explores the legal aspects associated with the risks of operating an adventure tourism business, with specific…
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Promoting Domestic Tourism in South Africa
Through their support of Fikile Hlatshwayo’s book ‘Blacks Do Caravan’, South African Tourism aims to inspire families to travel. The…
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Which is Best for Start-Ups: PR or Advertising?
There’s a misconception held by many business owners that public relations (PR) and advertising are completely interchangeable (in terms of…
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Tourism Security: A Comparison on Safety Tips
Like many other tourist destinations in the world, it could be argued that South Africa has some way to go…
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Exploring Game Capacity at Big Five Reserves
Ever wondered why some game reserves have more Big Five sightings than others? This article provides the answers. By Des…
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Anti-Poaching: To Rescue or to Shoot Injured Wildlife?
While on a game drive through a reserve in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, our tour group spotted two animals that had fallen…
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Best Design Hotel in Africa & Middle East
South Africa, Stellenbosch; CAPE Winelands luxury small hotel destination Majeka House & Spa has scooped a coveted international award in…
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Botswana & Zimbabwe’s Iconic Safari Lodges
Africa Albida Tourism’s luxurious properties, located in two of Southern Africa’s iconic destinations – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and Chobe, Botswana…
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Exploring the Cape Whale Coast
If unusual destinations and unique experiences are attributes that differentiate tour operator and travel agent success, then the Cape Whale…
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The Right Mindset For Running Your Own Business
Running a business is a big challenge. Even the most modest enterprise takes hard work and dedication to thrive. If…
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Quality Control in Events Management
This article reviews the steps needed to maintain consistent quality through project management principles that are the hallmark of successful…
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The Metric That Can Impact Hotel Revenues
When most hoteliers consider their revenue management metrics, they most likely think about RevPAR, ADR and occupancy. Perhaps, they would…
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Night Shift, Employees and Transportation
When overtime and night work overlap, are employees entitled to transportation? By Fiona Leppan. Night shifts raise concerns, especially about…
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Law of Contracts – Part 24
The Role of Service Level Agreements By Adv Louis Nel. (For a summary on this series see end of article). Service level…
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Adventure Tourism from a Legal Perspective – Part 6
This series of articles explores the legal aspects associated with the risks of operating an adventure tourism business, with specific…
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Preferences of Business Traveller Generations
Older, experienced business travellers expect to be treated like VIPs when they travel and leave the handling of their travel…
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Road Trip Tips for the Holiday Season
The South African holiday season is around the corner and the open road is calling. Here are some road trip…
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A Night with the Stars at #Lilizela2016
It was a night of honour and glamour when the South African tourism industry celebrated its top business owners and…
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2016 Lilizela Awards Winner: iNsingizi Game Lodge
A National Winner of the 2016 Lilizela Tourism Awards in the 3-Star accommodation category, iNsingizi Game Lodge & Spa is…
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2016 Lilizela Awards Winner: Phelwana Game Lodge
The year 2013 marked the 75th anniversary of the De Villiers family having been part of South Africa’s lowveld history,…
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WLHA: A Decade Of Awarding Service Excellence
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the 2016 World Luxury Hotel Awards took place at the exquisite St. Regis Doha…
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Sports & Events Tourism Awards Winners
The evening of the 26th October 2016 saw the inaugural Sports & Events Tourism Awards take place in the City…
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Vehicle Rental MOTY Award Winners
The South African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (SAVRALA) has announced Volkswagen as the Manufacturer of The Year (MOTY) in…
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Blood Lions & Wild Dogs
A coalition of three male lions was collared and released from their holding boma into the uMkhuze section of the…
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Exploring St. Lucia
The best way to get a proper sense of St. Lucia, it seemed, was to work my way up the…
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Child Friendly Safaris
Many parents dream of taking their children on a once-in a-lifetime safari adventure holiday, but most South African Big-5 game…
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Property Profile: Chilly Powder in the French Alps
Chilly Powder is an appropriate name for a 4-star ski hotel located in the famous Portes du Soleil region of…
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Law of Contracts – Part 23
Enforcing Your Contract: Homework – What To Do Before You Go Ahead. By Adv Louis Nel. (For a summary on this…
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Adventure Tourism from a Legal Perspective – Part 5
This series of articles explores the legal aspects associated with the risks of operating an adventure tourism business, with specific…
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Hotel Technology Trends Infographic
About the Author: Mary Smith works on digital marketing for Ard na Sidhe Country House in Co. Kerry, Ireland.
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Lalibela Repopulates Game Reserve
The three main aspects of any African safari are the game-viewing, the accommodation and the food. But the main reason…
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Language Skills & Tourism
Tourism is the only sector that can alleviate the challenges of unemployment, but South Africans must learn as many international…
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Top 6 Hospitality Degree Programmes
The hospitality industry is increasingly being pursued by job seekers due to the numerous opportunities presented by hotels, restaurants, resorts, casinos…
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Sports & Tourism Experts Gather for SETE 2016
The 6th Sports & Events Tourism Exchange CONNECT EDITION, hosted by the City of Tshwane, from 25 to 27 October…
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African Tourism Boards Head for London
Visitors to WTM London 2016 will have the opportunity to talk to all the major African tourism boards as the…
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The Value of Accredited Grading Assessors
What exactly does an Accredited Grading Assessor do, and why are their jobs so important? By Refiloe Mothibe. Main image…
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The Underestimated Value of Housekeeping
There are many factors that contribute to a guests’ enjoyable stay, however, one aspect that is often underestimated and overlooked…
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Adventure Tourism from a Legal Perspective – Part 4
This series of articles explores the legal aspects associated with the risks of operating an adventure tourism business, with specific…
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Law of Contracts – Part 22
Enforcing Your Contract: Homework – What To Do Before You Go Ahead. By Adv Louis Nel. (For a summary on this…
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6 Steps to Native Advertising Success
It’s not about the number, the exposure or even the CTR. Follow these 6 steps if you want native advertising…
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The Importance Of Online Reviews
Many tourists use online reviews to help them figure out where to stay, where to eat, or what to do while in town. This…
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Mercedes-Benz Vision Van
Unveiled at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2016, Mercedes-Benz Vans shows a revolutionary van study for the urban environment with the…
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Accessible Tourism Etiquette
How does one communicate with people with disabilities? What language should one use to write or talk about people with…
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Linking the Tourism Chain
September is National Tourism Month in South Africa, and aims to celebrate the country’s tourism industry and the value it…
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Visas in Africa for African Travellers
Africa is increasingly moving towards achieving part of its African Union Agenda 2063, which envisions the abolishment of visa requirements…
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Call for IIPT Global Peace Park Nominations
An initiative of the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT), in collaboration with the International Coalition of Tourism Partners…
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Enviro Rehab Project in Eastern Cape
A long-term project that aims to eradicate alien invasive plant species and re-introduce endemic flora is underway at Lalibela Private…
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War Against Alien Invasive Trees
The ‘big guns’ in the arsenal of alien invader trees are the Australian wattles (Acacia spp.), gum trees (Eucalyptus spp.),…
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Lalibela Lists on Africa GeoDirectory
Lalibela Private Game Reserve has listed on the Africa Adventure Travel GeoDirectory, along with listings for its 3 unique safari…
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Exploring Antigua Resorts
“Back can wait, but not belly” is a well-known Antiguan saying. Whether this refers to a massage before lunch I…
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Law of Contracts – Part 21
Enforcing Your Contract: Homework – What To Do Before You Go Ahead. By Adv Louis Nel. SUMMARY In Part 1…
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Adventure Tourism from a Legal Perspective – Part 3
This series of articles explores the legal aspects associated with the risks of operating an adventure tourism business, with specific…
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Marketing Platforms for Safari Businesses
With thousands of safari lodges located in national and private game reserves spread across Africa, inbound safari travel specialists are…
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From Para to Dakar
This incredible story of how endurance motor cyclist Joey Evans overcame partial paralysis to enter the 2017 Dakar Rally is…
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City Bus of the Future
A Mercedes-Benz Future Bus with CityPilot has driven autonomously for the first time on a route of approximately 20 kilometres…
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Cover Story August 2016
Our August edition front cover reflects the happy disposition of staff members at Lentaba Safari Lodge, located in the Lalibela…
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Sale of Lalibela Heralds New Era
The recent sale of Lalibela Game Reserve, together with substantial parcels of land adjacent to Lalibela, is seen as a…
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6 of the Best Namibian Safari Lodges
This month’s Africa Adventure Travel GeoDirectory Project features six of Namibia’s finest safari properties. #1 Grootberg Lodge Grootberg Lodge is…
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Gorilla Safaris in Rwanda & Uganda
Another of this month’s Africa Adventure Travel GeoDirectory Project adventure tour operator listings is Rwanda Gorilla Safaris, and African Jungle…
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SATSA MIR August 2016
The data from Stats SA reflects the continued recovery in international arrivals. The stabilisation of the Rand in recent weeks…
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Tourism Business Index Q2 2016
Persisting tough trading conditions affecting tourism in Q2 2016. The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) reports that the…
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Remembering Cecil the Lion
Remembering Cecil the Lion on World Lion Day Editors note: World Lion Day, celebrated on in August each year, is…
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Quantifying Sports Tourism
Sports Tourism is considered one of the largest and fastest-growing of all markets. According to the United Nations World Tourism…
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Robust Debate at SATSA 2016 Conference
The 44th edition of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) annual conference was convened at Pine Lake Inn, in…
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Property Profile: Ibo Island Lodge
The award nominated and unique Ibo Island Lodge is the only luxury lodge on the island, and has been described…
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Adventure Tourism from a Legal Perspective – Part 2
This series of articles explores the legal aspects associated with the risks of operating an adventure tourism business, with specific…
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Large Scale Retrenchments
Different routes for different challenges. Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act, No 66 of 1995 (LRA) enumerates the rules…
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Looking to China for SA Inbound Tourists
Billions of rands are being invested into South Africa by Chinese corporations, trade delegations are coming and going on official…
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Mapping South Africa’s Trails
Cape Town based travel company Drive South Africa has partnered with Google through the Google Street View camera loan program…
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Cover Story – July 2016
The July edition front cover features a pair of cheetah at Tintswalo Safari Lodge in the Manyeleti Game Reserve in…
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Sibuya Game Reserve Joins Africa Geo-Directory Project
Country: South Africa Region: Eastern Cape Categories: Accommodation, Adventure and Safari Geo-coordinates: Click HERE to view About Sibuya Game Reserve…
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Tintswalo Safari Lodge Joins Africa Geo-Directory Project
Country: South Africa Region: Mpumalanga Categories: Accommodation, Adventure and Safari Geo-coordinates: Click HERE to view About Tintswalo Safari Lodge Tintswalo…
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Harties Horse Trail Safaris Joins Africa Geo-Directory Project
Country: South Africa Region: Gauteng Categories: Adventure and Safari Geo-coordinates: Click HERE to view About Harties Horse Trail Safaris Experience…
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The Waffle House Joins Africa Geo-Directory Project
Country: South Africa Region: KwaZulu-Natal Categories: Attraction Geo-coordinates: Click HERE to view About The Waffle House A trip along the…
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