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World Luxury Spa Awards 2016 Results
The World Luxury Spa Awards is an established global organization that provides luxury spas with recognition for world-class service excellence…
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The Other Side of the Rhino War
A heart wrenching account of life as a Game Ranger’s daughter. This article details the fear and trials that the…
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Connect with Sports & Events Tourism Experts
The 6th Edition of the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange will be convened at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice…
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Authentic Phuket
Tourism Tattler foreign correspondent, Adam Jacot de Boinod visited Phuket − a rainforested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea −…
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Property Profile: Nuarro Lodge, Mozambique
Beautifully simple is the best way to describe Nuarro. This stunning property, located in northern Mozambique feels wonderfully off the…
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Law of Contracts – Part 20
Enforcing Your Contract: Homework – What To Do Before You Go Ahead. By Adv Louis Nel. SUMMARY In Part 1…
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Tourism Safety in Kenya
The Kenya Tourism Federation Safety & Communication Centre (KTF-SCC) was established in 1998, and has since made significant contributions to…
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Tourism Insurance – Part 7
Summary: Part 1 in this series covered an introduction to insurance, an outline on the EC Directive, the basics of…
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Cover Story June 2016
The June edition front cover of the Tourism Tattler Trade Journal magazine features the awesome Storms River Mouth on South…
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Adventure Operators in Africa
Tourism Tattler is proud to announce the launch of a dedicated GeoDirectory locator website of adventure activity operators throughout the…
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Adventure Tourism Rankings
The 2015 ATDI Report shows that many countries are recognising and prioritising adventure tourism, by benchmarking resources and policy against…
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TOMSA Set To Boost Domestic Tourism
Launching on Sunday 26 June 2016, Finders Keepers is a new Tourism Marketing South Africa (TOMSA) promotional campaign that aims…
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Property Profile: Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel
The Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel and Conference Centre is located on an amazing beachfront property in Vilanculos, in southern Mozambique.…
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Adventure Tourism from a Legal Perspective – Part 1
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 19
Enforcing Your Contract: Homework – What To Do Before You Go Ahead. By Adv Louis Nel. SUMMARY In Part 1…
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SA Hotel Groups Lag Behind Global Peers
South African hotel groups continue to lag behind their global peers in adopting technology to meet increasingly sophisticated customer demands. …
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Terrorism Challenges in Africa
The hotel industry goes hand in hand with excellent security, as it is an integral part of the hotel’s success.…
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Tourism Insurance – Part 6
Summary: Part 1 in this series covered an introduction to insurance, an outline on the EC Directive, the basics of…
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Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa Opens Cape Town Office
As Johannesburg’s luxurious 5* Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa steps forward into new beginnings with a lustrous refurbishment soon…
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Cover Story May 2016
The May edition of the Tourism Tattler Trade Journal front cover features a pair of young Cheetah at Inkwenkwezi Game…
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Yoga & Wine
We all know that the term ‘wine pairing’ is associated with food; the process of pairing food dishes with different…
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Property Review: Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve, located in South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape Province near East London, is more than just a…
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Property Profile: Nkwichi Lodge
A halcyon paradise, hidden in the ancient mountains of Lake Niassa, lies a place so secret, it’s been forgotten in…
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Gastronomy at Long Lee Manor in Shamwari
Reminiscent of a bygone era in South Africa’s colonial past, Long Lee Manor is a meticulously renovated Edwardian era mansion,…
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Law of Contracts – Part 18
Enforcing Your Contract: Homework – What To Do Before You Go Ahead. By Adv Louis Nel. SUMMARY In Part 1…
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Tourism & Migration
Around the world, immigration and refugees are a hot topic. Europe is locked in a debate as to how to…
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Tourism Insurance Part 5
Summary: Part 1 in this series covers an introduction to insurance, an outline on the EC Directive, the basics of…
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Cover Story – April 2016
By Mandlakazi Skefile The April edition of the Tourism Tattler Trade Journal’s front cover features the Donkin Memorial, which commemorates…
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Explore Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay has become a rather popular destination with locals and visitors due to the accessibility and convenience to…
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Beach Stay: Pine Lodge Resort
Driving south along Port Elizabeth’s Marine Drive towards the Cape Recife Nature Reserve, an imposing sign beckons travellers to pop-in…
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City Stay: The Hub Boutique Hotel
Port Elizabeth’s business and leisure suburb of Walmer is just 5 kilometres from the airport. Here’s Tourism Tattler’s recommendation on…
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Lagoon Stay: Rivers Edge Guesthouse
Port Elizabeth’s Swartkops Lagoon Estuary is home to over 10 000 waterbirds, including the Greater Flamingo. Here’s Tourism Tattler’s recommendation…
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Bush Safari: Kuzuko Lodge
The Eastern Cape province boasts some of South Africa’s best game reserves and safari lodges. Below is our recommendation on…
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Eastern Cape Attractions: UnTouched Adventures
There’s a lot to see and do in and around Port Elizabeth – the Gateway to the Garden Route –…
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Eastern Cape Attractions: Stormsriver Adventures
There’s a lot to see and do in and around Port Elizabeth – the Gateway to the Garden Route –…
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Case Study: The Boardwalk’s Environmental Sustainability
The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World in Port Elizabeth continues to subscribe by its mantra; reduce, reuse and recycle −…
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Review: 2016 ASEAN Tourism Forum
The 2016 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Forum (ATF) and the accompanying TRAVEX travel trade show, held in…
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Organic Food for Conscious Conferencing
By Des Lamgkilde As GMO (genetically modified organism) food concerns continue to be a top priority for the general public,…
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Property Profile: Travessia Beach Lodge
Located off the beaten track, with easy access from Inhambane airport or Vilanculos International airport, Travessia is an eco-beach lodge…
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African Cuisine
By Bennet Otoo According to Abraham Maslow’s theory of needs, food is one of the very basic necessities of life.…
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The CPA: Cancellations & Deposits – Part 3
CANCELLATION, PENALTIES & NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS Part 1 in this series can be viewed HERE and Part 2 HERE. SECTION 48:…
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Food in Tourism Marketing
By Dr. Peter E. Tarlow There is little doubt that food is a major part of the tourism experience. Because…
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Tourism Insurance Part 4
Summary: Part 1 in this series covered an introduction to insurance, an outline on the EC Directive, the basics of…
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Media Accreditation for Associations
Traditional payment for advertising and content marketing costs are a major drain to non-profit organisation budgets, so Tourism Tattler has…
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4 Big Ideas 4 Green Meetings
The colour green is often associated with plants and nature, which is why the term ‘green meetings’ is associated with…
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Kenya’s Weird and Wonderful Hotels
Kenya has a wide range of weird and wonderful hotels – making the whole experience of travelling to Kenya, that…
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Part-time Online Hotel Qualifications
Many leaners are not able to study full time for a hotel qualification as the need to earn an income…
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TripAdvisor at 16, The Facts
TripAdvisor is no stranger to the travel trade but did you know that it started life above a tiny pizza…
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The CPA: Cancellations & Deposits – Part 2
NOTE: The Risk in Tourism series (The Law: Contracts) will continue with Part 18 in a future edition. Part 1…
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Tourism Insurance Part 3
Summary: Part 1 in this series covered an introduction to insurance, an outline on the EC Directive, the basics of…
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Overland Tour Vehicle Of Choice
The “relevant technology for purpose” principle employed by Hino in designing, engineering and building its range of 500-Series trucks has…
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Big Ideas for Large Meetings
The previous two posts on this theme looked at 4 Big Ideas 4 Small Meetings (for up to 12 executives),…
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Big Ideas for Medium Meetings
My previous post looked at 4 Big Ideas 4 Small Meetings (for up to 12 executives), and this post expands…
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Big Ideas for Small Meetings
Getting big ideas from your corporate leadership team at strategy meetings is enhanced when small meetings are held at a…
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Meerkat Adventures
A meerkat conservation project established in 2008 to educate both farmers and tourists alike on the need for protection of…
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Status of Festivals in South Africa
Recent research into the status of festivals in South Africa has produced some interesting findings, writes Prof Melville Snyman. The…
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Amazing Festivals in Africa 2016
Here’s Tourism Tattler’s selection of amazing music and cultural festivals taking place in Africa during 2016 and should be in…
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Property Review: De Zeekoe
Farm Stays are growing in popularity and De Zeekoe in Oudtshoorn is more popular than most – and for good…
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City Lodge opens Downtown JNB Hotel
The City Lodge Hotel Group has opened the first phase of rooms at its exciting 148-room City Lodge Hotel Newtown,…
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The CPA: Cancellations & Deposits
Legal advise on the South African Consumer Protection Act regarding Cancellations, Penalties and Non-Refundable Deposits in tourism. NOTE: The Risk…
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Tourism Insurance Part 2
Summary: Part 1 in this series covered an introduction to insurance, an outline on the EC Directive, the basics of…
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Mercedes Sprinter Sets the Standard
The success story of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans is difficult to beat, especially considering that more than 25 000 Sprinters have…
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Hotel Trends For 2016
In this latest infographic, Africa and the Middle East are shown to be the most expensive regions for hotel rates…
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Cover Story January 2016
Our January 2016 cover shows an image of the universe – an appropriate metaphor for the 2015 Luxury Hotel Awards…
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ATA adopted by Corporate Council on Africa
Officially announced at the New York Times Travel Show on January 8, 2016, the Africa Travel Association (ATA) will become…
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World Luxury Hotel Awards
And the winner is… Hotels in Australia, South Africa, and Thailand fared well at the the 9th Annual World Luxury…
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Best route through Northern Cape
The legendary highway Route 66 in the United States conjures up images in traveller’s mind of the open road and…
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ASEAN Tourism Forum 2016
The ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) Tourism Forum will be taking place in Manila, Philippines from 18 to 25…
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Law of Contracts – Part 17
In Part 1 (August 2014), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3. LAW, 4. SERVICE…
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Tourism Insurance Part 1
We all know that insurance is an essential component of risk management that requires an annual review to adjust to…
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Seychelles Carnival 2016
The Seychelles Tourism Board has confirmed the dates of the 2016 edition of the island’s Carnaval International de Victoria, the…
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Vulture Saving Initiative Takes Flight
VulPro is proud to announce the launch of a funding partnership with UK based The Hawking Centre, writes Kerri Wolter.…
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Diani Beach – Magical Kenya’s Hidden Gem
Kenya is renown as a Big 5 safari destination but not many are aware of its Marine 5, which abound…
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ATA’s 40th Annual World Congress
I’ve attended travel trade conferences aplenty over the years, but ATA’s World Congress has set the bar in terms of…
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The Fall and Rise of Tintswalo Atlantic
Tintswalo Atlantic was razed to the ground in March 2015 following a wildfire that blazed its way across the Cape…
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Hosting the Rich and Famous in Kenya
From medical doctor to hospitality host to the rich and famous, the story of Alfajiri Villas owner Dr Fabrizi Molinaro…
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Law of Contracts – Part 16
In Part 1 (August 2014), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3. LAW, 4. SERVICE…
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Being Positive When Your Colleagues Are Negative
Somehow no matter how much we may try to make December a happy month, there are always some people who…
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2015 SAVRALA Motor Manufacturer Award
Celebrating its 20th year, the SAVRALA 2015 Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) was revealed during a gala award ceremony at…
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Recognising the ‘Best of the Best’ in South African Tourism
This year’s Lilizela Tourism Awards national gala ceremony recognised ‘the Best of the Best’ in the South African tourism trade,…
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Eskom Carnage On Vultures Continues
The recent discovery of another 4 Cape vultures found electrocuted by the Eskom distribution network in the Eastern Cape, should…
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Law of Contracts – Part 15
In Part 1 (August 2014), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3. LAW, 4. SERVICE…
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How Tourism Can Lead To Rural Regeneration
Creative packaging and marketing of rural tourism attractions can lead to job creation and rural regeneration, writes Prof. Melville Saayman.…
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Thunderstorm Season
As summer approaches the Southern Hemisphere it is important to listen for storm warnings. Weather conditions change rapidly and thunderstorms…
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Cover Story – October 2015
As we enter the fourth and final business quarter for 2015, South Africa’s tourism industry continues to ‘Inspire new ways’…
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Cango Wildlife Ranch Review
Having been invited to review Cango Wildlife Ranch I arrived at the venue, located just outside of Oudtshoorn on the…
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Strawberry Festival Attracts Record Visitors
The Nestle Ice Cream Strawberry Festival, one of the largest family festivals in South Africa’s Garden Route, completed its 11th…
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10 Tips on Selecting Tour Operator Software
For Tour Operators, it always comes down to cost; but investing in tools that will improve productivity, manage workflow, reduce…
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Elephant-friendly Tourism Pledge Appeal
World Animal Protection are appealing to the travel trade to show their commitment to elephant-firendly tourism by signing a pledge.…
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World Luxury Hotel Awards
Every year the world’s finest hotels are assessed and critiqued to sift out the very best of the best in…
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Future of the Commonwealth Games
This year’s Sports & Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) conference, which takes place from 28 to 29 October 2015 in Tshwane,…
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Restaurant Review: Balata
The Balata Restaurant in the Fairway Hotel is reputed to offer the best cuisine that the Johannesburg hospitality industry has…
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Property Profile: De Hoek Country Hotel
Operated by Mantis, De Hoek Country Hotel is a luxury 5-star boutique hotel located in Magaliesburg , Gauteng South Africa,…
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Legal Advice: Protecting Your Brand
It is great fun brainstorming a new idea, be it over a couple of beers in the pub, over lunch…
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8 Changing Trends in Leisure Tourism
Image: Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve, South Africa courtesy of Mantis Group What are the latest trends in work time…
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Mercedes Vito – Versatility made to Order
Low on costs and high on payload, the new Mercedes-Benz Vito sets a benchmark in the mid-size tourism transport segment.…
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Cover Story September 2015
With September being Tourism Month in South Africa (and World Tourism Day on 27 September) it is appropriate that our…
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Welcome to Africa Travel Association
Tourism Tattler is proud to announce its appointment as an official media partner to the Africa Travel Association (ATA). “We…
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Are SA’s Low Domestic Airfares Sustainable?
In an industry known for small margins and high operating costs, South Africa’s low domestic airfare prices could be a…
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10 Tips on Tour Quoting
It’s no longer acceptable for tour package quotations to take hours or days to compile. It’s time for tour operators…
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