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News, views, and reviews on the tourism industry with particular relevance to the global travel trade.
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Top SA chefs confirmed for Stellenbosch at Summer Place
Delights of the winelands on offer in Johannesburg for one night only Book the date: Wednesday, 26 October 2016 It’ll…
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Marriott International Completes Acquisition Of Starwood Hotels
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., creating the world’s largest…
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Delheim Spreads Blankets for Riverside Picnics
Picnic season opens on October 1 and the restaurant has a new nature-inspired menu It’s almost summertime and the living…
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Seychelles Message on World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day message from Minister Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles – islands dependent on their tourism industry. As…
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Empowering South Africa’s Women Must Be a Priority
Cape Town, 27 September 2016: The first Black woman to sit on the board of directors at Protea Hotels by…
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Luxury hotels, chauffeurs the order of the day in African travel
You may pity them for having to travel to Africa and not Europe or the United States, but South African…
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Cape Town Celebrates Special Award
22 September 2016 The announcement that Cape Town is once again the recipient of a global travel award has stirred…
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Branded Movies Change Advertising Game
Cape Town, 20 September 2016: Gone are the days, where it was the preserve of massive Hollywood studios to produce…
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Uganda’s Protea Hotel Getting Bigger and Better
Cape Town, 20 September 2016: Entebbe’s 4-star Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe, is set for refurbishment and expansion. Its beautiful…
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Milkshake with Sunflower Touch
Cape Town, 16 September 2016: A creamy milkshake can make the world seem like a better place, and in this…
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The Happiest 5K on the Planet Runs to Marriott Rewards
Cape Town, 16th September 2016: For the first time, and continuing its love for lifestyle events, award winning loyalty programme…
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Marriott Strengthens Position With New Properties
Marriott International signs 5 key properties in the UAE alone in 2016 Debut of new lifestyle luxury brands and entry…
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New TGCSA Awards Committee
The South African Tourism Board has announced the appointment of new Awards Committee members, of the Tourism Grading Council of…
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Webersburg Launches Midweek Specials
The family owned boutique wine estate, Webersburg, situated on the sunny slopes of the Helderberg Mountain between Stellenbosch and Somerset…
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Tourism a ‘Window of Opportunity’ for SA
Cape Town – Tourism is one of the best performing sectors in South Africa’s economy with its strong competitive advantage,…
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Kwantu Partners with Stenden University
Kwantu Private Game Reserve, located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with Stenden…
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Business Tourism Boost to SA Economy
Business tourists spend on average three times more than their leisure counterparts, which is why South Africa is going full…
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Lakeside Lodge & Spa wins Sanlam Top Destination Award
Boutique hotel, Lakeside Lodge & Spa, walked away a winner at the Sanlam Top Destination Awards in the 5-star hotel…
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Hotels in Africa Expand Footprint
Cape Town – Africa is open for business where hotel development is concerned as despite some short-term challenges, hoteliers of…
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Tamassa Resort Mauritius Launches ‘Manzé Lakaz’
Tamassa Resort has just launched an exciting new guest experience – Manzé Lakaz (Food from Home) Home cooking is part…
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Call for Nominations at SETE 2016
The Sports & Events Tourism Awards is aimed at recognizing events that contribute to tourism growth, destination marketing, sports &…
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Cape Town Pass set to Revolutionise Visitors Experience
Cape Town Pass was launched this week at Africa’s Greenest Hotel, Hotel Verde, at Cape Town International Airport, by Minister…
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Seychelles Reflects on Sainthood of Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa, the nun whose work with the dying and destitute of Kolkata made her a global icon of Christian…
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Operator vs Owner Debate at #THINCAfrica
There is great potential in Southern Africa for hotel brands, owners and investors, says hospitality consultant, Joop Demes, ahead next…
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Association Partnership to Boost Tourism to Africa
A Memorandum of Understanding between the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Africa Travel Association (ATA), a division of…
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DA’s James Vos to Speak at #THINCAfrica
James Vos, MP, the Democratic Alliance’s shadow minister of tourism, will be speaking at the inaugural Tourism, Hotel Investment and…
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Ease into summer with an Eikendal Experience
From light pizza and wine pairings to a lazy vineyard walk Although serious when it comes to producing its award-winning…
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Commodities Slump & Impact on Hotel Investment
Short-term commodities slump won’t impact on long-term hotel investment Hotel development in Africa is up 30% on 2015’s numbers but…
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Gabriëlskloof Unveils Landscape Wine Series
Range blends old vine treasures with Overberg winery’s best fruit Gabriëlskloof, the family-owned and run wine and olive estate off…
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Café Royale Launches Cocktail & Tapas Menu
Café Royale, located at the pristine 5-star Cape Royale Luxury Hotel, launches an all new artisanal cocktail and delectable tapas…
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Tourism for All – A City’s Challenge
Universal Access is being celebrated during Tourism Month in September 2016. Cape Town Tourism is advocating for a ‘Tourism for…
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Chefs who Share to Cook for Charity
On Monday, 19 September 2016, the fourth annual Chefs who Share charity fundraiser for youth development begins at the Maslow…
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Oupa Pilane elected President of KLCBT
Nelspruit-born Oupa Pilane (47) was elected as the President of the Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism (KLCBT) during…
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Hotels for Africa, and the Untapped Potential for Investors
Africa’s travel and tourism industry has a projected growth of 4.9% and accounts for nearly 9% of the continent’s GDP,…
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VFAPU Golf Day Zimbabwe
Play a part in conserving Zimbabwe’s wildlife and trees by supporting the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit’s (VFAPU) annual fundraising Golf…
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Volvo joins Uber to develop Driverless Cars
Volvo Cars and Uber, the world’s leading ride-sharing company, are to join forces to develop next generation autonomous driving (AD)…
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IRONMAN Acquires Cape Epic MTB Stage Race
Major boost for Sport Tourism Events in Cape Town, South Africa as IRONMAN continues major investment into mountain bike events;…
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City of Tshwane to Host SETE 2016
The 6th edition of the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) Conference, will run from the 25-27 October 2016 at…
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Solar Eclipse Magic on Reunion Island
There is a magical island nestled comfortably in the Indian Ocean that never ceases to amaze visitors and is only…
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‘Rhino Whisperer’ Receives Forever Wild Sponsored Amarok
When one hears names like Celiwe, Harry, Moya and Rita, you would not think these are names for rhinos, but…
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Cape Town Scores as Gay-friendly Destination
Surveys conducted by SCRUFF, a leading gay dating and travel app with over 10 million subscribers have uncovered that Cape…
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SA Tourism Connects with Ghana Trade
South African Tourism recently concluded a very successful trade workshop that was held at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kumasi…
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Zimbabwean Comedian Counts Down for World Record
The countdown for Zimbabwean funny man Carl Joshua Ncube to begin his Guinness World Record attempt in performing the most…
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Sterling Speakers, Provocative Topics for #THINCAfrica
HVS in South Africa has confirmed a sterling list of global and local speakers and topics for the upcoming inaugural…
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Waterkloof Estate Celebrates Circle of Life
Wine destination offers nature-lovers the chance to shed their winter blues As Nature prepares to burst from its winter slumber,…
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Stellenbosch at Summer Place 2016
Jozi’s premier lifestyle soiree to showcase exciting new talent Wednesday, 26 October 2016 Johannesburg’s glitterati will soon gather for one…
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Tito Mboweni Elected Chairman of TBCSA
Pretoria. The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has elected former South African Reserve Bank Governor, Mr Tito Mboweni,…
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Africa’s First Carbon Neutral Beer
Darling Brew in South Africa has launched the first carbon neutral beer in Africa, Blood Serpent. With the reaffirmation at…
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New Managers at Ngoma Safari Lodge
JARRYD King and Frances van Pletzen have taken up the positions as new managers at Ngoma Safari Lodge in Chobe…
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Travel Massive Garden Route Launch
Big Tree Marketing together with Oudtshoorn Tourism will be launching the first Garden Route chapter of Travel Massive at Cango…
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HVS Establishes Office in Cape Town
The global hospitality consulting and services group, HVS, has set up shop in Cape Town as a springboard into Africa.…
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SETE 2016 Connect Edition
The 6th edition of the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange will be hosted in a CONNECT format which is dedicated…
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Bot River hosts blooming nice Spring Weekend
Pantry of homegrown pleasures to be savoured – 2 to 4 September The close-knit winemaking community of the small town…
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Get ‘piggy with it’ at the Bottelary Hills Wine Route ‘Pop Up’ Lunch
Celebrity Chef Bertus Basson sizzles with pork pleasures If a slow-cooked Sunday lunch makes you happy as a pig in…
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Eikendal to collaborate with Peace Parks Foundation
Sales of new Pinotage 2015 to support African conservation efforts Eikendal Estate has entered a significant collaboration with the internationally…
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Tourism Business Council’s Response on BREXIT
Pretoria, 30 June, 2016: The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (‘’TBCSA’’) believes that it’s too early to say with…
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9 Ways for Kids to Beat Holiday Boredom
Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, South Africa has always been a favourite holiday destination for families, which is no surprise…
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Features and changes we are expecting in iOS 10
Tge WWDC is around the corner and with it, all the curiosity about what would the iOS 10 be like…
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Fair Trade Volunteering Criteria Launched
Fair Trade Tourism has finalised an extensive review of criteria for tourism businesses with volunteer offerings, which are effective from…
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VulPro Wins PAAZA Award
For the second year running, VulPro – The Vulture Conservation Programme of South Africa has been awarded the prestigious PAAZA…
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Taxi Drivers’ Case Against Uber Faces Uphill Task
The complaint to the Competition Commission against Uber by eight regional taxi companies and members of the South African Meter…
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Auction: 13 Nights at 5 Luxury Lodges in Mozambique
Tourism Tattler are auctioning five accommodation vouchers from The Mozambique Collection. This auction closes on Wednesday 29 June at 14:00.…
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Behind the Scenes Preview of Iris Warriors Film
Iris Warriors, a global high-end dance film production, opened up its film set at the Salt River Film Studios to…
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Iris Warriors: An exquisite and original story
Iris Warriors is an original story told through dance and shared through film, enhanced and brought to life with cutting…
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Red Carpet Concepts wins Iris Warriors account
Boutique PR, Marketing, Social Media and Events agency, Red Carpet Concepts, has been appointed as the official public relations and…
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The Manor House at Fancourt
Step into a world of timeless tradition, unique charm and sublime elegance Fancourt’s stately Manor House, located in the heart…
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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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Indulge in unprecedented luxury
Luxury is “the state of great comfort and extravagant living”. This definition is embodied throughout the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel. This…
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Tsogo Sun Hotels Ranked Among the Top 10 on TripAdvisor
Three iconic Tsogo Sun Durban properties have been ranked among the top ten hotels in the city according to world’s…
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Idiom unveils its new mountain-top Helderberg winelands destination
Toasting ten vintages of award-winning Idiom wines, the Bottega family is embarking on a new sensory adventure with the unveiling…
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Eikendal strikes Top 100 SA Wines with composed Pinotage
Eikendal Pinotage 2014 clinches Double Platinum status Its unwavering quest for varietal excellence is paying off for the distinguished Eikendal…
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Entries are still open for all South African Hospitality Establishments!
Sanlam Top Destination Awards 2016, powered by Discount Traveler, is a platform to showcase and honour those in the…
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Kenya Tourism Sport & Adventure Workshop Invite
The Kenya Tourism Board is inviting South African based outbound travel trade operators, university and school clubs who specialize in…
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Delheim swings to Cheese Fondue & Jazz Sundays
Dip-licious delights to ward off the winter blues Why sing the blues if you can swing to Delheim’s Cheese Fondue…
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Gabriëlskloof serves up Sharing Sundays
Overberg restaurant outwits winter with cosy family style lunches If happiness is a shared meal, then Gabriëlskloof Restaurant, the gorgeously…
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Get your happy on at Taste the Helderberg 2016
Local food and wine affair to banish the winter blues Wednesday, 15 June 2016 Get your gourmet and grape groove…
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KZN Lodge Celebrates 1 Year of Community Upliftment
Isibindi Africa celebrates the one year anniversary of its most recently developed establishment, Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in the Hluhluwe…
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Comair Daily Operations Continue Despite Strike
Johannesburg, 12 April 2016: Comair Airport Ground Staff, represented by the trade union, United Association of South Africa (UASA), were…
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South African Tourism Minister visits India
South African Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom visited India on 05 April 2016 to engage with the travel and tourism trade…
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Busy Airports of the World: A StoryMap
This StoryMap from Storetraffic pinpoints the top eight busiest airports as of 2016. This chart is likely to change as…
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Provincial Tourism Stakeholder Consultation
The National Department of Tourism is currently revising the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS), approved by Cabinet in 2011. The…
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An 80’s Revival at Sky Venue
It is a fair bet that when executive chef, Shaun Munro conjured up his retro menu; he did not foresee…
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Eikendal warms up with Winter Pizza & Wine Pairings
Popular tasting experience gets cosy with hearty new tastes Chilly days call for serious comfort therefore Swiss owned Stellenbosch Estate,…
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Curtain Closes on WTM Africa 2016
“I am so impressed with quality of the buyers”, “Made great contacts for my business” “Exceeded my expectations totally.” These…
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Zoology Students Become Bush Wise
South Africa with its abundant and unsurpassed flora and fauna is driving the demand for local and international BSc. (Zoology)…
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ILTM Africa 2016 – A Roaring Success
From Botswana to Mauritius, Senegal to Zambia, Seychelles to Ethiopia and Zimbabwe to Namibia, the continent of Africa was represented…
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Tourist Arrivals to SA Hits New Record for January 2016
But Grant Thornton warns more work still to be done to properly regain lost market share. South Africa’s tourism industry…
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Perfect Weekend trip planning to Agra
Planning a trip to Agra is not a farfetched dream at all. In fact, if you have a car at…
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New Platform to Disrupt Local Travel Market
A new platform being developed by niche inbound travel specialists Go2Africa is set to disrupt the local travel industry in…
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Seychelles has Best Air Quality in the World
According to recent findings of the Environmental Performance Index, Seychelles has been found to possess the best quality of air…
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Draft Regulations for SA Tourist Guiding
South Africa’s Tourism Minister, Derek Hanekom released the Draft Regulations for Tourist Guiding on 15 March 2016 for public comment.…
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Forage for Fungi at Delheim Estate
Stellenbosch wine farm unearths Wild Mushroom Hunts in its forest on 16 & 17 June and on 1 & 2…
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Bottelary Hills all fired up with trio of sizzling ‘Pop Up’ Lunches
Celebrity Chef Bertus Basson ignites gourmet side of the grill Grilled, charred, smoked and scorched….The Bottelary Hills Wine Route is…
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Love Cape Town Neighbourhoods Videos Released
Cape Town Tourism has just announced the release of their next eagerly-awaited installments in the “Love Cape Town Neighbourhoods” video…
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Forever Resorts Awards GM’s
Forever Resorts, Lodges, Hotels and Retreats celebrated their dedicated Forever Team at the Annual Forever Resorts General Manager’s Awards 2015…
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‘My Seychelles Experience’ Video Competition Heats Up
Four finalists have been selected in the ‘My Seychelles Experience’ International Video Competition, which was launched globally by the Seychelles…
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Wild Coast Sun Casino Appoints TEP
The Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP) is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by Wild Coast Sun Casino &…
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Countdown to Africa Travel Week begins
Image courtesy of capetown.hotelguide.co.za With under 3 weeks to go, the anticipation is building for the 3rd edition of Africa…
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Fancourt To Host 21st Amateur Open
After celebrating 21 years of acclaimed accolades and recognition since opening doors to the golfing fraternity worldwide, Fancourt has announced…
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