Trade News
News, views, and reviews on the tourism industry with particular relevance to the global travel trade.
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Managing Urban Overtourism
MADRID, Spain, 18 September 2018 – A new World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) report aims to help manage growing urban tourism…
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Jock Safari Lodge relaunches in the Kruger National Park
Jock Safari Lodge has reopened in the Kruger National Park. The refurbishment retains the timeless style and elegance of…
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Summer is for Stellenbosch Street Soirees
Festive feasting with locals in the City of Oaks November 2018 till March 2019 Toast with the locals, when the…
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Top Scientist Appointed At Ongava Research Centre
NAMIBIA, 14 September 2018 – Ongava Research Centre (ORC) has announced that Dr John Mendelsohn, one of Namibia’s top scientists,…
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21 Days For The Ocean Gains Traction
GANSBAAI, South Africa, 14 September 2018 – Following a demi-decade of hosting a blue initiative called ’21 Days for the Ocean’,…
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2018 Concierge Conference Dates Announced
JOHANNESBURG, 12 September 2018 – The much anticipated South African Annual Concierge Conferences 2018 will kick off this month in…
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Wine & Fynbos Cupcake Pairing at Delheim
STELLENBOSCH, 12 September 2018 – Delheim has always been famous for its tasting room pairing of bespoke cupcakes with its wines.…
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Coworkers To Swap London For Cape Town
CAPE TOWN, 11 September 2018 – Coworking Days – a global community network of Freelancers and Digital Nomads – has launched Coworking Safari South Africa,…
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Tips for Safe Solo Female Travel
According to Trekksoft, solo female travellers are the fastest growing segment in the international travel industry. Forget uncharted waters and…
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Radisson Announces Hotel Expansion #THINCAfrica
CAPE TOWN, 05 September 2018 – Speaking at the THINCAfrica Conference, which kicked off at the Century City Conference Centre today, the Radisson…
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Cape Town Strengthens Ties With Angola
CAPE TOWN, 05 September 2018 – Following Visa exemptions and increased direct flights between Cape Town and Angola, the President…
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Local Is Lekker for South Africans #TourismMonth2018
CAPE TOWN, 03 September 2018 – According to a recent survey, local is still lekker for South Africans when it comes…
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South Africa Unveils 2018 Gold Coin Series
CENTURION, South Africa, 03 September 2018 – The South African Mint has unveiled a stunning five-coin Palaeontology Collection in 24-carat…
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Cape Winelands Conference To Explore Cuisine Innovation
CAPE TOWN, 30 August 2018 – Chef Wandile Mabaso, a young and internationally travelled Soweto-born chef has been confirmed as a speaker at…
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The Final Straw For Fairway Hotel
JOHANNESBURG, 30 August 2018 – The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort has announced “THE FINAL STRAW” initiative. Aimed at protecting the…
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Stellenbosch Hills reveals its latest ‘magnificent seven’
New release wines reflect premium-level excellence and skill The latest wines in Stellenbosch Hills’ eponymous range have been released. Comprising…
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Call For #ShotLeft Travel Week Partners
JOHANNESBURG, Tuesday 28 August 2018 – In a bid to promote domestic travel, South African Tourism is launching Sho’t Left…
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Open Access For All During National Parks Week
PRETORIA, 28 August 2018 – South African National Parks (SANParks) for the thirteenth year is once again opening up its…
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Taxis Block Off Kempinski Hotel Seychelles
MAHÉ, Seychelles, 28 August 2018 – Kempinski Hotel’s GM Masami Egami felt the brunt of angry Seychelles Taxi Association members for…
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SA Tourism Decline In First Half Of 2018
PRETORIA, 27 August 2018 – South Africa’s tourism sector should be in better shape than it currently is. That’s the…
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Record 2017 Year For World Tourism
MADRID, Spain, 27 August 2018 – International tourist arrivals grew 7% in 2017, the highest increase since 2010, according to…
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Graskop Gorge Lift Officially Opens
SOUTH AFRICA, 24 August 2018 – Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom officially launched the Graskop Gorge Lift Centre on Mpumalanga’s Panorama…
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Focus on Female Executives in Tourism
JOHANNESBURG, 20 August 2018 – A leadership talk to discuss strategies to increase the number of women in strategic leadership positions…
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Aquila Buys Inverdoorn Game Reserve
CAPE TOWN, 20 August 2018 – Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa today announced and confirmed its acquisition of the Inverdoorn…
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Accolades Reveal How Wine Improves With Age
Conservation Coast range takes top honours at Sommeliers Selection. Whalehaven, established in 1995 and the third oldest winery in the…
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South African Craft Distillery Awarded First Prize
JOHANNESBURG, 20 August 2018 – South Africa’s very own home-grown Silver Creek Craft Distillery has claimed its first prize –…
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African Diplomat Kofi Annan Dies at 80
SOUTH AFRICA 18 August 2018 – Kofi Annan, a Ghanaian diplomat and the first black African to lead the United Nations…
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Stratus Raises the Steaks with Jack Daniel’s
CAPE TOWN, 16 August 2018 – Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Cape Town collaborated with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and the hotels’ resident Stratus…
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Timbavati Welcomes New Warden
GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, 15 August 2018 – The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve has formally welcomed their new Warden, Edwin Pierce,…
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Tourism Is Key To Rebuilding Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE, August 2018 – Politicians must accept the recent controversial election results, which saw Emmerson Mnangagwa elected leader of Zimbabwe…
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Singita Redefines Food on Safari
SOUTH AFRICA, 14 August 2018 – Singita is taking its gourmet offering to the next level with a series of epicurean additions.…
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Three Tree Hill Opens Burchells Cottage
SOUTH AFRICA, 09 August 2018 – A spectacular new family cottage has opened at Three Tree Hill to cater for increased…
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Garden Court Kitwe Opens In Zambia
JOHANNESBURG, 07 August 2018 – Tsogo Sun has announced the official opening of its newest offshore hotel property, Garden Court Kitwe,…
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UnionPay Seeks Cape Town Product Offers
CAPE TOWN, 07 August 2018 – UnionPay International is working to forge relationships with Cape Town-based tourism operators to offer incentives aimed…
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Fair Trade Launches Waste Management Workshops
SOUTH AFRICA, 03 August 2018 – Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) has partnered with PETCO, the PET Plastic Recycling organisation, to launch a…
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Stellenbosch Hills gives SA ‘twist’ to its Biltong & Wine Pairing
“Sisters-and-sweet” will celebrate diversity and heritage September 2018 September is “sister”-time at Stellenbosch Hills. To celebrate Heritage Month this year,…
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Local Artist Weaves His Magic
CAPE TOWN, 31 July 2018 – Paarl crafter Jonathan Hoffman might look as if he belongs to a reggae band, but…
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South Africa Grows Tourist Arrivals for 2018
JOHANNESBURG, 30 July 2018 – South Africa continues to be an attractive tourist destination for travellers from across the world,…
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Graeme Edmond Appointed Tourvest Executive
JOHANNESBURG, 30 July 2018 – Graeme Edmond has been appointed divisional sales and marketing executive for integrated tourism group Tourvest’s…
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Kenya Launches Tourism Blueprint 2030
NAIROBI, 26 July 2018 – The Kenya Ministry of Tourism has launched the Big 4 Tourism Plan – a set of strategies devised…
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Gabriëlskloof Ignites A ‘Fire Food’ Celebration Of SA Heritage
From handmade wors to melktert spring rolls..this Overberg Braai has it all Sunday, 23 September 2018 Gabriëlskloof flies the flag…
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BRICS Established as Global Brand
JOHANNESBURG, Wednesday 25 July 2018 – The political alliance of BRICS nations has become a distinct global brand in its own…
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Tenerife & Seychelles Discuss Tourism Cooperation
GHANA, July 2018 – Meeting on the sidelines of the Routes Africa 2018 conference, key speakers Stephanie Wear Pintado of Tenerife and Alain…
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Celebrate the fresh-‘n-fab at Gabriëlskloof’s Little Spring Market
Bid winter farewell with a rejuvenating country ‘kuier’ near Bot River 1 & 2 September 2018 It’s time to pop…
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Mango Awarded Best Low-Cost African Airline
SOUTH AFRICA, 19 July 2018 – Mango Airlines has been presented with the most sought-after award in the aviation industry. The…
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Get FaBULLous at the Bot River Spring Weekend
Seize the bull by the horns and head for the Overberg 1 & 2 September 2018 The bull takes center…
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Durban ICC Salutes Long Service Employees
DURBAN, 17 July 2018 – Six long-serving employees of the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) who thrive on professionalism and…
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Annual Show To Reveal Funding Secrets
JOHANNESBURG, 16 July 2018 – Riversands Incubation Hub is set to reveal funding secrets for entrepreneurs when it hosts its…
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Stormsriver Adventures Awarded Certificate of Excellence
TSITSIKAMMA, South Africa, 16 July 2018 – Stormsriver Adventures (SRA) has once again excelled as an excellent tourist attraction by being…
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World Ranger Day 2018: Mozambique
MAPUTO, 16 July 2018 – World Ranger Day 2018 will be celebrated in Mozambique on 31 July at the Joaquim Chissano International Conference…
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SA’s Visa & Birth Certificate Regulations Update
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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Porsche Studio Cape Town Waterfront Inaugurated
CAPE TOWN, July 2018 – Adding to the Mother City’s already impressive array of tourist attractions, Porsche has officially opened its Porsche…
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Panasonic Launches SA Headquarters
CAPE TOWN, Thursday 12 July 2018 – Today, Panasonic South Africa – a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation – launched its new…
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Radisson Appoints North Africa Regional Director
CAPE TOWN, 09 July 2018 – Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel…
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Africa’s Longest & Highest Zipline Re-opens
CAPE TOWN, July 2018 – Cape Town Ziplines, an SA Forest Adventures initiative, has re-opened in Silvermist Estate on Hout Bay…
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New Radisson Hotel for Ivory Coast
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 2018 – Radisson Hospitality has announced the signing of a new Radisson hotel for Ivory Coast. The Radisson…
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SANParks Refutes Carte Blanche Story
SANParks SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON CARTE BLANCHE STORY RELATED TO GUN TRADE Johannesburg, Tuesday, June, 26 2018 – South African…
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Interview With Margi Biggs: Wine & Food Tourism
Marisah Nieuwoudt, VinPro’s tourism manager, chats to tourist specialist and convener of the annual The Business of Wine & Food…
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No More Boarding Announcements At Regional Airports
Johannesburg, 25 June 2018 – Passengers departing on flights from Airports Company South Africa’s six regional airports will no longer…
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Stellenbosch presents an all-new Celebration of Wine
Exclusive vinous weekend puts you in the golden circle of Stellenbosch wine 2-5 August 2018 Get set for Stellenbosch –…
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Wandering with purpose: How to spend a 12-hour layover in Hong Kong
For business and leisure travellers alike, it’s not uncommon to find yourself in some of the world’s most iconic and…
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Wandering with purpose: a culinary adventure in Hong Kong
From Michelin Star restaurants to hole-in-the-wall eateries and the more traditional dai pai dong, Hong Kong has a lot to…
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Off Britain’s beaten path: Five lesser known towns you need to visit soon
For most first-time tourists and even some of the more seasoned travellers, a trip to Great Britain almost always involves…
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Gordon’s Bay Celebrates its Secret Season
Cape Town, 24 June 2018 – On the False Bay shore, at the base of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, the picturesque…
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Historic Drive by Saudi Woman as Driving Ban Lifts
Pretoria, 24 June 2018 – Female racing driver Aseel Al Hamad celebrated the end of the ban on women drivers with…
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Marine Guide Training School Launched in Gansbaai
Cape Town, South Africa – Fair Trade Tourism certified member, Marine Dynamics has launched an FGASA (Field Guides Association of Southern…
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Stellenbosch Wine Routes – the dawn of a new era
Wine route embarks on an exciting third-generation chapter The Stellenbosch Wine Routes board has elected Mike Ratcliffe as its new…
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Water Savvy Cape Town Bounces Back
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 20, 2018 – “We’re open for business and forging ahead with plans for tourism growth…
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Delheim Releases Vegan-friendly Wine
A pair of Delheim’s latest wine releases is sure to put a spring in the step of wine-lovers who are…
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Onward to Walking One Million Miles
Paul Steyn is at it again. The energy of this young man never ceases to amaze. This time Paul will…
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Umhlanga Lagoon Launches Litter Boom
On Saturday morning the 9th of June 2018, the Umhlanga Lagoon litter boom project was officially launched. In an informal…
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Keep our Oceans Plastic-Free this #WorldOceansDay
Cape Town, 08 June 2018 – Today is World Oceans Day, a day when people around the world celebrate and honour the…
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New Digital Design Agency for Tourism and Hospitality
Cape Town, 06 June 2018 – Kangela, a new digital design and marketing agency focused on serving the travel, tourism…
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Isibindi Achieves Fair Trade Certification
Isibindi Africa has attained Fair Trade Tourism certification for four of their exclusive lodges in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Isibindi’s lodges…
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Cathay Pacific to fly new aircraft home using alternative jet fuel
Cathay Pacific is underscoring its strong commitment to eco-efficiency by planning to use a blend of alternative jet fuel to…
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Aquila Translocates Rogue Hippo
Cape Town, 31 May 2018 – In a dramatic game capture operation today, personnel from Aquila Private Game Reserve successfully captured a…
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Plea to Stop Mass Hippo Culling in Zambia
In a shocking and secretive move, Zambian authorities have overturned their 2016 decision to suspend the brutal culling of up…
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More Asia Miles and Better Rewards on Cathay Pacific
Enhancing customer experiences through changes to the Asia Miles rewards programme. Cathay Pacific Group customers will earn more Asia Miles…
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The Capital Launches Business Resort
The Capital On The Park answers Sandton’s call for a refreshing new venue built for meeting, eating, drinking, playing and…
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Avani Maseru Hotel Opens After R25 Million Revamp
AVANI Maseru Hotel in Lesotho has opened its doors after an extensive R25 million rejuvenation that included a refurbishment of…
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Silver Creek Distillery Launches Craft Gin
Razzle-dazzle Craft Gin exudes the raciness of 1920’s Prohibition Era. Hold onto your hats ladies and of course, gentlemen too! First…
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Add swing to winter with Polkadraai’s latest wine editions
Red or white, you’ll feel just right with Polkadraai by Stellenbosch Hills Turn up the mood with Polkadraai – the…
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Stellenbosch Hills brings cheer to Vlottenburg Primary School’s 34th birthday
Polka Kids Community Project extends much-needed help since 2008 Stellenbosch Hills added festive cheer to the local farm community, when…
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South Africa’s Next Hotel Mogul Wins Ithala Award
Johannesburg, 15 May 2018 – Phumlani Ngwenya, a businessman from Pongola, and overall winner of the Ithala 2018 Business Achievers Awards plans…
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Stellenbosch the custodian of world-class Cabernet
SA’s historic wine route rules 2018 Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon Report When it comes to world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch has it…
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Cuba to Host Gourmet Seminar
The 8th Excelencias Gourmet International Gastronomic Seminar is set to captivate the boldest professionals from 4-6 June 2018 at El…
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Record Tourist Numbers Visit Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe, 09 May 2018 – Tourists are once again flocking to Zimbabwe, with the country’s top resort town of Victoria Falls…
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South African Tourism Stands Out at Africa’s Travel Indaba
Durban, 09 May 2018 – The South African Tourism stand is certainly catching the eye of delegates at Africa’s Travel…
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Meet The GoVacation Africa Team
Durban, 9 May 2018 – Since its launch in May 2017, GoVacation Africa has grown from 50 employees in Johannesburg…
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Five Best Dive Locations in Mozambique
The islands scattered across Mozambique’s coastline are a welcome glimpse of paradise for every traveller. Equally as breath-taking as these…
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Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondues all jazzed up with fresh new line-up
The Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondue series plays an exciting new tune in the Stellenbosch Winelands this year thanks to…
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Hotel School Appoints Group Executive Chef
Johannesburg, South Africa – April 2018; Capital Hotel School, one of the leading training institutions for Hospitality Management and Professional…
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New Premier Hotel for Bloemfontein
Premier Hotels & Resorts will be expanding its national footprint to Bloemfontein, with the construction of a brand new 3+-star…
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Gabriëlskloof opens cellar for rare Che Syrah, Syrah magic
Hearty winter feast crowns this Botriver ‘Syrah-bration’ Saturday, July 28 Book now for the first-ever Che Syrah, Syrah wine experience,…
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Petousis Family Holdings Announces New Directors
25 April 2018, Cape Town – Petousis Family Holdings, which incorporates The Vineyard, Townhouse and Oude Werf hotels, has welcomed three new…
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We Are Africa’s un-conference FUSE
Join over 500 of the brightest minds in the African travel industry and create your own conference at We Are…
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Travel and Tourism Boosts African Economy
The travel and tourism sector is playing a major role in boosting employment and economic growth in Africa. In 2017,…
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AfricArena Announces 2018 World Tour
24 April 2018, Cape Town – Today AfricArena, in partnership with Wesgro and Silicone Cape, revealed they will be hosting the…
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AVIS Launches Digital Cards
Avis Rent a Car is now offering digital membership cards for all Avis Preferred members – promising greater convenience and…
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