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News, views, and reviews on the tourism industry with particular relevance to the global travel trade.
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Stellenbosch Wine Routes becomes a triple champion
Tourism dynamo clinches top spot at international Wine Tourism Challenge The Stellenbosch Wine Routes organisation has again been singled out…
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Hospitality Water-saving Urged by FEDHASA
With the City of Cape Town’s level 3B water restrictions coming into force today (1 February 2017), FEDHASA, the Federated…
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Eikendal amuses with Weintaufe Harvest Carnival
Playground of Winelands pleasures for young and old 5 March 2017 The Stellenbosch winelands will take on wonderland proportions when…
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WTM Africa named Best Joint Trade Exhibition
WTM Africa has been awarded the title of Best Joint Trade Exhibition in the 6 001 – 12 000 sqm…
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WildArk Announces First Conservancy Acquisition in South Africa
International Rugby star David Pocock of Australia, will kick off his six-month sabbatical in South Africa next week (Friday February…
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Cape Town Hotel’s Bucket Brigade Recycles Water
Many Capetonians in the CBD may have noticed men and women watering plants on traffic islands with buckets. Investigations reveal…
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Sale of Illegally Poached Abalone Must End
The South African Department of Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has allegedly awarded an irregular contract worth R60 million to sell…
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Republic of Belarus Launches 5-day Visa-free Policy
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has expressed its full support to a decision by the Government of Belarus to launch the…
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Potential SA Legislative Impacts on MICE
According to The MICE Academy, two pieces of legislation that are currently being debated or promulgated in South Africa could have…
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Renaissance® Hotels Arrives In Lagos
LAGOS, NIGERIA – 24 January 2017: Renaissance Hotels, the brand known around the world for helping business travellers discover unexpected…
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The Boma Dinner & Drum Show Relaunches
The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, a “must do” Victoria Falls experience, has just got a lot more bite,…
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PMAESA Endorses Alain St.Ange for UNWTO Top Post
The Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA), based in Mombassa, Kenya, has pledged its support of Alain…
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Tourism to Spearhead #Uganda Economy in 2017
The Ministry of Tourism in Uganda has declared that the year 2017 is a massive year for tourism sector development…
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Camaraderie in Race for UNWTO Top Post
A wonderful demonstration of ethics and values was evident at the launch of the campaign hosted by the Brazilian Ambassador…
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Colours and Characters of the Karoo
South African Tourism hosted the travel trade in the Karoo region of South Africa and gave a variety of tourism…
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Elephant Killing: A Threat to Tanzania Tourism
Elephant poaching in southern Tanzania wildlife conserved parks is under the spotlight by wildlife conservation groups worried over negative economic…
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Resounding Success for Cape’s Tourism December
The preliminary figures for visitor traffic at Cape Town International Airport and at the city’s major attractions in December 2016…
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Samsung Galaxy S8- Roundup of features
Geeks and non-geeks are settling in for the release of the which will launch very soon. The last few weeks have…
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Seychelles Candidate for UNWTO Secretary General heads for Madrid
Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the UNWTO, left the Seychelles on Monday afternoon via…
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Boom Times for Outside MICE Caterers
An estimated 30% increase in Gauteng year-end functions went to outside catering services in the final quarter of 2016. According…
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La Petite Ferme Expands Horizon with New Chardonnay
The Franschhoek estate’s magical vista is resplendent in its latest barrel-fermented wine There are few places with views that match…
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FEDHASA Announces Resignation of Cape Chairperson
Rob Kucera has officially announced his resignation as Chairperson of the Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) Cape Board. “It…
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New Vice President Sales for Lufthansa Group
Mrs. Heike Birlenbach has been appointed Vice President Sales EMEA Lufthansa Group Airlines effective as of 1 January 2017. Birlenbach previously held…
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Southern Thailand Flood Situation Update
The flooding in Thailand’s southern region is currently affecting various areas of southern Thailand, due to heavy monsoon rains over…
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Small Denomination Notes for Travellers to Zimbabwe
South African business travellers to Zimbabwe should carry small denomination notes as they will receive change in bond notes which…
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Turkish Airlines Adds Kharkiv To Fight Schedule
Turkish Airlines now adds Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine, to its extensive flight network, beginning March 30th. Kharkiv…
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Weather Takes Toll on @Cape2Rio2017 Boats
Iconic South African yacht Trekker II, skippered by legendary sailor Bertie Reed at the 1982 Cape2Rio, has been forced to…
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ACSA to Cut Tariffs by 35.5% from 1 April 2017
Johannesburg, 5 January 2017 – Airports Company South Africa today announced that a new permission to levy airport charges at…
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Nigeria and Seychelles Seek Consolidated Tourism Industry for Africa
Minister Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s Minister responsible for Tourism, Information and Culture, visited the Seychelles on a fact finding mission yesterday (2nd…
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Argentina Exempts VAT on Hotel Stays
VAT on hotel stays for non-resident tourists to Argentina can be refunded as from 02 January 2017. This levels the playing…
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Seychelles Minister of Tourism Resigns
News broke earlier today that Minister Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles had presented his letter of resignation to President Danny…
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International Cheetah Day Celebrations
International Cheetah Day was celebrated at Cango Wildlife Ranch 4 December 2016. This year marks the sixth anniversary of this…
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Peak Season Safety and Security Alert for Airports
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, has implemented additional security measures for the festive peak…
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‘Overtourism’ Poses Threat to Destinations
As global tourism grows at an unprecedented rate, with 2016 experiencing an increase in worldwide outbound trips by over 4.1%…
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Lufthansa A350-900 Lands at Home Airport in Munich
It is one of the most important events for the year for the Lufthansa Group: The first Lufthansa A350-900 landed…
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Zandvliet Wine Estate Launches Kalkveld Lounge
Zandvliet Wine Estate, on the outskirts of Ashton in the Robertson Valley region of South Africa’s Western Cape province, has opened…
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iSimangaliso’s uMkhuze – a Festive Experience with a Difference
Looking for inspiration for a spontaneous break after a housebound Christmas or seeking to escape the madding crowds for a…
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Seychelles Debates 2017 Tourism Marketing Strategies
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) organised its end of year marketing meeting last week aimed at informing the representatives of…
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Tourism Industry Welcomes Relaunch of KAZA Visa
The relaunch of a univisa between Zimbabwe and Zambia has been hailed “a positive step” and “a wonderfully important Christmas…
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240 Santa Shoeboxes Packed @GrandWestSA
GrandWest’s Hanover Street became a festive packing line of enthusiastic volunteers who gathered to package stationery for underprivileged children as…
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La Petite Ferme Ends Year on a Gourmet High
Ring in 2017 in true opulence at La Petite Ferme in Franschhoek, when this magnificently appointed, mountain-perched estate serves up…
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Marriott Rewards Creates Earning Opportunities
Dubai, UAE – December 19, 2016 – Just weeks after its unprecedented announcement that members could link their accounts to…
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Seychelles Welcomes Qatar Airways Inaugural Flight
Qatar Airways landed in Seychelles on Monday 12 December on what was the start of their seven weekly flights to the…
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Lufthansa AG takes over 100 percent of SN Airholding
Attractive home markets Belgium and Brussels and well-established Africa network will further strengthen the Lufthansa and Eurowings Group market position.…
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Cape Town International welcomes Direct Flights from London Gatwick
Cape Town 19 December 2016, Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) welcomed the arrival of Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural flight from…
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Proe Paarl Provides Showcase for Local Crafters
A group of local crafters from Paarl showcased their work at the inaugural Crafter’s Market hosted at Paarl Tourism Information…
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Air Ticket Sales Outperform Industry Growth
According to Club Travel Corporate, their air ticket sales have increased by 60%, compared to the industry’s growth of only…
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iSimangaliso Bhangazi Berm Bridge Opens
Kicking off the iSimangaliso Wetland Park festive season for access to the Park’s golden beaches, especially Cape Vidal, St Lucia,…
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Tribute to a Master Battlefields Guide – Ken Gillings
Tourism Tattler joins the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) in commemorating the tragic passing of one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most…
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Cape Town DMC Gives Back to Community
Cape Town based mirchee Destination Management visited Elundini Children’s Home for children with special needs and joined the Home’s founder Indy…
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Best Mountain Tour Operator – Kilimanjaro Region
Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: Kushiland Expeditions & Tour Safaris has won the Lux award for ‘Best Mountain Tour Operator – Kilimanjaro Region’.…
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Stellenbosch Harvest Parade brings fanfare to City of Oaks
Colourful community and its ‘chariots’ celebrate winemaking camaraderie The oak-lined streets of Stellenbosch will be invaded by a colourful community…
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Beach Holidays a Stone’s Throw from Anywhere
In the current volatile economy, it’s safe to say that luxurious beach holidays are out of reach for many, or…
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay to get a new look
Cape Town, 7 December 2016: A refurbishment project has started at the Protea Hotel by Marriott® Walvis Bay, Namibia, which…
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Turkish Airlines’ Launches fFights from South Africa to Havana, Cuba
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other airline, continues to expand its global reach by…
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South Africa’s Colour Festival Returns to Cape Town
Colour In The Sun, inspired by the traditional Holi colour festival in India, returns to Cape Town on 10 December…
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More Lokuthula Lodges Available As Timeshare Leases Expire
The popular self-catering Lokuthula Lodges in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe will soon be easier to book, as an increasing number of…
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South Africans travelling to Europe Urged to Remain Vigilant
Flight Centre Travel Group has advised South Africans travelling to Europe over the festive season to remain vigilant – following…
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Festive Fun for All at Fancourt
This year, Fancourt is taking holiday celebrations to new heights with a variety of events to be enjoyed by all.…
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Cape Point Concession Celebrates 20 Years
CAPE TOWN, 30 November 2016: At a glittering event held at the Centre of the Book last night, the Cape Point…
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A New Turn for Twist Restaurant
Cape Town, 28 November 2016: Food has never been fresher than at the newly refurbished Twist Restaurant at the African…
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A Phoenix Rises from the Ashes for Delheim’s Harvest Festival
Bring the family to celebrate the Start of Harvest 2017 from 28 to 29 January 2017. Delheim’s annual Start of…
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Turkish Airlines Presents New Features
Istanbul, 25 November 2016 – Turkish Airlines presents the new features including Denon Headphones to be added to its on-board…
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Age is not just a number for Business Travellers
Older, experienced business travellers expect to be treated like VIPs when they travel and leave the handling of their travel…
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Waterkloof Restaurant sizzles with Eat Out Chef of the Year
‘Restaurant in the sky’ clinches overall 3rd spot in SA Waterkloof Estate’s arresting hilltop restaurant outside Somerset West soared to…
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Find your Week-end Mojo with #FestiveFriday at La Petite Ferme
Artisan cocktails & live music served up with majestic Franschhoek views Everyone’s favourite weekday has just perked up thanks to…
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Protea Hotels by Marriott Recognised as Service Excellence Leader
Cape Town, 15 November 2016: Acknowledged yet again for service excellence, Protea Hotels by Marriott® has been named as the…
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Gabriëlskloof releases exciting new edition of The Blend
Cape south coast wine estate Gabriëlskloof has revealed that The Blend 2015, a sought after wine in the family winery’s…
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Inanda Club Wins CMASA Award
The Inanda Club walked off with the top honours at the inaugural Club Management Association of South Africa’s (CMASA) awards.…
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Update on South African Travel Facilitation Concerns
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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SA Home Affairs Extends Deadline for Lesotho Special Permit
South African Home Affairs authorities have offered Lesotho nationals living and working in South Africa an extended grace period to…
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Attractive prizes to be won in The Color Run Cape Town
Cape Town, 9 November 2016: Capetonians are gearing for their turn to join millions of fun-loving runners in the ‘Happiest…
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Completion of Protea Hotel by Marriott® Durban
Cape Town, 9 November 2016: uMhlanga is gearing up for a bumper tourist season this December/January and, with the recent…
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Bottelary Hills Gets Festive
Fall hook, line and sinker for Chef Bertus Basson’s all fired-up feast The final Pop Up Lunch of the Bottelary…
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Key Solutions for Seasonality in Tourism
The second annual Cape 365 multi-stakeholder workshop has been held in order to review ongoing measures aimed at combatting seasonality…
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SA Ports Geared for 2016/17 Cruise Season
South Africa’s 2016/17 cruise season kicks off today, and South Africa’s ports are ramping up for another busy cruise season…
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FEDHASA Decries Online Booking Platforms
In this article, the Chief Executive Officer of the Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA), Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa asks if it…
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New CEO for Leeu Collection
Carrie Wicks has been appointed CEO of Leeu Collection, effective immediately. Carrie was previously Operations Director at Firmdale Hotels, in…
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Golden terroir shines through every Eikendal wine
Portfolio-wide excellence reveals true champion status Like DNA, excellence is an inseparable part of Eikendal Vineyards near Stellenbosch; its very…
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Rocking the Lake at Lakeside Lodge & Spa
On Saturday, 5 November 2016, Lakeside Lodge & Spa, five-star establishment situated in Sedgefield is hosting ‘Rocking the Lake’, a…
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Amy Tjasink and Full Band to perform at Café Roux
Capetonian singer-songwriter Amy Tjasink is set to perform at one of the upcoming Café Roux sessions taking place next month.…
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Stellenbosch reigns supreme over 2016 Eat Out nominations
Seven restaurants from the area deliciously represented on the shortlist Fuelled with a wealth of creative, culinary talent and top…
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Red Carpet Concepts expands with four new clients
THIS POST IS PENDING – A FEATURED IMAGE MUST BE DISPLAYED! BY THAT I MEAN AN IMAGE NOT A LOGO.…
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Stellenbosch Street Soirees back in full swing
City of Oaks’ popular bi-monthly street parties a summer hit Warmer weather and longer days echo the return of the…
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Marriott International Introduces Three New Brands to Cape Town
Johannesburg, 6 October 2016: The world’s leading hotel company, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced plans for the construction…
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Gabriëlskloof’s Favourite Things Market 2016
Popular country ‘shop ‘n social’ now a three-day affair 16, 17 & 18 December For everything handmade, homemade, delicious, fresh…
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Visit Cape Town’s sophisticated Somerset West
In between Stellenbosch and Strand in the Helderberg, lies Somerset West, a sophisticated town that has a lot more to…
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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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