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News, views, and reviews on the tourism industry with particular relevance to the global travel trade.
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Akon Secures $6 Billion Contract To Build His Crypto City In Africa
United States engineering company KE International has awarded a $6 billion contract to Senegal’s Senegalese-American singer and entrepreneur Akon to…
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Cape Town chef to take charge of the kitchen in the 2016 Tour de France
Cape Town born Lindsay Venn, former Executive Chef now turned Food and Beverage Manager at Tsogo Sun’s Southern Sun The…
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Innovation is the key to airline recovery in a COVID world
By Maher Koubaa, Amadeus Executive Vice President Airlines, Middle East, Africa and Turkey From tsunamis to ash clouds and global…
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The President Hotel Is Ready To Welcome Back Guests
The President’s doors are open and ready to welcome guests back to the comfort and safety of their hotel. In…
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Airline Resumes On-ground Services for Premium Customers
Dubai, UAE, 30 June 2020 – From 1 July, Emirates’ premium customers can once again enjoy the airline’s signature Chauffeur Drive…
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Emirates adds Cairo, Tunis, Glasgow and Malé, bringing network to over 50 cities in July
Dubai, UAE, 29 June 2020 – Emirates continues to add travel options for customers with the announcement that it will…
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Mhondoro Safari Lodge diverts food production to support local community in need
Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa has successfully started organic food production at Platbank, its newly acquired farm bordering the Welgevonden…
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World-class Libertas Choir to perform live virtual concert
The celebrated Libertas Choir is to perform a live virtual concert on Saturday, 11 July, allowing audience members to watch…
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Emirates to fly A380 to London Heathrow and Paris, adds Dhaka and Munich to network
Dubai, UAE, 24 June 2020 – The highly popular Emirates A380 aircraft will begin serving travellers on flights to London Heathrow…
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Tintswalo introduces self-catering model to stimulate local travel
Tintswalo Lodges has introduced a self-catering option for families and friends to stimulate local travel and accommodate South African residents…
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G Adventures launches three new benevolent funds to support local people
CEO Wellbeing Fund, Planeterra Impact Fund, and Porters Support Fund announced In response to an overwhelming number of requests from…
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The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel is Travel Ready
With the recent announcement that accommodation establishments across the country will be allowed to open under Alert Level 3, the…
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6 reasons why travel agents are not obsolete in 2020
Being a travel advisor has not been the most lucrative enterprise in 2020, but that doesn’t mean the profession has…
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Stellenbosch Hills re-invents fun snack-and-wine pairings
Create a home tasting event with easy email-and-collect Stellenbosch Hills is about to move your lockdown me-time to a whole…
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Emirates ready to serve travellers and welcome tourists to Dubai
Dubai to open for tourists from 7 July, Emirates launches destination Dubai adNew protocols to open travel for UAE citizens,…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Announces Extension of Suspension of Voyages
Suspension Includes All Voyages for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises with Embarkation Dates from August…
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Dream Hotels and Resorts launches ‘Get Back on the Road’ campaign to support domestic tourism
As South Africa readies itself for the reopening of the domestic tourism sector, Dream Hotels & Resorts has launched their…
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Entries Open For Wine & Food Tourism Awards
Cape Town, 17 June 2020 – Entries are now open for the Wine & Food Tourism Awards, a prestigious accolade…
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ASATA Support a measured, systematic reopening of South Africa’s Travel and Tourism Industry
ASATA joined the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) as the organisation presented its Tourism Recovery Strategy before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Tourism this week. …
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Why the Garden Route ticks all the right boxes for solo travellers
Each year the number of solo travellers continues to rise. In 2019, solo travel was the #1 trend in travel…
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The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel Serves Up Something Hearty This Youth Day
In celebration of Youth Day on the 16th of June, the staff at The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel in Cape Town…
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Miss South Africa 2020 Top 35 Announced
Johannesburg, 11 June 2020 – Following a record number of submissions received during the online entry process for Miss South Africa…
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Waterberg Wild Dog Pack safely relocated to Lapalala Wilderness Reserve
In a joint effort by the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), Lapalala Wilderness Reserve and Tintswalo Lapalala, a free-roaming pack of…
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Spend and Earn Skywards Miles at Emirates Official Store
DUBAI, U.A.E, 08 June 2020 – Emirates Official Store has just made shopping for Emirates merchandise even more convenient and rewarding.…
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Emirates Offers Flights to 29 Cities and Transits Through Dubai Hub
More flights for passengers will be available from 15th June between Dubai and 16 cities: Bahrain, Manchester, Zurich, Vienna, Amsterdam, Copenhagen,…
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Delheim Marks 10 Years of Mushroom Foraging
Step into Delheim’s mountainside forest and vineyards – without setting a foot outside. But you’ll have to be quick because…
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G Adventures unveils new ‘Travel with Confidence’ policy
New safety measures to be implemented across all G Adventures tours As the tourism industry looks to the future of…
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Travelling for business under Level 3? Your questions answered!
After more than two months of hard lockdown, corporate travellers have been itching to get back to the boardroom. With…
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Collectable Cuisine from Vergelegen Wine Estate
It’s not every day that you can order a meal that has been prepared in one of the country’s leading…
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Pinotage King Launches Writer’s Block
In keeping with its motto “We are born creative”, Flagstone Wines’ head winemaker, Gerhard Swart, has created a single block…
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New Conservation Company Launches New Game Reserve
KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, 13 May 2020 – Tucked away in the rolling hills of northern KwaZulu-Natal, with a history…
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Vergelegen cooks up a storm for local food programme
Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has a tradition of 320 years of hospitality – and despite the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Flight Centre Corporate welcomes phased re-opening of business travel
The Flight Centre Travel Group’s Corporate Brands (FCM Travel Solutions, Corporate Traveller and Flight Centre Business Travel) have welcomed the…
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The Travel Corporation Unveils Enhanced Protocols for all its Guided Holidays Across the Globe
Trafalgar, Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Contiki and Costsaver remain committed to guests’ well-being and peace of mind The Travel Corporation…
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G Adventures suspends all tours until end of July
Due to the continuing Covid-19 global pandemic, G Adventures has taken the necessary decision to further suspend all tours departing…
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Norwegian Cruise Line extends Peace of Mind Policy
NCL has extended their Peace of Mind policy. Providing our guests and travel partners with more reassurance, now for any…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Extends Suspension of Voyages until 31, July 2020
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (“Norwegian” or “the Company”) (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian…
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Winery Celebrates 75 Years with Birthday Wine Bonanza
Get 10% off your online order and stand a chance to win a FREE case Stellenbosch Hills might be ramping…
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ASATA makes recommendations on air ticket refunds and voucher policies
While the COVID-19 crisis has had a critical impact on global air travel, airlines and its distribution partners, including travel…
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COVID-19: Chefs unite for Stellenbosch
High profile kitchens team up to help fight hunger in Greater Stellenbosch communities Some of the country’s most renowned chefs…
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Miss South Africa 2020 Entries Open
Johannesburg, 10 May 2020 – Entries for Miss South Africa 2020 open at 09h00 tomorrow and close on May 31,…
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New social media initiative takes the travel trade community by storm #tourisminmyblood
The value of social media during times of crisis is highlighted by a new travel trade community initiative launched on…
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Announces Extension of Suspension of Voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent…
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G Adventures’ suspends all tours until end of June
Due to the continuing Covid-19 global pandemic, G Adventures has taken the necessary decision to further suspend all tours departing…
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Hotel Group Launches CleanStay Programme
McLean, Virginia, 28 April 2020 – Hilton announced today a new programme to deliver an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and…
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Africa Walkathon Project Postpones To 2021
Cape Town, 25 April 2020 – The launch of Walk4Africa (W4A) – a sustainable tourism development project that aims to…
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Tintswalo Introduces Walking Safaris in Two Nature Reserves
One of the liberties South Africans are most looking forward to post-lockdown, is probably the freedom to be outside, enjoying nature and exercising in the great outdoors. Tintswalo Lodges has identified this as a unique…
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Victoria Falls Reaches Highest Levels In A Decade
Zimbabwe, 21 April 2020 – The Victoria Falls appears to be thoroughly enjoying its alone time, reaching its highest water…
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Extreme Adventure: Great White Shark Diving
The Great White Shark (Carcharodon Carcharias) is the most feared creature on the planet, beautifully streamlined to slip through the…
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Hazel the hotel dog, an Instagram hit
Home* Suite Hotels, caused a few tails wagging at the mention of their plans to adopt a resident dog at…
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Chemical Industry Rallies Behind COVID Crisis
Following Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the COVID virus state of emergency and the subsequent 21-day lockdown, service providers have rallied…
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Newborns Thrive in Nature at Wine Estate
Bontebok parents and their fast-growing offspring
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Tintswalo Safari Lodge Launches Free Virtual Safaris
Tintswalo Safari Lodge has launched free virtual safaris that are available on its social media channels to all its followers. Says…
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New Release Wines Mark 75th Anniversary
The year 1945 was forever etched into human history as the end of a disastrous war. For a small group…
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Cape Town Airport Pick-Up Area Relocated
Cape Town, 19 March 2020 – With effect from Saturday 21 March the pick-up and go area at Cape Town…
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The Wealth Summit – Free Virtual Events
As you may have been following our social media activity we have been doing a lot of preparation to organise…
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G Adventures suspends all tours for 1 month
Due to the evolving COVID-19 global pandemic, G Adventures has taken the difficult but necessary decision to suspend all tours…
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Tintswalo Opens Family Camp in Welgevonden Game Reserve (Waterberg)
Tintswalo has extended its portfolio of family-owned luxury lodges and boutique hotels with the opening of the Tintswalo Family Camp…
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Tintswalo Launches Staycation Deals For Locals To Combat Corona Disruption
In response to the international Corona Covid-19 travel restrictions, Tintswalo Lodges has introduced reduced-rate 2-night Staycation offers at each of…
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Taking a Bleisure Trip in Your Own Country – is it Worthwhile?
South Africa has become a popular bleisure (business & leisure) destination for international business travellers, but are South Africans taking…
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World Sleep Day: Wellness begins when your head hits the pillow
Did you know that just one night of poor sleep can negatively impact on your attention span, memory recall and…
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Africa Travel Week and WTM Africa Cancelled
Friday 13 March 2020 – Yet another major tourism travel trade show has succumbed to the COVID-19 Coronavirus around the…
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How can travel professionals assist with Duty of Care in uncertain times?
Today’s hyper-connected world allows even the smallest of companies to operate with a global footprint. And with an increase in…
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SA Tourism Call To Join Travel Trade Friday
Johannesburg, 11 March 2020 – South African Tourism is calling on all tourism businesses and service providers to participate in…
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Jock Safari Lodge Partners with Wilderness Foundation Africa
Jock Safari Lodge has formed an official long term partnership with the Wilderness Foundation Africa (WFA) to further conservation education…
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Vote for the Ultimate 2020 Tourism Gem in South Africa
To celebrate the 2020 bicentennial, South African travel and tourism data management company Jurni has announced it will award no…
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New Age Conferencing Geared for the Future
Cape Town, 05 March 2020 – Lying at the heart of the new, state-of-the-art Breakwater Conference Centre in the V&A…
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Students Enter Knysna Video to ITFF Africa
The organiser of the International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFF Africa), Caroline Ungersbock, has welcomed a video entered by two…
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Airline Accolades at Cellars In The Sky Awards
Johannesburg, 25 February 2020 – Emirates’ stellar wine programme was recognized at the Business Traveller Cellars in the Sky 2019 Awards…
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2019 Chenin Reflects Artisanal Wine Passion
Bot River, 25 February 2020 – The latest vintage of Luddite Wines’ Chenin has just been bottled and, as has…
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Tintswalo Atlantic Presents ‘Mindfulness Pause Retreats’
Tintswalo Atlantic has partnered with experienced Mindful host, Tracy Winde, to present a series of retreats during the upcoming winter…
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Delegates flock to 10th annual Umthayi Marula Festival
Getting behind domestic tourism in a big way, Dream Hotels & Resorts will be hosting several esteemed delegates at three…
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ATB to Boost Beach Tourism in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, 15 September 2020 – Beach and marine resource tourism along Africa’s East Coast and the continents Indian…
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Kenya to Partner with African Tourism Board
Nairobi, 15 February 2020 – Following a four-day working visit to Kenya, African Tourism Board (ATB) CEO, Doris Wörfel, engaged…
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Four Awkward Business Travel Moments Road Warriors will Recognise
Have you ever presented at a high-level conference in flip flops and a colourful Hawaii shirt because the airline misplaced…
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Travel Terms every Travel Business Needs to Know
Whether you believe it or not, it’s a new decade, and new year predictions have been made; emerging trends have…
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Spreading April Cheer with Hot Cross Bun Wine Pairing
Cape Town, 11 February 2020 – Legend has it that hot cross buns are good luck. True story: some among…
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New Appointment at Taj Cape Town
Cape Town, 11 February 2020 – Taj Cape Town has announced the appointment of Melissa Herman as Director of Rooms.…
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Sun City Appoints New General Manager
Sun International has announced the appointment of Brett Hoppé to the position of General Manager for its Sun City resort.
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Lucid Ventures’ Home* Suite Hotel set to open in Cape Town later this year
Construction is well underway of the recently launched, Home* Suite Hotels’ property, located in Sea Point Cape Town. Home* Suite…
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KZN Lures New York Tourists
A delegation from Tourism KwaZulu-Natal and Durban Tourism attended the New York Times Travel Show 2020 from 24-26 January, hoping…
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Tintswalo Lapalala Takes Up the #SpekboomChallenge
Tintswalo Lapalala has taken up the #SpekboomChallenge to champion the planting of spekboom (Portulacaria afra) within the pristine Lapalala Wilderness Reserve…
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Dynamic Foresight Yields Exemplary Hotel Results
Cape Town, 27 January 2020 – The President Hotel, situated in Bantry Bay, yielded exemplary results this festive season, despite…
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Let Tech take the Fuss out of Planning your Next Trip
It’s that time of year again and we are all back at the office, sifting through our inboxes and most-likely…
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The 2020 Cape Getaway Show
Cape Town, 24 January 2020 – The Getaway Show offers a fantastic three-day fun-filled experience for the whole family to…
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Emirates Marks 20 Years of Operations to Bahrain
DUBAI, 24 January 2020 – On 25 January 2000, Emirates took off from Dubai International Airport headed for Bahrain. When the B777-200…
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Protea Hotel By Marriott Kruger Gate – Reimagined And Revitalized
Mpumalanga, South Africa, 23 January 2020 – Making the most of its perfect location in the Greater Kruger Conservancy, right…
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In Memoriam: David Munton 1936–2020
Cape Town, 22 January 2020 – The travel industry joins City Sightseeing South Africa in mourning the passing of their…
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Genevieve MCC 2020 Post-Harvest Proe Party
Specialist bubbly-maker Genevieve MCC will celebrate the bounty of harvest the only way such a happy occasion should: to the…
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JB Train Tours Closes Operations
JOHANNESBURG, 14 January 2020 – After more than four decades in the tourism industry in Southern Africa, JB Train Tours…
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Waterkloof unveils its charming Cape Coral 2019 Mourvèdre Rosé
Release marks 10th harvest milestone for winemaker Celebrated Helderberg wine estate Waterkloof has drawn back the curtains on the latest…
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World PCO Alliance Welcomes New Partner
Tokyo, Japan, 14 January 2020 – The World PCO Alliance has welcomed a new partner into its association, Italy-based Ega…
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Emirates SkyCargo poised to support global trade in 2020
Dubai, UAE, 13 Jan 2020– At the start of a new decade, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is…
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Tintswalo Atlantic Accepted into Virtuoso®
Luxury Hotel in Cape Town Now Part of Exclusive Luxury Travel Network CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA January 2020 – Tintswalo…
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Emirates celebrates Veganuary by adding plant-based options to its January menus
Dubai, UAE, 6 January 2020 – With the rising popularity of vegan meals amongst its customers, Emirates is celebrating Veganuary on board by…
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks Replaced with Laser Light Show
Plettenberg Bay, 31 December 2019 – In the interests of fire safety and the welfare of animals and pets, Plettenberg…
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The World’s Toughest Inflatable Boat Race
PLETTENBERG BAY, South Africa, 28 December 2019 – Hosted along the Western Cape coastline, the world’s toughest inflatable boat race…
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Why travel is worth more than any material gift this festive season
In a world where consumer goods have never been more accessible to more people than ever before, it’s worthwhile asking…
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Holiday Celebrations Kick Off at The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel
With a continual set of refurbishments since 2017, The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel has transformed into a centre-point of pure entertainment…
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