Articles February 2020
- Investment
Drogba Scores Tourism Win for Côte d’Ivoire
Abidjan, 25 February 2020 – International soccer star Didier Drogba has helped his birthplace, Côte d’Ivoire, strike gold by helping…
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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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Venture Capital Hotel Fund Offers 17 Per Cent Return
Cape-based Lucid Ventures have introduced a secured minimum return to their Section 12J venture capital hotel fund. The fund is…
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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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Social Media Marketing – Part 3
In part three of this series, TourismTattler looks at some useful social media monitoring and analysis tools. Last month we…
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Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Tswalu is a vast, magical land of infinite possibility, with sweeping vistas and a liberating sense of space. The green…
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Social Media Marketing – Part 2
In part two of this series, TourismTattler asks some pertinent questions that should be answered before embarking on a social media…
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Wine and Braai Pop-Up at Le Grand Domaine
Stellenbosch, 22 February 2020 – Food and wine have always been a complimentary pair and they’re best savoured outdoors in the…
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Tented Adventures
Committed to low impact environmental and eco-friendly accommodation, Tented Adventures’ Pilanesberg National Park Safari Camp, and Pretoriuskop Rest Camp in…
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Tenikwa Wildlife Rehab Centre
Fair Trade Tourism certifiedTenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation and Awareness Centre, a non-profit organisation located close to Plettenberg Bay, uses tourism as…
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James Vos on eVisas and Tourism Growth
Cape Town, February 2020 – During President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of Nation Address, he announced the roll-out of Electronic Visas…
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LUX Resorts and Hotels
LUX* Resorts and Hotels has embarked on a journey towards a carbon-clean future, known as ‘Tread Lightly’. Working with Ecosur…
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Social Media Marketing – Part 1
In this new E-Marketing series, Tourism Tattler will help you to become a Social Business. We will show you what…
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How to Tread Lightly in Ecotourism
As a travel writer, I’ve visited many sustainable tourism destinations and eco-friendly hotels across the world. They’re doing their bit…
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The Best Way to Find Car Rental Services in Los Angeles
Exploring the Southern California city of Los Angeles is best done as a self-drive road trip. Depending on your budget,…
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Amakhala Safari Lodge
African tribal design-inspired owners and artists, Mike and Justine Weeks’ meticulous attention to detail is reflected in the fine African…
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All You Need to Know about Malaria and Antimalarials
This article shares advice for overseas travellers to malaria-risk areas, with specific relevance to South Africa.
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8 Things You Should Know Before Taking Your First Boat Cruise
Going on a boat cruise is a lot of fun, and if it is your first time, a little intimidating.…
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5 Ways to Travel Cheaply
When we’re tight on cash, the idea of going on vacation might seem impossible. But we all need to relax…
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Sibuya Game Reserve
Located on the coast at Kenton on Sea in the Eastern Cape and spanning the magnificent Kariega Estuary on its…
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State of Democracy Report Reveals Challenges in Africa
ADDIS ABABA, 18 February 2020 – The Global State of Democracy (GSoD) 2019: Addressing the Ills, Reviving the Promise –…
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Sustainable Tourism at WTM Africa
Cape Town. 18 February 2020 – WTM Africa 2020 is tackling sustainable tourism at macro and micro levels this year,…
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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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Towards a Visa Free Africa
Towards a Visa Free Africa. One Africa – One Visa – One Passport. An idyllic dream that could become reality…
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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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Why eVisas are a Smart Choice for Global Travellers
Electronic Visas (eVisas) have become one of the most common visa channels with more and more countries making use of…
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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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Open Letter To President Cyril Ramaphosa
SONA 2020: Show Us Your Hand, Mr President South Africa, 10 February 2020 – This open letter is by Gerhard…
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33rd African Union Summit to Silence the Guns
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 7 February 2020 – The annual African Union Summit kicked off in Addis Ababa on 21st January and will…
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Art Auction for Spirit Foundation Charity
Cape Town, 07 February 2020 – Red! The Gallery in Steenberg will be hosting a charity based art auction on 28…
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A Decade of Change Ahead for South Africa’s Travel Industry
Four trends that will disrupt the status quo of corporate travel The only constant in life is change. This was…
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Guide Academy Fosters Local Communities
The Tourvest Field Guide Academy, which opened in September 2019, welcomed its first 16 candidates – nine female and seven…
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Cape Town Revealed as Africa’s Leading Art Capital
Cape Town, 05 February 2020 – Art collectors, museum directors, curators and gallerists from Africa and Europe will descend on…
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Investment & Innovation Drive Digital Hospitality
Across the globe, competitive organisations in all industries are transforming every aspect of their operations through a commitment to digitalisation.…
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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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Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency
A new network of organisations, companies and individuals working in tourism has come together to join other industries and regions…
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