Articles June 2014
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Destinations
Discover the Secret Season – Part 1
The Secret Season ~ a magical time of the year when the landscape surrounding South Africa’s Overberg region in the…
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Trade News
Askari Lodge Rhinos Dehorned
Guvon Hotels & Spa’s, Askari Game Lodge ran a tongue-in-cheek fundraising campaign last year by printing “Horny Forever” promotional aprons.…
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SA Tourism Minister Broaches Immigration Debacle
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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Lodge Security
Have you ever had a bad experience while staying at a travel destination? I’m referring specifically to things like theft,…
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Trade News
Come Sit, Stay & Savour Stellenbosch this winter
Sensory Play & Stay Packages to fulfill your Winelands Bucket List Stellenbosch’s Come Sit, Stay & Savour winter programme invites…
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Sustainable Tourism Awareness Workshop
City: Pretoria Date: Thursday 26 June 2014 Time: 9h30—13h00 Venue: The Capital Hotel School and Training Academy, 919 Stanza Bopape…
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Trade News
New GM for Avios SA
Dries Zietsman has been appointed general manager for Avios Group (AGL) Limited in South Africa. He will oversee the management…
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New GM for Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Menlyn
Protea Hotels 2012 General Manager of the Year and current Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town Number One Johan…
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Nairobi’s hotels could grow if stability improves
Kenya’s Nairobi hotel sector has demonstrated an impressive resilience and strength in the wake of a turbulent 18 months and…
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Kenya Visa Required from 1 July
The Kenyan High Commission in SA have announced that South African travellers wanting to visit Kenya will need a visa…
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Kenya Renames JKIA Terminals
In order to enhance their customer experience and facilitation at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya Airports Authority plan…
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Trade News
Tribute to Coelacanth Diver, Peter Timm
Peter Timm, who saw the first living specimen of the coelacanth, passed away on 18th June 2014 at the age…
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Mobile Payment Device to avoid Cash Risks
A young and innovative Cape Town-based financial services company has launched a new mobile payment service that is set to…
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Court Decision Bars Road Across Serengeti
We’ve waited years for this – The The East African Court of Justice has ruled in favor of the Serengeti,…
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Trade News
Emergency Ocean Rescue
For decades, humanity has netted too many fish and trashed the seabed all across our blue planet. But this month…
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Identify Hotel Guests with Google Glass
What if the hotel check-in staff during your next trip knew who you were before you said a single word?…
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Deadline extended for Lilizela Tourism Awards
Ten Northern Cape establishments have already entered the prestigious 2014 Lilizela Tourism Awards and tourism role players still have until…
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Tour Operators Course for Cape Town
Following demand from the travel trade, an Introductory Training for Tour Operators course is being planned for Cape Town by…
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FEDHASA Cape’s 10th AGM marks beginning new chapter
The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa for Western and Northern Cape (FEDHASA Cape) held its 10th Annual General Meeting…
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kulula Teams up with AirPlus
Johannesburg, 10 June 2014: kulula.com has teamed up with AirPlus International, a global provider of business travel payment solutions for…
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New Reception for Misty Hills
The Recreation Africa group have announced the opening of their flagship hotel, Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa’s…
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Classic Car Show for Charity
The fifth Scottburgh Classic Car Show will be held at the Scottburgh Country Club, KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday 20th July. This…
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Film Tourism for KZN South Coast
In its endeavours to minimalise seasonality surges and see consistent and increased foot traffic and spend to the paradise of…
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Trade News
Cape Point Breaks Record
CAPE POINT CELEBRATES HIGHEST NUMBERS SINCE 2007 Over 223 000 international and local visitors summited Cape Point on the Flying…
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Dubai Restaurant Awarded
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 07 May 2014 – Kerala Kitchen Restaurant Dubai, the authentic taste of Kerala in Dubai today…
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Guvon Hotels Launches GDS Bookings
Guvon Hotels Central Reservations Office has released the following new booking codes for The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort…
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Delheim Estate Cheese Fondues
Every Sunday from July until end of August For a taste of nostalgia and feel good vibes, find your cosy…
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New appointment at Maropeng
Adel Louw has been appointed as Events Executive at Maropeng, effective 1 April. Louw brings over 12 years of local…
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Trade News
Comair launches Cadet Pilot Training
Johannesburg, 4 June 2014: Comair Limited, operator of British Airways in southern Africa and kulula.com, today welcomed a further two…
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UK trade rates Seychelles in Top 10
The UK travel trade has rated Seychelles amongst the Top 10 destinations in the world for the best wedding and…
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SA Tourism Awards entry deadline extended
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM is pleased to announce that the entry date for the Lilizela Tourism Awards has been extended to…
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Safari Awards Voting Opens
As a Media Partner, Tourism Tattler supports the The Safari Awards, which principally honour safari properties globally, but also shine…
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Extended Hours for WTM 2014
WTM 2014 Extends Opening Hours to Celebrate its 35th Event. World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel…
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Waterkloof adds flair to Father’s Day
Swap the standard boxers-and-tie Father’s Day surprise for an elevated Wine & Dine experience ‘in the sky’, when Waterkloof Estate…
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Why I Love Kenya
Porini Camps / GameWatchers Safaris deserve an accolade for supporting Kenya Tourism’s #WhyILoveKenya campaign to turn the tide of recent…
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Cover Story – June
Our front cover for this edition features the luxurious Kempinski Seychelles Resort (read our Property Review on pages 22 –…
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DISCUSSIONS
Winning Comment for May
Congratulations to Elisa Galgut. Elisa’s comment has been chosen as the prize winner for May 2014. Her prize of a…
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Business & Finance
SA Tourism Numbers Reach Record High
South Africa welcomed a total of 9,616,964 tourists in 2013, up from the 9,188,368 tourists that visited South Africa in…
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Business & Finance
Interest in SA shoots up by 250%
South African destinations are attracting more interest, according to a recent TripAdvisor traffic study, which found views of South African…
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Business & Finance
9 Essential Skills for Entrepreneurs
Operating a successful tourism business requires certain skills. Test your own proficiency against these nine skill sets. By Thys Buitendag…
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RETOSA Feature: Namibia
Since a visitor would find it hard-pressed to visit all the sand dunes and intriguing sites of each of the…
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Is Online Ticketing Safe?
Online ticketing in South Africa is a growing industry as more and more people, across the generational divide, move towards…
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Tourism Exchange to Promote Africa
The Sports & Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) aims to promote Africa to the World by positioning Africa as a sports…
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Property Review – Kempinski Seychelles
If a 6-star grading exists for accommodation establishments in the Seychelles, that would be my rating for this superb resort.…
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POPI Part 13 – Liability & Penalties
Parts 1 to 12 in this series on the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act can be read in back…
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Youth Tourism Trends
STAY (Safe Travel Accommodation for Youth) WYSE Association, the global trade body for the youth travel accommodation sector, has launched…
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Visa Limitations for South Africans
In the world of fast-paced, global travel, the last thing you want is visa hassles ruining your clients opportunity to…
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