Articles March 2020
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Trade News
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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Travel
Arctic Expert Shares Free Virtual Northern Lights Hunt
With the world on lockdown due to COVID-19 – one tourism company has gone above and beyond to give people…
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COVID-19
Tips on Caring for Cats and Dogs
Nairobi, 26 March 2020 – Although experts from the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and…
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Top 5 Places to Visit in Austria
For such a small, landlocked country, Austria has had an almighty effect on the cultural scene across the globe. From…
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Travel
The Best US Cities for Sports Tourism
If you’re planning a trip to the US and you’re a sports fanatic, then the good news is you’re really…
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COVID-19
South Africa Enters Second Phase of Lockdown
Pretoria, 23 March 2020 – Today, South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation to announce an enforced a nation-wide lockdown…
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Hospitality
In Memorium: Sol Kerzner 1935–2020
Cape Town, 20 March 2020 – The travel & tourism industry mourns the passing of Solomon (Sol) Kerzner who died…
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Travel
Must Visit Road Trip Attractions On The KZN South Coast
Following my KZN South Coast Activities and KZN South Coast Attractions posts back in June/July 2015, this post explores more…
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COVID-19
Travel Restrictions at South African Airports
Johannesburg, 20 March 2020 – Airports Company South Africa has, together with other relevant aviation authorities, implemented air travel restrictions…
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Sport Tourism
Best Year Round Shark Diving Site in South Africa
Protea Banks, situated 7.5 km offshore from Shelly Beach on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, is the best year-round dive site…
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COVID-19
Statement from World Travel & Tourism Council
Lives being devastated and one million jobs a day being lost due to coronavirus pandemic says World Travel & Tourism…
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Opportunities
Join the Commonwealth Youth Council as a Global Ambassador
London, 19 March 2020 – The Commonwealth has extended the deadline for Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) membership applications to 05…
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Trade News
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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COVID-19
Mauritius Bans All Inbound Flights
Mauritius, 18 March 2020 – The Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, has announced today that no commercial aircraft…
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Travel
7 Things to Know When Travelling from Africa to the USA
Planning a trip to a country you’ve never explored before is exciting, but it can also cause anxiety if you’re…
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COVID-19
South Africa Event Cancellations
South Africa, 17 March 2020 – In response to the 15 March statement by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announcing measures to…
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Trade News
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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Trade News
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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COVID-19
Coronavirus Countermeasures at Vergelegen Wine Estate
For centuries, the owners of Vergelegen have welcomed visitors to this beautiful wine estate in the heart of Somerset West.…
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COVID-19
Corona Virus Cancellations Policy Template
Ever since the announcement that South Africa is in Lockdown against the spread of Corovirus (COVID-19), TourismTattler has received a…
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COVID-19
South Africa in Lockdown against COVID-19
Pretoria, 16 March 2020 – South Africa’s President Cyril Rhamaphosa announced measures to combat the spread of Corovirus (COVID-19) on…
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Travel
Cape Town Open for Business as a Safe Travel Destination
Joint statement issued by City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Tourism, James Vos and Cape…
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Trade News
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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Trade News
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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Lifestyle
Quoin Rock Manor House: The Ultimate Wedding Venue
Cape Town, 13 March 2020 – Quoin Rock Wine Estate is renown for its exceptional wine and cuisine. However, one…
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COVID-19
Ten Travel Insurance Tips to Prevent a Coronavirus Nightmare
Outbreaks of infectious diseases such as Ebola – and now Coronavirus (COVID-19) – can scupper the best-laid travel plans. While saving…
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Events
Thailand Tourism Prepares For WTM Africa 2020
Cape Town, 11 March 2020 – WTM Africa is well known as a hub for business-to-business (B2B) development within the…
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Trade News
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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Trade News
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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Sustainable Tourism
WWF-SA Backs New Sustainability Award In Wine And Food Tourism
Cape Town, 10 March 2020 – For tourism in South Africa to raise its contribution to GDP, expand economic opportunity…
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Business & Finance
Value Added Tax in the Tourism Industry
Value Added Tax (VAT) charged to clients in the Tourism Industry can be a minefield, especially when dealing with foreign…
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Opinion
iStore Revokes Study Partner Deal for Tourist Guides
This opinion piece by Francois Collin, Media Liason Officer at the National Federation of Tourist Guides and Affiliates (NFTGA), recounts…
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Sustainable Tourism
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, a five-star premium eco-luxury lodge, is set in a pristine Milkwood forest overlooking Walker Bay in…
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food
Tequila, Tapas and Jazz in Cape Town this March
Cape Town, 05 March 2020 – To coincide with the Cape Town Jazz Festival, The Table Bay Hotel Food &…
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Reviews
Beyond the Secret Elephants
There’s nothing so quintessential as a quiet weekend in Knysna with a book you can’t put down – except perhaps…
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Trade News
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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