Articles October 2015
- Trade News
Tsogo Sun celebrates World Champagne Day
Delighting in a glass, or two, of champagne on the 23rd October 2015, is compulsory! World Champagne Day is the…
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Tsogo Sun Entrepreneur of the Year announced
The Tsogo Sun Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 is Nomsa Mazibuko from Visit Vakasha Guest Lodge in Mpumalanga. This was…
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Air Seychelles Introduces New Flight Times
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, is set to enhance its flight schedule between Johannesburg and…
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Etihad Airways Teams Up With Luxe City Guides
Etihad Airways has launched a colourful new range of collectable limited edition Business Class amenity kits, the result of a…
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Summit for youth to engage in building a greener future
The Generation Earth Summit, which takes place in South Africa today (Friday, 2 October) at Sandton Convention Centre, is being…
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Let the Riverside Sun woo you
Looking for a hotel or venue for a ladies lunch, a birthday celebration, a family holiday or a business event.…
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Lights, camera, and fabulous action on stage!
Lights… Camera… Action… It was a joyful celebration of a year filled with fun, laughter, learning, song and dance, as…
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Stellenbosch at Summer Place – Culinary Artistry
Powerhouse Stellenbosch pairings to entice Gauteng palates Wednesday, 25 November 2015: If you are serious about food and wine, then…
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Eikendal Pizza & Wine Pairings
Winelands family entertainment all summer long Bellissima! Swiss owned Stellenbosch Estate, Eikendal, eases into summer with a sizzling new Pizza…
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Tourism Video Production Tip #1
Statistics on the effectiveness of online video to promote travel and tourism products show that with the right optimization, video…
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Growing Trend in Business Travel Infographic
According to the latest infographic produced by The Europe Hotel & Resort – a five star luxury hotel, located in…
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Cover Story – October 2015
As we enter the fourth and final business quarter for 2015, South Africa’s tourism industry continues to ‘Inspire new ways’…
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Cango Wildlife Ranch Review
Having been invited to review Cango Wildlife Ranch I arrived at the venue, located just outside of Oudtshoorn on the…
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Strawberry Festival Attracts Record Visitors
The Nestle Ice Cream Strawberry Festival, one of the largest family festivals in South Africa’s Garden Route, completed its 11th…
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10 Tips on Selecting Tour Operator Software
For Tour Operators, it always comes down to cost; but investing in tools that will improve productivity, manage workflow, reduce…
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Economic Volatility & Tourism in SA
South Africa’s current economic volatility offers opportunities for tourism growth and job creation, but government must pave the way by…
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Making Tourism Work
Rail tourism has potential for growth in South Africa, but Is government an asset or liability to this sector, asks…
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Africa Tourism set for sustained Growth
According experts gathered at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, the hotel and tourism industry in Africa is set for a…
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Business Enterprise Solutions for BEE Codes
The Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP) has entrenched its reputation as the forerunner in tourism small business development with the launch…
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The Mark of a Good Holiday
Fair Trade Tourism is a leading South African non-profit organisation promoting responsible tourism development. It grows awareness about responsible tourism…
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Tourism Market Intelligence Report – October 2015
Data from Stats South Africa confirms that international tourism has declined significantly, while data from ACSA shows resilience in the…
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Elephant-friendly Tourism Pledge Appeal
World Animal Protection are appealing to the travel trade to show their commitment to elephant-firendly tourism by signing a pledge.…
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World Luxury Hotel Awards
Every year the world’s finest hotels are assessed and critiqued to sift out the very best of the best in…
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Future of the Commonwealth Games
This year’s Sports & Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) conference, which takes place from 28 to 29 October 2015 in Tshwane,…
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Restaurant Review: Balata
The Balata Restaurant in the Fairway Hotel is reputed to offer the best cuisine that the Johannesburg hospitality industry has…
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Property Profile: De Hoek Country Hotel
Operated by Mantis, De Hoek Country Hotel is a luxury 5-star boutique hotel located in Magaliesburg , Gauteng South Africa,…
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Legal Advice: Protecting Your Brand
It is great fun brainstorming a new idea, be it over a couple of beers in the pub, over lunch…
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8 Changing Trends in Leisure Tourism
Image: Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve, South Africa courtesy of Mantis Group What are the latest trends in work time…
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Mercedes Vito – Versatility made to Order
Low on costs and high on payload, the new Mercedes-Benz Vito sets a benchmark in the mid-size tourism transport segment.…
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Gabriëlskloof’s Favourite Things Market
11 & 12 December 2015 For a slice of the good life presented with genuine country flair, make your way…
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New look for Garden Court Marine Parade
Tsogo Sun’s iconic Durban hotel – Garden Court Marine Parade – celebrated its 30th year anniversary in grand style last…
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Four Stellenbosch Wines Go Back to Pinotage Roots
Four of South Africa’s iconic Pinotage producers, all part of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes, have joined forces to create the…
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