Reviews
News, views, and reviews on the tourism and hospitality industry with particular relevance to the global travel trade.
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Hospitality & Destination Reviews – Apply Now
If you are interested in having your Safari Lodge, Hotel, Guesthouse, Destination, Tourism Activity / Attraction, or Tourism Transport product…
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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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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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Hooked on Butcher Block Sibaya
Ever since its founding by entrepreneur, Manuel Savic in 2003, The Butcher Block Group of steakhouse franchises have become renown for…
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Inner Secrets of The Oyster Box
Acknowledged as the Grande Dame of hotels in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, The Oyster Box has earned its reputation as the best…
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Review: KZN South Coast Multi-Trail Park and KwaXolo Caves
Tourism Tattler put an Isuzu B-Max through its paces along the KwaNzimakwe Multi-Trail Park4x4 trail. Here's what we found.
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The Magic of Kuganha Tented Camp
Among other mesmeric qualities, the magic of Kuganha Tented Camp at Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve lies in its tranquillity – an almost…
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How to Simplify Overseas Bus, Train and Ferry Travel
Reviewing Bookaway, a platform that claims to simplify overseas bus, train and ferry travel Noam Toister and his wife were…
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Wine and Dine with Cape Town Icons
Take a leisurely 20-minute drive from Cape Town’s city centre towards the northern suburbs of Tygerberg and you’ll find Durbanville…
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Property Review: Aquila Private Game Reserve
Visitors to Cape Town are spoilt for choice when it comes to tourism experiences. There is so much to see…
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MSC Musica Launches SA Summer Season
DURBAN, South Africa, 8 November 2018 – MSC Cruises celebrated the arrival of MSC Musica in Durban yesterday by hosting media,…
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Property Review: Town Lodge Midrand
Location and convenience are the prime motivators for city hotel selection in business tourism. This pearl of wisdom occurred to…
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Enviro Rehab Project in Eastern Cape
A long-term project that aims to eradicate alien invasive plant species and re-introduce endemic flora is underway at Lalibela Private…
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Exploring Antigua Resorts
“Back can wait, but not belly” is a well-known Antiguan saying. Whether this refers to a massage before lunch I…
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Robust Debate at SATSA 2016 Conference
The 44th edition of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) annual conference was convened at Pine Lake Inn, in…
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Property Profile: Ibo Island Lodge
The award nominated and unique Ibo Island Lodge is the only luxury lodge on the island, and has been described…
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Sibuya Game Reserve Joins Africa Geo-Directory Project
Country: South Africa Region: Eastern Cape Categories: Accommodation, Adventure and Safari Geo-coordinates: Click HERE to view About Sibuya Game Reserve…
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Tintswalo Safari Lodge Joins Africa Geo-Directory Project
Country: South Africa Region: Mpumalanga Categories: Accommodation, Adventure and Safari Geo-coordinates: Click HERE to view About Tintswalo Safari Lodge Tintswalo…
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Harties Horse Trail Safaris Joins Africa Geo-Directory Project
Country: South Africa Region: Gauteng Categories: Adventure and Safari Geo-coordinates: Click HERE to view About Harties Horse Trail Safaris Experience…
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The Waffle House Joins Africa Geo-Directory Project
Country: South Africa Region: KwaZulu-Natal Categories: Attraction Geo-coordinates: Click HERE to view About The Waffle House A trip along the…
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Authentic Phuket
Tourism Tattler foreign correspondent, Adam Jacot de Boinod visited Phuket − a rainforested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea −…
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Property Profile: Nuarro Lodge, Mozambique
Beautifully simple is the best way to describe Nuarro. This stunning property, located in northern Mozambique feels wonderfully off the…
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Property Profile: Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel
The Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel and Conference Centre is located on an amazing beachfront property in Vilanculos, in southern Mozambique.…
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Property Review: Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve, located in South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape Province near East London, is more than just a…
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Gastronomy at Long Lee Manor in Shamwari
Reminiscent of a bygone era in South Africa’s colonial past, Long Lee Manor is a meticulously renovated Edwardian era mansion,…
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Beach Stay: Pine Lodge Resort
Driving south along Port Elizabeth’s Marine Drive towards the Cape Recife Nature Reserve, an imposing sign beckons travellers to pop-in…
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City Stay: The Hub Boutique Hotel
Port Elizabeth’s business and leisure suburb of Walmer is just 5 kilometres from the airport. Here’s Tourism Tattler’s recommendation on…
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Review: 2016 ASEAN Tourism Forum
The 2016 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Forum (ATF) and the accompanying TRAVEX travel trade show, held in…
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Property Profile: Travessia Beach Lodge
Located off the beaten track, with easy access from Inhambane airport or Vilanculos International airport, Travessia is an eco-beach lodge…
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Property Review: De Zeekoe
Farm Stays are growing in popularity and De Zeekoe in Oudtshoorn is more popular than most – and for good…
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Diani Beach – Magical Kenya’s Hidden Gem
Kenya is renown as a Big 5 safari destination but not many are aware of its Marine 5, which abound…
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ATA’s 40th Annual World Congress
I’ve attended travel trade conferences aplenty over the years, but ATA’s World Congress has set the bar in terms of…
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Hosting the Rich and Famous in Kenya
From medical doctor to hospitality host to the rich and famous, the story of Alfajiri Villas owner Dr Fabrizi Molinaro…
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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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Venue Review: Fancourt, South Africa
When it comes to South African venues that are capable of hosting the entire spectrum of MICE events to 5-star…
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Hospitality Profile: Mantis Hotels
Mantis Hotels, EcoEscapes & Lifestyle Resorts offers travellers exceptional properties and authentic experiences across the globe. From beach, bush and…
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Property Review: Gooderson Monks Cowl
Adventure into the Drakensberg at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort There’s nothing quite like an adrenaline rush against the backdrop…
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2015 Lilizela Tourism Awards Judging
Earlier this year, South African Tourism invited members of the tourism industry to form part of the 2015 Lilizela Tourism…
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Weddings: Stats, Trends & Budgets
Is the global wedding industry, estimated to be worth $298 billion* on the rise or declining? The following statistics, trends…
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Property Review: Hotel Verde Cape Town
The airport industrial area of Cape Town, South Africa is not an address which inspires images of ‘environmentally-friendly’ or ‘carbon…
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Venue Review – Spier
It’s been a while since I’ve visited the Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, South Africa. To say that I’m impressed…
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Exploring the Six Senses of Grootbos
In South Africa, there are ample hospitality establishments who provide 5-star accommodation combined with matching cuisine, but very few who…
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Event Review – Greyville Exhibition and Events
Tourism Tattler joined over 500 media, hospitality, corporate and government event organiser representatives at Durban’s Greyville Racecourse on Thursday 18…
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Property Review: Wild Clover Farm
The likelihood of finding a four-leaf clover in nature is 1 in 10 000, and according to Irish superstition, brings…
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Art in the Seychelles
Seychelles is renown as a ‘melting pot of cultures’ but there’s also a rich tapestry of artistic creativity scattered about…
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Property Review: Entabeni Safari Conservancy
A Legend(ary) Cultural Conglomeration Tourism Tattler correspondent, Renate de Villiers visited Entabeni Safari Conservancy in South Africa’s Limpopo province to…
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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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Laid Back Lamu Island, Kenya
There’s a tangible sense of the past, as if time has ceased to exist in Kenya’s Lamu Archipelago, that is…
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Property Review: Toad Tree Lodge
Toad Tree Lodge, in the Kuleni Game Park, is a wilderness haven – not only for the teeming game and birdlife…
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Destination Review: Kenya’s Maasai Mara
The Maasai Mara Ecosystem is home to the Big Five, among other species of wildlife, and has one of the…
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Property Review – Mdumbi Backpackers
Mdumbi Backpackers, located on the Wild Coast of South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, is quickly becoming a badly kept secret.…
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Property Review – Club Mykonos – South Africa
A Piece of Greece on South Africa’s West Coast Club Mykonos is a popular holiday destination for both domestic and…
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Seychelles Creolization Festival a resounding success
Tourism Tattler was invited by the Seychelles Minister of Tourism and Culture, Alain St. Ange to attend the 2013 Festival…
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Property Review – Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
The word ‘Kwandwe’ is derived from the isiXhosa language and means “Place of the Blue Crane”, which is appropriate given…
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Scotland and Turkey
Tattler editor Marjorie Dean is just back from a holiday in Europe. On trend, she decided to mark a special…
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Conventions — Par Excellence
The South African National Convention Bureau (SANCB) invited Tourism Tattler, as the official trade journal to SATSA, to participate in…
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Ndumu River Lodge
Ideally positioned along KwaZulu-Natal’s Route 22, between the village of Jozini and the Mozambique border, Ndumu River Lodge provides an…
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Property Review – Ubizane
Ubizane – The Place of Calling Ubizane Wildlife Reserve in South Africa lives up to its isiZulu name as a…
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Restaurant Review – BiCE Hyde Park
Real Italian fine dining lights up Hyde Park Experience an authentic Italian journey of taste and flavour at BiCE Ristorante…
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Warm and Welcoming – Natal Spa
Gooderson Leisure – A South African company for South African people. That’s what their marketing material says. And on a…
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Carnival of Carnivals a spectacular success
The third edition of the Carnaval International de Victoria held in Seychelles from 08 to 10 February has once again…
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From Post Office to Monarch Hotel
Converting a post office into a five star hotel may have been a challenge for some but not for the…
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Art Deco Boutique Hotel
Adrian Gardiner’s Shamwari Townhouse in Port Elizabeth underwent a major Art Deco revamp and relaunched as No5 Boutique Art Hotel…
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Luxury Apartments at the southern tip of Africa
Self-catering apartments may be plentiful in the ‘Mother City’ of Cape Town but few match the sheer luxury and aesthetic…
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Origins of the Mobile Tented Safari
A safari experience is unique to Africa but what does it take to put together a truly memorable safari reminiscent…
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Garden Route Pearl with elevated sea views
The Western Cape province is home to South Africa’s Garden Route attractions and the tranquil village of Wilderness, famed for…
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The Smoke that Thunders – as the lion roars
For a classic bush experience reminicent of a by-gone era in the heart of Victoria Falls, treat your guests to…
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Good Value, Good Fun
Memories you can afford As tourism statistics show, both local and international tourists aren’t staying at home but rather going…
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Mauritius from a travel trade perspective
Despite the islands close proximity to the African continent, Mauritius attracts more inbound tourists from Europe than from Africa, which…
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