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Unlocking a New Era of Tourism Marketing
Cape Town, 30 April 2019 – Destination Marketing Organisations (DMOs) are facing similar opportunities and challenges that either inhibit or…
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Evolving the Destination – a World Travel Mandate
Cape Town, 10 April 2019 – Static destination marketing strategies lead to diminishing tourism returns – that’s the position of…
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Marriott Bonvoy Celebrates New Travel Program
From on-course to on the braai – Marriott Bonvoy celebrates new travel program with special member-only experiences in South Africa.…
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Bistronomy is the New Gastronomy
When the Parisian restaurant scene first coined the term ‘bistronomy’, it was in response to the question: “How does one…
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Durbanville Refurbishment
Cape Town, 26 March 2019 – A modern, fresh refurbishment has taken place at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Durbanville,…
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Spot the Ed! A new form of tourism
Cape Town, 26 March 2019 – Musician Ed Sheeran is coming to the Mother City. Perhaps a new form of…
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The Right to Explore the Cape
In a former age in South Africa, locals were boxed in, unable to explore their own country, limited to pockets…
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Cape Town Selected for Study on Global Destinations
Cape Town, South Africa, was selected as one of 15 top global destinations to be chosen as ideal subjects for…
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Cape Town takes the lead in transforming the tourism landscape – ITB Berlin
Cape Town, South Africa is addressing tourism challenges on all fronts to ensure that this world-class destination continues to build…
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Sleepy West Coast? Think Again!
South Africa’s West Coast has long had a reputation as a winding stretch of land linking quaint fishing villages and…
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Four Common Hospitality Customer Service Mistakes
The hospitality industry is a complex one; it comes with high expectations for service excellence, whether that’s from valuable conferences…
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Cape Town Calls For Nowhere Better Campaign Support
The Nowhere Better Campaign was launched in October 2018, as a collaboration between the tourism industry and government. This was…
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#SONA2019: Budget Speech Reflections
Following an encouraging SONA from President Ramaphosa, the 2019 Budget Speech is where the rubber hits the road for those…
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Tourism SMMEs and Students to Benefit from Partnership
Cape Town Tourism and Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Tourism and Events Management (CPUT), have partnered to empower SMMEs and…
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Unforgettable experiences beckon in South Africa’s oldest bioreserve, Kogelberg
The African Pride Arabella Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection provides the perfect escape to reconnect. Just an hour outside of…
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South Africa – A bucket list destination for plant lovers
Cape Town was recently named the world’s 5th most instagrammable destination in the world by international travel media group Big…
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Cape Town’s tourism figures indicate steady recovery
Cape Town, South Africa, 23 January 2019 – Figures released by Cape Town’s big attractions, Cape Town International Airport and…
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Leading industry figures take the helm at Cape Town Tourism
The Cape Town Tourism (CTT) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Julie-May Ellingson and Ms…
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The evolving role of the DMO in optimising tourism opportunities
From the dawn of democracy in South Africa, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming swathes of visitors from across the…
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Travel in style with Protea Hotels by Marriott
Protea Hotels by Marriott has partnered with MLT Vehicle Hire Company in Cape Town to upgrade its fleet of vehicles…
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Protea Hotels by Marriott to open its second hotel in Ghana
New 200-room hotel to open near international airport in 2019 is the first in the capital, Accra. Protea Hotels by…
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Event tourism boosts high season arrivals in Cape Town
The ever-popular Cape Town Rugby Sevens kicks off the weekend of December 8 and 9 2018, coinciding with Cruise Ship…
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Cape Town welcomes visitors with open arms
Cape Town, South Africa, is a city renowned for its attractions, such as Table Mountain, the 7th Natural Wonder of…
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Seamless experiences – a global trend goes local
Travel’s latest trends have been announced at World Travel Market London, with South African businesses being mentioned at the trade…
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Black Friday Business Tips
Black Friday is here to stay: as part of a retail festival that entices consumers in their millions to part…
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The celebrity secret – putting Cape Town on the A-list
If you are the kind of person who likes nothing more than to cuddle up on the couch with the…
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Cape Town travel tips for your December break
With Cape Town being on everyone’s bucket list, don’t miss the opportunity to visit this city that’s loved the world…
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Africa’s travel trends for 2019
Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism. Travel is an ever-shifting industry; how visitors adapt in their preferences is a…
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Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers Launches “Chef’s Cut” Menu
Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers is hosting a unique, limited edition chef’s menu with secret dishes and flavour combinations…
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Global Muslim Travel to reach $183 billion by 2020
Enver Duminy is CEO of Cape Town Tourism, and is speaking on this topic at World Travel Market, London, in November. Telescopic…
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Promising Tourism Businesses Rewarded in the Cape
The winners of the annual Cape Town Tourism Board Development Fund (BDF) have been announced at a glittering industry function…
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Africa’s Travel Growth Exceeds Expectations
International tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first four months of 2018, compared to the same period last year, not…
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Travel Extravaganza for Cape’s Youth in Celebration of Tourism Month
80 young people from Cape Town got to enjoy the experience of a lifetime, celebrating Madiba’s heritage and footprint in…
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Marriott International unfolds special members-only experiences in South Africa
Master the art of South African braai, learn to spin like a DJ or shake it up with a mixology…
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Tapping into Data for Enhanced Tourism Experiences
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 20 September 2018 – It’s no secret that technology is changing the way in which we do…
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3 Keys to Unlock Customer Experience in Travel
There’s a fine line in cultivating loyal customers – it’s an ongoing effort that ensures that the relationship is constantly developing.…
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Tourism Sector Eyes BRIC Billions
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 20 September 2018 – Hospitality marketing is complex, there are key source markets for South Africa…
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The Art of Recycling and Smart Hospitality
What do single-use straws and used bedding have in common? Both contribute to waste on the part of hospitality businesses,…
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UNWTO Call To Action: Driving Transformation in Tourism
Put yourself in the shoes of the 20th Century traveller; just a couple of years ago, the avid explorer would…
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Marriott International To Debut the Ritz-Carlton In The Zanzibar Archipelago
Slated to open in 2021, the 90 room all-suite and villa resort will provide the quintessential Indian Ocean experience amidst…
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Marriott Hotels Opens in Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 17 May, 2017 – Bringing its superior service and world-class amenities to the South African travel…
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Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers Welcomes Leading Chef
Cape Town, 17 May 2017. When Henrico Grobbelaar began his working life, he started out as a polymer engineer – a…
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Popular Franschhoek hotel gets new look
Cape Town, 8 March 2017: Popular Franschhoek hotel, the Protea Hotel by Marriott® Franschhoek, is set to undergo expansion and…
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Garden Route Benefits from Unique Luxury Accommodation
Cape Town, 14 February 2017: With the addition of a new luxurious apartment for travellers, tastefully decorated to meet the…
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Marriott Rewards App for Travellers
DUBAI, UAE – February 10, 2017 – Based on the foundation of actual hands-on guest research and feedback, Marriott International,…
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Renaissance® Hotels Arrives In Lagos
LAGOS, NIGERIA – 24 January 2017: Renaissance Hotels, the brand known around the world for helping business travellers discover unexpected…
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Resounding Success for Cape’s Tourism December
The preliminary figures for visitor traffic at Cape Town International Airport and at the city’s major attractions in December 2016…
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Turkish Airlines Adds Kharkiv To Fight Schedule
Turkish Airlines now adds Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine, to its extensive flight network, beginning March 30th. Kharkiv…
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Marriott Rewards Creates Earning Opportunities
Dubai, UAE – December 19, 2016 – Just weeks after its unprecedented announcement that members could link their accounts to…
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Beach Holidays a Stone’s Throw from Anywhere
In the current volatile economy, it’s safe to say that luxurious beach holidays are out of reach for many, or…
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Walvis Bay to get a new look
Cape Town, 7 December 2016: A refurbishment project has started at the Protea Hotel by Marriott® Walvis Bay, Namibia, which…
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Turkish Airlines’ Launches fFights from South Africa to Havana, Cuba
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other airline, continues to expand its global reach by…
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Cape Point Concession Celebrates 20 Years
CAPE TOWN, 30 November 2016: At a glittering event held at the Centre of the Book last night, the Cape Point…
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A New Turn for Twist Restaurant
Cape Town, 28 November 2016: Food has never been fresher than at the newly refurbished Twist Restaurant at the African…
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Turkish Airlines Presents New Features
Istanbul, 25 November 2016 – Turkish Airlines presents the new features including Denon Headphones to be added to its on-board…
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Protea Hotels by Marriott Recognised as Service Excellence Leader
Cape Town, 15 November 2016: Acknowledged yet again for service excellence, Protea Hotels by Marriott® has been named as the…
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Attractive prizes to be won in The Color Run Cape Town
Cape Town, 9 November 2016: Capetonians are gearing for their turn to join millions of fun-loving runners in the ‘Happiest…
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Completion of Protea Hotel by Marriott® Durban
Cape Town, 9 November 2016: uMhlanga is gearing up for a bumper tourist season this December/January and, with the recent…
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Key Solutions for Seasonality in Tourism
The second annual Cape 365 multi-stakeholder workshop has been held in order to review ongoing measures aimed at combatting seasonality…
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Marriott International Introduces Three New Brands to Cape Town
Johannesburg, 6 October 2016: The world’s leading hotel company, Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced plans for the construction…
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Marriott International Completes Acquisition Of Starwood Hotels
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., creating the world’s largest…
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Empowering South Africa’s Women Must Be a Priority
Cape Town, 27 September 2016: The first Black woman to sit on the board of directors at Protea Hotels by…
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Cape Town Celebrates Special Award
22 September 2016 The announcement that Cape Town is once again the recipient of a global travel award has stirred…
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Branded Movies Change Advertising Game
Cape Town, 20 September 2016: Gone are the days, where it was the preserve of massive Hollywood studios to produce…
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Uganda’s Protea Hotel Getting Bigger and Better
Cape Town, 20 September 2016: Entebbe’s 4-star Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe, is set for refurbishment and expansion. Its beautiful…
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Milkshake with Sunflower Touch
Cape Town, 16 September 2016: A creamy milkshake can make the world seem like a better place, and in this…
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The Happiest 5K on the Planet Runs to Marriott Rewards
Cape Town, 16th September 2016: For the first time, and continuing its love for lifestyle events, award winning loyalty programme…
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Marriott Strengthens Position With New Properties
Marriott International signs 5 key properties in the UAE alone in 2016 Debut of new lifestyle luxury brands and entry…
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Tourism for All – A City’s Challenge
Universal Access is being celebrated during Tourism Month in September 2016. Cape Town Tourism is advocating for a ‘Tourism for…
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Cape Town Scores as Gay-friendly Destination
Surveys conducted by SCRUFF, a leading gay dating and travel app with over 10 million subscribers have uncovered that Cape…
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Zambia’s Protea Hotel Lusaka more than doubles capacity
The popular 100-room Protea Hotel Lusaka, located within the Arcades Shopping and Entertainment lifestyle hub opposite the Mulungushi Conference Centre,…
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Super Fast Fibre Optic Bandwidth for African Pride Crystal Towers
July 2013: The African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa in Cape Town, which boasts the city’s second largest…
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