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News, views, and reviews on the tourism industry with particular relevance to the global travel trade.
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Tintswalo Lapalala Launches Conference Retreat Package
Tintswalo Lapalala has introduced an Executive Retreat package that offers conferencing in the privacy and tranquillity of the bush, only…
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Healey’s Cheese Launches Tomme de Waterkloof
Tomme is the perfect treat for the artisanal range of natural, real cheese There’s a new Big Cheese in town…
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Silver Creek Launches all-new Prohibition Blue Gin
Exciting new gin rounds-off Silver Creek Craft Distillery’s tantalising trio Light up your favourite gin cocktail this sunny season with…
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Glamtrails making tracks in Hemel en Aarde
Cape Town, 10 September 2019. An exciting new tourism offering, Glamtrails, presenting exclusive walking tours with wine and food experiences,…
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It’s Our Little Secret: Hidden Gems Along the West Coast
We love tourists and their euros, make no mistake. But with The Season about to start, it’s nice to know…
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Historic Trees make Vergelegen Estate a Prime Destination during Arbor Week
South Africa celebrates Arbor Week during the first week of September, encouraging people to plant indigenous trees and to celebrate…
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Spring has Sprung at Inverdoorn
CAPE TOWN, 03 September 2019 – The spring has sprung, the grass has riz. I wonder where them wildlife babies…
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South African Tourism Meets With Saudi Arabia Travel Trade To Boost Outbound Tourism
JOHANNESBURG, Tuesday, 03 September 2019 – South African Tourism’s Middle East, India and South-East Asia (MEISEA) Hub, recently concluded a…
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R11 Million Refurbishment Enhances Mount Sierra’s Wow Factor
Mount Sierra, a First Group property primely located at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain, has completed a massive…
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Top-notch Trio from Bot River
There’s a little tap dance duo happening in Bot River. Genevieve MCC and Luddite have new wines out and it’s…
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Africa’s Travel Indaba 2020 Registrations Open
DURBAN, 21 August 2019 – South African Tourism’s flagship travel trade show, Africa’s Travel Indaba will return in 2020 to…
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Cruise Holidays in South Africa Booming
Johannesburg, 20 August 2019 – MSC Cruises has announced that the Company will be bringing two ships to South Africa’s shores…
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Gabriëlskloof Restaurant marks a decade with an all-star menu
The Restaurant at Gabriëlskloof celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and marks the occasion with a special menu of greatest…
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Harnessing Africa’s Youth in Tourism
Johannesburg, 7 August 2019 – Africa and the developing world, in general, is seized with finding sustainable solutions to the…
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Show your Saffa heart at Stellenbosch Hills’ Heritage pairing
Extra special wine-and-food tasting takes local-lekker to a new level September is about roots and this year Stellenbosch Hills gets…
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The President Becomes Largest ‘Preferred Hotel’ in Africa
Cape Town’s most-loved destination hotel, The President in Bantry Bay, is proud to announce that it has joined the Preferred…
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New Sense of Place is a New Pinnacle for Stellenbosch Wine
Flagship range only produced in limited numbers and exceptional years A range of limited-edition wines that promise rare insight into…
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New winery appointment at Delheim heads for internship in California
Delheim wine estate has appointed a new, young and dynamic assistant winemaker to complete its award-winning team under Roelof Lotriet.…
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Countdown to Camellia Weekend at Africa’s best winery
CAPE TOWN, 19 July 2019 – Camellia flower fans are counting the days until the annual Camellia Weekend at Vergelegen…
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Theatrical Winter Feasts at Camphors Signature Restaurant
Food and wine lovers are in for a treat as Camphors, the signature restaurant at Vergelegen estate ‒ recently named…
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Africa’s Tallest Skyscraper Nears Completion
JOHANNESBURG, 14 July 2019 – The Leonardo, Sandton’s newest skyscraper, is rapidly approaching completion. When finished, it will be Africa’s…
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The Best Craft Beer By Far Darling
CAPE TOWN, 13 July 2019 – Following my review, Darling Brew Woodstock Launches Craft Beer Classes, I mentioned that I’d…
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South Africa Expands Visa Waiver List
DURBAN, 10 July 2019 – South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has added seven countries to the visa waiver list…
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Thornybush Announces New Chief Executive
Joanne Dickson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Thornybush Collection as of July 1st 2019. Joanne takes over the reins from…
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SA Mint Launches Environmental Rights Coin
Centurion, South Africa, 8 July 2019 – The South African Mint, a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve…
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Waterkloof unveils the latest vintage of its Circle of Life White
Expressive wine shows its biodynamic heritage and sublime coastal terroir Renowned biodynamic winery Waterkloof has released the latest vintage of…
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Leading Hospitality Players Adopt a Bluewater Pro Approach
CAPE TOWN, 03 July 2019 – Leading names in the South African hospitality industry are enjoying the cost and sustainability…
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Holidays That Help Save The Ocean
First Group has launched a holiday campaign that aims to help save the oceans – a project that goes beyond…
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Entries for Tourism Film Festival-Africa Open
JOHANNESBURG, Sandton, 03 July 2019 – The organisers of the inaugural International Tourism Film Festival-Africa (ITFFA) are calling on interested…
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Applications for SAT Nordic Roadshow Open
SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg – Wednesday, 03 July 2019: South African Tourism is intensifying its efforts in growing arrivals from the…
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Exclusive-Use Wine Estate Launches In Paarl
Brookdale Estate is the newly built country house that stands against the Paarl skyline, tucked away in the middle of…
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SONA 2019 sets Encouraging Tone for Vacation Industry
CAPE TOWN, 30 June 2019 – The Vacation Ownership Association of Southern Africa (VOASA) says it is encouraged by President…
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Aussie takes a Unique Approach to Sell her Pet Resort Business
Finding the right buyer to sell an established business to takes time. And time is one thing that Australian entrepreneur,…
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SA Records Domestic Tourism Growth
South Africans show enthusiasm for travelling during the first four months of 2019 Johannesburg, 26 June 2019 – The period…
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Wine Maker Showcases Pro-Pino Terroir Vintages
Stellenbosch estate sets the trend for Pinotage expression Delheim has unveiled the latest vintages of its classic wines that again…
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The Hotel Show Africa 2019 Officially Opens
Johannesburg, 24 June 2019 – The Hotel Show Africa successfully brought together hundreds of suppliers and 1000s of hospitality industry…
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Mantis Uplifts Community Youth
Unleashing the potential of unemployed youth in the Eastern Cape PORT ELIZABETH, Friday, 21 June 2019 – Today, 120 unemployed…
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Table Mountain Cableway Is Hiring
CAPE TOWN, 18 June 2019 – Table Mountain Cableway will be hiring up to 150 seasonal staff for the peak…
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Africa To Celebrate Travel And Tourism Change-Makers In Durban
DURBAN, 18 June 2019 – Africa, will once again celebrate travel and tourism change-makers at the 2019 Africa Tourism Leadership…
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Hospitality Experts Gather to Boost African Investment
CAPE TOWN, 18 June 2019 – Industry experts and corporate executives are gearing up for one of Africa’s most insightful…
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Opportunity to Work in USA Hospitality Industry
JOHANNESBURG, 15 June 2019 – Local culinary food and hospitality institutions, Capsicum Culinary Studio (CCS) and The Private Hotel School…
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Applications for youth hospitality bursary open
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 14 June 2019 – Applications to apply for FEDHASA Cape’s 2019 Youth Bursary programme are now…
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Giltedge Joins Conservation Forces
“We are in a unique position to inspire and inform travellers about the challenges we face when building hotels and…
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Clean and Green at Vergelegen on World Environment Day
World Environment Day 2019 takes place on Wednesday 5 June, with a focus this year on clean air and limiting…
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Mantis Takes Two World Travel Awards
The 26th annual World Travel Awards is globally recognized as the most prestigious honours programme in global travel and tourism,…
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Bookings open for South Africa’s only International Camellia Garden of Excellence
Cape Town, 31 May 2019 – The first winter-flowering pink, red and white blooms are blossoming at South Africa’s only…
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To the greens and beyond!
“We have enabled disadvantaged children to gain access to the game of golf; a sport that teaches teamwork, integrity, and…
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FEDHASA celebrates 70 years as hospitality industry champions
Cape Town, South Africa, 23 May 2019 – Seventy years ago,The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) was established to…
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SAACI CEO Resigns
Johannesburg, 21 May 2019 – The Chief Executive Officer of the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI), Rudi…
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All Abuzz for World Bee Day
Cape Town, South Africa, 20 May 2019 – South Africans are abuzz for World Bee Day, celebrated annually on 20…
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People on the move at City Lodge Group
JOHANNESBURG, 17 May 2019 – City Lodge Hotel Group (CLHG) has announced the appointment of three new general managers at…
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Accor and Mantis present CCFA Conservation Lab Award 2019
IRDNC receives $25,000 to fund Elephant Protection Project in Namibia
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Mantis Launches New Camps Bay Property
Casa Grace Villa in Camps Bay is now in the Mantis Owners Collection.
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Luddite and Genevieve Go Large in Jozi
JOHANNESBURG, 06 May 2019 – A royal wine experience hits the City of Gold on 14 July, when two outstanding…
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Polkadraai Heralds a Rosé 10th Anniversary
CAPE TOWN, 06 May 2019 – South Africa’s happiest wine has just hit double digits. That’s right: Polkadraai – the…
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Entries Open for 2019 Lilizela Tourism Awards
JOHANNESBURG, Friday, 03 May 2019 – Entries for the South African tourism industry’s premier awards, the National Lilizela Tourism Awards,…
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Tech Hub of Africa to Host Inaugural BigFive Summit
CAPE TOWN, 03 May 2019 – South Africa’s Mother City – the Tech Hub of Africa – will host a…
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Live Jazz and Fondue return to Delheim
CAPE TOWN, 03 May 2019 – There’s nothing like a little jazz to warm the cockles of your heart. So,…
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Côte d’Ivoire Reveals $5.8 Billion Tourism Plan
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, 02 May 2019 – Ivorian Minister of Tourism Siandou Fofana has revealed a strategy document aimed at…
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Home Suite Hotels Launches in South Africa
Johannesburg, 02 May 2019 – Home* Suite Hotels has launched their first hotel on the corner of Oxford and Bristol…
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Touareg Sabbatical Winner Announced
Johannesburg, 30 April 2019 – Dr Rufaro Nyamuda has been announced as the successful applicant of the Volkswagen Touareg Sabbatical…
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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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SA Tourism Performance Sees Further Decline
Pretoria, 26 April 2019 – South Africa’s tourism industry woes continue as 2018 proves to have been the worst year…
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SA Mint Launches Commemorative Coin Series
Centurion, South Africa, 25 April 2019 – South Africa’s 25 young years as a constitutional democracy is the subject of the…
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New Management Couple at Guvon Askari Lodge
Magaliesberg, Mpumalanga, 25 April 2019 – Karen and Dave Atherstone have been appointed by Guvon Hotels as the new Management…
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Durban To Host Africa Tourism Leadership Forum And Awards
DURBAN, 23 April 2019 – This year’s edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Awards will be hosted…
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Animal Interaction Consultations Go Online
Johannesburg, Tuesday 23 April 2019 – Following ten workshops held over the past two months across the country, the Southern…
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Mantis Enters the Serengeti
Port Elizabeth, 16 April 2019 – The Mantis Group has welcomed Siringit Serengeti Camp into its prestigious family, becoming the Groups…
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Darling Brew Woodstock Launches Craft Beer Classes
Cape Town, Monday 15 April 2019 – Visitors and locals alike have a new attraction to experience in one of…
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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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Expansion: Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis
Phase 2 of the Pearl Valley Hotel by Mantis begins in April 2019. Paarl, Cape Town, 02 April 2019 –…
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2019 African Responsible Tourism Awards Finalists
Cape Town, 02 April 2019 – Better Tourism Africa has announced the finalists for the 2019 African Responsible Tourism Awards…
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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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Family Fun in Paarl and Wellington
The stunningly beautiful Boland towns of Paarl and Wellington have become renowned as the ultimate holiday destination for families. Whether…
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Brazil Tourist Visa Update
From 17 June 2019, American, Australian, Canadian and Japanese citizens who wish to disembark in Brazil, for tourism or business,…
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Minor Hotels Appoints Three New GMs
Bangkok, 19 March 2019 – Minor Hotels has announced three new General Manager appointments across its Anantara and Avani brands in…
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Gabrielskloof Restaurant’s All-new Menu
It’s back to the culinary “drawing board” for Gabriëlskloof Restaurant come the month of May when the popular Overberg destination…
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African Tourism Board to Launch in Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa, 18 March 2019 – The African Tourism Board (ATB) is planning an impressive launch event to…
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#WorldSleepDay: Discover the Joy of JOMO
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 15 March 2019 – It’s World Sleep Day today, and The Westin Hotel along with local singer Zolani…
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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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Airline Offers WhatsApp Boarding Passes
Johannesburg, 14 March 2019 – FlySafair has announced that its passengers will now have the option to send their boarding…
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New Era For Elgin Grabouw Tourism
Elgin, Western Cape, South Africa, 13 March 2019 – Following the closure of the Elgin Valley Tourism Board on 30…
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Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 302 Crashes En Route to Nairobi
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10 March 2019 – Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that its flight ET 302/10 March in schedule service…
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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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David Yarrow Partners with Mantis
A picture is worth a thousand words and world-acclaimed photographer, David Yarrow, is an iconic storyteller. In a lifetime of…
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Lion’s Head Closure Update
Cape Town, 06 March 2019 – SANParks is urging the public to adhere to signage on parts of the Lion’s…
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Newmark Opens New Hotel in Woodstock
Cape Town, 04 March 2019 – Arguably Cape Town’s most creative neighbourhood, Woodstock is now home to a captivating new…
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New CEO At FEDHASA
Johannesburg, 04 March 2019 – The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) has announced the appointment of Lee Zama…
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Rescued Circus Lions Arrive in South Africa
Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 04 March 2019 – Four lions rescued from a Ukraine circus have been released into their…
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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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Wine Estate Releases Shiraz/Cab Blend
Eco-champion wine estate’s top-seller hits the spot with quality There’s a new edition of everyone’s favourite go-to wine from Delheim.…
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Proposal To Lift Hunting Ban In Botswana
Gabarone, Botswana, 22 February 2019 – Yesterday, a white paper was submitted to the government, which, if passed, could effectively…
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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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