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News, views, and reviews on the tourism industry with particular relevance to the global travel trade.
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Facts About Hippos
Hippos, or Hippopotamus amphibius, are intriguing creatures that have captured the hearts and minds of people across the globe. These…
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Akon Secures $6 Billion Contract To Build His Crypto City In Africa
United States engineering company KE International has awarded a $6 billion contract to Senegal’s Senegalese-American singer and entrepreneur Akon to…
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Pilot training boosts tourism for Mossel Bay
The recently established training base of an international aviation group – and the arrival and commissioning of Africa’s most advanced…
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Cape Town chef to take charge of the kitchen in the 2016 Tour de France
Cape Town born Lindsay Venn, former Executive Chef now turned Food and Beverage Manager at Tsogo Sun’s Southern Sun The…
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The President Hotel Is Ready To Welcome Back Guests
The President’s doors are open and ready to welcome guests back to the comfort and safety of their hotel. In…
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Mhondoro Safari Lodge diverts food production to support local community in need
Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa has successfully started organic food production at Platbank, its newly acquired farm bordering the Welgevonden…
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World-class Libertas Choir to perform live virtual concert
The celebrated Libertas Choir is to perform a live virtual concert on Saturday, 11 July, allowing audience members to watch…
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Entries Open For Wine & Food Tourism Awards
Cape Town, 17 June 2020 – Entries are now open for the Wine & Food Tourism Awards, a prestigious accolade…
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Miss South Africa 2020 Top 35 Announced
Johannesburg, 11 June 2020 – Following a record number of submissions received during the online entry process for Miss South Africa…
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Waterberg Wild Dog Pack safely relocated to Lapalala Wilderness Reserve
In a joint effort by the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), Lapalala Wilderness Reserve and Tintswalo Lapalala, a free-roaming pack of…
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Delheim Marks 10 Years of Mushroom Foraging
Step into Delheim’s mountainside forest and vineyards – without setting a foot outside. But you’ll have to be quick because…
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Collectable Cuisine from Vergelegen Wine Estate
It’s not every day that you can order a meal that has been prepared in one of the country’s leading…
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Pinotage King Launches Writer’s Block
In keeping with its motto “We are born creative”, Flagstone Wines’ head winemaker, Gerhard Swart, has created a single block…
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New Conservation Company Launches New Game Reserve
KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, 13 May 2020 – Tucked away in the rolling hills of northern KwaZulu-Natal, with a history…
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Vergelegen cooks up a storm for local food programme
Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West has a tradition of 320 years of hospitality – and despite the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Winery Celebrates 75 Years with Birthday Wine Bonanza
Get 10% off your online order and stand a chance to win a FREE case Stellenbosch Hills might be ramping…
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COVID-19: Chefs unite for Stellenbosch
High profile kitchens team up to help fight hunger in Greater Stellenbosch communities Some of the country’s most renowned chefs…
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Miss South Africa 2020 Entries Open
Johannesburg, 10 May 2020 – Entries for Miss South Africa 2020 open at 09h00 tomorrow and close on May 31,…
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New social media initiative takes the travel trade community by storm #tourisminmyblood
The value of social media during times of crisis is highlighted by a new travel trade community initiative launched on…
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Hotel Group Launches CleanStay Programme
McLean, Virginia, 28 April 2020 – Hilton announced today a new programme to deliver an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and…
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Africa Walkathon Project Postpones To 2021
Cape Town, 25 April 2020 – The launch of Walk4Africa (W4A) – a sustainable tourism development project that aims to…
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Tintswalo Introduces Walking Safaris in Two Nature Reserves
One of the liberties South Africans are most looking forward to post-lockdown, is probably the freedom to be outside, enjoying nature and exercising in the great outdoors. Tintswalo Lodges has identified this as a unique…
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Victoria Falls Reaches Highest Levels In A Decade
Zimbabwe, 21 April 2020 – The Victoria Falls appears to be thoroughly enjoying its alone time, reaching its highest water…
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Extreme Adventure: Great White Shark Diving
The Great White Shark (Carcharodon Carcharias) is the most feared creature on the planet, beautifully streamlined to slip through the…
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Newborns Thrive in Nature at Wine Estate
Bontebok parents and their fast-growing offspring
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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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New Release Wines Mark 75th Anniversary
The year 1945 was forever etched into human history as the end of a disastrous war. For a small group…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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New Age Conferencing Geared for the Future
Cape Town, 05 March 2020 – Lying at the heart of the new, state-of-the-art Breakwater Conference Centre in the V&A…
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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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2019 Chenin Reflects Artisanal Wine Passion
Bot River, 25 February 2020 – The latest vintage of Luddite Wines’ Chenin has just been bottled and, as has…
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Tintswalo Atlantic Presents ‘Mindfulness Pause Retreats’
Tintswalo Atlantic has partnered with experienced Mindful host, Tracy Winde, to present a series of retreats during the upcoming winter…
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ATB to Boost Beach Tourism in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam, 15 September 2020 – Beach and marine resource tourism along Africa’s East Coast and the continents Indian…
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Kenya to Partner with African Tourism Board
Nairobi, 15 February 2020 – Following a four-day working visit to Kenya, African Tourism Board (ATB) CEO, Doris Wörfel, engaged…
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Spreading April Cheer with Hot Cross Bun Wine Pairing
Cape Town, 11 February 2020 – Legend has it that hot cross buns are good luck. True story: some among…
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New Appointment at Taj Cape Town
Cape Town, 11 February 2020 – Taj Cape Town has announced the appointment of Melissa Herman as Director of Rooms.…
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Sun City Appoints New General Manager
Sun International has announced the appointment of Brett Hoppé to the position of General Manager for its Sun City resort.
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KZN Lures New York Tourists
A delegation from Tourism KwaZulu-Natal and Durban Tourism attended the New York Times Travel Show 2020 from 24-26 January, hoping…
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Tintswalo Lapalala Takes Up the #SpekboomChallenge
Tintswalo Lapalala has taken up the #SpekboomChallenge to champion the planting of spekboom (Portulacaria afra) within the pristine Lapalala Wilderness Reserve…
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Dynamic Foresight Yields Exemplary Hotel Results
Cape Town, 27 January 2020 – The President Hotel, situated in Bantry Bay, yielded exemplary results this festive season, despite…
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Let Tech take the Fuss out of Planning your Next Trip
It’s that time of year again and we are all back at the office, sifting through our inboxes and most-likely…
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Protea Hotel By Marriott Kruger Gate – Reimagined And Revitalized
Mpumalanga, South Africa, 23 January 2020 – Making the most of its perfect location in the Greater Kruger Conservancy, right…
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In Memoriam: David Munton 1936–2020
Cape Town, 22 January 2020 – The travel industry joins City Sightseeing South Africa in mourning the passing of their…
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Genevieve MCC 2020 Post-Harvest Proe Party
Specialist bubbly-maker Genevieve MCC will celebrate the bounty of harvest the only way such a happy occasion should: to the…
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JB Train Tours Closes Operations
JOHANNESBURG, 14 January 2020 – After more than four decades in the tourism industry in Southern Africa, JB Train Tours…
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Waterkloof unveils its charming Cape Coral 2019 Mourvèdre Rosé
Release marks 10th harvest milestone for winemaker Celebrated Helderberg wine estate Waterkloof has drawn back the curtains on the latest…
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World PCO Alliance Welcomes New Partner
Tokyo, Japan, 14 January 2020 – The World PCO Alliance has welcomed a new partner into its association, Italy-based Ega…
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Tintswalo Atlantic Accepted into Virtuoso®
Luxury Hotel in Cape Town Now Part of Exclusive Luxury Travel Network CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA January 2020 – Tintswalo…
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks Replaced with Laser Light Show
Plettenberg Bay, 31 December 2019 – In the interests of fire safety and the welfare of animals and pets, Plettenberg…
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The World’s Toughest Inflatable Boat Race
PLETTENBERG BAY, South Africa, 28 December 2019 – Hosted along the Western Cape coastline, the world’s toughest inflatable boat race…
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SA Tourism Board Clears CEO Ntshona of all Charges
JOHANNESBURG, 14 December 2019 – The South African Tourism (SA Tourism) Board has cleared CEO, Mr Sisa Ntshona of all…
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ONOMO Hotels Acquires BON Hotels
CASABLANCA, Morocco, 12 December 2019 – The hospitality industry on the African continent is set for a major shake-up following…
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Bouchard Finlayson Introduce Vegan-Friendly Options
Bouchard Finlayson has introduced a Vegan Deli Platter to complement its wine tasting offering at the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley estate. Four…
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Construction of Durban Cruise Terminal Begins
The port city of Durban’s status as a leading cruise destination was cemented on Saturday, 16 November 2019 with a…
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Cape Town Tourism Announces New Board Chairpersons
CAPE TOWN, 11 December 2019 – The City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organisation, Cape Town Tourism, has announced the election…
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Bookings Open for Forest Picnics at Africa’s Top Wine Estate
Locals and visitors in search of delicious local flavours and impeccable service can now book for the popular summer picnics…
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Limited release MCC joins Sense of Place range of flagship wines
Maiden vintage 2018 Anna Christina MCC is a proud addition The story of a showpiece vineyard has been captured in…
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Tintswalo Atlantic Introduces WWW Lunch
CAPE TOWN, 02 December 2019 – Tintswalo Atlantic has introduced a brand-new lunch experience which is available to non-resident guests…
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World’s Leading Villa Collection 2019
Mantis Owner’s Collection Adrian Gardiner, Chairman of Mantis celebrating the latest accolade received by Mantis Owner’s Collection at the World…
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Zambezi Queen Wins World’s Leading Boutique Cruise 2019
The Zambezi Queen by Mantis has won the title of The World’s Leading Boutique Cruise. The 26th annual World Travel…
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Courtyard Hotels Launch New Lounge and Menu
JOHANNESBURG, 21 November 2019 – The Courtyard Hotel in Sandton has revamped the Club Lounge, bar and patio. This commercial…
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Delheim Harvest Festival 2020
Celebrate Mother Nature’s bounty on this popular family fun day Join Delheim Estate for the annual celebration of Mother Nature’s…
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Jock Safari Lodge Introduces Riverbed Dining
Jock Safari Lodge has introduced Riverbed Dining as an exciting new dining option. Situated at the confluence of two rivers…
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MSC Launches 2019-2021 Durban Cruise Season
Durban, 18 November 2019 – MSC Cruises hosted the travel trade, dignitaries, and the media for an overnight stay onboard…
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R100M Upgrade for Protea Hotel By Marriott Kruger Gate
Ideally located in the Greater Kruger Conservancy, right at the Paul Kruger Gate and on the banks of the iconic…
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Why Oceana Won Two Lilizela Awards
2019 Lilizela Awards: ‘Best 5 Star Boutique Hotel’ & a ‘Lap of Luxury Guest Experience’ Mantis is very proud to…
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Tintswalo Atlantic Scoops Prestigious International Award From Conde Nast Johansens
Tintswalo Atlantic has won the coveted 2020 Condé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence in the category of Best for Weddings,…
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South Africa Scraps Travel Restriction for Minors
JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa will no longer require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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Tourism Industry Mourns Passing of City Lodge Hotel Group Founder
JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – The global tourism industry joins City Lodge Hotel Group in mourning the death of founder…
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Take a Walk on the Wildside with Bouchard Finlayson Nature Walks & Wine in the Valley that is “Heaven on Earth”
Bouchard Finlayson is gearing up for the summer festive season with a range of experiences on offer to guests visiting…
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Wine Estate’s Latest Release Marks a Decade for Rosebud Rosé
Gabriëlskloof celebrates a special occasion with the 10th release of its everyday favourite Rosebud Rosé, a ‘Little darling’ that charms…
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New Cape Town Showroom for The Diamond Works
New state-of-the-art showroom at 10 Christiaan Barnard Street, Cape Town signals a new era for the established diamond institute CAPE TOWN…
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Wine Estate Declared Western Cape Provincial Heritage Site
Three decades of visionary collaboration between a global mining company with strong South African roots and many of the country’s…
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New SAACI Executives Elected
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) has elected a new chairperson and deputy chairperson. SAACI’s previous deputy…
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Tintswalo Safari Lodge fights the war against rhino poaching
Tintswalo Safari Lodge has launched a multi-faceted programme to strengthen rhino conservation efforts in the Manyeleti Game Reserve, which borders…
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Sanbona introduces Family Getaway Experience
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve has introduced a Family Getaway Experience at Gondwana Family Lodge which is available during the South African…
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Mhondoro wins Platinum Diners Club Winelist Award
Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa has won a coveted Diners Club Platinum Winelist Award for the third consecutive year. The…
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Tencent To Help Boost Chinese Tourism To South Africa
SHENZHEN, China, 22 October 2019 – South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane witnessed the signing of a strategic co-operation…
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Is Business Travel Bad for your Mental Health?
It’s a fact: Local travellers record more stress and less sleep during business trips More than half of local travellers…
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Pop in for Polkadraai-and-Popcorn this summer
The Stellenbosch Hills wine pairing is the fun must-do of the season from 1 December through to 30 April. Back…
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Tourism Safety: Collaborate to tell the world that Cape Town is a safe destination
Just 18 months ago, the water crisis loomed large for locals and tourists alike. Not only has the tourism industry…
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Delheim Honours the Life of Wine Pioneer Spatz Sperling
Delheim Estate has released a once-off and super-exclusive Cape Blend that celebrates the life of the late Spatz Sperling. Called…
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Comment on Unabridged Birth Certificate Visa Issue
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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Isibindi Announces New Property and Foundation Patron
ESHOWE, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa – Following the launch of Tsowa Safari Island in the Zambezi National Park, Zimbabwe on 01…
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Registration Opens for Film Tourism Festival
CAPE TOWN, 10 October 2019 – The Sustainable Tourism Partnership Programme (STTP), organisers of the inaugural International Tourism Film Festival-Africa…
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AC Unpacked Debuts in Cape Town
AC Hotels, the carefully curated lifestyle brand from Marriott International marked the African debut of the global thought leadership series,…
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Genevieve MCC and Luddite set to sprinkle ‘feastive’ cheer
Indulgence awaits in the trio of top-notch food and wine dinners at Chef Matt Manning’s Grub & Vine / The…
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Mantis Garden Route Gateway Experience
Mantis Welcomes Intle Boutique Hotel Intle: an isiXhosa word meaning ‘it is beautiful’. Mantis Intle Boutique Hotel on an 800-hectare…
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Fashionable Festivity at Favourite Things Market
It’s time to put on your party hat and hang out with the cool crowd, when Gabriëlskloof Estate outside Bot…
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First Eco-Lodge Innovation Hub in Africa
Mantis CEO Paul Gardiner reveals future plans at AHIF 2019 Adrian Gardiner’s pioneering spirit as a serial entrepreneur and his…
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Africa Hotel RevPAR Growth
Using a 12-month moving average and U.S. dollar constant currency to remove the impact of currency fluctuations, Africa’s RevPAR has…
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Thomas Cook Collapse: Impact on Africa Tourism
Cape Town, 24 September 2019 – The collapse of Thomas Cook Group Plc in the early hours of Monday 23rd…
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South African heritage highlights in one easy destination at Vergelegen
September is the month when we celebrate South Africa’s heritage, and an enjoyable way to savour the very best of…
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Radisson RED Announces First Hotel in Johannesburg
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of its second Radisson RED in South Africa, continuing the brand’s fast-growing African…
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