Articles April 2017
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Events
Travel Trade Flocks to Hotel Show Africa
Africa’s biggest food and hospitality platform is set to capitalise on the booming hotel and tourism sector with buyers from…
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Sustainable Tourism
Africa Wins at 2017 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
Africa has dominated the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2017 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards winners, with Botswana and Kenya…
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Trade News
Karongwe Portfolio Launches Becks Safari Lodge
The Karongwe Portfolio has launched the newly built and much anticipated Becks Safari Lodge, welcoming its first guests to the…
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Trade News
SAA Strike Causes Flight Delays over Peanuts
Wednesday 26 April 2017 – Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that several South African Airways (SAA) flights operating from its…
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Trade News
Lufthansa Appoints New Africa Region Vice President
As of 01 May 2017, Dr Stefan Kreuzpaintner has been appointed Vice President Sales EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa)…
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Trade News
Growth in Medical Tourism to South Africa
South Africa has been making medical advances, with statistics showing that in 2012, between 300,000 and 350,000 tourists from all…
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Trade News
#MalikaneGate: Minister Gigaba’s Man Won’t Shut Up
24 April 2017 – South Africa’s Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba’s new economic adviser Professor Chris Malikane – an economics professor…
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Africa Outbound
8 Reasons Why Travelling Is Good for Your Health
Travelling is one of the best things that you can do for your health. It helps your physical and mental…
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Trade News
The Peninsula Offsets Conferencing Carbon Footprint
With a drive and passion for saving the planet, The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel is dedicated to improving the health conditions…
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Trade News
Drakensberg Sun Renovates Lakeview Restaurant
As part of an overall R3,7 million renovation project to the Drakensberg Sun Resort in KwaZulu-Natal, the Lakeview Restaurant is…
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Trade News
ORTIA Suspends 35 Staff Over Illegal Commissions
Kempton Park, 22 April 2017 – O. R. Tambo International Airport today announced that 35 of 56 information desk staff employed by the airport have been…
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Trade News
In Memory of Hiking Legend Tim Hartwright
TourismTattler joins the Hiking Organisation of Southern Africa (HOSA) in mourning the passing of Tim Hartwright – a true hiking…
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Sustainable Tourism
Blood Lions & Coffee Shack Win ARTA17
Cape Town, 20 April 2017 – A hard-hitting documentary on the plight of lions in tourism and a small backpacker…
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Sustainable Tourism
Hotel Bookings: Sustainable Tourism Appetite
The number of travellers staying in an eco-friendly or ‘green’ accommodation at least once could double in this year with…
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Trade News
Namibia Commemorates Ongava Lodge Anniversary
To mark the anniversary of the official opening of Ongava Lodge by His Excellency President of the Republic of Namibia…
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Trade News
Cape Town Ranked Best City for Millennials
Cape Town has ranked 77th overall in a recent Nestpick global study covering thousands of cities and using 16 criteria…
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Trade News
TBCSA Plans for Trade Show Season
Pretoria, South Africa – The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) is gearing itself to participate in the upcoming WTM…
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Trade News
Cathay Pacific Airways Merges Cathay Dragon Website
18 April 2017 – Cathay Pacific Airways has announced that the Cathay Dragon (and Dragonair) websites will merge with the Cathay Pacific…
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Trade News
Hilton Eyes North African Expansion
Morocco, April 18, 2017 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has signalled its intention to ramp up its expansion in North Africa with…
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Trade News
Chefs Win Gold At Inter-Hotel Culinary Competition
Chefs from Jeddah’s Mövenpick Resort Al Nawras cooked up a storm to be crowned champion kitchen at Saudi Arabia’s first…
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Trade News
Slay Winter Blues at Taste Helderberg Epicurean Fest
Get the inside track on the best of Helderberg wines on 15 June 2017. It’s time to shun the cold…
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Trade News
Fast Fundraiser for Cheetah at 36ONE MTB Event
We all know that cheetah can run at speeds reaching 112 km/h (70 mph) over short distances. By comparison Olympiad…
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Trade News
#EarthDay2017 Action Toolkits
For this year’s Earth Day (Saturday 22nd April), the Earth Day Network has launched several toolkits to help environmentally-minded citizens,…
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Trade News
#EarthDay2017 Nurturing Environmental Literacy
The theme of this year’s Earth Day (Saturday 22nd April) #EarthDay2017 is Environmental & Climate Literacy, something Scotland’s green destination…
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Sustainable Tourism
Grootbos: A Global Ecosphere Retreat for The Long Run
As a member of The Long Run and an accredited Global Ecosphere Retreats® (GER®) member, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve has…
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New Marketing GM at fastjet
Johannesburg, South Africa – fastjet has appointed Hein Kaiser as General Manager of Marketing and Communications to oversee all the low-cost…
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Trade News
Destination Paris debuts at #WTMAfrica17
Visitors to France from South Africa are on the increase and with easy access to the capital city of Paris,…
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Trade News
Delheim goes Cape Malay in May
Re-connect with the alluring history of the Cape this winter by joining Delheim, the renowned Stellenbosch wine estate, for its…
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Trade News
George Airport Gets Green Light For Larger Aircraft
George Airport in the Western Cape has received an exemption from the South Africa Civil Aviation Authority (SACCA) to upgrade…
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Trade News
aha The Rex Hotel Adds 56 Room Extension At R65M
aha The Rex Hotel, Western Cape; one of Knysna’s most sophisticated accommodation establishments is currently undergoing an extension to its…
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KZN Expects Bumper Easter Season
Over half a million domestic holidaymakers are expected to make their way to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) for the Easter season bringing…
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Trade News
La Petite Ferme to Dazzle with Wine & Food Experiences
Savour sublime dishes with local and international wines at four events only: 4 May, 8 June, 6 July and 3…
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Editorial Comment
The Race for UNWTO Secretary-General
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) announced the names of seven candidates who will be competing in the race…
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News
A look at the Rich History and Colourful Future for Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a cluster of tropical islands nestled in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania. The idyllic set…
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Sustainable Tourism
Advancing Sustainable Tourism in Africa
As an international influence for travel in the content of Africa, TourismTattler.com has joined global media in promoting the aims…
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Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Friendly Sustainable Tourism Icons
Launching Africa’s sustainable tourism gems this month with a selection of eco-friendly hotels and lodges, Tourism Tattler has partnered with…
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Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable Tourism Marketing: Interview with Lalibela
With 2017 being the UNWTO International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, I wanted to find out how a Big-5…
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Aviation
Unsustainable Aviation? The US Open Skies Debate
According to the Partnership for Open and Fair Skies, Gulf-owned Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates aim to dominate global…
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Business & Finance
The Biggest Challenge Facing DMO’s Today
Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) have a unique historical opportunity to help lead the shift from an old and obsolete way…
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Destinations
Exploring the Wild Nature & Rich Culture of Reunion Island
Seemingly hidden within the currents of the Indian Ocean is a little tropical gem which calls to the heart of…
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Environment
Benguela Current Health Check
A sustainable Benguela Current ecosystem is the lifeblood of the ‘Ocean Economy’ on South Africa’s West Coast – supporting fisheries,…
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Hospitality
The Worst Hotel in the World
Last month I wrote about the BEST hotel I’ve ever stayed at, which came down to ‘how did the hotel…
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Human Resources
Tourism Education: Online Staff Training
Using online learning tools removes boardroom barriers and allows staff to learn at their own pace. So why aren’t more…
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Niche Tourism
The Worlds Largest Adult Traveller Population
If the world’s volunteers were to form a single country, known as Volunteerland, they would form the largest adult population…
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Sustainable Tourism
#ARTA17 Finalists Announced
A community-based camp located in remote Namibia, two backpackers and a mountain bike tour in the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Area…
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Trade News
Seychelles-Kenya Talks to Boost Aviation and Tourism
Thu, 06 April 2017 – Seychelles and Kenya have made great strides in further consolidating bilateral relations during President Danny Faure’s State Visit to Kenya. Some of…
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Trade News
No Emergency: Last-minute Travel Possible to Nigeria
Express visas for Nigeria are currently not available due to an internal audit being conducted at the Nigerian consulate, Flight…
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Trade News
#INDABA2017 40-Day Countdown
Wednesday, 5 April 2017 – As the 40-day countdown to #INDABA2017 begins, South African Tourism is putting the final touches on…
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Trade News
Easter Bunny Para Flights for Charity
Look to the skies in Cape Town on Easter Sunday (April 16th) to spot Para-Taxi’s Easter pilot flying through the…
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Trade News
Experience Fungi-Fever at Delheim’s Mushroom Forages
Gourmet food and wine experience unearths Mother Nature’s own wild pantry. Dates: 15, 16, 30 June and 1 July. It’s…
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Trade News
Final Falke Full Moon Hike
The Falke Full Moon Hiking season wraps up with a spectacular autumn holiday hike at Delvera Farm outside Stellenbosch on…
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News
Drakenstein Shines at Tourism Awards
Members of the Drakenstein Local Tourism Association(Paarl & Wellington) walked away with several accolades during the recently held Cape Winelands…
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Trade News
aha Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel Gets R8.6M Refurb
aha Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel, Western Cape is due to undergo a comprehensive R8.6m state of the art refurbishment which…
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Trade News
SA Tourism Launches #INDABA2017 Road Show
To help new, confirmed and potential exhibitors prepare for this year’s Indaba, South African Tourism will host a series of…
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Trade News
IGLTA Issues Statement on UNWTO SG
John Tanzella, the President/CEO of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (ILGTA), has issued a statement to remind the United Nations…
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Trade News
TBCSA Responds to Cabinet Reshuffle
Pretoria, South Africa: The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) says the appointment of new Cabinet Ministers in the…
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Trade News
Air Seychelles Starts Flights to Durban
The Province of KwaZulu-Natal welcomed the inaugural flight of Air Seychelles to Durban’s King Shaka International Airport on Thursday 30…
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Trade News
Africa’s Last Defender up for Auction
On 13 April 2017, one lucky individual will officially own a piece of African history: Kingsley Holgate’s last Land Rover…
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Trade News
Magical Realism in Macondo
Fancy a magic carpet ride and flirting with mermaids while staying in a diamond-shaped ice-house in the tropical heat of…
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