Articles December 2012
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Business & Finance
Western Cape Birding Route upgrade project seeks R1.4m
This investment sought by the West Coast District Municipality will be used to upgrade existing infrastructure and promote the West…
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Competition
Win a set of 10 wildlife fine art prints
THIS COMPETITION IS CLOSED To enter this competition, simply find the answer to the following question (the answer can be…
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Conservation
Will a highway destroy Tanzania’s Serengeti?
Award winning journalist, Don George spoke with Dave Blanton, Executive Director and co-founder of Serengeti Watch, about the current status…
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Events
Seychelles Carnaval 8-10 February 2013
The Carnaval International de Victoria that is held annually in Victoria, Seychelles will this year see the world’s best and…
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Events
Durban prepares to host Travel Agents from India
With just over a month to go for the first Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) Convention on African soil…
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Legal
The CPA and Supplier Rights – PART 2
The CPA and Supplier Rights From the Bench With Adv. Louis Nel. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS – PART 2…
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Letters
Letters
Dear Editor Readers may be aware that SATSA publishes a list of its members who, for one reason or another,…
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SATSA Market Intelligence Report
The information below was extracted from available data as at 12 December 2012, writes Martin Jansen van Vuuren. ARRIVALS The…
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Online travel bookings on the up
More and more connected South Africans are opting to book their holiday accommodation online. While 2012 holiday season bookings showed…
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Singita Mara River Tented Camp opens in Serengeti
The new camp has opened in the Lamai triangle, the northernmost tip of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. With…
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Tourism Association launches e-book guide
Mt Kenya Tourism Association recently launched an e-book guide showcasing tourism spots in the region. The guide can be viewed…
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SA Tourism appoints new Chief Marketing Officer
South African Tourism has announced the appointment of Janine Hutton to the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective from…
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New GM for Southern Sun The Cullinan
Garry Reed has been appointed as the General Manager of the Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel. Gary started his career…
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Beverly Hills hotel welcomes new Executive Chef
“We welcome Tony Kocke to the family and know his experience and passion for what he does will add great…
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Taj Cape Town Supports City Celebrations
The first weekend of December 2012 saw the official inauguration of Table Mountain as a New7Wonder of Nature, with ceremonial…
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Riviera on Vaal’s exclusive Diners Club offer
Diners Club members can now stay at the Riviera on Vaal Hotel and Country Club for only R612.00 per person…
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Garden Court South Beach spends R70m on refurbishment
One of Durban’s landmark beachfront hotels, the 414-room Garden Court South Beach, has spent over R69m on improvement and refurbishment…
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MSC Cruises launches new facilities on Portuguese Island
Launched on 08 December 2012 these new facilities on Portuguese Island, Mozambique offer cruise guests a unique and enhanced island…
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Winters Drift tasting station opens in Elgin
Winters Drift Wines, rooted in Elgin history, have opened their Tasting Station in the restored historic Elgin Station building on…
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Tourism industry leader partners with TEP
Springbok Atlas Luxury Charter has become the latest company to partner the Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP) in its objective to…
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Substantial investment for Legend Golf & Safari Resort
The multi-award-winning Legend Golf & Safari Resort and Entabeni Safari Conservancy are on the road to further success after investing…
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Trade News
Jambo Jet readies for take-off
Kenya Airways’ low-cost subsidiary, Jambo Jet, recently received its first route licences from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and is…
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Trade News
UK runners take advantage of KQ’s new Eldoret route
Kenya Airways was proud to host the UK national athletics team on board the new Eldoret flight upon their recent…
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Trade News
Luxury Mauritius hotel re-opens
The deluxe six-star Constance Le Prince Maurice Hotel in Mauritius re-opened in September after undergoing an extensive refurbishment. Key features…
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Trade News
Wilderness Safaris announces Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Wilderness Safaris announces the development of its newest property in Namibia, the Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. Located 90 km south-east…
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Trade News
Countdown for 2013 Seychelles Carnaval has began
Emirates has again this year come forward as the Official Airline for this unique Carnival of Carnivals to be held…
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Trade News
Sprinbok Atlas Charter joins Global Passenger Network
Springbok Atlas Charter is proud to announce that it has been voted in Lisbon, Portugal as South Africa’s exclusive representative…
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Trade News
Three Cities Group in for a Whale of a Time
The Whale Coast Hotel in Hermanus has announced that the resort has joined the Three Cities Exceptional Hotels Group. Chief…
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Trade News
Valley Lodge & Spa welcomes new GM and HR Managers
Laurence McGrath has been appointed as General Manager of the Lodge. Laurence was Southern Sun trained and worked internationally, including…
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Trade News
Granny Mouse Country House & Spa appoints SA Leisure Connexion
Further to the recent appointment of African Insignia Hotels as the general sales representatives in KZN for Granny Mouse Country…
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Trade News
Urban Park to open in Umhlanga
The Three Cities Urban Park Hotel & Spa will add something new to the face of the Gateway and Umhlanga…
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Trade News
Many ways to sightsee in Cape Town
In addition to the well-known Red City and Blue Mini Peninsula Tours that City Sightseeing offer on board the iconic…
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Trade News
Book-a-Guesthouse programme sees strong growth
The Tsogo Sun Book-a-Guesthouse programme for entrepreneurial development of accommodation establishments is growing strongly. In the past year it has…
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Trade News
Eastern Cape lodge reveals new look
Great Fish River Lodge in the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape re-opened its doors at the beginning…
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Trade News
New Rubondo Island Camp opens in Tanzania
Opening on December 15 2012, Rubondo Island Camp will be the only camp on Rubondo Island in Lake Victoria, Tanzania.…
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Trade News
GWM hands over 4×4 to Hwange Lion Research
Dr Andy Loveridge receiving the GWM Stead from Brian Courtenay in Hwange National Park. Back row left to right: (Researchers)…
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Trade News
Shearwater launches two new tours
Shearwater in partnership with the Victoria Falls Steam Train Company has announced the launch of two brand new products, the…
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Victoria Falls Hotel revamp underway
The Victoria Falls Hotel is currently under major refurbishment. The Livingstone Room, the hotel’s flagship dining venue, will undergo a…
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Zambezi Queen changes ownership
Mantis has purchased the entire shareholding of the companies, which owned the Zambezi Queen. The effective date of this transaction…
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Trade News
Prof Ernie Heath receives Alumni Achiever Award
Prof Ernie Heath, from the Department of Tourism Management at the University of Pretoria, was one of the five recipients…
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Trade News
Mercedes-Benz in Top 10 Loeries Official Rankings for Brands
Awards and accolades are always well received, and the team at Mercedes-Benz South Africa were ecstatic by their achievement –…
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Trade News
STPP runner up in ESKOM Energy Efficiency Awareness Awards
The NAA-SA / go2natural partnership, now renamed the Sustainable Tourism Partnership Programme is truly proud to be the second runner…
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Trade News
Cycad Lodge & Chalets wins AA Travel Guides Award
The Cycad has won the National AA Travel guides award for the best self-catering large establishment for 2012, that took…
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Trade News
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa accepted by Virtuoso
The award-winning 5-star Palladian-style Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Morningside Sandton has been accepted as a Virtuoso Resorts and…
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Trade News
Ulusaba wins Imvelo Award and Virgin Holidays Award
Ulusaba’s charitable arm, Pride ‘n Purpose at Ulusaba, has been named the winner of the Best Social Involvement Programme at…
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Ulusaba named ‘The Best Hotel in Africa’ at Virgin Holidays awards
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, part of Virgin Limited Edition – Sir Richard Branson’s privately owned collection of award-winning luxury retreats,…
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La Motte retains title as Great Wine Capitals winner
For the second year in succession, historic wine estate, La Motte of Franschhoek is South Africa’s Best of Wine Tourism…
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Carnival City named Industry Leader
For the second year running, Carnival City has been awarded the top spot in its category by the Ask Afrika…
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Waterkloof still SA’s Best Architecture & Landscapes champion
Waterkloof Estate, a biodynamic marvel on the outskirts of Somerset West renowned for its sustainable wine farming ethics, reaffirmed its…
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Dereck and Beverly Joubert’s film “The Last Lions” wins music award at the Wildscreen Festival
The couple’s 2011 feature film “The Last Lions,” produced in association with National Geographic, won the Wildscreen Golden Panda Award…
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Trade News
&Beyond Group adds more awards in their brag book
Baghvan Jungle Lodge, situated near Pench National Park in India, has been named India’s Leading Wildlife Resort in the World…
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Trade News
Steenberg does it again and ranks on World’s Top 100 list
Cape Town’s Steenberg Hotel has been voted onto the coveted Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards’ Top 100 Hotels &…
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Attractions
‘Great Days Out’ in the Paradise of the Zulu Kingdom
I’m often asked for travel advice, such as; “Where can we take the children?” or “What’s the best thing to…
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Business & Finance
5 Habits of the Successful Small Business Owner
Outstanding customer service doesn’t have to come from deep pockets and a 24/7 contact centre. In fact, according to the…
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Business & Finance
Reputation Management – The role of Stakeholders
The term “stakeholder” may be an overused epitaph used in corporate brochures, but what does it really mean writes, Deon…
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Business & Finance
Financial Wellness in the Workplace
Economic times are tough for both Employers and Employees alike. 2012 was a year where we witnessed increased and more…
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Competition
Win an African Escape Spa & Stay Pamper Package for 4
THIS COMPETITION IS CLOSED To enter this competition, simply find the answer to the following question (the answer can be…
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Conservation
Strategic partnership for Rhino
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (Ezemvelo), the Wildlands Conservation Trust (Wildlands) and the African Conservation Trust (ACT) have formed a strategic partnership…
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Conservation
Keeping track of Penguins
Where do African Penguins go when they’re not breeding? This may sound like the opening line to a lame joke,…
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Events
TAFI Convention 2013
Message from the SATSA President As President of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) I look forward to welcoming …
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Events
All systems go for AFCON Tournament
The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off in South Africa from 19 January to 10 February, will…
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Events
Durban’s Top Gear Festival Economic Impact Results
An economic impact study on the Top Gear Festival hosted in Durban on 16 and 17 June at the Moses…
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Legal
The CPA and Supplier Rights
From the Bench With Adv. Louis Nel. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS – PART 1 – WHAT YOU’RE ENTITLED TO…
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Letters
Government employee fraud in the B&B sector
Dear Editor The South African Public Protector, Adv Thuli Madonsela is quite right to be deeply concerned about ‘false billing’…
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Marketing
The Law of the Tour Sale
Sometimes it’s useful to look at things from the other side of the fence. This article was written for travel…
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SATSA Market Intelligence Report
The information below was extracted from available data as at 13 November 2012, writes Martin Jansen van Vuuren. ARRIVALS The…
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MSC Opera starts her maiden SA season in style
To mark the luxury cruise ship’s maiden call in the ports of Cape Town (refer article in November edition of…
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Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
This month’s Photo Gallery features a stunning series of action shots submitted by wildlife photographer, Brian Courtenay. Mid October in…
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Responsible Tourism
Acting Responsibly, Growing Sustainably
So the holiday season is finally here, and for some establishments, this means going on holiday. For others, it means…
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Risk & Insurance
Insurance from an underwriters view
Insurance underwriting should integrate with the clients risk management procedures and established practices ensuring that the benefits accrue directly to…
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Risk & Insurance
Look for unique benefits when appointing an insurance broker
Most insurance companies include value-added benefits in their policies at little or no additional premium to differentiate themselves from competitors,…
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