Articles December 2016
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Competition
Social Media Competition
Congratulations to our December 2016 Social Media competition winner: Jacis Lodges at Madikwe Game Reserve has been selected as our…
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Trade News
Seychelles Minister of Tourism Resigns
News broke earlier today that Minister Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles had presented his letter of resignation to President Danny…
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International Cheetah Day Celebrations
International Cheetah Day was celebrated at Cango Wildlife Ranch 4 December 2016. This year marks the sixth anniversary of this…
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Peak Season Safety and Security Alert for Airports
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, has implemented additional security measures for the festive peak…
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‘Overtourism’ Poses Threat to Destinations
As global tourism grows at an unprecedented rate, with 2016 experiencing an increase in worldwide outbound trips by over 4.1%…
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Lufthansa A350-900 Lands at Home Airport in Munich
It is one of the most important events for the year for the Lufthansa Group: The first Lufthansa A350-900 landed…
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Zandvliet Wine Estate Launches Kalkveld Lounge
Zandvliet Wine Estate, on the outskirts of Ashton in the Robertson Valley region of South Africa’s Western Cape province, has opened…
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iSimangaliso’s uMkhuze – a Festive Experience with a Difference
Looking for inspiration for a spontaneous break after a housebound Christmas or seeking to escape the madding crowds for a…
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Seychelles Debates 2017 Tourism Marketing Strategies
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) organised its end of year marketing meeting last week aimed at informing the representatives of…
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Tourism Industry Welcomes Relaunch of KAZA Visa
The relaunch of a univisa between Zimbabwe and Zambia has been hailed “a positive step” and “a wonderfully important Christmas…
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Trade News
240 Santa Shoeboxes Packed @GrandWestSA
GrandWest’s Hanover Street became a festive packing line of enthusiastic volunteers who gathered to package stationery for underprivileged children as…
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La Petite Ferme Ends Year on a Gourmet High
Ring in 2017 in true opulence at La Petite Ferme in Franschhoek, when this magnificently appointed, mountain-perched estate serves up…
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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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Seychelles Welcomes Qatar Airways Inaugural Flight
Qatar Airways landed in Seychelles on Monday 12 December on what was the start of their seven weekly flights to the…
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Lufthansa AG takes over 100 percent of SN Airholding
Attractive home markets Belgium and Brussels and well-established Africa network will further strengthen the Lufthansa and Eurowings Group market position.…
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Cape Town International welcomes Direct Flights from London Gatwick
Cape Town 19 December 2016, Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) welcomed the arrival of Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural flight from…
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Proe Paarl Provides Showcase for Local Crafters
A group of local crafters from Paarl showcased their work at the inaugural Crafter’s Market hosted at Paarl Tourism Information…
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Air Ticket Sales Outperform Industry Growth
According to Club Travel Corporate, their air ticket sales have increased by 60%, compared to the industry’s growth of only…
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iSimangaliso Bhangazi Berm Bridge Opens
Kicking off the iSimangaliso Wetland Park festive season for access to the Park’s golden beaches, especially Cape Vidal, St Lucia,…
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Tribute to a Master Battlefields Guide – Ken Gillings
Tourism Tattler joins the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) in commemorating the tragic passing of one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most…
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Trade News
Cape Town DMC Gives Back to Community
Cape Town based mirchee Destination Management visited Elundini Children’s Home for children with special needs and joined the Home’s founder Indy…
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Trade News
Best Mountain Tour Operator – Kilimanjaro Region
Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: Kushiland Expeditions & Tour Safaris has won the Lux award for ‘Best Mountain Tour Operator – Kilimanjaro Region’.…
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Conservation
Exploring Game Capacity at Big Five Reserves
Ever wondered why some game reserves have more Big Five sightings than others? This article provides the answers. By Des…
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Conservation
Anti-Poaching: To Rescue or to Shoot Injured Wildlife?
While on a game drive through a reserve in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, our tour group spotted two animals that had fallen…
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Accolades
Best Design Hotel in Africa & Middle East
South Africa, Stellenbosch; CAPE Winelands luxury small hotel destination Majeka House & Spa has scooped a coveted international award in…
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GeoDirectory Project
Botswana & Zimbabwe’s Iconic Safari Lodges
Africa Albida Tourism’s luxurious properties, located in two of Southern Africa’s iconic destinations – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and Chobe, Botswana…
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Attractions
Exploring the Cape Whale Coast
If unusual destinations and unique experiences are attributes that differentiate tour operator and travel agent success, then the Cape Whale…
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Business & Finance
The Right Mindset For Running Your Own Business
Running a business is a big challenge. Even the most modest enterprise takes hard work and dedication to thrive. If…
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Events
Quality Control in Events Management
This article reviews the steps needed to maintain consistent quality through project management principles that are the hallmark of successful…
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Hospitality
The Metric That Can Impact Hotel Revenues
When most hoteliers consider their revenue management metrics, they most likely think about RevPAR, ADR and occupancy. Perhaps, they would…
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Human Resources
Night Shift, Employees and Transportation
When overtime and night work overlap, are employees entitled to transportation? By Fiona Leppan. Night shifts raise concerns, especially about…
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Legal
Law of Contracts – Part 24
The Role of Service Level Agreements By Adv Louis Nel. (For a summary on this series see end of article). Service level…
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Legal
Adventure Tourism from a Legal Perspective – Part 6
This series of articles explores the legal aspects associated with the risks of operating an adventure tourism business, with specific…
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Marketing
Who is the South African Millennial?
Are today’s travellers really that different from their parents? What do we really know about the South African millennial traveller?…
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Marketing
Preferences of Business Traveller Generations
Older, experienced business travellers expect to be treated like VIPs when they travel and leave the handling of their travel…
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SECURITY
Road Trip Tips for the Holiday Season
The South African holiday season is around the corner and the open road is calling. Here are some road trip…
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Trade News
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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Trade News
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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South Africa’s Colour Festival Returns to Cape Town
Colour In The Sun, inspired by the traditional Holi colour festival in India, returns to Cape Town on 10 December…
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More Lokuthula Lodges Available As Timeshare Leases Expire
The popular self-catering Lokuthula Lodges in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe will soon be easier to book, as an increasing number of…
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South Africans travelling to Europe Urged to Remain Vigilant
Flight Centre Travel Group has advised South Africans travelling to Europe over the festive season to remain vigilant – following…
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Festive Fun for All at Fancourt
This year, Fancourt is taking holiday celebrations to new heights with a variety of events to be enjoyed by all.…
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