Articles December 2018
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Destinations
Prague Mini Guide: The Stag Do and Beer Capital of Europe
Prague is a historic gem of Central Europe. But this city has much more to its reputation than just pristine…
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Trade News
Badplaas Resort Recovers From Flood Damage
BADPLAAS, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 31 December 2018 – Following a flash flood that partially affected Badplaas, A Forever Resort on…
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Marketing
New Report on Health Tourism Launched
Madrid, Spain, 27 December 2018 – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), together with the European Travel Commission (ETC) have launched…
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Events
Brazil’s favourite destination for New Year’s Eve 2019
Rio de Janeiro is the most searched destination by Brazilian travellers to ring in 2019. This is according to the…
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Marketing
5 SPA Trends for 2019
The most exciting 2019 SPA trends are good news for nature and lovers In recent years, the wellness industry has…
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Accolades
UNWTO Awards Finalists Announced
Madrid, Spain, 21 December 2018 – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the finalists to win the 15th UNWTO…
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Mobile app to drive travellers to star graded accommodation
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 21 December 2018 – The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) has partnered with Waze, the…
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How To Start And Market A Travel Business Cost Effectively
Starting a travel business from scratch can take years before it becomes profitable. Besides the set-up costs, such as company…
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Niche Tourism
Why Health Tourism Has Become Popular For Surgery
As any an avid traveller will have noticed, there’s a new type of tourist appearing on our flights. They’re not…
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Trade News
Get revved up for another spectacular Cape Town Motor Show
The Cape Town Motor Show (CTMS) is set to wow the crowds again at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World from…
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Trade News
Sun City Re-opens After Freak Hail Storm
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 16 December 2018 – Following yesterday’s freak hail storm in the North West Province that saw damage…
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Aviation
ACSA Signs Airports Agreement With Thailand
JOHANNESBURG, 14 December 2018 – Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has signed a sister airports agreement with Airports of Thailand…
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Africa Outbound
Thai Tourism Records Growth
Thailand tourism recorded total international arrivals of 31.25 million in January-October 2018, up 7.84%, generating an estimated 1.63 trillion Baht…
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Trade News
Welcome Campaign to Improve Border Post Relations
MUSINA, Limpopo, Beit Bridge Border Post, 13 December 2018 – South African Tourism (SA Tourism) will be rolling out its Welcome…
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Trade News
Atta Appoints East Africa Honorary Fellow
LONDON, 13 December 2018 – Dr Mohanjeet Brar (Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Safari Camps) who served as the African Travel &…
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Trade News
New Partnership to boost South African Tourism Sector
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 14 December 2018 – In what has been dubbed an unprecedented alliance, key stakeholders in South Africa’s travel…
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Trade News
SA Tourism CEO To Sit On UNWTO Advisory Board
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 14 December 2018 – South African Tourism CEO, Sisa Ntshona, has been appointed onto the advisory board of…
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Trade News
Tourvest Acquires Mozambique Voyages
Tourvest Destination Management has acquired Mozambique Voyages, a DMC specialising in both self-drive and tailor-made holidays in Mozambique.
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Trade News
Marriott Opens First Hotel In Cape Town
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 12 September 2018 – 188 room AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront celebrates the brand’s European soul…
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Environment
Why water is more than just a ‘drinking’ problem
Water is everything. Literally. Besides being the lifeblood of the planet’s biological species, it is also used to produce everything…
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Trade News
The Blue Train Repositions Brand
PRETORIA, South Africa – The Blue Train launched its new brand repositioning on Friday 23rd November 2018, the first in over…
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Conservation
Lions return to the Great Karoo
More than 180 years ago, South Africa’s Great Karoo region was roamed by the majestic Cape lion – a particularly…
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Environment
Argentina Proclaims New National Park
ARGENTINA, 05 December 2018 – the National Congress has approved the creation of the Iberá National Park, located in the Province…
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Trade News
The evolving role of the DMO in optimising tourism opportunities
From the dawn of democracy in South Africa, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming swathes of visitors from across the…
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