Articles February 2018
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Marketing
How To Deliver Good Customer Service On The Go
Whether your business provides tourism transport, like an airport shuttle service, or a mobile business like campervan tours, delivering excellent…
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Trade News
Thebe Tourism: Lessons Learned from Water Crisis
South Africa can at times be a very reactive country, meaning we seem to wake up very late on critical…
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Passion is Key to Women’s Success in Hospitality
With over 20 years in the events and venue management, hospitality and corporate communications industry, her passion for developing people…
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Plans to put Panorama Route on World Map
As iconic as the Graskop Gorge lift development is, it alone cannot establish the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga as one…
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Trade News
James Vos on Tourist Guides and Visas
On Wednesday, 21 February 2018, South Africa celebrated International Tour Guide Day which gives prominence to the role that this sector…
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Trade News
No Sex Tourism for Gambia
The Gambia, 24 February 2018 – Gambia’s Tourism Minister Hamat Bah has warned Western tourists, who may be planning to travel…
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Trade News
2018 Toilet Tourism Awards Open For Entry
THE 2018 International Toilet Tourism Awards are now open to submissions from tourism destinations that want to wipe the floor…
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Hospitality
James Vos on Water Crisis and Tourism
The prospect of nations running out of water has become more pronounced due to recurrent droughts and climate change. Water…
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Trade News
SONA 2018 sets Positive Tone for Tourism
Pretoria, South Africa: The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) agrees with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s sentiments, as expressed in his…
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Hospitality
Human Touch vs Artificial Intelligence
In a world where modern technology is developing at a rapid pace, connectivity and personalisation are two key factors that…
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SECURITY
5 Steps to Dealing with Emergencies Abroad
Travelling abroad is an exciting activity that millions undertake each and every year. Whether embarking on beach holidays or jetting…
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Trade News
The Best Easter Egg Hunt Ever
There was a time when the Easter Bunny’s South African cousin, the Paas-Haas, might have been embarrassed at the meagre…
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Trade News
Fancourt Links Golf Course Rated #1
Fancourt is thrilled to announce that their Links course, a privately-owned club, has once again been ranked FIRST in the…
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Destinations
AUS vs NZ: Who has the Best Islands?
Despite the long-standing rivalry between Aussies and the Kiwis, even they can agree that the tropical islands of Australia and…
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Destinations
How To Avoid The Tourism Rush In Europe
During Europe’s summer season, millions of people pack their swimsuits, EHIC renewal (European Health Insurance Card) and sunscreen in order to jet…
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Trade News
Minor Hotels Appoints Adam Beadon
Minor Hotels has appointed Adam Beadon as Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, based in its Johannesburg office. Beadon is…
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AVANI Windhoek Unveils N$24m Redevelopment
AVANI Windhoek Hotel & Casino has unveiled the first phase of its N$24 million modernisation project. The redevelopment includes…
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Events
New Dates For Africa Mice Masterclass
Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 February 2018: Africa Tourism Partners (ATP) has rescheduled its Africa MICE Masterclass to take place from…
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Events
India Taps Into $3 Trillion Healthcare Tourism Market
Healthcare tourism is set to be worth 3,000,000,000 USD by 2025, according to a recent survey*, and CIMGLobal, organisers of India’s most…
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Trade News
Dwell with South Africa’s Indigenous Trees
You’d be forgiven for seeing only the pristine forests upon arrival at Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa in Hazyview, Mpumalanga.…
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Seven Tips To help You Plan Your next “BLEISURE” Holiday
Travelling for work has its pros and cons: you get to visit a new destination with all your expenses covered,…
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Trade News
Farewell to Safari Stalwart and Legend – Russel Friedman
Wilderness Safaris is devastated by the loss of one of its co-founders and true safari stalwart, legend and Wilderness champion,…
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Trade News
Eikendal Dazzles with Weintaufe Harvest Carnival
The Stellenbosch Winelands will don their most convivial carnival colours when Eikendal Vineyards celebrates the end of its harvest with…
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