Articles January 2019
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Marketing
Predictions for Native Advertising
Native Advertising definition: Paid content that matches a publication’s editorial standards while meeting the audience’s expectations. Facebook and Twitter fail…
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Trade News
Elements Luxury Suites Launches in Sea Point
Cape Town, South Africa, 21 January 2019 – Short-term rental company Totalstay, in partnership with Elemental Property Developers, have launched…
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Marketing
8 Tactics For Sales Lead Generation
Do you know who your target customers are? Then it is time to turn visitors into customers with these 8…
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Environment
Hotel Group Adopts Plastic-Free Straw Initiative
Johannesburg, South Africa, 29 January 2019 – In alignment with the plastic-free straw commitment of leading hotel group Accor Hotels, Mercure Hotels South Africa has…
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Events
Spain To Host Gastronomy Tourism World Forum
Madrid, Spain, 28 January 2019 – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) have signed an…
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Trade News
New GM for Visit Knysna Tourism Office
Knysna, South Africa, 28 January 2019 – Colleen Durant has been appointed as the new General Manager for Visit Knysna…
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Trade News
Animal Interaction Consultation Workshop Dates Announced
SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg – Thursday 24 January 2019: The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is inviting the travel trade to join…
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Trade News
SA Roadshow to Capture Turkish Travel Trade
SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg – Thursday 24 January 2019: South African Tourism will be hosting the “Learn SA Roadshow” for the…
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Trade News
Roadshow Targets Emerging Markets In Europe
The 8th annual Spotlight on Africa & Indian Ocean Islands roadshow will focus on Europe’s emerging tourism markets of the…
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Trade News
Zimbabwe Safe to Visit Despite Unrest
The management of Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) has confirmed that Victoria Falls remains calm, safe and stable despite civil unrest…
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Cape Town’s tourism figures indicate steady recovery
Cape Town, South Africa, 23 January 2019 – Figures released by Cape Town’s big attractions, Cape Town International Airport and…
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Trade News
Stellenbosch Harvest Parade
It’s time to whip on your glad rags and join the parade! Once again, a merry, family-friendly spectacle hits the…
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Destinations
5 Awesome African Adventures for US Travelers
Since it’s the cradle of humanity, every modern human has roots in Africa — and perhaps that’s part of its…
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Trade News
Revenant Red breathes new life into a South African classic wine
Many of the great, long-lived Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon wines of the 1950s, 60s and 70s conspired over a secret ingredient.…
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Marketing
Partnership to Redefine Brand South Africa
Brand South Africa, the official custodian of South Africa’s nation brand, has partnered with Business Leadership South Africa and SA…
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Trade News
Kenya Tourist Circuits Unaffected by Nairobi Terror Attack
Following the horrendous terror attack that occurred at a Nairobi hotel on Tuesday, the Kenya Tourism Federation has confirmed that…
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Events
WTM Africa 2019 Registration Opens
Registration for the continent’s leading B2B Travel Trade Show, WTM Africa 2019, is officially open. Hosted in partnership with the…
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Conservation
Major Boost for Responsible Tourism in Conservation
The signing of a historic Cooperative Agreement between Kruger National Park and private reserves, state reserves and communal areas on…
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Trade News
Cape Verde Expands Visa Exemption
As of 1 January 2019, the list of countries exempted from requiring a tourist visa to enter Cape Verde has…
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Lifestyle
Africa Rising: Chess Popularity Rises on the Continent
Africa is considered to be the oldest continent, but chess, one of the oldest games in the world, has just…
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Marketing
Positive Future for Botswana Tourism
According to the latest World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact report for Botswana, positive growth is expected for…
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Reviews
Property Review: Aquila Private Game Reserve
Visitors to Cape Town are spoilt for choice when it comes to tourism experiences. There is so much to see…
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Conservation
Former Botswana President Commits to Tuli Conservation
The Tuli Conservation Trust (CBE) has announced the appointment of the Former President of Botswana, His Excellency Lieutenant General Dr…
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Environment
Environmental Collapse Threatens Vulture Fledgelings
An alarming number of vulture rehabilitation cases have been recorded by VulPro for the months of December 2018 and early…
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Environment
Seychelles Bans Plastic Straws
In another step to help protect the environment of Seychelles, the importation of single-use plastic straws will be banned as of…
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Trade News
WTM Africa 2019 Takes Shape
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 03 January 2019 – The speaker line-up and programme for WTM Africa 2019 are taking shape,…
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Environment
The uMfolozi: A Conservation Story
The uMfolozi Big Five Reserve is a special conservation story – the story of how Dr Ian Player started a…
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Marketing
How Online Business Directories Benefit Tourism
Marketers of tourism destinations and tourism business services often ignore the power of online business directories. Here are 8 good…
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Trade News
Seychelles needs more hotel rooms
Seychelles is facing a difficult situation in its need for hotel rooms. According to Alain St Ange, the former Seychelles…
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Trade News
Rare EMF at Old Car Show
GEORGE, South Africa – The 23rd George Old Car Show, driven by Oakhurst Insurance Company, and taking place from 9…
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Trade News
Airline Security Staff Face Bribery Charges
KEMPTON PARK, 2 January 2019 – The management of O. R. Tambo International Airport have been informed that disciplinary hearings…
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Attractions
50 Ways to explore Cape Town for under R50
South Africa’s Mother City has a lot to offer budget-conscious tourists. Make the most of your Cape Town visit by…
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