Articles July 2013
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Trade News
Kenya Airways signs code-share agreement with Air Namibia
Kenya Airways has boosted its footprint within the Southern Africa region with the signing of a new code-share agreement with…
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86 Years of “Special Experiences for Special People”
The Riviera on Vaal Hotel & Country Club, known for its special experiences for special people, will be celebrating its…
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SA Tourism CEO, Mr Thulani Nzima’s Speech at SAACI 2013 Conference
The CEO of SA Tourism, Mr Thulani Nzima addressed delegates at the opening ceremony of the Southern African Association for…
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Minister Van Schalkwyk’s Speech at SAACI 2013 Conference
The Minister of Tourism, Mr Martinus Van Schalkwyk delivered his key note address to delegates at the opening ceremony of the Southern African…
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Winter warms at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa
Winter is a special time at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa situated in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, where although temperatures…
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The Robertson Small Hotel takes the grill to gourmet heights
Reuben & Co flexes braai-ceps with new tong tricks for Braai Day Want to ignite the gourmet side of the…
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Wilderness Safaris Launches Pelo Camp in Moremi’s Jao Concession
Wilderness Safaris is delighted to announce the opening of Pelo Camp in a remote part of the Jao Concession on…
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TUROPA DMC, launches B2B online reservation system for UK and Ireland
TUROPA DMC, a leading Destination Management Company in the United Kingdom and Ireland, announces the immediate availability of TUROPAnet in…
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Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts to open Luxury Hotel in Confucius’ Birthplace
Debuting this August, Shangri-La Hotel, Qufu’s bold modern aesthetic incorporates traditional Chinese design and Confucian motifs By proximity as well…
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Makuleke Contractual Park wins Community Conservation Award
Wilderness Safaris is thrilled to announce that the Makuleke Contractual Park (MCP) has won the Mail & Guardian Greening the…
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Fishing spots just a stones throw from Johannesburg
Fishing enthusiasts needing a day next to a trout-packed dam can find just what they are looking for without having to…
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Maropeng’s Best Site Guide Moves Up The Ranks
A trip to Maropeng, the official visitor’s centre for the Cradle of Humankind, would not be complete without a guided…
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Wilderness Holdings announces Keith Vincent as CEO
The Board of Directors of Wilderness Holdings Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Vincent as Chief Executive…
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Newmark Hotels, Reserves and Lodges offer an easy “charging policy” for in-house guests
Cape Town, celebrated as one of the most diverse and spectacular holiday destinations in the world, boasts vineyards, mountains, dazzling…
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Zambia’s Protea Hotel Lusaka more than doubles capacity
The popular 100-room Protea Hotel Lusaka, located within the Arcades Shopping and Entertainment lifestyle hub opposite the Mulungushi Conference Centre,…
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Exciting holidays in Sun City
Sun City is for many people Africa’s premier holiday destination. This internationally recognized resort offers a host of accommodation options,…
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Naikuni feted for ‘contribution to air transport business’
Kenya Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Titus Naikuni, has been recognized in the prestigious Airline Strategy Awards 2013. Dr Naikuni…
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Thailand reaps rich harvest in top of Traveller’s choice 2013 Awards
Nine of Thailand’s diverse range of tourism spots, products and attractions have been included on the list of TripAdvisor’s Top…
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Super Fast Fibre Optic Bandwidth for African Pride Crystal Towers
July 2013: The African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa in Cape Town, which boasts the city’s second largest…
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Surprises await at Tourism 2020 Dialogue
Recognising the importance of the tourism sector and the role of SMME’s. The Second Annual Tourism 2020 Dialogue promises a few…
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Big 5 Roadshow 2013 – SPECIAL EDITION iFundi – Italy
The format of this year’s Big 5 Roadshow in Italy will vary slightly. The calendar dates for the roadshow will be as…
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The Forum – the perfect setting for your next business milestone
In Ancient Rome, the forum was a hub for important meetings and social gatherings, everything from philosophical discussions, judicial hearings…
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Pampering for body and soul
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Villingili Resorts and Spa Maldives, draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend –…
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Gold Rush. Gold Fever. Golden Wildebeest.
Golden Breeders and Castle de Wildt have pleasure in inviting you to experience Auction Day Dynamics first hand. Please be…
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The Robertson Small serves up yesteryear sensations
Revel in the past and pleasures of the quaint town of Robertson when The Robertson Small Hotel, a 5-star retreat…
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Kayak Expedition on Lake Malawi
Gravity Adventures (Cape Town) and Nkwichi Lodge have put together a very exclusive, once in a lifetime expedition trip on…
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Putting the ‘Fun’ in Fundraising! The Rattrace 2013 is here!
The Ratt Race is all about having a blast while raising money for the David Rattray foundation which supports locally-based…
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Big Bee Festival (Swellendam)
The Big Bee brings you a chain of wild and brilliant surprises from 9 to 11 August 2013 where three days of…
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Vaal River Meander Wine Route 2013 Celebrates Its 10th Year
Vaalies can now proudly boast the largest and most popular Wine Route in Gauteng – The Vaal River Meander Wine…
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Townhouse Hotel and Conference Centre rejuvenates kitchen brigade
Trees Restaurant at the Townhouse Hotel & Conference Centre has recharged its kitchen staff compliment with the appointment of two…
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Southern Africa is a 5-star destination amidst recession
New statistics released by PricewaterhouseCoopers indicates that even though 5-star establishments accounted for only 5% of available rooms in South…
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Editorial Comment
From the Editor’s Desk
It’s July and here on the southern tip of Africa we are into winter, but apart from being cold at…
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Cover Story
Our magazine cover picture features Kora National Park in Kenya. This is a country that has come through some tough…
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SATSA Market Intelligence Report
This month’s Market Intelligence Report from SATSA has been extracted from data available as at 30 May 2013, by Martin Jansen van Vuuren of Grant…
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Longridge gets thumbs up from TripAdvisor
Longridge wine estate and restaurant recently received a Certificate of Excellence from leading travel website TripAdvisor. This prestigious award is…
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Kenya Airways flies the Melodians Steel Orchestra (UK) to Livingstone in Zambia
The internationally acclaimed Melodians Steel Orchestra departed London on board Kenya Airways flight to Zambia to play at the British…
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Amorim Cap Classique Challenge Secures Tsogo Sun As Joint Sponsor
Tsogo Sun, South Africa’s leading hotel, gaming and entertainment group, will from this year join international cork supplier Amorim as…
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Kenya Airways applauds Rugby Sevens team for performance in World Cup
National carrier, Kenya Airways, has lauded the Rugby Sevens national team for its sterling performance in the just concluded Rugby…
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Mombo Camp Top Hotel in Travel + Leisure 2013 World’s Best Awards
In exciting news for the recognition of the responsible ecotourism industry in Botswana and the Okavango Delta, Wilderness Safaris is…
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Clos Malverne all geared up for bucolic biking bliss
For a leisurely tour of the Stellenbosch Winelands of a different kind, Clos Malverne Wine Estate now saddles up exhilarating…
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Business & Finance
Africa’s hospitality sector poised for recovery and growth
According to latest PwC report, Africa’s hospitality sector is poised for further strong growth in the next five years, despite…
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Business & Finance
GEPF invests to boost job-creation and economic growth
The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF)has announced the allocation of R13-billion for investment in various sectors of the economy, including…
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Business & Finance
Germany leads European travel
Research reveals that in Germany, travel agents have a major influence on travel decisions and bookings and that German travellers…
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Conservation
The Economics Of The Illegal Wildlife Trade
The illegal trade of animals or animal parts has become one of the most lucrative black market activities in the…
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Conservation
Rhino Knights Update
Isabel Wolf-Gillespie reports on her progress since departing on her arduous 10,000km journey in May to raise awareness of the…
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Destinations
Magical Kenya
Kenya is determined to grow its tourism arrivals from both regional and long-haul international markets and is keen to engage…
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Events
RETOSA Events Calendar – July
RETOSA’s annual events calendar is aimed at keeping the travel trade informed on forthcoming events in each of the 14…
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Hospitality
Property Review – Ubizane
Ubizane – The Place of Calling Ubizane Wildlife Reserve in South Africa lives up to its isiZulu name as a…
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Trade News
Tsogo Sun supports WPRI development
Three youngsters have earned Western Province Rugby Institute bursaries for 2013, as part of Tsogo Sun’s new sponsorship deal with…
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Hospitality
Restaurant Review – BiCE Hyde Park
Real Italian fine dining lights up Hyde Park Experience an authentic Italian journey of taste and flavour at BiCE Ristorante…
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Legal
The New POPI Act – PART 3
The New Protection Of Personal Information (POPI) Act – PART 3 – PRINCIPLE #2 – PROCESSING LIMITATION: PART 1 ‘Processing’…
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Conservation
Greed beats logic: why a legal rhino horn trade won’t work
Further to the article ‘To Breed, to Dehorn or to Poison?’ that I posted under the Tourism Tattler’s ‘Conservation’ subject…
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Trade News
IHG Rewards Club Launches Worldwide
New benefits including free internet for Elite members take effect from today. South Africa, Johannesburg, 01 July 2013 IHG (InterContinental…
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Risk & Insurance
If you were choosing company – whose company would you choose?
SATIB Insurance Brokers has been providing specialist cover to the tourism and leisure industries for over twenty years and is…
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