Articles July 2017
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Alternative Hotels Debate at #THINCAfrica2017
With the rise of the sharing economy and collaborative consumption, concepts such as shared-holiday ownership, aggregators, Airbnb and hybrid hotels…
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Saint Ange Tourism Report #8
I start this edition with a quote I really appreciate from Winston Churchill: “You cannot reach your destination if you stop…
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Game Lodge Whitepaper to Launch at #THINCAfrica2017
Travel and tourism in Africa are often synonymous with wildlife safaris. As tourism in sub-Saharan Africa grows there is an increasing…
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aha Makalali Completes Private Tented Camp
aha Makalali Private Tented Camp, situated within the Makalali Private Game Reserve and just 30 minutes’ drive from the aha…
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Join Bottelary Hills for a Scottish Braai
Chef George Jardine will fan the flames for a celebrated food and wine feast on 27 August at the Kaapzicht…
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Poor Viz Delay ORTIA Flights
Kempton Park, 24 July 2017 – Poor visibility due to early morning fog around O. R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) caused 24 flights…
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Saint Ange Tourism Report #7
Reactions from my Fifth Tourism Report revealed a marked interest across the board concerning the exorbitant costs of building material…
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Heritage High Jinks at Gabriëlskloof Estate this September
Mzansi Tapas Tasters and Long-table Braai Feast to wallow in ubuntu. It’s time for heritage high jinks at Gabriëlskloof when…
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Bot River Explodes with Colour for 2017 Spring Weekend
Follow the rainbow for fanciful farm hopping and pantry shopping. Let the bluebird of happiness lead you over the rainbow…
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Uganda Launches Tourism Investment Forum
ENTEBBE, Uganda, July 19, 2017 – Global businesses focused on tourism and conservation will be offered a unique opportunity to…
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South African In Top 25 In Global Meetings Industry
Durban businesswoman Nina Freysen-Pretorius has been named as one of the most influential people in the international meetings industry in…
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Saint Ange Tourism Report #6: In Memory of Louis D’Offay
Louis D’Offay, the well-known and highly respected hotelier from the Seychelles island of Praslin, died on the 18th July 2017 leaving…
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Melt the cold away with Swiss Cheese Fondue at Eikendal Vineyards
What better way to escape the chill of the Cape winter than a cosy evening with friends, a shared Swiss…
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Air Mauritius Wins World Travel Awards
Air Mauritius won two distinctions at the 2017 edition of the World Travel Awards – Indian Ocean. The Amédée Maingard…
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TGCSA Welcomes 64 new Members
More South African establishments are opening their doors to Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) assessors in their commitment…
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SAFPAR New Product Explores New Waters
Safari Par Excellence (SAFPAR), one of Zambia’s leading adventure specialists, offers an exciting new activity – the Zambezi River Expedition…
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Saint Ange Tourism Report #5
Among the varied suggestions arising my last Report is the proposal for a Tourism Conference, an idea that I have…
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FEDHASA Cape Announces Leadership Bursary Recipient
FEDHASA Cape through their leadership development bursary is developing leaders in the hospitality industry. They recently announced Jamie Pieters as…
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Golf Packages For Fancourt’s Heritage Tournament
In celebration of South Africa’s Heritage Day, and twenty-three years of democracy, avid golfers are reminded of the annual Fancourt…
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UK Media Headline Rhino Poaching Crisis in SA
The recent killing of nine white rhinos on a private farm in South Africa has hit media headlines in the…
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Help Create South Africa’s Ultimate Journey
MotorHappy, a subsidiary of Imperial, is calling on all South Africans to help map out the country’s most incredible road…
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Sustainable Tourism
Conscious Conferencing Tips
Spier Wine Farm (outside Stellenbosch) has implemented numerous initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of their conferencing facilities, from careful…
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Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Friendly Tours: Coffeebeans Routes
Travel is about sharing experiences and few tour operators enable guests to immerse themselves in South Africa’s extraordinary mix of…
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Eco-Friendly Guesthouse: Parker Cottage
Parker Cottage in the heart of Cape Town’s City Bowl is more than just another bed-and-breakfast hospitality establishment set in a…
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Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Friendly Hotels: Spier
As one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms and a well-known Western Cape landmark, Spier is passionate about the environment…
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Business & Finance
Economic Development in Africa
Following the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) held in Geneva, Switzerland in January 2017, an in-depth report…
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Conservation
A Ranger’s View On Rhino Poaching
Xolani Nicholas Funda, Chief Ranger of the Kruger National Park, says that Rangers are fighting an uphill battle against lawless…
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Destinations
Exploring Zanzibar
Located in the Indian Ocean just 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is an exquisite gem in East…
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Events
8 Reasons to Attend THINC Africa 2017
If you missed the inaugural Tourism, Hotel Investment, and Networking Conference (THINC) Africa event last year, then you do not…
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Hospitality
Property Review: Town Lodge Midrand
Location and convenience are the prime motivators for city hotel selection in business tourism. This pearl of wisdom occurred to…
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Legal
Consumer Goods & Services Ombudsman – Part 1
IMPLICATIONS FOR THE TOURISM INDUSTRY: Who or what is the Consumer Goods & ServicesOmbudsman (‘CGSO’), what are the implications, and what…
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Saint Ange Tourism Report #4
My 3rd Tourism Report prompted much feedback from loyal readers. One key point that was raised by many readers was…
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Cradle of Food & Wine Festival
To celebrate Women’s Month in August, the Cradle Boutique Hotel – in conjunction with leading Johannesburg wine outlet Wine Menu…
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Cape Royale Expands Portfolio
Cape Royale Luxury Hotel, located in Green Point, has expanded their portfolio to offer large corporates the opportunity to host…
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Tourists for Africa: Why Switzerland is the Best Market
The Swiss International Holiday Exhibition 2017 will be taking place in Lugano, Switzerland from 27-29 October. Here are 10 reasons why Switzerland…
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Saint Ange Tourism Report #3
Welcome to Edition 3 of the Saint Ange Tourism Report from Seychelles. By Alain St.Ange. Many thanks for all the feedback…
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SA Tourism Hosts ‘We do Tourism’ Roadshow
South African Tourism will be hosting a ‘We do Tourism’ roadshow aimed at providing a platform for dialogue between South…
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Dining for a Cause: The Art Of Conservation
The Art Curator Gallery at Lourensford Wine Estate has joined forces with the Cape Leopard Trust and esteemed South African…
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Club Travel Corporate Launches GetThere
Club Travel Corporate has announced the addition of a new online booking tool ‘GetThere’ to their multiple corporate travel technology…
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Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project Protect Wildcats
Africa has undoubtedly seen the population of different animal species decline. Currently, Africa’s cheetah charts stand at roughly 70 000…
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Fancourt Wins Spa Award
Fancourt has been recognised over the years for luxurious hospitality by some of the most reputable industry groups and respected…
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Cape Comoot Boosts Western Cape Heritage Destinations
For many of the 55 million South Africans, getting to key tourist destinations in the Western Cape is unaffordable. While…
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Guvon Expands Footprint To Pretoria
The Royal Elephant Hotel & Conference Centre has joined the Guvon Signature Collection. It started twenty-five years ago with a…
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