Articles July 2018
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Trade News
Local Artist Weaves His Magic
CAPE TOWN, 31 July 2018 – Paarl crafter Jonathan Hoffman might look as if he belongs to a reggae band, but…
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Hospitality
Amateur Hour: Hotel & Resort Fees
After you’ve been in the hospitality industry for as many years as I have (more than 30 years… how time…
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Business & Finance
Hotels a Prime Target for Cyber Threats
Hotels a Prime Target for Cyber Threats JOHANNESBURG, 31 July 2018 – The hospitality industry is a prime target for cyber…
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Conservation
SANParks Marks World Ranger Day 2018
PORT ELIZABETH, 31 July 2018 – The Department of Environmental Affairs in collaboration with South African National Parks (SANParks) today launched…
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Transport
Mercedes-Benz Launches New C-Class
JOHANNESBURG, 31 July 2018 – Mercedes-Benz South Africa launched the new edition of its highly successful C-Class range to the local…
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Trade News
South Africa Grows Tourist Arrivals for 2018
JOHANNESBURG, 30 July 2018 – South Africa continues to be an attractive tourist destination for travellers from across the world,…
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Trade News
Graeme Edmond Appointed Tourvest Executive
JOHANNESBURG, 30 July 2018 – Graeme Edmond has been appointed divisional sales and marketing executive for integrated tourism group Tourvest’s…
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Marketing
Is South Africa Ready For ‘Smart’ Hotel Rooms?
There’s a race on internationally among big hotel groups to unveil smart hotels that feature rooms equipped with the Internet…
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Trade News
Kenya Launches Tourism Blueprint 2030
NAIROBI, 26 July 2018 – The Kenya Ministry of Tourism has launched the Big 4 Tourism Plan – a set of strategies devised…
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Trade News
Gabriëlskloof Ignites A ‘Fire Food’ Celebration Of SA Heritage
From handmade wors to melktert spring rolls..this Overberg Braai has it all Sunday, 23 September 2018 Gabriëlskloof flies the flag…
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Trade News
BRICS Established as Global Brand
JOHANNESBURG, Wednesday 25 July 2018 – The political alliance of BRICS nations has become a distinct global brand in its own…
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Trade News
Tenerife & Seychelles Discuss Tourism Cooperation
GHANA, July 2018 – Meeting on the sidelines of the Routes Africa 2018 conference, key speakers Stephanie Wear Pintado of Tenerife and Alain…
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Conservation
Fair Trade Tourism Publishes Captive Wildlife Guidelines
SOUTH AFRICA, 23 July 2018 – Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) has published its Captive Wildlife Guidelines, which aim to assist the…
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Trade News
Mango Awarded Best Low-Cost African Airline
SOUTH AFRICA, 19 July 2018 – Mango Airlines has been presented with the most sought-after award in the aviation industry. The…
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Events
Opportunity for Tourism, Hospitality, Wine, Food and Marketing Students
CAPE TOWN, 19 July 2018 – An opportunity exists for tourism, wine, food, hospitality and marketing communications students and trainees…
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Conservation
Duo Paddle to Save Shongweni Reserve on #MandelaDay2018
DURBAN, 18 July 2018 – In honour of International Mandela Day today, the founder of Conservation Guardians, Greg Vogt and Italian-born, Sara…
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Events
World Celebrates #MandelaDay2018
SOUTH AFRICA, 18 July 2018 – Nelson Mandela International Day 2018 is being celebrated worldwide today to mark 100 years since the…
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Trade News
Durban ICC Salutes Long Service Employees
DURBAN, 17 July 2018 – Six long-serving employees of the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) who thrive on professionalism and…
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Marketing
Cape Town: A Sustainable Tourism Destination
CAPE TOWN, 17 July 2018 – Despite the heavy rains and Western Cape dams filling up considerably, the risk of a…
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Trade News
Annual Show To Reveal Funding Secrets
JOHANNESBURG, 16 July 2018 – Riversands Incubation Hub is set to reveal funding secrets for entrepreneurs when it hosts its…
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Trade News
Stormsriver Adventures Awarded Certificate of Excellence
TSITSIKAMMA, South Africa, 16 July 2018 – Stormsriver Adventures (SRA) has once again excelled as an excellent tourist attraction by being…
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Sport Tourism
Zambia One Step Closer to Rugby Gold Cup Qualification
LUSAKA, Zambia, July 16, 2018 – The Zambia Rugby National Team has moved one step closer to Gold Cup qualification after…
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Trade News
World Ranger Day 2018: Mozambique
MAPUTO, 16 July 2018 – World Ranger Day 2018 will be celebrated in Mozambique on 31 July at the Joaquim Chissano International Conference…
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Environment
Western Cape Plans To Reduce Plastic Waste
CAPE TOWN, 13 July 2018 – The Democratic Alliance (DA) Shadow Minister of Tourism, James Vos, met earlier this week with Western…
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SA’s Visa & Birth Certificate Regulations Update
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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Events
John Vlismas in “Brain Dump”
Stand up comedian John Vlismas’s all-new show, “brain-dump” is running at The Pieter Toerien Theatre in Montecasino from 22 July to 12…
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Transport
The All New Mercedes-Benz X-Class
Mercedes-Benz never does things in half measure. In keeping with the brands’ prestige image, the launch of their new X-Class …
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Trade News
Porsche Studio Cape Town Waterfront Inaugurated
CAPE TOWN, July 2018 – Adding to the Mother City’s already impressive array of tourist attractions, Porsche has officially opened its Porsche…
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Trade News
Panasonic Launches SA Headquarters
CAPE TOWN, Thursday 12 July 2018 – Today, Panasonic South Africa – a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation – launched its new…
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Hospitality
Understanding Timeshare
Timeshare or shared vacation ownership products are inherently complex and bewildering to the average consumer. Understanding it will help you…
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Trade News
Radisson Appoints North Africa Regional Director
CAPE TOWN, 09 July 2018 – Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel…
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Trade News
Africa’s Longest & Highest Zipline Re-opens
CAPE TOWN, July 2018 – Cape Town Ziplines, an SA Forest Adventures initiative, has re-opened in Silvermist Estate on Hout Bay…
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Trade News
New Radisson Hotel for Ivory Coast
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 2018 – Radisson Hospitality has announced the signing of a new Radisson hotel for Ivory Coast. The Radisson…
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Sport Tourism
Tunisia Beats Zimbabwe in Rugby Africa Gold Cup 2018
BEJA, Tunisia, July 7, 2018 – On Saturday, the Tunisian Rugby team beat its opponent the Zimbabwe Rugby team 18-14,…
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Events
HVS Launches THINC Africa 2018
Cape Town, July 2018 – Industry experts and corporate executives are gearing up for one of Africa’s most insightful tourism,…
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Adventure Tourism
Canopy Tours Boom in Tsitsikamma
Adventure seekers are flocking to Storms River Village in the heart of the Tsitsikamma National Park forest for their adrenalin rush…
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Destinations
Best Surfing Spots In Africa
When searching for an ideal surfing destination, the 26,000 km (16,100 miles) coastline of Africa has a lot to offer, whether you’re…
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Sport Tourism
Kenya defeats Uganda in Rugby Africa Gold Cup
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 7, 2018 – The Kenya Simbas played against the Uganda Cranes in Nairobi, Kenya today. Kenya beat…
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