Articles June 2015
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Trade News
Mantis Wins at World Travel Awards 2015
On 20th June 2015, Mantis, a collection of privately owned boutique hotels and eco-escapes around the world, was rewarded with…
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Archives
Cover Story – June
The June edition of Tourism Tattler focuses on the $298 billion wedding industry, with an analysis of statistics, trends and…
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Trade News
South Africa forecast for growth in 2015
South Africa, May 2015 – Improved competitiveness and significant government support have strengthened South Africa’s claim to be the leading…
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Trade News
WYSTC 2015 Registration Opens
The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation has opened registration for this year’s World Youth and Student Travel…
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Trade News
Wellness Lounge launches at WTM 2015
World Travel Market 2015, the leading global event for the travel industry, has partnered with a leading spa and wellness…
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Aviation
The Rise of South Africa’s Low Cost Airlines
Many travellers are confused about all these new airlines in South Africa – why does one carrier charge extra for…
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Attractions
Tours at Redberry Farm, Garden Route
Redberry Farm, a commercial strawberry grower located in the picturesque town of George along South Africa’s Garden Route, is unique…
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Attractions
KZN South Coast Activities
It’s been a while since I last visited the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. To say that I…
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Business & Finance
Interview with Private Safaris
Tourism Tattler met with Kuoni subsidiary Private Safaris CEO Frank Glettenberg for an interview during the 2015 Indaba Trade Show…
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Business & Finance
Health and Wealth for Tourism
SATIB is set to provide businesses and employees in the tourism and hospitality industry with a holistic, financial services offering…
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Events
Weddings: Stats, Trends & Budgets
Is the global wedding industry, estimated to be worth $298 billion* on the rise or declining? The following statistics, trends…
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Events
SATSA 2015 Conference Registration Opens
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is looking forward to welcoming you to South Africa’s Eastern Cape province in…
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Events
Weddings: Are we ready for the Millennials?
In a bid to keep their fingers on the pulse, Guvon Hotels keep a close eye on international wedding trends.…
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Hospitality
Homestays: the Dreamcatcher Story
The concept of experiential tourism or community based experiences, whereby visitors are offered opportunities to interact with local people in…
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Legal
Law of Contracts – Part 11
In Part 1 (August 2014), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3. LAW, 4. SERVICE…
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7 Tips to Improve your B2B Marketing
– Part 1 – There are literally hundreds of articles about how hotels can improve their marketing to potential guests,…
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Trade News
Wesgro & Home Affairs to host visa regulation workshop
Cape Town – 03 June 2015. Wesgro met with the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Fatima Chohan, to discuss the…
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Trade News
New Sani Pass road to boost Lesotho / SA tourism
New R887 million Sani Pass road will boost tourist traffic between South Africa and Lesotho. The 33 kilometre trip up…
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Trade News
Sun Resorts acquires Anahita Hotel Mauritius
Sun Resorts has acquired full ownership in Anahita Hotel Limited and has strengthened its strategic partnership with the Four Seasons…
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Trade News
7 Chefs for 7 Dishes in Hermanus FynArts Festival
The chefs are (left to right): Thomas Sinn, Rivendell; Benjamin Conradie, Grootbos; Eric Bulpitt, Newton Johnson; Kelly-Anne Pietersen, Benguela Cove;…
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Trade News
You are invited to Inspire 2015
As a proud partner of Inspire Trade Expo 2015, the Sustainable Tourism Partnership Programme (STPP) is inviting you to pre-register…
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