Articles March 2019
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Environment
Strange but True facts on just about Everything
From Ants to Zebras, this A-Z list of strange but true facts on just about anything and everything is an…
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Niche Tourism
An Insight Into Fashion Tourism
On this website, we’ve blogged about niche tourism groups but have not posted about the growing trend of fashion tourism.…
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Events
Earth Hour For Hotels
This year, Earth Hour falls on Saturday 30 March and the initiators of the #Connect2Earth global campaign – WWF has…
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Hospitality
Radisson RED Launches Chilli Bang Bang
Radisson RED Hotel V&A Waterfront recently launched Chilli Bang Bang; an urban massage area where you can indulge in a…
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Accolades
Thula Thula Wins Prestigious Award
Thula Thula Private Game Reserves’ Francoise Malby-Anthony has been awarded the prestigious “French Abroad Award” for her dedication to conservation…
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Trade News
Bistronomy is the New Gastronomy
When the Parisian restaurant scene first coined the term ‘bistronomy’, it was in response to the question: “How does one…
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Transport
The All New Sprinter Spirit For You
Johannesburg, 26 March 2019 – Living up to its claim “100% For You”, the all-new third-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been…
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Lifestyle
How Travel with Children Strengthens Relationships
Nothing feels better than finally getting the chance to go on that vacation you’ve been looking forward to, perhaps all…
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Trade News
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durbanville Refurbishment
Cape Town, 26 March 2019 – A modern, fresh refurbishment has taken place at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Durbanville,…
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Trade News
Spot the Ed! A new form of tourism
Cape Town, 26 March 2019 – Musician Ed Sheeran is coming to the Mother City. Perhaps a new form of…
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Trade News
The Right to Explore the Cape
In a former age in South Africa, locals were boxed in, unable to explore their own country, limited to pockets…
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News
Family Fun in Paarl and Wellington
The stunningly beautiful Boland towns of Paarl and Wellington have become renowned as the ultimate holiday destination for families. Whether…
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Reviews
Wine and Dine with Cape Town Icons
Take a leisurely 20-minute drive from Cape Town’s city centre towards the northern suburbs of Tygerberg and you’ll find Durbanville…
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Events
Event Planning Without the Smoke & Mirrors
Corporate, association and public sector organisations who are the decision-makers for undertaking myriad differing types of events are getting street-smart…
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Technology
Mobile Economy Boom for Africa
Africa is positioned to be the next big mobile market, enviously eyed by global investors for her enormous growth opportunities.…
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Events
ATI Launches Green Stand Awards
For the first time, Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) will introduce the Green Stand Awards to recognise exhibitors who go that…
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Trade News
Brazil Tourist Visa Update
From 17 June 2019, American, Australian, Canadian and Japanese citizens who wish to disembark in Brazil, for tourism or business,…
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Trade News
Minor Hotels Appoints Three New GMs
Bangkok, 19 March 2019 – Minor Hotels has announced three new General Manager appointments across its Anantara and Avani brands in…
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Trade News
African Tourism Board to Launch in Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa, 18 March 2019 – The African Tourism Board (ATB) is planning an impressive launch event to…
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Trade News
Cape Town Selected for Study on Global Destinations
Cape Town, South Africa, was selected as one of 15 top global destinations to be chosen as ideal subjects for…
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Trade News
Airline Offers WhatsApp Boarding Passes
Johannesburg, 14 March 2019 – FlySafair has announced that its passengers will now have the option to send their boarding…
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Conservation
Cheetah Release For Metapopulation Legacy
Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 14 March 2019 – The release of a captive-born female cheetah named Jasmin onto Kuzuko Lodge,…
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Hospitality
Chef Garth Shnier Joins Legacy
Internationally qualified chef, Garth Shnier has joined Legacy Hotels and Resorts at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort in Namibia.…
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Conservation
Cheetah Sanctuary Attains Fair Trade Accreditation
Ashia, a world-class cheetah sanctuary outside Paarl in South Africa’s Western Cape, has this month been awarded Fair Trade Tourism’s…
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Events
New Innovation For THINC Africa 2019
The 4th THINC Africa conference to be held on 15 November 2019 at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town promises…
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Trade News
New Era For Elgin Grabouw Tourism
Elgin, Western Cape, South Africa, 13 March 2019 – Following the closure of the Elgin Valley Tourism Board on 30…
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Tourism
Kenya Tourism Exceeds Global Growth
Travel & Tourism in Kenya grew faster than the global average of 3.9% and the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 3.3%,…
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Tourism
African Tourism Sector Booming
Travel & Tourism in Africa is booming, growing 5.6% in 2018 compared to the global average of 3.9% and the…
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Destinations
60 Things to do in Dubai
With exciting theme parks, kid-friendly activities and shopping and dining options, Dubai is the ultimate year-round destination for a memorable…
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Trade News
Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 302 Crashes En Route to Nairobi
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 10 March 2019 – Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that its flight ET 302/10 March in schedule service…
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Hospitality
Student Performers Shine at Vivaldi Restaurant
There’s a new ultra-chic restaurant cum theatre venue in Cape Town’s Waterfront precinct that is rapidly becoming one of the…
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Trade News
Cape Town takes the lead in transforming the tourism landscape – ITB Berlin
Cape Town, South Africa is addressing tourism challenges on all fronts to ensure that this world-class destination continues to build…
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Trade News
David Yarrow Partners with Mantis
A picture is worth a thousand words and world-acclaimed photographer, David Yarrow, is an iconic storyteller. In a lifetime of…
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Trade News
Lion’s Head Closure Update
Cape Town, 06 March 2019 – SANParks is urging the public to adhere to signage on parts of the Lion’s…
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Opinion
Thought Leadership: Hunting vs Conservation
Conservation with class and hunting with thought: a synergistic approach to the hunting versus conservation debate.
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Lifestyle
Art and Wine – A Symbiotic Pairing
Any wine connoisseur will tell you that the creation of a good wine is in the hands of the winemaker. …
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Adventure Tourism
6 Tips to Conquer Indecisiveness
Participating in adventure tourism activities often require that instant decisions be made. You’ve been through the safety briefing, you know that…
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Trade News
Newmark Opens New Hotel in Woodstock
Cape Town, 04 March 2019 – Arguably Cape Town’s most creative neighbourhood, Woodstock is now home to a captivating new…
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Trade News
New CEO At FEDHASA
Johannesburg, 04 March 2019 – The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) has announced the appointment of Lee Zama…
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Trade News
Rescued Circus Lions Arrive in South Africa
Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 04 March 2019 – Four lions rescued from a Ukraine circus have been released into their…
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Lifestyle
Weight Loss Ideas When Travelling
Many people on diet and fitness plans know that a few days of travelling can undo months of rigorous dieting…
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Trade News
Wine Estate Releases Shiraz/Cab Blend
Eco-champion wine estate’s top-seller hits the spot with quality There’s a new edition of everyone’s favourite go-to wine from Delheim.…
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Niche Tourism
A Guide to Cultural Tourism
Cultural tourism, or culture tourism as it is sometimes called, is a type of niche tourism that attempts to represent…
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