Articles November 2013
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Trade News
Be on your guard as festive season crime hots up at malls
We’ve officially entered the festive season shopping mania time. Unfortunately as the number of shoppers increases so does the number…
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Seychelles born Marketing Specialist receives Australian recognition
The Ashdown-Ingram 2013 National Conference that was recently held in Melbourne brought together the Senior Directors of this Australia wide…
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South Africa’s Timbavati launches unique field camp concept, a first for the country
The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, forming part of Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa, has launched a unique field…
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Environment
Mtunzini Conservancy: Appeal against Water use license of TRONOX
This message is about the campaign to address the proposed sand dune mining to the South of the town of…
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FEDHASA Cape supports youth in hospitality
FEDHASA Cape, the official voice and representative of the hospitality industry, recently held a Youth Event at the Peninsula Hotel…
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Global Travel Buyers Show Support for WTM Africa
The inaugural World Travel Market Africa is attracting interest from senior buyers from around the globe, with a number of…
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Destinations
Zimbabwe: 7 Myth Busters
When Suzanne and I travel the world and tell people that Zimbabwe’s tourism is on the rise and that it’s…
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Turkish Airlines Adds Mazar-I Sharif As Its 240th Destination
With existing services to the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul, Turkish Airlines has added flights to Mazar-i Sharif as its second…
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Exquisite Wine, Dine and Recline Experiences
A fusion of excellent accommodation and exceptional dining experiences Food Routes is on a never-ending quest to discover the best…
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Eikendal eases in the weekend with Summer Sunset Socials
On Fridays you can ditch the couch and join a cool crowd at the water’s edge when Eikendal Vineyards, a…
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SUBIOS, the Seychelles Festival of the Sea… all sails ahoy!
Everyone interested in the sea can finally go to Beau Vallon to the much awaited SUBIOS, the Seychelles Festival of…
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Great Moments at their Greatest
Upgraded theatres now offer best in-cinema experience at all sites. Ster-Kinekor Theatres has completed the digital conversion of all its…
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Safety
Break the grip of the Rip®
Rip currents can develop anywhere where there are breaking waves. These rivers of current are made by water draining from…
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Trade News
Launch of Austrian Menu: Sinn’s on Long
SINN’S ON LONG: THE CITY’S ONLY AUSTRIAN RESTAURANT NOW OPEN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, 14 November 2013: Sinn’s on Long,…
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Waterkloof Estate’s ‘restaurant in the sky’ rakes in culinary awards
Waterkloof Restaurant, the sky-scraping Winelands eatery on the outskirts of Somerset West, ticks all the right boxes when it comes…
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NAA-SA President Steps Down
Industry stalwart Caroline Ungersbock, has relinquished her role as president of the National Accommodation Association of South Africa (NAA-SA), a…
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International Thought Leader in Sustainable Tourism joins the STPP
Heidi van der Watt, one of Tourism South Africa’s most respected and knowledgeable responsible tourism specialists, has been appointed to…
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Top 5 ways Hotels are going Green
These are heady days for renewable power. This category of energy, which includes solar power and hydropower, supplied 12 percent…
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Tour Operator Training Ensures Sustainability
Johannesburg – 15 November 2013. Eight budding entrepreneurs completed their tour operator training today and were awarded their certificates by…
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International model, Tylor Kotze, announced as ambassador for “Friends of TREC”
As part of their ongoing commitment towards taking a stand against rhino poaching, Tintswalo Rhino Extreme Campaign (TREC) today announced…
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Tsogo Sun’s 7 Healthier Hotels
Southern Sun The Cullinan has been announced as the winning hotel in Tsogo Sun and Discovery’s 7 Healthy Hotels Initiative,…
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Stellenbosch reigns culinary king at 2013 Eat Out Top 10 Awards
Stellenbosch reaffirmed its status as the ‘Gourmet Capital of South Africa’ by wiping the floor at the 2013 Eat Out…
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Must-see attraction in Cape Town these holidays
No trip to the Mother City is complete without a personal tour of the Cape Town Diamond Museum, where local…
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Authentic Indian Dining Enters New Era In Durban
The launch of Jeera at Tsogo Sun’s Suncoast Towers hotel, will allow guests to explore a flavourful array of delectable…
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Stellenbosch affirms Gourmet Capital status with 9 Eat Out nominations
World-renowned Winelands stalwart, Stellenbosch, reaffirmed its wealth of creative, top end gourmet talent by clinching no less than nine out…
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Clos Malverne salutes New Year with a stylish Hats Off Party
8 course menu and brand new MCC to end 2013 on a gourmet high Don a funky fedora or flip…
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Conservation
Thula Thula Rhinos Dye
To face the harsh reality of rhino poaching in South Africa, rhino horn infusion is being used as a security…
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Hospitality
Tourism Grading Council Provides Unique Benefits
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) claims that it is the only organisation in the country that can give…
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Transport
Bus Rapid Transit in South Africa
October was transport month and the debate over public passenger transport in South Africa has been long and hard, and…
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Conservation
Midlands Meander Association supports rare Karkloof Blue butterfly
The Midlands Meander Association recently donated R10 000 to the Endangered Karkloof Blue Butterfly Conservation Programme as part of their longstanding…
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Business & Finance
Gambling revenues perform well in Africa
According to the latest PwC report, gambling held up very well in the last year despite a stagnated economy. Gross gambling…
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Trade News
Reed Exhibitions Partners With Thebe Exhibitions And Projects
South Africa – Reed Exhibitions, part of the FTSE listed Reed Elsevier Group has signed a joint venture agreement with…
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Competition
Winner of the Club Mykonos Competition
CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the Tourism Tattler October 2013 subscriber competition – Madelaine Owens of African Spirit Game Lodge, in Mkuze, South Africa.…
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SECURITY
Travel Agent Fraud Alert
Tourism Tattler came across the following scam perpetrated against a travel agent and thought it worthy of bringing to our…
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Risk & Insurance
Liability Risks in Tourism
In the digital information age people and businesses are driven more by technology and mobility than ever before, which can…
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Trade News
Cape Town Tens Introduces Netball to Event in 2014
Cape Town Tens rugby festival, which kicks off on the 7th and 8th of February 2014 at Hamilton’s Rugby Club,…
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It’s Time to Enjoy the Seasonal change in the Stunning Area of Sussex
The sunshine of summer has drifted away for yet another year in Europe. It is now time to welcome the…
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Deck the halls: Festive season set to boost Western Cape economy
The festive season is just around the corner – and, along with the crowds of tourists, it is expected to…
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Gabriëlskloof gets festooned with Favourite Things Market
Gabriëlskloof, the awe-inspiring wine cellar on the outskirts of Bot River in the Overberg, will be transformed into a festive…
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Rey Franco appointed as Victoria & Alfred Hotel’s new Manager
Capetonian Rey Franco has been appointed the new Resident Hotel Manager at popular Victoria & Alfred Hotel, the flagship property…
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Stellenbosch Wine Routes to Showcase Wine Tourism in France
The Dijon International and Gastronomic Fair in France will host Vinidivio, for the first time, from Thursday 31 October to…
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One&Only Cape Town Spa Is Still N°1!
South Africa, Cape Town, 22 October 2013; ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN’S award-winning Spa has held onto its crown as the most…
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Victoria & Alfred Hotel Rated Amongst Top South African Hotels
Condé Nast Traveler (USA) has announced the results of the 26th Annual “Readers’ Choice Awards”. The best cities, islands, cruise…
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The River Club delivers water to Simonga Health Post in Zambia
The River Club in Livingstone, Zambia, in partnership with the CEO Group, has connected the Simonga Health Post to an…
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Tanzania Tourism From South Africa To Benefit On Three Fronts
South Africans travelling to Tanzania on holiday or business no longer require visas – and vice-versa. This significant move for…
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Kenya Airways Unveils Campaign To Raise Funds For Wildlife Conservation
Kenya Airways has embarked on a new initiative that targets raising over Rand 8.5 million (£540,000) annually for wildlife conservation…
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SATSA Travel Auction Delivers Holiday Bargains
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) online Bid or Buy Auction, which launched on Monday 28 October 2013, closed…
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Samara’s latest conservation project aims to save the African rhino.
Samara Private Game Reserve is situated on 70,000 acres of lush, indigenous wild landscape set among the Sneeuberg Mountains in the…
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Hospitality
Hotel Scam Alert
Tourism Tattler received the following scam alert from a concerned reader: You arrive at your hotel and check in at…
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Hospitality
South Africa’s Welcome Challenge
It’s the little things we do that make a big difference. “Even in the middle of the bush, making sure…
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