Articles November 2018
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Trade News
Forward-thinkers in hospitality says the industry needs to move with times
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 22 November 2018 –South Africa’s hospitality industry needs to undergo some fundamental changes to remain relevant…
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Tourism
Tips on Travelling from Africa to Geneva
All You Need to Know After Landing Travelling by plane can be quite a challenge – especially if you don’t…
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Event tourism boosts high season arrivals in Cape Town
The ever-popular Cape Town Rugby Sevens kicks off the weekend of December 8 and 9 2018, coinciding with Cruise Ship…
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Trade News
Top 10 KZN Lilizela National Winners
DURBAN, 19 November 2018 – The national Lilizela Tourism Awards dubbed the “Oscars” of the industry, catapulted ten KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) tourism…
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Trade News
Tourism Boom for Victoria Falls
ZIMBABWE, 19 November 2018 – Africa Albida Tourism has recorded its busiest year ever, as tourists flock to Victoria Falls,…
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Events
Africa Trade Week Gears Up for 2019
Over 10,000 trade stakeholders are set to converge in Johannesburg in June next year for Africa Trade Week, the key…
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Stellenbosch Wines Win Big
Heartland of South African wine records another vin-torious year Stellenbosch has long been a centre of excellence across diverse fields,…
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ONCE in Joburg Wins at Lilizela Awards
JOHANNESBURG, 19 November 2018 – After being awarded the 2018 Lilizela Tourism Awards provincial title of best 4-star backpackers in Gauteng,…
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Trade News
Beware the Mad Giant and its march against plastic
Champion award spurs Jozi brewer to tackle single-use plastic. Awesome on the palate and kind to the planet – that’s…
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Trade News
Untouched Adventures Wins Gold
JOHANNESBURG, 18 November 2018 – Untouched Adventures – the popular Kayak and Lilo Adventure operator at Storms River Mouth, Tsitiskamma –…
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Trade News
Delheim Harvest Festival 2019
Delheim’s 2019 Harvest Festival celebrates the rosé side of life Dress up in all shades of pink for family-fun in…
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Accolades
Lilizela Tourism Awards 2018 National Winners
JOHANNESBURG, Saturday, 17 November 2018 – The Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom revealed the 2018 Lilizela Tourism Awards national winners at…
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Accolades
Stage Set for National Lilizela Tourism Awards
JOHANNESBURG, 17 November 2018 – The much anticipated National Lilizela Tourism Awards ceremony kicks off tonight at the Sandton Convention Centre…
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Risk & Insurance
A Guide To Coping With Medical Emergencies Abroad
Coping with medical emergencies while abroad can be stressful. But it needn’t be. A bit of prior planning ahead of…
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Trade News
Call for Proposals: African Tourism Innovation
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), jointly with the New Partnership for Africa´s Development (NEPAD), is calling for proposals to enter…
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Risk & Insurance
Types of Travel Insurance Explained
In today’s world of uncertainty and increased frequency of unexpected events, risk transfer by means of travel insurance is more…
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Trade News
Cape Town’s history comes to life at the Old Granary
CAPE TOWN, 15 November 2018 – The vacant and dilapidated Old Granary building – a cultural heritage site in the…
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Destinations
Best African Safari Destinations for 2019
Africa is one of the most enthralling travel destinations worldwide. Garnering over 30 million tourist’s year on year with its…
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Trade News
Cape Town welcomes visitors with open arms
Cape Town, South Africa, is a city renowned for its attractions, such as Table Mountain, the 7th Natural Wonder of…
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Trade News
Seamless experiences – a global trend goes local
Travel’s latest trends have been announced at World Travel Market London, with South African businesses being mentioned at the trade…
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Black Friday Business Tips
Black Friday is here to stay: as part of a retail festival that entices consumers in their millions to part…
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The celebrity secret – putting Cape Town on the A-list
If you are the kind of person who likes nothing more than to cuddle up on the couch with the…
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Events
Countdown to Meetings Africa 2019 begins
The countdown to Meetings Africa 2019 has begun. The team here at the South Africa National Convention Bureau is hard…
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Reviews
MSC Musica Launches SA Summer Season
DURBAN, South Africa, 8 November 2018 – MSC Cruises celebrated the arrival of MSC Musica in Durban yesterday by hosting media,…
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Trade News
Cape Town travel tips for your December break
With Cape Town being on everyone’s bucket list, don’t miss the opportunity to visit this city that’s loved the world…
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Africa’s travel trends for 2019
Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism. Travel is an ever-shifting industry; how visitors adapt in their preferences is a…
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Environment
Seychelles Launches Blue Bond for Healthy Oceans
SEYCHELLES, 06 November 2018 – The Republic of Seychelles has launched the world’s first sovereign blue bond — a pioneering…
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Events
#WTMLDN 2018: Leaders Discuss Future of Tourism
London. Yesterday, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) brought together global industry leaders at its panel hosted at the…
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Events
#WTMLDN 2018: KZN Promotes Global Connectivity
On display at WTM London, which is taking place at Excel from 5-7 November 2018, Tourism KwaZulu-Natal (TKZN) is promoting…
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Trade News
Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers Launches “Chef’s Cut” Menu
Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers is hosting a unique, limited edition chef’s menu with secret dishes and flavour combinations…
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Trade News
Promising Tourism Businesses Rewarded in the Cape
The winners of the annual Cape Town Tourism Board Development Fund (BDF) have been announced at a glittering industry function…
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Hospitality
Radisson Hotels Expand Into Guinea
Radisson Hospitality has announced the signing of the first Radisson Blu Hotel in Conakry, Republic of Guinea. Radisson Hospitality AB,…
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Accolades
Toyota Tops 2018 MOTY Awards
Toyota South Africa Motors (Tdominated the SAVRALA 2018 Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards and even clinched the Leasing Category…
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