Articles October 2013
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Trade News
Turkish Airlines adds Kathmandu to its network
Flying to the largest number of countries around the world, Turkish Airlines recently launched a new route through Nepal’s largest…
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Turkish Airlines Opens Luxurious Arrival Lounge
Turkish Airlines continues to enhance the travel experience of its international premium passengers with the opening of a luxury arrival…
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International Opportunity for Durban ICC Coordinator
When Mbali Hlongwane joined the Durban ICC, she had only dreamed of travelling internationally, but now her dream is about…
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Countdown to the Cape Town Festival Of Beer begins!
After the massive success of the inaugural Joburg Festival of Beer, the Mother City’s favourite festival of beer is heading…
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The GIfA Biennial Awards of Merit are around the corner!
The Gauteng Institute for Architecture (GIfA) hosts its biennial Awards for Architecture on 31 October 2013 at The Forum –…
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Mountain bike & trail running at Delheim in Simonsberg Conservancy
The annual and always popular Delheim MTB Day and Trail Run will take place on the 23rd and 24th of…
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WWF Warns of Sea Turtle Threat
Marine turtle expert Dr Ian Bell is concerned about the survival of Queensland’s marine turtles. As a biologist with the…
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Floors Direct Donates Flooring to SOS Children’s Village in Mamelodi
Floors Direct, SA leaders in wooden and laminated flooring, have partnered with SOS Children’s Village Mamelodi in providing R30 000…
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Merida Vacations – Not Your Usual Sun &Sand Holidays InMexico
In spite of being the largest city on the Yucatan peninsula, Merida, Mexico, has a very easy going and old-world…
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Get your year end function venue sorted
As we hit the downward slope toward the end of the year, many companies are now turning their attention to…
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Five star Tintswalo Safari Lodge rewarded for excellence
Tintswalo Lodges’ emphasis on service excellence was recently reaffirmed when their Tintswalo Safari Lodge received a Lilizela Service Excellence Award,…
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Air support for anti-poaching in the Eastern Cape
The Wilderness Foundation’s Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative will be able to launch additional aerial support and patrols for anti-poaching…
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Gauteng Tourism engages with trade
Johannesburg 21 October 2013. Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) convened a Trade Growth Strategy Workshop at the Emoyeni Estate in Parktown…
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Durban ICC Hosts Critical and Intensive Care Congress
In September, the Durban ICC was the venue for the largest gathering of professionals from the international Critical and Intensive…
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Fairlawns appoints rep in Australia
Fairlawns appoints marketing expert in Australia Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Morningside Manor, Sandton, South Africa, has appointed Elite…
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Delheim scoops 2013 Nedbank Green Wine Awards Trophy
Delheim Wine Estate, a Stellenbosch stalwart nestled on the slopes of the Simonsberg, excelled at the 2013 Nedbank Green Wine…
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OUTA’S Court Challenge & Decision On The Way Forward
On Monday 14 October 2013, the OUTA board met to consider whether to appeal the judgment of the Supreme Court…
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Reunion Island’s SA invasion
French cuisine, vibey, upbeat island style music and island styled hostesses greeted guests as they entered the Melrose Arch Plaza…
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Business Travellers Rely on ‘Just in Time’ Working
Business travellers are increasingly becoming mobile ‘just in time’ workers, with more than 9 out of every 10 completing preparation…
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Factors to consider before hiring bouncy castles
Bouncy castles are a great way to make any event special for your kids. Whether it is a birthday party…
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What is a whiplash compensation calculator and where can I find one?
Often, when someone has been the blameless victim of an accident, and they are considering making a personal injury compensation…
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African online travel agency receives World Travel Award
Southafricaholidays.com, a one stop online travel shop for Africa, celebrated its success at the World Travel Awards in Nairobi, Kenya…
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Royal Livingstone Hotel awarded World Travel Award for Leading Hotel in Zambia
For the seventh year running, Sun International’s Royal Livingstone Hotel has been awarded the World Travel Award for Leading Hotel…
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Africa needs mid-market and budget hotel brands
Massive opportunity for developers and operators. Grant Thornton believes there is a gap for mid-range hotel chains on the African…
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The Last Word Intimate Hotels garners another award
For the fifth consecutive year The Last Word Long Beach has been voted South Africa’s Leading Beach Hotel by the…
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Why China is making a big play to control Africa’s media
When one of South Africa’s biggest newspaper chains was sold last month, an odd name was buried in the list…
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Take time out with Kaapzicht at the Bottelary Hills Pop Up Lunch
Feeling exhausted and jaded this time of year? Then make your way to Kaapzicht wine estate, when the gracious Steytler…
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Durban ICC voted the best in Africa for the 12th time
The Durban International Convention Centre has done it again! The Centre has been acknowledged by the prestigious World Travel Awards…
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Local hospitality industry has proven valuable in Sports Tourism
The success of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa still lingers on with an increasing number world class sporting…
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SafariNow Launches Destination Inspiration Finder
Are you itching for a holiday or weekend away but don’t even know where to start looking, or what type…
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Delheim Estate goes green with riverside picnics
Delheim Wine Estate, a Stellenbosch stalwart nestled on the slopes of the Simonsberg, combines its meticulous conservation of environmentally sustainable…
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Maropeng is Fair Trade Tourism-certified
Visitors to the Cradle of Humankind who prioritise sustainable tourism and travel can now be assured of Maropeng’s status as…
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Aviation
Africa’s Tourism Arrivals
International tourism arrival figures are a hotly debated issue but Tourism Tattler thought it would be interesting to take a…
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Hotel industry needs to consider social media to connect to guests
Hoteliers need to consider implementing a social media strategy to enable them to connect to guests, says PwC. Hotels need…
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STTP launches Mxit App
The Sustainable Tourism Partnership Programme (STPP) has launched a Mxit App, allowing the organisation engage with South African youth. The…
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Seychelles Festival Kreol to be launched with ‘Grande Case’ feel
The annual Festival Kreol is to be staged in Victoria, Seychelles from 25-41 October 2013 and the Ministry of Tourism and…
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Destination Marketing: The Quest for Funds
Tourism marketing, be it in support of destinations, attractions, airlines, airports, hotels, resorts or events, has become a very expensive…
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New GM for Southern Sun Maharani Tower
Tsogo Sun is delighted to announce the appointment of John Aritho as General Manager of Durban’s iconic Southern Sun Maharani…
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Durban remains supreme in the Zulu Kingdom
Durban is known for its warm climate, fabulous beaches and relaxed vibe. According to the 2012 tourism sector statistics published…
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Celebrity Chef Series Donation Celebration
Col’Cacchio pizzeria has celebrated its most successful Celebrity Chef Series to date with an incredible R339 225 donated to The…
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Super sweet snowboard designs
What are some of the best snowboard designs of recent years? The best snowboard designs tend to come from famous…
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Col’Cacchio pizzeria’s New Breakfast Menu
Cold pizza is great for breakfast. Unless you can have soldiers, flapjacks and poached eggs! Breakfast is now the most…
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Sport Tourism
Adventure Tourism: SCUBA Diving
Adventure tourism, and SCUBA diving in particular, has become an immensely popular leisure tourism activity, specifically over the past 10…
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Guiding
Off Road Guides and Tour Operators Association of South Africa
In 2005 the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism called for owners and users of inland 4×4 recreational driving tracks…
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DISCUSSIONS
Article Comments from September
Congratulations to Pete Allsop of Ilha Blue Island Safaris in Mozambique, whose comment has been chosen as the prize winner…
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Waterkloof Six Senses Evening
Waterkloof, the beautifully appointed wine estate ‘in the sky’ on the outskirts of Somerset West, will tantalise all the senses…
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Investment
South Africa a destination of choice for home buyers
Propelled into the global spotlight and often described as ‘the world in one country’ during the 2010 Soccer World Cup,…
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News
More accolades for The Windmills Resort
The Windmills Resort in KwaZulu-Natal was once again honoured at the prestigious African Bridal Industry Academy (ABIA) Bride’s Choice Award.…
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SUBIOS, Seychelles is Just around the Corner
Summary 1: If you are a marine life and water sport lover then SUBIOS, Seychelles is an excellent festival for…
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SETE encourages SA Corporates Buyers
The Sports & Events Tourism Exchange (SETE), taking place at the Durban International Convention Centre from 22 – 24 October…
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Conservation
End of the Road for Rhino Knights
After traversing 9,259km on foot and bicycle around Southern Africa for rhino, Isabel Wolf-Gillespie finally completed the marathon journey after…
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Conservation
Virunga Under Oil Threat – DR Congo
Ever heard of Virunga? It’s Africa’s oldest national park, and a treasured World Heritage Site, located in the Democratic Republic…
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Legal
The New ‘POPI’ Act – Part 6
‘POPI’ is an acronym for the PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT. PRINCIPLE #4 – FURTHER PROCESSING LIMITATION By Adv. Loui…
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Marketing
SATSA Market Intelligence Report
This month’s Market Intelligence Report from SATSA has been extracted from data available as at 27 September 2013, by Martin Jansen…
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Competition
Winner of the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Competition
CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the Tourism Tattler September 2013 subscriber competition – Charlene Ramsden of Greenlife Africa Safaris , in Cape Town,…
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Trade News
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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Conservation
Serengeti Highway Update
Tanzanian contracts awarded to tarmac roads West of the Serengeti Serengeti Watch, a non-profit organisation founded to oppose the Tanzania…
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Indescribable thrills at Mercedes-Benz SA CV stand
Expect to see German engineering at its ultimate with the Mercedes-Benz truck, bus and van models, as well as class-leading…
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Seychelles Tourism discussed at Top Resa Tourism Trade Fair
The ongoing successes of the Seychelles Tourism Industry has been centre of discussion points with the Press at the French…
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All You Need to Know About the Yacht Charter Services in Greece
More and more people are opting to experience the thrills of a yacht charter when they take their vacations nowadays.…
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Marketing
Directory Listings increase SEO
One of the main benefits of listing in a trade directory is highly quality back links. All search engines consider the number…
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Marketing
Mobile Marketing Explosion
Mobile marketing is exploding as consumers increasingly use their smart phones and mobile devices to travel, shop and spend. Current…
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Events
Registration opens for The SUMMIT
Gauteng Tourism and the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) have officially announced the hosting of the inaugural South…
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Trade News
Namibia to host 2013 Adventure World Travel Summit
Namibia has been chosen as the destination to host the Adventure World Travel Summit in 2013, from 26 to 31…
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