Articles October 2017
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Trade News
Sports Events 365 Seeks B2B Partnerships at WTM London
Sports Events 365, the provider of tickets for sports and music events worldwide, which actively targets the global travel market,…
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Ol Pejeta Wins Ecotourism #EcoWarriorAwards
Nanyuki, Kenya – Ol Pejeta Conservancy has won not one, not two, but THREE awards at this year’s Ecotourism #EcoWarriorAwards! Held at the…
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Peermont Launches Mmabatho Palms Revamp
The North West’s favourite entertainment and business destination, Mmabatho Palms Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort, has turned over a new…
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Graskop Glass Elevator To Lift Mpumalanga Tourism
Tourism is one of the largest industries globally and a driver of economic growth. Back in 2012, G20 heads of state…
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SA Rugby Welcomes RWC 2023 Nomination
Tuesday, 31 October 2017 – South Africa would deliver a “Triple Win” Rugby World Cup in 2023, pledged SA Rugby CEO…
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Ruck & Roll at the 10th #Zando10s
One of the world’s biggest and most popular social sport and entertainment festivals, the Zando Cape Town 10s, will be…
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ORTIA Kicks Off Holiday Season With Festive Lights
O. R. Tambo International Airport officially marked the start of the peak holiday season on 27 October 2017 as it officially…
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Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #21
In this 21st Report, I tackle the concept of ‘Tourism for All’ without any discrimination, be it colour of the skin, religious belief,…
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ITB Asia 2017 Wraps Up with Record Highs
Singapore, 27 October 2017 – Asia’s leading travel trade show, ITB Asia 2017 has completed its milestone anniversary event with…
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Winemakers Toast Year-end with Pop Up Lunch at Mooiplaas
The amicable winemakers of the Bottelary Hills region have saved their best Pop Up Lunch of 2017 for last, when…
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SETE 2018 Takes Shape
Following on the announcement at WTM Africa 2017 that Africa Travel Week is collaborating with the established Sports & Events…
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New GM at Bintan Lagoon Resort Indonesia
Gerald A Hendrick has been recently appointed as Senior Vice President of Resort Venture Pte Ltd and General Manager of…
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Drug Tourism versus War On Drugs
Recreational drug tourism may well become a lucrative niche market sector, specifically for cannabis experiences in Africa, but would this…
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Wine Estate Festive Season Sumptuous Fare
Gabriëlskloof, a wine and olive jewel of the Overberg, will don a festive halo this season with a host of…
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SA Tourism Launches Nordics Roadshow
Following an invitation to the South African travel trade in August, South African Tourism has launched the inaugural Nordics roadshow with 20 South…
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Tourism Monitors Programme Launched In Gauteng
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Tokozile Xasa has launched the National Tourism Monitors Programme, which is aimed at enhancing the visitor experience…
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African Sculptor To Exhibit in London
South African sculptor, Bruce Little will be exhibiting in London at the Mall Galleries from 7-12 November 2017. The Mall Galleries are…
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Bicycles Help Fight Poaching in Victoria Falls
Fighting poachers in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe has just got easier. 17 VFAPU (Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit) scouts were gifted bicycles…
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Bellamy Brothers To Tour Namibia & SA
American Duo, The Bellamy Brothers will be touring Namibia and South Africa in November 2017. The Bellamy Brothers are well-known…
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Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #20
Seychelles today has embraced change. Some change everyone is happy with, others are being questioned, but change is here and…
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News
Reasons To Visit The Getaway Show Next Year
A very successful 2017 Gauteng Getaway Show, in association with Mahindra, was held at the TicketPro Dome in Johannesburg over…
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2017 Kudu Awards Deadline Extended
The 2017 Kudu Awards deadline has been extended to 23 October 2017. The event organized by South African National Parks…
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Mozambique Seeks Ecotourism Investors
Investors and operators interested in ecotourism projects will have an opportunity to discuss potential locations for investment in Mozambique’s conservation areas…
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Destinations
One Day in Paris For Lovers
So, you’re in Paris with your lover, but don’t know where to go or what to do? Our guide reveals the most romantic…
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Kahvé Road Launches New Coffee Capsules
South Africa, October 2017 – Kahvé Road, the premium coffee and patisserie specialist, has extended its retail offering and now stock…
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#PowerOfSport: Kallis Scores Career-high Ace
Laureus Ambassador Jacques Kallis spent his career shattering cricket records but, as he told the latest edition of the ‘Power…
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Col’Cacchio Launches Revamped Stellenbosch Store
Col’Cacchio, the popular Italian inspired franchise known for its gourmet thin-base wood-fired pizzas, hearty pasta and crisp fresh salads, has…
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Gucci Goes Fur-Free
Leading global fashion house Gucci has declared that it will no longer use animal fur, beginning with its spring-summer 2018…
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Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #19
My quote for this report is one about actions in daily life by those who feel insecure:- “When you blame others,…
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Conservation
Africa’s Endangered Wildlife Species
Year after year, one wildlife species or another gets added to the endangered list around the globe. In Africa, the…
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Destinations
Africa’s Hidden Exotic Islands
Africa itself is a fascinating, magnificent continent. To think that one continent could be made up of such unique topography…
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Sustainable Tourism
Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label Joins #IY2017 Initiative
The Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label (SSTL) has partnered with TourismTattler.com in supporting Africa’s contribution to the aims and aspirations of…
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Accolades
Celebrating 2017 Lilizela Tourism Awards Provincial Winners
The provincial legs of the 2017 Lilizela Tourism Awards wrapped up at the end of September with the crowning of…
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Accolades
Timbavati Wins Best 3-Star Lodge Lilizela Award
Timbavati Safari Lodge has been acknowledged as the best 3-star lodge in Limpopo at the recent 2017 Lilizela Tourism Awards provincial ceremony held…
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Belurana River Manor: Voted Best 4-Star B&B in Northern Cape
Belurana River Manor has been voted as the best 4-star bed and breakfast accommodation establishment in the Northern Cape at the recent…
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de Stijl Gariep Hotel Wins Lilizela Free State Award
Voted best 4-star hotel in the Free State, de Stijl Gariep Hotel were handed their provincial award certificate and trophy at the…
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Beverley Country Cottages: Best 3-Star Self-Catering in KZN
Beverley Country Cottages has excelled yet again. The recipient of the 2016 Lilizela Tourism Awards as both provincial and national winner, Beverley Country…
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Hamilton Parks Voted Best 3-Star Lodge in Mpumalanga
Voted best 3-star lodge in Mpumalanga, Hamilton Parks Country Lodge were handed their provincial award certificate and trophy at the recent Lilizela…
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Petit & Grande Plaisir: Best 4-Star Self-Catering
Petit & Grande Plaisir Self-Catering Cottages in Franschhoek has been voted as the best 4-star self-catering exclusive accommodation establishment in the…
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Kosmos Manor Guest House Wins Lilizela Award
Voted best 5-star guest house in the North West, Kosmos Manor Guest House & Conference Venue were handed their award certificate and trophy at…
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River Place Manor Wins Lilizela Northern Cape Award
River Place Manor has been voted as the best 4-star guest house in the Northern Cape at the recent Lilizela Tourism…
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Big Sky Cottages Scoops Best 3-Star Self Catering Award
Big Sky Cottages has been voted as the best 3-star self-catering exclusive accommodation establishment in the Western Cape at the recent…
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Business & Finance
Domestic Tourism: Trends & Opportunities
South Africa’s domestic tourism industry has the potential to contribute significantly more to the economy if it manages to expand…
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Conservation
Kruger Park 2017 Rhino Census
To mark World Rhino Day (22 September), fellow filmmaker Susan Scott and I were granted exclusive access to the 2017…
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Events
Bleisure Events: Africa’s Saving Grace
African conference and event facilities are becoming more than just venues for local gatherings. By combining business with leisure (bleisure),…
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Events
Hotel App to be Launched at ITB Asia 2017
Being a pioneer in empowering hoteliers with powerful, yet simple cloud-based hotel software to efficiently manage hotel operations, Hotelogix is…
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Hospitality
Floral Cuisine: Using Flowers in Cooking
Floral Cuisine has become a popular and visible food trend in recent times, so in this article, I share some…
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Hospitality
The Business of Food Travel Podcast
Launched by the World Food Travel Association (WFTA), the ‘Eat Well, Travel Better: The Business of Food Travel’ is a…
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Legal
Social Media & Defamation – Part 2
Continuing this series from Part 1, this article highlights more reasons why businesses (or individuals) need to ‘Tread Warily’ with regard…
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Trade News
Winchester Mansions Refurbishes Bedrooms
Winchester Mansions has announced the commencement of a modern refurbishment of its 76 bedrooms which includes family and loft-style rooms, as…
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Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #18
My quote for this week’s Seychelles Report is by Richard Branson:- “The key to success in business is all about…
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Seychelles Unveils New Website
The Seychelles Tourism Department has launched its official website allowing the general public and trade partners to have easier access…
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TBCSA Urges Government To Step Up Safety & Security Efforts
Pretoria, South Africa: The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has called on the government to step up efforts…
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Saint Ange on Seychelles Tourism Report #17
My quote for this week is repeated often by many serious leaders:- “The best way to succeed in life is…
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Five Tips for Year End Functions
If business wasn’t stressful enough, a year-end function demands some extra thought and careful planning. Not only are you celebrating…
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