Articles September 2018
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Events
Chinese Etiquette: a Guide for Business Events
If you’re visiting China for the first time you may be unfamiliar with their culture and etiquette, especially when it…
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Trade News
Flow Communications Bags Six 2018 Awards
Flow Communications garnered six accolades last night at the annual New Generation Social and Digital Media Awards – two gold, three…
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Fresh Inspiration for Contemporary Cuisine
With two years trading under its belt, the Idiom Restaurant & Tasting Centre has fast become a must-visit destination for…
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PMR Hospitality Partners Announces Global Merger with Valor Hospitality Partners
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 27 September 2018 – PMR Hospitality Partners, a South African-based award-winning full-service hospitality management and advisory…
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Travel Extravaganza for Cape’s Youth in Celebration of Tourism Month
80 young people from Cape Town got to enjoy the experience of a lifetime, celebrating Madiba’s heritage and footprint in…
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Marriott International unfolds special members-only experiences in South Africa
Master the art of South African braai, learn to spin like a DJ or shake it up with a mixology…
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Safety
How Safe is Airport Wi-Fi? Tips to Avoid Getting Hacked
The convenience of public Wi-Fi for many people is invaluable – most especially when you are at an airport with…
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Environment
Mozambique Ranked Greenest Country In The World
As global citizens celebrate World Environment Health Day today, research from energy comparison experts MoneySuperMarket reveals that Mozambique causes the least impact on the…
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Trade News
ASATA & SATSA Denounces Unabridged Birth Certificate Regs
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Unveils Revamped Lodges
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve has unveiled the new-look Dwyka Tented Lodge and Gondwana Family Lodge. Recognised as one of South Africa’s…
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Heritage and Technology Converge to Boost Tourism
Just in time for National Heritage Day on 24 September, Drakenstein Local Tourism Association has introduced a mobile application that…
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Drakenstein Celebrates Heritage at Cape Wine
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 21 September 2018 – Drakenstein Local Tourism Association used the recently held Cape Wine 2018 to…
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Tapping into Data for Enhanced Tourism Experiences
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 20 September 2018 – It’s no secret that technology is changing the way in which we do…
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3 Keys to Unlock Customer Experience in Travel
There’s a fine line in cultivating loyal customers – it’s an ongoing effort that ensures that the relationship is constantly developing.…
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Tourism Sector Eyes BRIC Billions
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 20 September 2018 – Hospitality marketing is complex, there are key source markets for South Africa…
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Glencairn Trail Run 2018
HIMEVILLE, South Africa, 20 September 2018 – A weekend of trail running through the spectacular scenery of the southern Drakensberg at the…
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Fair Trade Tourism to Mentor SMMEs
PILANESBERG, South Africa, 18 September 2018 – Fair Trade Tourism has partnered with enterprise development agency EICT to provide training and…
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Managing Urban Overtourism
MADRID, Spain, 18 September 2018 – A new World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) report aims to help manage growing urban tourism…
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Jock Safari Lodge relaunches in the Kruger National Park
Jock Safari Lodge has reopened in the Kruger National Park. The refurbishment retains the timeless style and elegance of…
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Marketing
5 Things to Look for When Hiring a Custom Writer
As a small business entrepreneur, there are many things you have to do to market your business and keep it top-of-mind.…
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Accolades
Africa Albida Tourism Scoops Top Enviro Award
HARARE, Zimbabwe, September 2018 – Hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism won the Environmental Award at the 25th Annual Association of…
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Trade News
Top Scientist Appointed At Ongava Research Centre
NAMIBIA, 14 September 2018 – Ongava Research Centre (ORC) has announced that Dr John Mendelsohn, one of Namibia’s top scientists,…
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Trade News
21 Days For The Ocean Gains Traction
GANSBAAI, South Africa, 14 September 2018 – Following a demi-decade of hosting a blue initiative called ’21 Days for the Ocean’,…
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Accolades
KZN Lilizela Tourism Awards 2018 Winners
SANI PASS, KwaZulu-Natal, 13 September 2018 – Thirty-three of KwaZulu-Natal’s top tourism and hospitality businesses were tonight honoured with prestigious…
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Investment
Renewable Energy Boost For Angola
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 13 September 2018 – The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), managed by the African Development Bank, has approved…
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Hospitality
Innovative Dining: The Flavours Of Fynbos
TWO foraging experts are set to take delegates at the upcoming The Business of Wine & Food Tourism Conference on an exciting…
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Accolades
Orient Hotel Wins Best Hotel Wine List In The World
LONDON, UK, 12 September 2018 – South Africa’s Orient Boutique Hotel – home of the acclaimed Restaurant Mosaic – has…
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Politics
Growing the South African Economy For All
CAPE TOWN, 12 September 2018 – The following remarks were delivered by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mmusi Maimane, during an…
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Trade News
2018 Concierge Conference Dates Announced
JOHANNESBURG, 12 September 2018 – The much anticipated South African Annual Concierge Conferences 2018 will kick off this month in…
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Hospitality
The Art of Recycling and Smart Hospitality
What do single-use straws and used bedding have in common? Both contribute to waste on the part of hospitality businesses,…
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Trade News
Wine & Fynbos Cupcake Pairing at Delheim
STELLENBOSCH, 12 September 2018 – Delheim has always been famous for its tasting room pairing of bespoke cupcakes with its wines.…
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Events
#CelebrateThailand This #TourismMonth
It’s THAI TIME in South Africa, with the focus over this #TourismMonth firmly on this popular Southeast Asian tourism destination.…
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Events
WTTC Calls For Action
LISBON, Portugal, 11 September 2019 – Long-term planning with communities at the centre; increasing resilience by preparing for crises; and transitioning…
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Trade News
Coworkers To Swap London For Cape Town
CAPE TOWN, 11 September 2018 – Coworking Days – a global community network of Freelancers and Digital Nomads – has launched Coworking Safari South Africa,…
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Tips for Safe Solo Female Travel
According to Trekksoft, solo female travellers are the fastest growing segment in the international travel industry. Forget uncharted waters and…
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Conservation
First Captive-born Cheetah Released at Kuzuko Lodge
CAPE TOWN, Paarl, 07 September 2018 – Cheetah Experience Ashia hosted guests and media at their cheetah sanctuary today to…
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Trade News
Radisson Announces Hotel Expansion #THINCAfrica
CAPE TOWN, 05 September 2018 – Speaking at the THINCAfrica Conference, which kicked off at the Century City Conference Centre today, the Radisson…
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Events
UNWTO Call To Action: Driving Transformation in Tourism
Put yourself in the shoes of the 20th Century traveller; just a couple of years ago, the avid explorer would…
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Trade News
Cape Town Strengthens Ties With Angola
CAPE TOWN, 05 September 2018 – Following Visa exemptions and increased direct flights between Cape Town and Angola, the President…
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Local Is Lekker for South Africans #TourismMonth2018
CAPE TOWN, 03 September 2018 – According to a recent survey, local is still lekker for South Africans when it comes…
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Trade News
South Africa Unveils 2018 Gold Coin Series
CENTURION, South Africa, 03 September 2018 – The South African Mint has unveiled a stunning five-coin Palaeontology Collection in 24-carat…
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Hospitality
Epicurean Edutainment At ON19 Restaurant
A unique epicurean edutainment experience has been launched at The Westin Cape Town hotel’s lofty ON19 Restaurant. Labelled as ‘1ON19’,…
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