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Miss South Africa 2020 Entries Open
Johannesburg, 10 May 2020 – Entries for Miss South Africa 2020 open at 09h00 tomorrow and close on May 31,…
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Trade News
KZN Lures New York Tourists
A delegation from Tourism KwaZulu-Natal and Durban Tourism attended the New York Times Travel Show 2020 from 24-26 January, hoping…
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Events
Cape Town Carnival 2020 To Coincide with Human Rights Day
Cape Town, 15 January 2020 – Celebrating ten years of bringing people together, igniting joy and unity through creativity and…
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Sustainable Tourism
World’s Longest Walkathon to Promote Sustainable Tourism in Africa
CAPE TOWN, 01 January 2020 – Walk4Africa, a continent-wide public participation multi-stage coastal beach walking event, aims to become the…
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Trade News
The World’s Toughest Inflatable Boat Race
PLETTENBERG BAY, South Africa, 28 December 2019 – Hosted along the Western Cape coastline, the world’s toughest inflatable boat race…
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Marketing
Israeli Outbound Market to Africa Growth
Increased interest by Israelis for travel to Africa & The Indian Ocean Islands is making this market an attractive proposition for…
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Sport Tourism
Rugby World Cup Changing Perception of Japanese Culture
The Rugby World Cup is helping change the “common stereotype” of Japan around the world, according to Japan Tourism officials.…
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Marketing
How to Attract Tourists through Storytelling
Cape Town, South Africa – A powerful message about the power of storytelling to attract tourists emerged during trends presentations…
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Marketing
The Difference Between MICE and Business Tourism
The difference between the term MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) and Business Tourism is the focus. By Helen Brewer. MICE…
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Accolades
2019 Wine and Food Tourism Awardees Announced
Cape Town, 18 September 2019 – South Africa’s top wine and food tourism providers were named honourees in the inaugural…
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Trade News
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2020 Registrations Open
DURBAN, 21 August 2019 – South African Tourism’s flagship travel trade show, Africa’s Travel Indaba will return in 2020 to…
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Marketing
How to Increase Digital Visibility at Zero Cost
Top digital strategist to show Wine & Food Conference delegates how to up their communication game at zero cost Wineries…
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Conservation
World Elephant Day Events
World Elephant Day, celebrated internationally on 12 August each year, aims to create awareness of the plight of African and Asian elephants by sharing…
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Trade News
The Hotel Show Africa 2019 Officially Opens
Johannesburg, 24 June 2019 – The Hotel Show Africa successfully brought together hundreds of suppliers and 1000s of hospitality industry…
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Trade News
Africa To Celebrate Travel And Tourism Change-Makers In Durban
DURBAN, 18 June 2019 – Africa, will once again celebrate travel and tourism change-makers at the 2019 Africa Tourism Leadership…
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Trade News
Tech Hub of Africa to Host Inaugural BigFive Summit
CAPE TOWN, 03 May 2019 – South Africa’s Mother City – the Tech Hub of Africa – will host a…
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Trade News
Live Jazz and Fondue return to Delheim
CAPE TOWN, 03 May 2019 – There’s nothing like a little jazz to warm the cockles of your heart. So,…
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Events
Africa Business And Mice Tourism Master Class
The 2nd edition of the Africa Business and MICE Master Class will be held in Johannesburg at the BDO South…
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Marketing
Tourvest Ploughs Millions Into Indaba 2019
Tourvest is investing R5-million into Africa’s Travel Indaba exhibition this year and will bring around 120 staff members to the…
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Trade News
Durban To Host Africa Tourism Leadership Forum And Awards
DURBAN, 23 April 2019 – This year’s edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Awards will be hosted…
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Events
Earth Hour For Hotels
This year, Earth Hour falls on Saturday 30 March and the initiators of the #Connect2Earth global campaign – WWF has…
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Events
Event Planning Without the Smoke & Mirrors
Corporate, association and public sector organisations who are the decision-makers for undertaking myriad differing types of events are getting street-smart…
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Trade News
African Tourism Board to Launch in Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa, 18 March 2019 – The African Tourism Board (ATB) is planning an impressive launch event to…
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Events
New Innovation For THINC Africa 2019
The 4th THINC Africa conference to be held on 15 November 2019 at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town promises…
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Trade News
2019 Africa’s Travel Indaba Date Brought Forward
DURBAN, South Africa, 13 February 2019 – Following the announcement on 07 February that the 2019 edition of Africa’s Travel…
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Trade News
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2019 Postponed
DURBAN, South Africa, 07 February 2019 – Following this evening’s State of the Nation address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who…
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Marketing
8 Tactics For Sales Lead Generation
Do you know who your target customers are? Then it is time to turn visitors into customers with these 8…
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Trade News
SA Roadshow to Capture Turkish Travel Trade
SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg – Thursday 24 January 2019: South African Tourism will be hosting the “Learn SA Roadshow” for the…
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Trade News
Roadshow Targets Emerging Markets In Europe
The 8th annual Spotlight on Africa & Indian Ocean Islands roadshow will focus on Europe’s emerging tourism markets of the…
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Events
WTM Africa 2019 Registration Opens
Registration for the continent’s leading B2B Travel Trade Show, WTM Africa 2019, is officially open. Hosted in partnership with the…
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Trade News
Rare EMF at Old Car Show
GEORGE, South Africa – The 23rd George Old Car Show, driven by Oakhurst Insurance Company, and taking place from 9…
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Trade News
Get revved up for another spectacular Cape Town Motor Show
The Cape Town Motor Show (CTMS) is set to wow the crowds again at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World from…
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Environment
Why water is more than just a ‘drinking’ problem
Water is everything. Literally. Besides being the lifeblood of the planet’s biological species, it is also used to produce everything…
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Trade News
Adventure Tourism Indaba in Wilderness
GEORGE, South Africa, 23 October 2018 – The first ever Garden Route Adventure Tourism Indaba and Expo is taking place…
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Trade News
OSF Set to Rock Oudtshoorn Again
OUDTSHOORN, South Africa, 15 October 2018 – The Distruction Boyz will perform at the Oudtshoorn Spring Festival (OSF) at the…
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Trade News
Ultra-trail Cape Town presented by Salomon
Ultra-trail Cape Town (UTCT) presented by Salomon takes place on Saturday 1 December, and sees four trail running races of…
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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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Events
John Vlismas in “Brain Dump”
Stand up comedian John Vlismas’s all-new show, “brain-dump” is running at The Pieter Toerien Theatre in Montecasino from 22 July to 12…
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Events
Ramsgate Book & Art Festival Expands
The annual Ramsgate Book & Art Festival, set in the picturesque, seaside village of Ramsgate on the Kwa-Zulu Natal South Coast…
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Trade News
We Are Africa’s un-conference FUSE
Join over 500 of the brightest minds in the African travel industry and create your own conference at We Are…
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Events
Secrets For Mastering The Art Of Meeting Planning
Being a meeting planner is a tough job and requires someone who’s not only detail oriented, but also patient, precise…
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Trade News
Wine Tourism to Capitalise on Big Data
Wine tourists in South Africa’s Western Cape province are increasingly opting for guided tours with a growing preference for tailor-made itineraries…
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Events
New Dates For Africa Mice Masterclass
Johannesburg, South Africa, 8 February 2018: Africa Tourism Partners (ATP) has rescheduled its Africa MICE Masterclass to take place from…
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Events
India Taps Into $3 Trillion Healthcare Tourism Market
Healthcare tourism is set to be worth 3,000,000,000 USD by 2025, according to a recent survey*, and CIMGLobal, organisers of India’s most…
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Trade News
Eikendal Dazzles with Weintaufe Harvest Carnival
The Stellenbosch Winelands will don their most convivial carnival colours when Eikendal Vineyards celebrates the end of its harvest with…
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Events
Artist Quest To Make a Difference
Exhibition For Charity: The Gift of Water: Chapter III Where: The Melrose Gallery, 10 High Street, Melrose Arch Date: 22nd…
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Trade News
New Offices For Brahler Convention Germany
Königswinter, 12 January 2018 – Event technology specialist Brähler Convention, moved into a new state-of-the-art branch office in the traditional…
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Trade News
Meetings Africa 2018 Registrations Open
The South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) has announced that registrations for Meetings Africa 2018 are now open, and exhibitors, buyers…
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Events
Tips on Choosing a Conference Venue
According to Chantel Reynell, an experienced workshop and conference organiser and the current Hospitality Manager at Langebaan Country Estate, there…
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Trade News
Time For Capetonians To Get Revved Up
The Cape Town Motor Show, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, is set to wow the crowds again…
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Events
Africa MICE Masterclass Planned for February 2018
Africa Tourism Partners (ATP) will run a Masterclass in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events/Exhibitions (MICE) in Johannesburg, from 20 to 23…
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Trade News
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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Trade News
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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Trade News
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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Trade News
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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Trade News
How to Improve Business Deals at Events
To improve business deals through online matchmaking at events and create a win-win situation for destinations and delegates in the…
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Trade News
ITB Asia 2017 to Debate the Future of Travel
Singapore, 21 September 2017 – Cementing its status as ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, ITB Asia 2017 will celebrate its…
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Trade News
Seychelles to Speak at Pacific Islands Conference
Former Seychelles President James Alix Michel has been invited to attend the 1st High-Level Pacific Blue Economy Conference (PBEC) under…
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Trade News
SA Tourism CEO Joins Speakers for THINC Africa 2017
HVS South Africa, organiser of the 2017 edition of the Tourism, Hotel Investment, and Networking Conference (THINC) Africa has confirmed that…
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Business & Finance
Economic Benefits of Hosting Events in Africa
An Independent report has revealed a seven-figure economic boost to destinations that have hosted the Africa Hotel Investment Forum over…
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Trade News
South African In Top 25 In Global Meetings Industry
Durban businesswoman Nina Freysen-Pretorius has been named as one of the most influential people in the international meetings industry in…
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Trade News
Cradle of Food & Wine Festival
To celebrate Women’s Month in August, the Cradle Boutique Hotel – in conjunction with leading Johannesburg wine outlet Wine Menu…
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Trade News
Classic 30s South Africa Farm on Magalies Meander
Located on the tranquil Magalies Meander and positioned under the picturesque Magaliesberg mountain range, Rustig is Gauteng’s best-kept secret. While…
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Trade News
Register to Attend The Hotel Show Africa 2017
With just 23 days to go, time is running out to register for free access to The Hotel Show Africa…
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Events
Travel Trade Flocks to Hotel Show Africa
Africa’s biggest food and hospitality platform is set to capitalise on the booming hotel and tourism sector with buyers from…
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Trade News
HVS Launches THINC Africa 2017
HVS has announced that the second Tourism, Hotel Investment & Networking Conference (THINC) Africa 2017 will be held on 30th…
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Trade News
Umhlathuze Welcomes First Pan-African Health Tourism Congress
Africa has been earmarked as a sophisticated healthcare hub as the world takes advantage of the outstanding medical care available…
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Events
Join the Global Blog-It Influencer Summit
Tourism Tattler has joined the Global Travel Blogger & Social Media Influencer Summit as a media partner. This event will…
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Trade News
Potential SA Legislative Impacts on MICE
According to The MICE Academy, two pieces of legislation that are currently being debated or promulgated in South Africa could have…
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Trade News
Weather Takes Toll on @Cape2Rio2017 Boats
Iconic South African yacht Trekker II, skippered by legendary sailor Bertie Reed at the 1982 Cape2Rio, has been forced to…
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Events
Quality Control in Events Management
This article reviews the steps needed to maintain consistent quality through project management principles that are the hallmark of successful…
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Trade News
Operator vs Owner Debate at #THINCAfrica
There is great potential in Southern Africa for hotel brands, owners and investors, says hospitality consultant, Joop Demes, ahead next…
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Trade News
DA’s James Vos to Speak at #THINCAfrica
James Vos, MP, the Democratic Alliance’s shadow minister of tourism, will be speaking at the inaugural Tourism, Hotel Investment and…
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Trade News
IRONMAN Acquires Cape Epic MTB Stage Race
Major boost for Sport Tourism Events in Cape Town, South Africa as IRONMAN continues major investment into mountain bike events;…
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Trade News
City of Tshwane to Host SETE 2016
The 6th edition of the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) Conference, will run from the 25-27 October 2016 at…
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Events
4 Big Ideas 4 Green Meetings
The colour green is often associated with plants and nature, which is why the term ‘green meetings’ is associated with…
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Events
Venue Review: Fancourt, South Africa
When it comes to South African venues that are capable of hosting the entire spectrum of MICE events to 5-star…
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Events
Three Industries – One Event
The annual Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE), now in its fifth year, is the only event of its kind…
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Trade News
Diary Entry – Taste: 6-8th March 2015
Decadent & Extravagant: Announcing the very first Taste of PE! Calling all food fanatics, drinks devotees, cuisine queens, gourmands and…
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Business & Finance
Webtickets partners with Pick n Pay
Header Image: Celebrating the Pick n Pay and Webtickets retail partnership, from left: Christy Turner, Co-Founder of Webtickets, Sabine Lehmann,…
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Events
RETOSA Events Calendar – August
RETOSA’s annual events calendar is aimed at keeping the travel trade informed on forthcoming events in each of the 14…
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Trade News
Big Bee Festival (Swellendam)
The Big Bee brings you a chain of wild and brilliant surprises from 9 to 11 August 2013 where three days of…
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