South Africa
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Kenya Tourism Board Welcomes South Africans
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has appointed a local agency, Activ8 Branding, as their local in-market representative to further enhance their…
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KZN Midlands Resort Unveils First Phase of Refurbishment
Midlands Saddle and Trout, one of the few stud farm resorts in the Midlands region of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, have…
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Karongwe Portfolio Launches Becks Safari Lodge
The Karongwe Portfolio has launched the newly built and much anticipated Becks Safari Lodge, welcoming its first guests to the…
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Drakensberg Sun Renovates Lakeview Restaurant
As part of an overall R3,7 million renovation project to the Drakensberg Sun Resort in KwaZulu-Natal, the Lakeview Restaurant is…
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In Memory of Hiking Legend Tim Hartwright
TourismTattler joins the Hiking Organisation of Southern Africa (HOSA) in mourning the passing of Tim Hartwright – a true hiking…
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New Marketing GM at fastjet
Johannesburg, South Africa – fastjet has appointed Hein Kaiser as General Manager of Marketing and Communications to oversee all the low-cost…
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George Airport Gets Green Light For Larger Aircraft
George Airport in the Western Cape has received an exemption from the South Africa Civil Aviation Authority (SACCA) to upgrade…
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aha The Rex Hotel Adds 56 Room Extension At R65M
aha The Rex Hotel, Western Cape; one of Knysna’s most sophisticated accommodation establishments is currently undergoing an extension to its…
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Environment
Benguela Current Health Check
A sustainable Benguela Current ecosystem is the lifeblood of the ‘Ocean Economy’ on South Africa’s West Coast – supporting fisheries,…
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aha Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel Gets R8.6M Refurb
aha Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel, Western Cape is due to undergo a comprehensive R8.6m state of the art refurbishment which…
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TBCSA Responds to Cabinet Reshuffle
Pretoria, South Africa: The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) says the appointment of new Cabinet Ministers in the…
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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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SA Tourism CEO Launches Indaba 2017
Johannesburg, 28 March 2017: INDABA 2017 will see more than 7 000 delegates from around the world meeting in Durban…
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Trade News
HVS Launches Executive Search Africa
HVS Consulting, the global hospitality consulting firm, is to open a branch of HVS Executive Search Africa. Based in Cape…
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Conservation
Making the Most of an African Safari
Tourists come to South Africa for two things – sun and safari. But do they understand that in order to…
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Environment
The Impact of Drought on SA’s Wildlife Environment
To provide a better understanding of Tourism Tattler’s feature regarding the impact of drought on South Africa’s game reserves and…
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Events
Does South Africa Need Two B2B Travel Trade Shows?
Does the tourism industry in South Africa benefit from the concept of B2B travel trade shows, and if so, is…
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Human Resources
Can you Justify your Fixed-term Contracts?
It is important for employers to ensure that they are able to justify the grounds for fixing a limited duration…
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Legal
Adventure Tourism from a Legal Perspective – Part 9
This series of articles explores the legal aspects associated with the risks of operating an adventure tourism business, with specific…
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Trade News
First Group Investments Boost Hospitality Industry
With a massive refurbishment investment of R67 million over the past two years plus a further R112 million in the pipeline…
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New fastjet GM of Sales Appointed
Johannesburg, South Africa – fastjet has appointed Sean Bradley as its General Manager of Sales. Bradley is based in Johannesburg and…
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Munich Airport & ACSA Expand Sister Airport Agreement
Following the very successful start to the “sister airport agreement” signed by Munich Airport and Airports Company South Africa SOC…
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MEC Calls On KZN Tourism Sector To Enter #LilizelaAwards17
The MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr Sihle Zikalala has made a clarion call to all tourism…
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Delta’s 2017 Wine Menu is Now Boarding
JOHANNESBURG, March 1, 2017 – Delta’s Master Sommelier, Andrea Robinson, has hand-picked her 2017 Wine selections, offering exclusive choices to…
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KIA Safety Recall on 2007-2009 Sportage Models
(JOHANNESBURG) February 23, 2017 – Effective today, KIA Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd will conduct a safety recall on 305…
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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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Swaziland to Exhibit at #MeetingsAfrica17
The Kingdom of Swaziland may not be Africa’s largest country by size, but what it lacks in size it certainly…
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Opinion: Lisa Sheard – A Socio-economic Case for Tourism
Lisa Sheard, the Executive Director of Kruger Lowveld Tourism makes some highly relevant observations in her opinion piece on a socio-economic…
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Business & Finance
The Role of Tour Operators in Safari Bookings
Research suggests that travellers are changing their safari booking habits by making reservations directly on booking aggregators or directly via…
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Hospitality
Property Profile: Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel and Spa
R28 Million Restoration – A Success Story in The Making After acquiring and investing R28 million into the refurbishment of…
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Trade News
#SONA2017 Circus Fails South Africans
The annual State of the Nation Circus on 9 February 2017 has, once again, demonstrated that the people of South…
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WTM Africa named Best Joint Trade Exhibition
WTM Africa has been awarded the title of Best Joint Trade Exhibition in the 6 001 – 12 000 sqm…
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Boom Times for Outside MICE Caterers
An estimated 30% increase in Gauteng year-end functions went to outside catering services in the final quarter of 2016. According…
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Tsitsikamma Cattle Baron Reopens
The Cattle Baron Seafood Grill & Bistro has re-opened its doors on the shores of the Storms River Mouth in…
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Marketing
Promoting Domestic Tourism in South Africa
Through their support of Fikile Hlatshwayo’s book ‘Blacks Do Caravan’, South African Tourism aims to inspire families to travel. The…
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SECURITY
Tourism Security: A Comparison on Safety Tips
Like many other tourist destinations in the world, it could be argued that South Africa has some way to go…
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Trade News
ACSA to Cut Tariffs by 35.5% from 1 April 2017
Johannesburg, 5 January 2017 – Airports Company South Africa today announced that a new permission to levy airport charges at…
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iSimangaliso’s uMkhuze – a Festive Experience with a Difference
Looking for inspiration for a spontaneous break after a housebound Christmas or seeking to escape the madding crowds for a…
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Cape Town DMC Gives Back to Community
Cape Town based mirchee Destination Management visited Elundini Children’s Home for children with special needs and joined the Home’s founder Indy…
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Accolades
Best Design Hotel in Africa & Middle East
South Africa, Stellenbosch; CAPE Winelands luxury small hotel destination Majeka House & Spa has scooped a coveted international award in…
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Attractions
Exploring the Cape Whale Coast
If unusual destinations and unique experiences are attributes that differentiate tour operator and travel agent success, then the Cape Whale…
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Marketing
Who is the South African Millennial?
Are today’s travellers really that different from their parents? What do we really know about the South African millennial traveller?…
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Trade News
Update on South African Travel Facilitation Concerns
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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SA Ports Geared for 2016/17 Cruise Season
South Africa’s 2016/17 cruise season kicks off today, and South Africa’s ports are ramping up for another busy cruise season…
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New CEO for Leeu Collection
Carrie Wicks has been appointed CEO of Leeu Collection, effective immediately. Carrie was previously Operations Director at Firmdale Hotels, in…
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Hospitality
The Underestimated Value of Housekeeping
There are many factors that contribute to a guests’ enjoyable stay, however, one aspect that is often underestimated and overlooked…
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Editorial Comment
Linking the Tourism Chain
September is National Tourism Month in South Africa, and aims to celebrate the country’s tourism industry and the value it…
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Environment
Enviro Rehab Project in Eastern Cape
A long-term project that aims to eradicate alien invasive plant species and re-introduce endemic flora is underway at Lalibela Private…
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Adventure Tourism
Lalibela Lists on Africa GeoDirectory
Lalibela Private Game Reserve has listed on the Africa Adventure Travel GeoDirectory, along with listings for its 3 unique safari…
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Trade News
Tourism a ‘Window of Opportunity’ for SA
Cape Town – Tourism is one of the best performing sectors in South Africa’s economy with its strong competitive advantage,…
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Kwantu Partners with Stenden University
Kwantu Private Game Reserve, located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with Stenden…
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Business Tourism Boost to SA Economy
Business tourists spend on average three times more than their leisure counterparts, which is why South Africa is going full…
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Cape Town Pass set to Revolutionise Visitors Experience
Cape Town Pass was launched this week at Africa’s Greenest Hotel, Hotel Verde, at Cape Town International Airport, by Minister…
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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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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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Chefs who Share to Cook for Charity
On Monday, 19 September 2016, the fourth annual Chefs who Share charity fundraiser for youth development begins at the Maslow…
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Oupa Pilane elected President of KLCBT
Nelspruit-born Oupa Pilane (47) was elected as the President of the Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism (KLCBT) during…
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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
SA Tourism Connects with Ghana Trade
South African Tourism recently concluded a very successful trade workshop that was held at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kumasi…
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Hospitality
Sale of Lalibela Heralds New Era
The recent sale of Lalibela Game Reserve, together with substantial parcels of land adjacent to Lalibela, is seen as a…
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Business & Finance
Tourism Business Index Q2 2016
Persisting tough trading conditions affecting tourism in Q2 2016. The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) reports that the…
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Conservation
Remembering Cecil the Lion
Remembering Cecil the Lion on World Lion Day Editors note: World Lion Day, celebrated on in August each year, is…
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Events
Quantifying Sports Tourism
Sports Tourism is considered one of the largest and fastest-growing of all markets. According to the United Nations World Tourism…
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Legal
Large Scale Retrenchments
Different routes for different challenges. Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act, No 66 of 1995 (LRA) enumerates the rules…
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Marketing
Mapping South Africa’s Trails
Cape Town based travel company Drive South Africa has partnered with Google through the Google Street View camera loan program…
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Trade News
Tito Mboweni Elected Chairman of TBCSA
Pretoria. The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has elected former South African Reserve Bank Governor, Mr Tito Mboweni,…
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Travel Massive Garden Route Launch
Big Tree Marketing together with Oudtshoorn Tourism will be launching the first Garden Route chapter of Travel Massive at Cango…
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HVS Establishes Office in Cape Town
The global hospitality consulting and services group, HVS, has set up shop in Cape Town as a springboard into Africa.…
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SETE 2016 Connect Edition
The 6th edition of the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange will be hosted in a CONNECT format which is dedicated…
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Adventure Tourism
Sibuya Game Reserve Joins Africa Geo-Directory Project
Country: South Africa Region: Eastern Cape Categories: Accommodation, Adventure and Safari Geo-coordinates: Click HERE to view About Sibuya Game Reserve…
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Adventure Tourism
Tintswalo Safari Lodge Joins Africa Geo-Directory Project
Country: South Africa Region: Mpumalanga Categories: Accommodation, Adventure and Safari Geo-coordinates: Click HERE to view About Tintswalo Safari Lodge Tintswalo…
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Adventure Tourism
Harties Horse Trail Safaris Joins Africa Geo-Directory Project
Country: South Africa Region: Gauteng Categories: Adventure and Safari Geo-coordinates: Click HERE to view About Harties Horse Trail Safaris Experience…
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Attractions
The Waffle House Joins Africa Geo-Directory Project
Country: South Africa Region: KwaZulu-Natal Categories: Attraction Geo-coordinates: Click HERE to view About The Waffle House A trip along the…
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Events
Connect with Sports & Events Tourism Experts
The 6th Edition of the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange will be convened at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice…
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Trade News
Tourism Business Council’s Response on BREXIT
Pretoria, 30 June, 2016: The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (‘’TBCSA’’) believes that it’s too early to say with…
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VulPro Wins PAAZA Award
For the second year running, VulPro – The Vulture Conservation Programme of South Africa has been awarded the prestigious PAAZA…
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Taxi Drivers’ Case Against Uber Faces Uphill Task
The complaint to the Competition Commission against Uber by eight regional taxi companies and members of the South African Meter…
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Adventure Tourism
Adventure Operators in Africa
Tourism Tattler is proud to announce the launch of a dedicated GeoDirectory locator website of adventure activity operators throughout the…
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Marketing
SA Hotel Groups Lag Behind Global Peers
South African hotel groups continue to lag behind their global peers in adopting technology to meet increasingly sophisticated customer demands. …
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Trade News
Iris Warriors: An exquisite and original story
Iris Warriors is an original story told through dance and shared through film, enhanced and brought to life with cutting…
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Trade News
The Manor House at Fancourt
Step into a world of timeless tradition, unique charm and sublime elegance Fancourt’s stately Manor House, located in the heart…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story May 2016
The May edition of the Tourism Tattler Trade Journal front cover features a pair of young Cheetah at Inkwenkwezi Game…
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Events
Yoga & Wine
We all know that the term ‘wine pairing’ is associated with food; the process of pairing food dishes with different…
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Hospitality
Property Review: Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve, located in South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape Province near East London, is more than just a…
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Hospitality
Gastronomy at Long Lee Manor in Shamwari
Reminiscent of a bygone era in South Africa’s colonial past, Long Lee Manor is a meticulously renovated Edwardian era mansion,…
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Trade News
South African Tourism Minister visits India
South African Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom visited India on 05 April 2016 to engage with the travel and tourism trade…
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Trade News
Provincial Tourism Stakeholder Consultation
The National Department of Tourism is currently revising the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS), approved by Cabinet in 2011. The…
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Trade News
Curtain Closes on WTM Africa 2016
“I am so impressed with quality of the buyers”, “Made great contacts for my business” “Exceeded my expectations totally.” These…
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Trade News
Zoology Students Become Bush Wise
South Africa with its abundant and unsurpassed flora and fauna is driving the demand for local and international BSc. (Zoology)…
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Attractions
Explore Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay has become a rather popular destination with locals and visitors due to the accessibility and convenience to…
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Attractions
Beach Stay: Pine Lodge Resort
Driving south along Port Elizabeth’s Marine Drive towards the Cape Recife Nature Reserve, an imposing sign beckons travellers to pop-in…
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Attractions
City Stay: The Hub Boutique Hotel
Port Elizabeth’s business and leisure suburb of Walmer is just 5 kilometres from the airport. Here’s Tourism Tattler’s recommendation on…
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Attractions
Lagoon Stay: Rivers Edge Guesthouse
Port Elizabeth’s Swartkops Lagoon Estuary is home to over 10 000 waterbirds, including the Greater Flamingo. Here’s Tourism Tattler’s recommendation…
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Bush Safari: Kuzuko Lodge
The Eastern Cape province boasts some of South Africa’s best game reserves and safari lodges. Below is our recommendation on…
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Attractions
Eastern Cape Attractions: UnTouched Adventures
There’s a lot to see and do in and around Port Elizabeth – the Gateway to the Garden Route –…
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Environment
Case Study: The Boardwalk’s Environmental Sustainability
The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World in Port Elizabeth continues to subscribe by its mantra; reduce, reuse and recycle −…
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Risk & Insurance
Tourism Insurance Part 4
Summary: Part 1 in this series covered an introduction to insurance, an outline on the EC Directive, the basics of…
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Trade News
Draft Regulations for SA Tourist Guiding
South Africa’s Tourism Minister, Derek Hanekom released the Draft Regulations for Tourist Guiding on 15 March 2016 for public comment.…
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Trade News
Forage for Fungi at Delheim Estate
Stellenbosch wine farm unearths Wild Mushroom Hunts in its forest on 16 & 17 June and on 1 & 2…
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Trade News
Bottelary Hills all fired up with trio of sizzling ‘Pop Up’ Lunches
Celebrity Chef Bertus Basson ignites gourmet side of the grill Grilled, charred, smoked and scorched….The Bottelary Hills Wine Route is…
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