South Africa
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Conservation
Shark Research on the Whale Coast
Whale Coast Conservation’s innovative public participation programme, asks holiday-makers and students to collect shark egg cases found along the Cape…
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Events
South Coast Tourism tests German waters
Beulah and Roland Mauz of African Dive Adventures met with South Coast Tourism’s CEO Mr Justin Mackrory, to join them…
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Hospitality
Exploring the Six Senses of Grootbos
In South Africa, there are ample hospitality establishments who provide 5-star accommodation combined with matching cuisine, but very few who…
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Legal
Risk in Tourism – Part 7
In Part 1 (page 36 – Tourism Tattler August 2014), Louis the Lawyer categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1.…
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Business & Finance
SA’s clean audit not good enough
The financial management of South Africa’s government departments and local municipal departments, while showing slight improvement, is still simply not…
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Conservation
2015 – Year of the Rhino?
Unofficially, the national statistic for rhino poaching deaths in South Africa during 2014 is 1173 – will 2015 be any…
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Attractions
KZN South Coast – 2015 and Beyond
A New Year message to the travel trade from Ugu South Coast Tourism CEO, Justin Mackrory. A busy year, cramped…
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Business & Finance
2022 Commonwealth Games for Durban South Africa?
Hosting the Commonwealth or Olympic Games would not only allow South Africa to access a greater share of the global…
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Events
Sunny and Safe season for KZN South Coast
From Scottburgh, Umdoni area right to down Port Edward in the South and more to be confirmed in the famed…
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Trade News
Delheim’s Start of Harvest Celebration
Barrels of fun, family time to kick-start the 2015 harvest 31 January and 1 February 2015 No summer in Stellenbosch…
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Events
How the right venue can elevate your brand
Selecting the right venue for a conference, an event, or an exhibition is important for building, maintaining and protecting the…
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Events
Successful year for KZN Conventions
The Durban KwaZulu-Natal Convention Bureau (DBN KZN CB) has facilitated the hosting of 15 events in the Province between January…
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Trade News
Stellenbosch opens Wine Tourism Visitor Centre
The Stellenbosch American Express® Wine Routes celebrates the start of the bustling festive season with the opening of a Wine…
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Trade News
Stellenbosch Street Soirees back in full swing
The popular Stellenbosch Street Soirees are back to spill the town’s unique food and wine culture onto its oak-lined streets,…
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Trade News
Invitation to Filmmakers Incentive briefing
On behalf of the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission and the dti, South Coast Tourism is inviting interested parties to attend THE…
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New Management for Garden Court Durban
Tsogo Sun has announced new appointments at Garden Court Marine Parade and Garden Court South Beach. John Aritho, former General…
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Trade News
Millions Invested in Umhlanga Beach Tourism
November 2014: Tens of millions of rands are being invested in Umhlanga below the ridge with a new tower development…
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Trade News
Blue Marlin Hotel Revamp Complete
The Blue Marlin Hotel (Blue Marlin) in Scottburgh on KwaZulu-Natal‘s (KZN) South Coast is back on South Africa’s tourist radar.…
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Durban Calls for Proposals
Duzi Umngeni Conservation Trust – Durban Green Corridor seeks proposals for joint business ventures to be implemented at The Green…
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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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Trade News
Entries open for 2015 Lilizela Tourism Awards
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM has announced that entries for the 2015 Lilizela Tourism Awards are now open until 15 May 2015.…
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Trade News
Rugby Museum at V&A Cape Town
The Springbok Experience team would like to introduce themselves to the travel trade as a world-class sports museum, right in…
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Business & Finance
Cover Story – November 2014
This edition of Tourism Tattler is dedicated to the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). The TGCSA was established…
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Business & Finance
TGCSA Launches Basket of Benefits
Having your hospitality establishment graded now means more than a few stars – it also provides access to a range…
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Legal
Money & Payment
In Part 1 (page 36 – August issue), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3.…
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Competition
Win with MasterDrive
To enter this competition, simply find the answer to the following question and click on the button below to enter…
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Business & Finance
SA’s Tourism Growth Spurs Property Investment
Over the past 20 years, the tourism sector’s contribution to South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) has increased significantly –…
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Destinations
South Africa Leads the Way in African Tourism
South Africa not only continues to lead the way when it comes to attracting the largest numbers of foreign visitors…
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Events
Event Review – Greyville Exhibition and Events
Tourism Tattler joined over 500 media, hospitality, corporate and government event organiser representatives at Durban’s Greyville Racecourse on Thursday 18…
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Legal
Customers & Risk
In Part 1 (page 36 – August issue), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3.…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story – September 2014
September is Tourism Month, and our front cover portrait of Nelson Mandela, by digital artist *Guy Whitby, reflects the technological…
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Trade News
Ebola Outbreak Update
The South African Department of Health has issued the following statement dated 01 August 2014. Note that there are links…
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Business & Finance
Tourism Business Performance Down
South Africa’s tourism business performance dipped in the second quarter of this year, according to the latest TBCSA FNB Tourism…
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Business & Finance
What is Tax Season?
One often hears the term ‘tax season’ bandied about, which sends shivers down the spines of many. But are there…
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Conservation
Trade in Rhino Horn Debate
The August 2014 edition of the Tourism Tattler magazine features 5 pages of in-depth articles on the rising debate in…
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Hospitality
Property Review: Entabeni Safari Conservancy
A Legend(ary) Cultural Conglomeration Tourism Tattler correspondent, Renate de Villiers visited Entabeni Safari Conservancy in South Africa’s Limpopo province to…
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Attractions
V&A Waterfront Expands Tourism Attractions
As the most visited site in Africa, with over 24 million visitors annually, the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South…
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Trade News
SA Tourism Board Appoints New Chairperson
Following the resignation of the Chairperson of the Board of South African Tourism, Mr Frank Kilbourn last week, the Minister…
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Trade News
SA Tourism Walks in Madiba’s Footsteps
Nelson Mandela once said “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” and it…
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Trade News
Sandton Convention Centre Pays Tribute on Mandela Day
This year marks the first Nelson Mandela International Day since the passing of one of the greatest leaders in modern…
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Trade News
Cape Royale Gives Back on Mandela Day
On Friday, 18 July 2014, the Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa Management team grouped together for their 67 minutes…
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Trade News
Businesses at risk for neglecting food safety
Businesses handling food – ranging from take-away outlets to restaurants – are putting themselves at risk of being sued by…
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Trade News
New FEDHASA Cape Board Members
The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa for the Western and Northern Cape (FEDHASA Cape) held its 10th Annual General…
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Trade News
Cape Town Frames Table Mountain
Image: Khayelitsha residents Muzikayise Radebe poses for Mfesane Cwati at the Lookout Hill frame of Table Mountain in Khayelitsha. Khayelitsha,…
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Trade News
Durban Gains Global Recognition
Durban has made it to the Top 21 List and is a strong contender to become the next New 7…
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Trade News
Cape Royale Wins Seven Star Status
The Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa has recently been awarded Signum Virtutis, the Seal of Excellence, from the 2014…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story – July 2014
The private sector of South Africa’s travel trade needs a kick up its collective backside. I know I’m generalising here,…
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Attractions
South Africa’s Great White Sharks
For the adventurous traveller, there is no greater adrenaline rush than interacting with a great white shark in its own…
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Hospitality
Growth Expected in Africa’s Hospitality Sector
Report Review: PwC 4th edition: ‘Hospitality Outlook: 2014-2018’ Despite South Africa’s economy facing headwinds, the hospitality sector is poised for…
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Trade News
SA’s got (tourism) talent
South Africa has not only got talent in the singing industry. It also has talent in the tourism industry. I’m…
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Competition
Winner of the Thula Thula Family Safari Competition
CONGRATULATIONS to Geraint Piercey of African Twist Travel. Geraint has won a safari getaway consisting of 2 nights for two…
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Competition
Win a case of Durbanville Hills Rhinofields Pinotage
THIS COMPETITION IS CLOSED. THE WINNING ENTRY WAS BEVERLEY LOODS FORM ACIA GUESTHOUSE. To enter this competition, read the article…
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Trade News
SA Tourism Minister Broaches Immigration Debacle
UPDATE: JOHANNESBURG, 11 November 2019 – International minors travelling to South Africa do not require Unabridged Birth Certificates or consent…
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Trade News
Come Sit, Stay & Savour Stellenbosch this winter
Sensory Play & Stay Packages to fulfill your Winelands Bucket List Stellenbosch’s Come Sit, Stay & Savour winter programme invites…
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Trade News
Sustainable Tourism Awareness Workshop
City: Pretoria Date: Thursday 26 June 2014 Time: 9h30—13h00 Venue: The Capital Hotel School and Training Academy, 919 Stanza Bopape…
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Trade News
New GM for Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Menlyn
Protea Hotels 2012 General Manager of the Year and current Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town Number One Johan…
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Trade News
Deadline extended for Lilizela Tourism Awards
Ten Northern Cape establishments have already entered the prestigious 2014 Lilizela Tourism Awards and tourism role players still have until…
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Trade News
kulula Teams up with AirPlus
Johannesburg, 10 June 2014: kulula.com has teamed up with AirPlus International, a global provider of business travel payment solutions for…
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Trade News
New Reception for Misty Hills
The Recreation Africa group have announced the opening of their flagship hotel, Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa’s…
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Trade News
Cape Point Breaks Record
CAPE POINT CELEBRATES HIGHEST NUMBERS SINCE 2007 Over 223 000 international and local visitors summited Cape Point on the Flying…
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Trade News
Guvon Hotels Launches GDS Bookings
Guvon Hotels Central Reservations Office has released the following new booking codes for The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort…
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Trade News
Delheim Estate Cheese Fondues
Every Sunday from July until end of August For a taste of nostalgia and feel good vibes, find your cosy…
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Trade News
New appointment at Maropeng
Adel Louw has been appointed as Events Executive at Maropeng, effective 1 April. Louw brings over 12 years of local…
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Trade News
SA Tourism Awards entry deadline extended
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM is pleased to announce that the entry date for the Lilizela Tourism Awards has been extended to…
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Business & Finance
SA Tourism Numbers Reach Record High
South Africa welcomed a total of 9,616,964 tourists in 2013, up from the 9,188,368 tourists that visited South Africa in…
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Business & Finance
Interest in SA shoots up by 250%
South African destinations are attracting more interest, according to a recent TripAdvisor traffic study, which found views of South African…
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Attractions
RETOSA Feature: Namibia
Since a visitor would find it hard-pressed to visit all the sand dunes and intriguing sites of each of the…
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Announcements
Trade Welcomes New Minister of Tourism
The Southern African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) extends its heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the inbound tourism industry to the…
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Trade News
R50m Tourism Financing Facility Launched
A brand new financing offering has been launched by the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa) and the Tourism Enterprise Partnership…
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Trade News
New Battlefields Route Website
The Battlefields Route in KwaZulu-Natal has launched a new website at www.battlefieldsroute.co.za, which has a number of interesting options for both tourists…
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Trade News
Durban snubbed at Tourism Indaba
According to Phillip Sithole, Head of Durban Tourism, all was not rosy for the City of Durban at this years 26th…
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Trade News
Praise for WTM Africa
Inspiring, well organised and impressed are among some of the words buyers, visitors and exhibitors have been using to describe…
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Trade News
Durban to Seychelles Yacht Race Announced
The ‘EAST 3 ROUTE‘ Organisation of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, Swaziland, Mozambique and Seychelles met with business community leaders in…
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Business & Finance
Inbound Demand Lifts SA Tourism
Strong Overseas Leisure Demand Lifts SA’s Tourism Performance The first quarter results of the TBCSA FNB Tourism Business Index (TBI)…
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Destinations
Property Review: Toad Tree Lodge
Toad Tree Lodge, in the Kuleni Game Park, is a wilderness haven – not only for the teeming game and birdlife…
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Business & Finance
Statutory Business Requirements
Statutory Registrations are a very important part of running a business legally in South Africa and must be adhered to.…
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Destinations
Property Review – Mdumbi Backpackers
Mdumbi Backpackers, located on the Wild Coast of South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, is quickly becoming a badly kept secret.…
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Risk & Insurance
Passenger Liability Replacement
Tourism Tattler readers may be aware that the Constitutional Court found the amendments to the Road Accident Fund Act to…
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Trade News
Maropeng is fast becoming the niche conferencing venue of choice
Having all of the necessary conferencing facilities is one thing. Being able to provide guests and delegates with a unique…
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Government Tourism Scam
South Africa charges visitors USD70 for free tourist visa. By Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H.Thome. Kenyans started reacting sharply to news…
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Tanzania Tourism From South Africa To Benefit On Three Fronts
South Africans travelling to Tanzania on holiday or business no longer require visas – and vice-versa. This significant move for…
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Trade News
Fishing spots just a stones throw from Johannesburg
Fishing enthusiasts needing a day next to a trout-packed dam can find just what they are looking for without having to…
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Trade News
Wilderness Holdings announces Keith Vincent as CEO
The Board of Directors of Wilderness Holdings Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Vincent as Chief Executive…
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DISCUSSIONS
Tourism Forum: Crime and Security
Posted on 18 March – Forums /General /Crime & Hospitality Security: Tourism Offices Posting Crime Stats blatantly in the face…
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Guiding
A Brief History on Tourist Guiding in South Africa
Guiding in South Africa was a pretty haphazard affair until Don Briscoe filmed a “candid camera” video of a guide…
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