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News
The President Hotel Is Ready To Welcome Back Guests
The President’s doors are open and ready to welcome guests back to the comfort and safety of their hotel. In…
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Sport Tourism
Best Fishing Adventures in Africa
Read about the best fishing adventures in Africa The first thing most people will think about when they hear ‘Tourism…
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Education
How To Improve Your Writing Skills
Tourism students often fail to obtain high grades for their academic projects because of poor quality. It’s induced because of…
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Opinion
James Vos on eVisas and Tourism Growth
Cape Town, February 2020 – During President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of Nation Address, he announced the roll-out of Electronic Visas…
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Travel
Preparing for a Cycling Tour Holiday
Whether you’re planning to visit a new location for the first time, or revisiting one of your old favourites, cycling…
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food
Food Waste in Tourism
Food waste in tourism is a bigger issue than previously thought There are major gaps in how food waste in…
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Marketing
10 Tips to get Tourism PR Published
As a publisher of content aimed at travellers and the tourism trade, my email inbox is flooded with press releases…
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Travel
4 Travel Budget Myths to Stop Believing
There are lots of useful budget travelling tips out there, but these ones are different. Read on so you'd know…
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Travel
Why Travelling Can Be Rehabilitating
We often underestimate the true value of travel and how therapeutic it can be. We live in an age where…
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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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Travel
Popular Travel Destinations in Africa
As the second biggest continent in the world, Africa is renowned for its wildlife and expansive landscapes. This is a…
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Destinations
Best Casinos and Shows in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is known for its bright lights, amazing casinos and restaurants, along with dazzling shows of every variety. With…
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Adventure Tourism
How to Prepare for a High-Altitude Trip
Research shows that many countries are recognising and prioritising adventure tourism as active spending of free time becomes more popular…
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Events
Dion Chang To Headline Wine & Food Tourism Conference 2019
This year’s Wine & Food Tourism Conference, taking place at Spier near Stellenbosch on 18 September 2019, will feature South…
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Politics
Tourism Savvy Party Registers In Seychelles
Mahé, Seychelles, 18 June 2019 – A new political party headed by Seychelles’ former tourism minister, Alain St Ange presented…
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Events
2019 Wine & Food Tourism Awards Deadline Extended
The deadline for nominations to enter the inaugural Wine & Food Tourism Awards has been extended to 30 June – see…
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Art
Awesome Street Art in Johannesburg
Art tourism is a growing niche and Johannesburg might not be the first place you think of as a destination…
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Trade News
People on the move at City Lodge Group
JOHANNESBURG, 17 May 2019 – City Lodge Hotel Group (CLHG) has announced the appointment of three new general managers at…
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Trade News
Côte d’Ivoire Reveals $5.8 Billion Tourism Plan
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, 02 May 2019 – Ivorian Minister of Tourism Siandou Fofana has revealed a strategy document aimed at…
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Trade News
Home Suite Hotels Launches in South Africa
Johannesburg, 02 May 2019 – Home* Suite Hotels has launched their first hotel on the corner of Oxford and Bristol…
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Accolades
Tourism Tattler Wins Best Digital Travel Trade Platform 2019 Award
We are proud to announce that TourismTattler.com has been awarded: ‘Best Digital Travel Trade Platform’ by MEA Markets 2019. “Following…
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Business & Finance
An unofficial guide to the German Travel Contracts Act
While reading this article concerning the German Travel Contracts Act and the relevant Consumer Protection issues, kindly note that I…
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News
Family Fun in Paarl and Wellington
The stunningly beautiful Boland towns of Paarl and Wellington have become renowned as the ultimate holiday destination for families. Whether…
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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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Tourism
African Tourism Sector Booming
Travel & Tourism in Africa is booming, growing 5.6% in 2018 compared to the global average of 3.9% and the…
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Trade News
An EPIC Acquisition for Mantis in Rwanda
Mantis Collection Signs Management Contract for EPIC Hotels & Suites, Rwanda
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Accolades
Call For Entries: 2019 Eco-Logic Awards
Entries for the 8th annual Eco-Logic Awards are now open. Presented by The Enviropaedia, South Africa’s online environmental encyclopaedia, green…
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Trade News
Atta Partners With Kenya Airways
London, 19 February 2019 – The African Travel and Tourism Association (Atta) has announced a new partnership with Kenya Airways.…
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Business & Finance
10 Steps To Starting Your Own Tourist Transport Business
The following 10 steps are aimed at entrepreneurs who are thinking of entering the tourism industry in South Africa and…
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Accommodation
Pros and Cons of Booking UK Serviced Apartments
When it comes to accommodation in the United Kingdom (UK), it’s always better to consider available options before booking. Serviced…
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Destinations
Prague Mini Guide: The Stag Do and Beer Capital of Europe
Prague is a historic gem of Central Europe. But this city has much more to its reputation than just pristine…
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Trade News
ORTIA Unveils Multi-Billion Airport Precinct Plan
JOHANNESBURG, 12 February 2019 – O.R Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) today unveiled the first phase of an R4.5 billion mixed-use…
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Trade News
Wesgro Welcomes #Sona2019 eVisa Announcement
Cape Town, South Africa, 08 February 2019 – Wesgro has welcomed President Ramaphosa’s announcement regarding the implementation of an eVisa regime…
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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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Health
How to Protect Your Health When Travelling to Foreign Places
Nobody travels abroad to contract a deadly virus. Yet, the chances of that happening are high. Here are 3 ways…
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Marketing
Predictions for Native Advertising
Native Advertising definition: Paid content that matches a publication’s editorial standards while meeting the audience’s expectations. Facebook and Twitter fail…
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Trade News
New GM for Visit Knysna Tourism Office
Knysna, South Africa, 28 January 2019 – Colleen Durant has been appointed as the new General Manager for Visit Knysna…
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Trade News
Zimbabwe Safe to Visit Despite Unrest
The management of Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) has confirmed that Victoria Falls remains calm, safe and stable despite civil unrest…
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Destinations
5 Awesome African Adventures for US Travelers
Since it’s the cradle of humanity, every modern human has roots in Africa — and perhaps that’s part of its…
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Trade News
Kenya Tourist Circuits Unaffected by Nairobi Terror Attack
Following the horrendous terror attack that occurred at a Nairobi hotel on Tuesday, the Kenya Tourism Federation has confirmed that…
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Destinations
Paradise Found: St Helena Island
As the crow flies directly from Angola to the east coast of Brazil, somewhere in the middle of the South…
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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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Marketing
Positive Future for Botswana Tourism
According to the latest World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact report for Botswana, positive growth is expected for…
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Events
Brazil’s favourite destination for New Year’s Eve 2019
Rio de Janeiro is the most searched destination by Brazilian travellers to ring in 2019. This is according to the…
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Marketing
5 SPA Trends for 2019
The most exciting 2019 SPA trends are good news for nature and lovers In recent years, the wellness industry has…
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Africa Outbound
Thai Tourism Records Growth
Thailand tourism recorded total international arrivals of 31.25 million in January-October 2018, up 7.84%, generating an estimated 1.63 trillion Baht…
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Trade News
SA Tourism CEO To Sit On UNWTO Advisory Board
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 14 December 2018 – South African Tourism CEO, Sisa Ntshona, has been appointed onto the advisory board of…
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Trade News
The evolving role of the DMO in optimising tourism opportunities
From the dawn of democracy in South Africa, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming swathes of visitors from across the…
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Trade News
Event tourism boosts high season arrivals in Cape Town
The ever-popular Cape Town Rugby Sevens kicks off the weekend of December 8 and 9 2018, coinciding with Cruise Ship…
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Trade News
Tourism Boom for Victoria Falls
ZIMBABWE, 19 November 2018 – Africa Albida Tourism has recorded its busiest year ever, as tourists flock to Victoria Falls,…
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Accolades
Lilizela Tourism Awards 2018 National Winners
JOHANNESBURG, Saturday, 17 November 2018 – The Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom revealed the 2018 Lilizela Tourism Awards national winners at…
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Accolades
Stage Set for National Lilizela Tourism Awards
JOHANNESBURG, 17 November 2018 – The much anticipated National Lilizela Tourism Awards ceremony kicks off tonight at the Sandton Convention Centre…
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Trade News
Call for Proposals: African Tourism Innovation
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), jointly with the New Partnership for Africa´s Development (NEPAD), is calling for proposals to enter…
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Destinations
An Insiders Guide to Europe
It’s always a delight when I come across authors who share the same passions that I do. I recently had the…
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Events
Unlocking Tourism Growth Through Innovation
At the recent The Business of Wine & Food Tourism Conference, held at Spier near Stellenbosch, renowned US-based big data…
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Trade News
How Government Can Work with Tourism to Create Jobs
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 23 October 2018 – South Africa is a country in crisis, having been hit by several…
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Trade News
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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Trade News
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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Business & Finance
How Mining Benefits Africa’s Economy
The term ‘mining’ often drums up images of dusty, dark tunnels, hefty pieces of machinery like drills and crushers and…
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News
Wellington Wows Global Cycling Fraternity
The small Boland town of Wellington in the Drakenstein Valley raised its international profile considerably when it recently won the…
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Trade News
Tourism body and wine route amalgamate
Wine tourism and destination marketing in Paarl is off to a great start for 2018 with Paarl Tourism and Paarl…
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Trade News
Drakenstein Hosts 100 Women in Tourism
In celebration of Women’s Month, the Drakenstein Municipality hosted a hundred women on National Women’s Day, 9 August, to showcase…
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Travel
100 Best Attractions for a Road Trip Journey in South Africa
Breath-taking sunsets, an incredible amount of beautiful and diverse wildlife, unspoiled and rugged scenery! These are just a few words…
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News
Sun Resorts Awarded the Best Hotel Chain in 2017
During the 3rd edition of the “Victoires du Tourisme” which occurred on Wednesday 31st May in Paris, Sun Resorts won…
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News
Drakenstein Shines at Tourism Awards
Members of the Drakenstein Local Tourism Association(Paarl & Wellington) walked away with several accolades during the recently held Cape Winelands…
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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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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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Marketing
Looking to China for SA Inbound Tourists
Billions of rands are being invested into South Africa by Chinese corporations, trade delegations are coming and going on official…
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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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Trade News
Tsogo Sun Hotels Ranked Among the Top 10 on TripAdvisor
Three iconic Tsogo Sun Durban properties have been ranked among the top ten hotels in the city according to world’s…
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Food in Tourism Marketing
By Dr. Peter E. Tarlow There is little doubt that food is a major part of the tourism experience. Because…
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Risk & Insurance
Tourism Insurance Part 3
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
2016 New Year Message from SA’s Tourism Minister
The message below, dated 21 January 2016, is directed to all business and trade stakeholders in tourism from the South…
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Marketing
How Tourism Can Lead To Rural Regeneration
Creative packaging and marketing of rural tourism attractions can lead to job creation and rural regeneration, writes Prof. Melville Saayman.…
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Business & Finance
10 Tips on Selecting Tour Operator Software
For Tour Operators, it always comes down to cost; but investing in tools that will improve productivity, manage workflow, reduce…
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Trade News
New Legacy For Tourism in Zimbabwe
African Sun and Legacy Hospitality today signed an agreement to co-operate in the development of Tourism in Zimbabwe. The agreement…
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Marketing
Branding Africa
Recently the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Regional Conference on Enhancing Brand Africa and Fostering Tourism Development was hosted…
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Trade News
Waterkloof Estate warms up with a hearty Winter Platter
Waterkloof Estate is warming up with a hearty Winter Platter. Bring on the big chill as Waterkloof, the arresting cellar…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story – July
Our cover for July is dedicated to the National Arts Festival – a major tourist attraction, and an important event…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story – May 2015
Our cover for May features Hotel Verde Cape Town – ‘Africa’s Greenest Hotel’ – for a while anyway. Because the…
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Business & Finance
How to Streamline your Tour Operator Business
Surprisingly, there are still tour operators who rely on manual (spreadsheet and other) solutions to run their businesses, which invariably…
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Business & Finance
Are Concierges Right For Tour Operators?
In this article, guest blogger Julia Barrero of Xola looks at the ecosystem of tourist-driven sales for tour operators with…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story – April 2015
Our April cover depicts the restored Slave Bell at Spier Wine Farm, which was built by Van der Byl in…
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Legal
Law of Contracts – Part 9
In Part 1 (August 2014), I categorised risk into five categories, namely; 1. PEOPLE, 2. MONEY, 3. LAW, 4. SERVICE…
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Editorial Comment
Cover Story – January 2015
A prosperous New Year to Tourism Tattler’s readers. To me, the new year provides a new chapter in life waiting…
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Hospitality
Why Deep Discounting Doesn’t Work
Hotels that participate in last-minute discount deals might not make the best business decision – no matter whether it is…
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Aviation
Open Skies under attack
The US Open Skies policy and resultant market liberalization agreements entered into with governments around the world are under attack…
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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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Destinations
Southern Africa: Island hopping at its best
The Southern Africa region consists of 15 countries, including Madagascar; Mauritius, Seychelles and Tanzania – perfect island hopping destinations. By…
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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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Trade News
Cape Town Tour Operator Course – 25 Aug 2014
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is offering an Introductory Training for Tour Operators course in Cape Town, South…
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Trade News
Praslin Culinary & Arts Fiesta – Seychelles
A team from the Seychelles Tourism Academy working on the Praslin Culinary and Arts Fiesta, was on the island at…
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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
Access to Finance
A critical factor in SMME development Entrepreneurs need access to finance, but they also need access to other factors that…
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Attractions
World Heritage Sites List for Africa
The importance of World Heritage sites in Africa cannot be underestimated. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of…
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Risk & Insurance
The Fine Print
In Part 1 of this three part series, I wrote about the importance of building a culture of ownership and…
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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
KwaMashu Wine & Lifestyle Festival
If wine tasting, house music and fabulous food sounds like a divine date, then you are in for a treat…
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