travel
-
Trade News
R100M Upgrade for Protea Hotel By Marriott Kruger Gate
Ideally located in the Greater Kruger Conservancy, right at the Paul Kruger Gate and on the banks of the iconic…
Read More » -
Destinations
Top Reasons Why You Should Visit Mykonos
If you are looking for a destination that has it all, look no further than the Greek island of Mykonos.…
Read More » -
Adventure Tourism
Top Alaska Hiking Adventures
Alaska is a frontier destination with several stunning landscapes. Explore this state by following the many trails within its mountains.…
Read More » -
Destinations
Reasons to Include France for Business or Leisure Travel
As a collective of beautiful countries and gem-like cities, Europe is endowed with historical places, majestic scenery, and valuable business…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Safety
The Best and Worst Countries for Solo Female Travel
Journalists Asher and Lyric Fergusson have collaborated with a group of students studying Journalism and Research at the Universitat Autònoma de…
Read More » -
Trade News
AC Unpacked Debuts in Cape Town
AC Hotels, the carefully curated lifestyle brand from Marriott International marked the African debut of the global thought leadership series,…
Read More » -
Destinations
5 African Vacations: Which is Right for You?
You’ve chosen to go to Africa for your vacation – good choice. However, you are still unsure of which country…
Read More » -
Trade News
Thomas Cook Collapse: Impact on Africa Tourism
Cape Town, 24 September 2019 – The collapse of Thomas Cook Group Plc in the early hours of Monday 23rd…
Read More » -
Lifestyle
Camping For Beginners: How to Choose the Perfect Spot
There are many reasons why tourists go camping; they could be spending quality time with family and friends away from…
Read More » -
Travel
The Ultimate Travel Guide for Professional Travel Nurses
Very few professions are as exciting as that of a travel nurse. Working as a travel nurse provides you with…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Transport
Long Haul Flight? Here’s How To Enjoy It
Travelling is amazing – there is so much to do and so much to learn. You’ll find inspiring new places…
Read More » -
Lifestyle
6 Things To Do At A Holiday Resort
If you have a high-energy family, you may think that booking at a holiday resort would be too sedate to…
Read More » -
Conservation
How You Can Help Save The African Pangolin
CAPE TOWN, 18 May 2019 – Eye of the Pangolin, a ground-breaking new documentary about the most trafficked mammal on…
Read More » -
Trade News
Entries Open for 2019 Lilizela Tourism Awards
JOHANNESBURG, Friday, 03 May 2019 – Entries for the South African tourism industry’s premier awards, the National Lilizela Tourism Awards,…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Lifestyle
Make Your Anniversary Truly Special This Year
We all lead busier lives these days and often feel that we do not have the time to celebrate important…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Lifestyle
How Travel with Children Strengthens Relationships
Nothing feels better than finally getting the chance to go on that vacation you’ve been looking forward to, perhaps all…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Tourism
Kenya Tourism Exceeds Global Growth
Travel & Tourism in Kenya grew faster than the global average of 3.9% and the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 3.3%,…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Destinations
60 Things to do in Dubai
With exciting theme parks, kid-friendly activities and shopping and dining options, Dubai is the ultimate year-round destination for a memorable…
Read More » -
Lifestyle
Weight Loss Ideas When Travelling
Many people on diet and fitness plans know that a few days of travelling can undo months of rigorous dieting…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Business & Finance
Beginners Guide to Starting a Tourism Business
Your Beginners Guide to Starting a Tourism Business Writing for WikiHow, Claire Fess provides eight steps on how to start…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Risk & Insurance
Types of Travel Insurance Explained
In today’s world of uncertainty and increased frequency of unexpected events, risk transfer by means of travel insurance is more…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Lifestyle
How to Travel and Earn Money on the Way
It sounds like a dream, and it is perfectly possible: you could be earning money and travelling around the world.…
Read More » -
Trade News
Africa’s Travel Growth Exceeds Expectations
International tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first four months of 2018, compared to the same period last year, not…
Read More » -
Trade News
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…
Read More » -
SECURITY
5 Steps to Dealing with Emergencies Abroad
Travelling abroad is an exciting activity that millions undertake each and every year. Whether embarking on beach holidays or jetting…
Read More » -
Aviation
Tips on Holiday Travel with Kids
If you have kids, no doubt you love them to bits and relish spending time with them over the holidays.…
Read More » -
Trade News
New Restaurant Opens in Munich Airport’s Terminal 2
The Alps just got a little closer: “Sportalm”, the latest addition to the wealth of food choices in Munich Airport’s Terminal 2, will…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Hospitality
Property Profile: Nkwichi Lodge
A halcyon paradise, hidden in the ancient mountains of Lake Niassa, lies a place so secret, it’s been forgotten in…
Read More » -
Trade News
Perfect Weekend trip planning to Agra
Planning a trip to Agra is not a farfetched dream at all. In fact, if you have a car at…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Editorial Comment
Cover Story – July
Our cover for July is dedicated to the National Arts Festival – a major tourist attraction, and an important event…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Business & Finance
Governments Recognise Benefits of Visa Facilitation
Visa facilitation has experienced strong progress in recent years, particularly through the implementation of visa on arrival policies according to…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Tourism Challenges in the New Year
In part one of a two part series, Dr. Peter Tarlow looks at issues that are likely to challenge the…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Competition
Win with MasterDrive
To enter this competition, simply find the answer to the following question and click on the button below to enter…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Conservation
Botswana’s Okavango Delta
Botswana’s Okavango Delta became the 1000th site inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Trade News
Best Shopping Deals in Turkey
Tourists want to make their shopping experience as enjoyable and memorable as possible. If your travel clients are looking for…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
Trade News
Safari Awards Voting Opens
As a Media Partner, Tourism Tattler supports the The Safari Awards, which principally honour safari properties globally, but also shine…
Read More » -
Africa’s Visa Requirements
Africa is one of the regions in the world with the highest visa requirements. Visa restrictions imply missed economic opportunities…
Read More » -
Travel Trade Shows
How to attract the best of them. Trade shows have long been seen as an important marketing tool for a…
Read More » -
Editorial Comment
January Cover Story
As we enter the dawn of a new year, the Tourism Tattler January 2014 magazine looks at the trends that…
Read More » -
Trade News
Marketing lifeline for SMMEs in tourism sector
Social media guru, educator and founder of the Ogilvy Digital Marketing Academy, Dave Duarte, will throw a lifeline to small…
Read More » -
Trade News
The Robertson Small serves up yesteryear sensations
Revel in the past and pleasures of the quaint town of Robertson when The Robertson Small Hotel, a 5-star retreat…
Read More » -
Risk & Insurance
How to protect your business, your staff and yourself against disaster
The Tourism and Leisure industries are constantly evolving and the biggest by-product of this is increased competition. One extremely effective…
Read More »
