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Ministers adopt UNWTO programme to develop tourism in Africa

Ministers adopt UNWTO programme to develop tourism in Africa

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NMBT wins gold for service excellence at the 2018 Chinese Tourism Welcome Awards

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IATA addresses travel restrictions, evolves Open Borders Strategy

6 Jun 2018

How vacation ownership aligns with sustainable tourism

How vacation ownership aligns with sustainable tourism

6 Jun 2018

Constantia Valley celebrates 333 years

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MSC Cruises takes delivery of new, innovative MSC Seaview

6 Jun 2018

"New airport name will not be influenced by threats" - Acsa

"New airport name will not be influenced by threats" - Acsa

5 Jun 2018

5 benefits of the NDC for corporate travellers

5 benefits of the NDC for corporate travellers

5 Jun 2018

The West Coast is a wondrous place for a wine-tasting

The West Coast is a wondrous place for a wine-tasting

Ilse van den Berg 4 Jun 2018

Ethiopia begins issuing online visas for tourists

Ethiopia begins issuing online visas for tourists

4 Jun 2018

Supporting tourism can reinvigorate the Cape economy

Supporting tourism can reinvigorate the Cape economy

Judiet Barnes 4 Jun 2018

Consider this advice before travelling abroad for health care

Consider this advice before travelling abroad for health care

Valorie A. Crooks 4 Jun 2018

What do you want your airports to be named? Have your say!

What do you want your airports to be named? Have your say!

1 Jun 2018

Increased passenger demand for Africa as global demand slows in April

Increased passenger demand for Africa as global demand slows in April

1 Jun 2018

Authentic African experiences with Tented Adventures

Authentic African experiences with Tented Adventures

Cari Coetzee 1 Jun 2018

At home at the Capital Mirage

At home at the Capital Mirage

Cari Coetzee 31 May 2018

Is Airbnb the antidote to overtourism?

Is Airbnb the antidote to overtourism?

31 May 2018

The time is right for an African attractions association

The time is right for an African attractions association

31 May 2018

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29 May 2018

Followme2Africa launches programme for international travel agents to market KZN

Followme2Africa launches programme for international travel agents to market KZN

29 May 2018

Late Ugandan strongman Idi Amin built the chamber on the grounds of Buganda Lubiri Palace to store weapons and ammunition, but it was later used for torture. The chamber is now part of a guided tour. Photo:

Uganda turns to its dark history to attract tourists

29 May 2018

South African Tourism appoints new board to strengthen growing tourism industry

South African Tourism appoints new board to strengthen growing tourism industry

28 May 2018

Ethiopia to allow all Africans to visit without visas "very soon" - PM Abiy Ahmed says

Ethiopia to allow all Africans to visit without visas "very soon" - PM Abiy Ahmed says

28 May 2018

Image via - Artists impression of the reception at BON Hotel Apo

Bon Hotels constructs mega tourism circuit, boosts tourism in Nigeria

25 May 2018

Airbnb Experiences promotes passion travel, surfing destinations

25 May 2018

Corporate travel: Managing risk and traveller friction

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SA car rental market shows healthy growth in leisure rentals

SA car rental market shows healthy growth in leisure rentals

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IATA addresses travel restrictions, evolves Open Borders Strategy

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6 Jun 2018

Constantia Valley celebrates 333 years

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MSC Cruises takes delivery of new, innovative MSC Seaview

6 Jun 2018

"New airport name will not be influenced by threats" - Acsa

"New airport name will not be influenced by threats" - Acsa

5 Jun 2018

5 benefits of the NDC for corporate travellers

5 benefits of the NDC for corporate travellers

5 Jun 2018

The West Coast is a wondrous place for a wine-tasting

The West Coast is a wondrous place for a wine-tasting

Ilse van den Berg 4 Jun 2018

Ethiopia begins issuing online visas for tourists

Ethiopia begins issuing online visas for tourists

4 Jun 2018

Supporting tourism can reinvigorate the Cape economy

Supporting tourism can reinvigorate the Cape economy

Judiet Barnes 4 Jun 2018

Consider this advice before travelling abroad for health care

Consider this advice before travelling abroad for health care

Valorie A. Crooks 4 Jun 2018

What do you want your airports to be named? Have your say!

What do you want your airports to be named? Have your say!

1 Jun 2018

Increased passenger demand for Africa as global demand slows in April

Increased passenger demand for Africa as global demand slows in April

1 Jun 2018

Authentic African experiences with Tented Adventures

Authentic African experiences with Tented Adventures

Cari Coetzee 1 Jun 2018

At home at the Capital Mirage

At home at the Capital Mirage

Cari Coetzee 31 May 2018

Is Airbnb the antidote to overtourism?

Is Airbnb the antidote to overtourism?

31 May 2018

The time is right for an African attractions association

The time is right for an African attractions association

31 May 2018

Carbon Nightclub. Image Source:

#AfricaMonth: Taking some time out in Africa

Ryan Potgieter 30 May 2018

Digital personal assistant Zoe the next step in MSC Cruises' evolution

29 May 2018

Wesley Nitsckie via

Small Harbours Programme a R400m boost to WC's small-scale fishing and tourism

29 May 2018

Followme2Africa launches programme for international travel agents to market KZN

Followme2Africa launches programme for international travel agents to market KZN

29 May 2018

Late Ugandan strongman Idi Amin built the chamber on the grounds of Buganda Lubiri Palace to store weapons and ammunition, but it was later used for torture. The chamber is now part of a guided tour. Photo:

Uganda turns to its dark history to attract tourists

29 May 2018

South African Tourism appoints new board to strengthen growing tourism industry

South African Tourism appoints new board to strengthen growing tourism industry

28 May 2018

Ethiopia to allow all Africans to visit without visas "very soon" - PM Abiy Ahmed says

Ethiopia to allow all Africans to visit without visas "very soon" - PM Abiy Ahmed says

28 May 2018

Image via - Artists impression of the reception at BON Hotel Apo

Bon Hotels constructs mega tourism circuit, boosts tourism in Nigeria

25 May 2018

Airbnb Experiences promotes passion travel, surfing destinations

25 May 2018

Corporate travel: Managing risk and traveller friction

Corporate travel: Managing risk and traveller friction

Euan McNeil 24 May 2018

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Henley Passport Index: The most powerful passports in a time of global travel access growth

23 May 2018

SA car rental market shows healthy growth in leisure rentals

SA car rental market shows healthy growth in leisure rentals

23 May 2018

Cape Town learns the language of the Muslim traveller

Cape Town learns the language of the Muslim traveller

23 May 2018

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#AfricaMonth: Pave the way to Open Skies

Natalia Rosa 22 May 2018

#Indaba2018: Creating experiences online

Danette Breitenbach 22 May 2018

What flight attendants can teach us about reputation risk

What flight attendants can teach us about reputation risk

William Smook 22 May 2018

What will it take for travel consultants to survive?

What will it take for travel consultants to survive?

21 May 2018

Buenos Aires Declaration bolsters travel and tourism's fight against wildlife crime

21 May 2018

Bleisure travel expected to grow in 2018 and beyond

Bleisure travel expected to grow in 2018 and beyond

21 May 2018

TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations in Africa

21 May 2018

Love Cape Town, love Mitchells Plain: Cape Town Tourism releases new neighbourhoods video

Love Cape Town, love Mitchells Plain: Cape Town Tourism releases new neighbourhoods video

18 May 2018

How a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

How a 'smart countryside' can use technology for greener ends

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#Indaba2018: Experiential tourists embracing sustainable tourism

Danette Breitenbach 17 May 2018

The new Norval Foundation and why we should care about South African art

The new Norval Foundation and why we should care about South African art

Terry Levin 16 May 2018

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