Tourism Wallpost Southern Africa

Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Robben Island fights for its World Heritage status

[Katja Hamilton] The infrastructure of Robben Island is currently facing decay, posing a challenge in its endeavour to retain its World Heritage status, especially as visitor numbers have declined over the years...

Posted 9 months ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
SOUTH AFRICA
Sho't Left Travel Week: A chance to boost South Africa's domestic tourism

Sho't Left Travel Week: A chance to boost South Africa's domestic tourism
[Robin Fredericks] The campaign, running from 4 to 10 September 2023, will offer discounts of up to 50% on travel experiences, accommodation, and historical and cultural tours...

Posted 10 months ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
SOUTH AFRICA
#WTMA23: How innovative solutions are reshaping the African travel industry in a post-pandemic world

#WTMA23: How innovative solutions are reshaping the African travel industry in a post-pandemic world
[Robin Fredericks] In a post-Covid-19 world, the African travel industry is experiencing a revival thanks to the emergence of innovative solutions...

Posted 1 year ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
SOUTH AFRICA
#TourismMonth: Rebuilding SA's tourism sector

#TourismMonth: Rebuilding SA's tourism sector
[Robin Fredericks] Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has called on South Africans to travel domestically to get a better understanding of the affordable, exciting and world class attractions that are available on our doorstep...

Posted 1 year ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
SOUTH AFRICA
#WomensMonth: Wesgro CEO, Wrenelle Stander

#WomensMonth: Wesgro CEO, Wrenelle Stander
[Robin Fredericks] As an executive with over 28 years of work experience, Wrenelle Stander, CEO of Wesgro, has amassed a unique set of leadership skills...

Posted 1 year ago | Like
Di Brown
SOUTH AFRICA
Dune driving in the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve

Dune driving in the Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve
[Di Brown] The reserve is about 3,000 hectares of which 480 hectares are sand dunes. The rest of the reserve is fynbos, notably...

Posted 2 years ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
SOUTH AFRICA
#WomensMonth: 'Arm yourself with curiosity and knowledge' - Sabine Lehmann, founder and CEO of AAVEA

#WomensMonth: 'Arm yourself with curiosity and knowledge' - Sabine Lehmann, founder and CEO of AAVEA
[Robin Fredericks] Founder and CEO of African Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions, and founder of Curiositas, Sabine Lehmann has established herself as both a futurist and maven in the art and science of visitor attractions management...

Posted 2 years ago | Like
Johannes Masiteng
Johannes Masiteng
[Tourism] 

In March, the tourism sector came to a sudden halt when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa would go on a nationwide lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The lockdown saw international travel banned and the gates of every hotel and game reserve temporarily closed, leading to the tourism industry to shed thousands of jobs and billions of Rands in profit.

With the lockdown restrictions being eased to allow international visitors and open recreational areas, Carte Blanche finds out if the tourism sector can survive the continuing effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Posted 3 years ago | Like
Robin Fredericks
SOUTH AFRICA
#2020AfricaBrandSummit: Policy uncertainty is halting the recovery of SA's tourism sector

#2020AfricaBrandSummit: Policy uncertainty is halting the recovery of SA's tourism sector
[Robin Fredericks] "Instituting policy certainty is important - we should be able to ensure that people understand that when they arrive in South Africa, that they won't face confusion at airports and many other different places where tourism takes place," said Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of TBCSA.

Posted 3 years ago | Like
Di Brown
SOUTH AFRICA
A Covid conversation with Jean Naudé, CEO of Groot Constantia

A Covid conversation with Jean Naudé, CEO of Groot Constantia
[Di Brown] Di Brown chats to Jean Naudé, CEO of Groot Constantia to find out more about the current situation of the estate, challenges faced, and the future during these uncertain times...

Posted 3 years ago | Like
Odette Faling
SOUTH AFRICA
#LockdownLessons: Travelling towards a post-virus world

Odette Faling, CEO, Travelcheck
Odette Faling, CEO, Travelcheck
[Odette Faling] Odette Faling, CEO at Travelcheck, shares the lessons learned when her 10-month-old online travel agency was hit hard by the Covid-19 travel bans around the world...

Posted 3 years ago | Like
Leigh Andrews
SOUTH AFRICA
#TourismMonth: What's brewing with Paarl's coffee culture?

#TourismMonth: What's brewing with Paarl's coffee culture?
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[Leigh Andrews] On a sunny #TravelTuesday that hinted at the brightness of spring to come this Tourism Month, a handful of the Cape's tourism media met at the Paarl Tourism Information office and Visitor Centre for a tour of town's coffee culture, all along spotless Main Road...

Posted 4 years ago | Like
Sindy Peters
Sindy Peters
The Drakensberg Experience

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Posted 4 years ago | Like
Sindy Peters
SOUTH AFRICA
#TourismMonth: Fall in love at the Drakensberg

#TourismMonth: Fall in love at the Drakensberg
[Sindy Peters] Full disclosure: I was born and raised in KwaZulu-Natal, so the province already holds a special place in my heart. Few things get me right in the feels like going home...

Posted 4 years ago | Like (1)
Sindy Peters
Sindy Peters
Kubayi-Ngubane launches Tourism Month in the Drakensberg

She highlighted the importance of Tourism Month as a means to both South Africans and visitors from outside the country's borders to travel and experience our country's diverse offerings.Read more about the launch here.

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Posted 4 years ago | Like
Sindy Peters
SOUTH AFRICA
#TourismMonth: SA's got tourism talent

#TourismMonth: SA's got tourism talent
[Sindy Peters] Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane recently took to the majestic slopes of the Drakensberg in KwaZulu-Natal to officially launch Tourism Month 2019...

Posted 4 years ago | Like
Martin Jansen van Vuuren
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTourismReport: SA tourism market analyses for June 2019

#BizTourismReport: SA tourism market analyses for June 2019
[Martin Jansen van Vuuren] This is a monthly series of articles to provide market intelligence on the tourism industry in South Africa...

Posted 4 years ago | Like
Maroefah Smith
Maroefah Smith
Montecasino management team helps name SA Guide Dogs' newest additions

Bella (meaning 'beautiful' in Italian) is a 15-month-old black female labrador and Mario (named after the god, Mars) is a three-month-old yellow male labrador.Both puppies are still with their puppy raisers in various stages of their training.

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Posted 4 years ago | Like
Sharmila Ragunanan
SOUTH AFRICA
#YouthMonth: A career in tourism is yours for the taking

#YouthMonth: A career in tourism is yours for the taking
[Sharmila Ragunanan] A dynamic, fulfilling career in tourism and hospitality awaits young school leavers, graduates and professionals - that is the message myself and the Dream Hotels & Resorts team would like to share with South Africa's youth...

Posted 4 years ago | Like
Maroefah Smith
Maroefah Smith
[Tourism] 

Wesgro has partnered with trail-runners Ryan Sandes, Meg Mackenzie, Stu McConnachie and Nic Rupanga to showcase Cape Town and the greater Western Cape as a mecca of trail running. The Connected by Trail video series is made up of four 60-second videos and an 8-minute documentary. It was shot in the Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, the Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve and the Elgin Valley.

Posted 4 years ago | Like
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