The 19th Kruger National Park (KNP) Achievement Awards took place on 18 May 2018 in Skukuza, Mpumalanga. Below are the recipients of awards at the event.
The Peace Parks Foundation and Southern African Tourism Services Association (Satsa) launched its Tourism Conservation Fund (TCF) in Cape Town and Johannesburg recently. The joint venture aims to secure South Africa's biodiversity through the development of commercial linkages between the country's high-value wildlife reserves and communities historically excluded from sharing in their value.
Highlights from day two at the World Travel Market Africa 2018, held at the CTICC in Cape Town on 19 April 2018, included the Speed Networking sessions, the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange and the African Business Travel Association (ABTA) Corporate Travel Forum.
Leisure Connexion and the Gauteng Tourism Authority hosted the first GP Lifestyle Tourism Street Party at 1 Fox Precinct, Ferreirasdorp on World Tourism Day, 28 September 2017. The event was aimed at gathering roleplayers in the tourism industry to showcase Gauteng as a destination and to highlight its offerings.
The recent Sanlam Top Destination Awards paid tribute to local entrepreneurs who have contributed to the success of the South African tourism industry. The 35 establishments were the overall winners in their respective categories and star gradings.
Durban officially welcomed the international Mrs Universe contestants today, 25 August 2017. Women from more than 80 countries will compete for the Mrs Universe crown at Durban's Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on 2 September 2017 after the city clinched the rights to host the activist-themed, global women empowerment event for the first time in Africa.
The recent Tsogo Sun Supplier Showcase, which was hosted at Tsogo Sun's Gold Reef City on 21 June 2017, provided market and development access for small, medium and micro enterprises.
The Boma Dinner and Drum Show in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe recently underwent some changes that saw an update on its food and entertainment offerings.
The Boma’s manager, Moses Mafuka, goes through some of the new additions and improvements at The Boma which include a new logo, new staff uniforms, décor and furniture, a new head chef and menu, as well as entertainment.
Cruises International announced the return of the Seabourn Sojurn cruise to Alaska at a lunch at the LIFE Grand Café in the V&A Waterfront on the 19 January.
Inspired by the kalkveld (calcareous earth) terroir and its flagship Kalkveld Shiraz, Zandvliet Wine Estate has designed tasting room, Kalkveld Lounge, to augment the area's tourism offering.
Interior designer Philip Pikus of Cape Town was contracted to handle the aesthetics.
