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Kirstenbosch attracts one million visitors
Attaining the historic milestone for attracting more than one million visitors during 2014, has secured Cape Town's Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden the status as one of the most important tourist attractions in South Africa... read more>>



Tourism
MSC Cruises announces appointment to strenghten Geneva-based team
MSC Cruises SA has announced a new senior appointment that further strengthens the company's Geneva-based global management team. Luca Biondolillo will become MSC Cruises' Chief Communications Officer (CCO), starting 2 March 2015... read more>>
Top travel hacks for SA and the world
Whether you're an international globetrotter or a homebody braving a journey within South Africa for the first time, travelling can be an overwhelming experience... read more>>
Survey finds that South Africans will sacrifice for a holiday
In a recent TravelGround.com Travel Trends Survey, 69% of more than 2000 South African respondents said that price is the most important factor when choosing holiday accommodation... read more>>
SAA achieves miles with action plan
South African Airways this week completes 60 days of the 90 Day Action Plan that commenced last year with several achievements. read more>>
Accommodation
Refurbishment on track at Riverside Hotel & Spa
The Three Cites Riverside Hotel & Spa has been undergoing a phased refurbishment over the last 18 months... read more>>
Restaurant
5 Rooms awakens the senses

Evan-Lee Courie

In the valley of the Constantiaberg Green Belt, you'll find a gem of a place, The Alphen Hotel. Hidden there is the intimate 5 Rooms Restaurant... read more>>
Tourism
Social media broadens travel in Africa
This year's Social Media Week Lagos, 24 February 2015 is dedicated to travel and Jovago.com will be on hand to educate Nigerians on travel trends and how social media is helping to shape the future of tourism in Africa... read more>>
Tours
Book Review: Things ewe never kn'ewe about South African place names

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Things ewe never kn'ewe about South African place names, by Ann Gadd, and reviewed by Motoring Editor Henrie Geyser, takes you from Baardskeerdersbos to Tweebuffelsmeteenskootmorsdoodgeskietfontein - and all points between... read more>>
Travel news
First Hyatt international global sales office to open in Africa
Hyatt Regency Johannesburg announced today that Sandra Kneubuhler was named Global Sales Director - Africa... read more>>
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People on the move
  • Sastri Ramiah appointed new general manager for Gold Reef City
  • New executive chef appointed at Tsogo Sun's Southern Sun Waterfront - more info
  • New deputy GM at Tsogo Sun's Southern Sun Cape Sun - more info

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