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Finalists announced for the African Responsible Tourism Awards 2015
Following a heated debate in Cape Town on 13 April 2015, a panel of 10 Judges from across the industry have selected the finalists from around Africa... read more>>



Tourism
WTM Africa 2015 opens tomorrow
The time has finally arrived for the African Travel and Tourism Industry to take centre stage as WTM Africa 2015 kicks off tomorrow in Cape Town at the Cape Town Convention Centre... read more>>
More speakers announced for RTD11
The City of Cape Town is excited to announce that the following speakers will also be joining the debate at the 11th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations... read more>>
4EM takes Dubai
Four of SA's most influential wander women made their way to Dubai this week. Just before jetting off, we caught up with them to find out what they cannot travel without, as well as what they will be expecting on this exclusive girls-only trip courtesy of Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing South Africa (DTCM SA). read more>>
Chester Williams named as Welcome Ambassador at INDABA 2015
Hospitality
IHG launches Build for Success online platform
The InterContinental Hotels Group has launched Build for Success... read more>>
Tourism
Casino rivals unite to increase Cape share

Ann Crotty

Tsogo Sun and Sun International will be spending much of this month trying to persuade the Competition Tribunal to ignore the Competition Commission's recommendation that their planned Cape market-share agreement be prohibited... read more>>
Tours
Let your tour gain exposure at INDABA 2015
INDABA 2015 will give exhibitors countless opportunities to gain valuable exposure... read more>>
Taking SA to Swaziland
The Kingdom of Swaziland is a home away from home for all South Africans and the ideal holiday destination... read more>>
Madiba map app now available for cellphones
The 'Madiba-inspired tourist attractions' map, developed last year by South African Tourism in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, has been developed into a cellphone app to give visitors all the information they need at their fingertips... read more>>
Business
Be wary of customer engagement gap
Today, customers cross channels often, making marketing more complicated. They can be on the web one moment, then move to social media and then pick up the phone... read more>>
How to get digital transformation right

Jayne Archbold

There has been a lot of talk recently about digital transformation and how every business has to be a digital business... read more>>
Travel news
It's in the bag

Brian Berkman

Let's keep this our dirty little secret... read more>>
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