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Trends in ecotourism: how businesses can engage in sustainable travel
[Eran Feinstein] Ecotourism is defined by responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people... read more>>



Tourism
INDABA 2015 concluded on a high note
INDABA 2015 concluded on May 11, 2015 and enjoyed great participation from 20 countries from around the African continent... read more>>
Registration now open for WYSTC 2015
The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation has opened registration for this year's World Youth and Student Travel Conference - WYSTC 2015... read more>>
Joburg celebrates latest ICCA Global and Africa rankings
After an astounding jump of 92 places in 2012, from 234 to 142, Johannesburg has continued its steady climb, clocking in at position 136 in 2013 and now position 101 in 2014... read more>>
Giving you over 150 experiences to discover with the N3 Gateway
The N3 Gateway Tourism Association has recently completed its third edition of the Discover the N3 Gateway Itinerary Brochure... read more>>
REMINDER: Regulations for passengers travelling with minors
MS Cruises SA reminds all consumer and trade that from 1 June all children will need an unabridged birth certificate together with a valid passport when travelling outside of South Africa... read more>>
Vote with your wallets!

Rhian Berning

There are rapid and radical changes happening both socially and with the natural systems of this planet we call home... read more>>
Hospitality
Hospitality outlook improving for Africa according to PwC
South Africa's hospitality industry is prepared to grow further in the next five years, with most growth in the sector expected to be generated in Cape Town, according to a report released by PricewaterhouseCoopers... read more>>
SA tourism set for growth after trade shows
Last week the second 'We are Africa' trade show was held in Cape Town and the Tourism Indaba took place in Durban over the weekend... read more>>
Sun International is SA Chain of the Year
Sun International has received the award for South African Chain of the Year at the 2015 Expedia Awards staged recently at the Indaba tourism trade exhibition in Durban... read more>>
Tourism
Xenophobia: South Africa's instability is killing its tourism industry

Musa Strachan

The recent outbreak of xenophobic attacks across the country has left an indelible mark on the South African tourism industry... read more>>
Emirates expands its mobile footprint, launches Android app
Emirates have announced the debut of the Emirates App for Android... read more>>
Sabre's TripCase App now available on Apple Watch
Sabre Corporation has officially launched its travel management app, TripCase, on the Apple Watch, granting convenience and a streamlined experience for on-the-go travellers... read more>>
Mining Operation Phakisa to start work in August

Nosihle Shelembe

PRETORIA: Engagements which are aimed at moving the mining sector forward will start in August, as part of the Mining Operation Phakisa... read more>>
The Vaal wine tasting 2015

Issued by Gauteng Tourism Authority

Not too long now before the popular annual Vaal River Meander Wine Route treat starts - on for six weeks from 11 July to 16 August... read more>>
Tours
Robben Island to switch to solar power
Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says Robben Island, one of the world's top tourist attraction spots, will soon generate its power from solar panels... read more>>
International
InterContinental Hotels Group launches China Ready programme
The InterContinental Hotels Group has launched Zhou Dao, its global China Ready programme for hotels around the world... read more>>
Etihad Airways partners Brand USA
Etihad Airways has entered into a partnership with Brand USA, a destination marketing organisation for the United States, in order to boost tourism to the US. The airline sponsored a Brand USA reception at the Armani Hotel in Dubai, as part of the annual Arabian Travel Market global travel and tourism exhibition... read more>>
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Africa
Uganda: Tour firms want VAT, Visa charges revised

Moses Mugalu

As Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) celebrates its award-winning triumph at Africa's premier Indaba tourism expo private sector players in the country's tourism industry have asked government to scrap the 18 per cent levy on tourism services... read more>>
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Business
Focus increasingly falls on balanced leaders

Michelle Moss

Leadership styles change. What never changes is the need for corporate leaders to motivate teams, make profits and deliver efficiency improvements... read more>>
Time management 101

Andrew Macfarlane

"If your employees are constantly missing deadlines, lack focus and regularly overlook important details, these are sure signs that their time management skills aren't up to scratch..." read more>>
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