Savannah Freemantle

Savannah Freemantle

Africa offers unique child-friendly experiences

13 Nov 2017

Thus far, Europe has led the way as the top destination for solo travellers, but this trend may also be coming to Southern and Eastern Africa.

Has the solo travel boom come to Africa?

10 Nov 2017

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Val du Charron plans 2018 expansion

10 Nov 2017

Top picks for German itineraries

10 Nov 2017

Germans go green: Have you optimised your eco-tourism marketing?

10 Nov 2017

Three ways to capitalise on rising German arrivals

10 Nov 2017

The Botswana tourism model involves two revenue streams for Government and communities.

Why Africa should embrace Botswana’s conservation model

03 Nov 2017

The Lion Park, based in Gauteng, caters to halal requirements, offering prayer rooms as well as a halal kitchen.

Muslim friendly locations in South Africa

02 Nov 2017

Cape Town International Airport has surpassed 5 million arrivals, with arrivals on international flights growing 25% year-on-year.

How to capitalise on CPT’s 2016/2017 tourism boom

01 Nov 2017

“These clients have budgeted in advance and paid peak season rates, the last thing they want is to suddenly have to cover another fee.”

Tanzanian tax leaves travellers feeling ‘milked’

31 Oct 2017

At the peak of the tourist season, international tourists on average add less than 1% to the overall population of the Western Cape

‘Tourists won’t significantly impact CPT water crisis' - Wesgro

31 Oct 2017

These initiatives serve to address two main aspects of the plan for radical economic transformation in the Tourism sector.

Tourism Minister launches new transformation initiatives

30 Oct 2017

Sarah Niemand’s ‘eet plekkie’

27 Oct 2017

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Five key ways to package an authentic travel experience

27 Oct 2017

Definitions vary on ethical wildlife experiences

27 Oct 2017

Snapshot: New experiential travel offers

27 Oct 2017

In South Africa, Air France will increase the number of frequencies to Cape Town from three to five weekly flights, while Johannesburg will be served by the Airbus A380.

AF KLM increases frequency to Africa, Indian Ocean Islands

25 Oct 2017

The stats show that the increase in international interest stems from the British, German, Dutch and American markets.

Limpopo tourism grows despite economic issues

20 Oct 2017

The suspects are between 23 and 38 years of age. Police found several incriminating items on the scene during the arrests in Hillbrow.

SAPS arrests six suspects implicated in airport follow-home crime

18 Oct 2017

South African visa efficiency major factor contributing to decline in Indian arrivals.

SA experiences lacklustre season for Indian arrivals

06 Oct 2017

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