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Natural Selection 2017

02 Jun 2017
Natural Selection looks ahead to 2018
Natural Selection adds fourth SkyBed in the Khwai Private Reserve.
Hyena Pan in Khwai Private Rerserve refreshed and refurbished
Affordable and private Okavango – Sable Alley now open!
Jack’s Camp to add new helicopter activity

Western Cape 2017

26 May 2017
Airlink increases routes from Cape Town
Hotels that set the Western Cape apart
Options for winelands and farmstays

Coach Charters and Tours

19 May 2017
Ashtons’ Kruger Shuttles open for online bookings
Wheels turn slowly on change for wheels operators

Indaba 2017

12 May 2017
What to expect at this year’s Indaba
New openings and developments
New linkages and transport offerings
New experiences and activities
Property upgrades and developments
New tools and initiatives for the trade

Gauteng

05 May 2017
Meet the Gauteng Tourism team
A spotlight on Vilakazi
A guide to Dinokeng
Inner city nooks and crannies

Fair Trade Tourism

02 May 2017
Transfrontier Parks Destinations promotes community tourism
Fair Trade Tourism welcomes Africa’s Greenest Hotel
Dozens of innovative tourism products newly certified
Africa’s Most Responsible Tourism Portfolio
Fair Trade Launches Membership Programme

Selling romantic getaways

28 Apr 2017
Romantic getaways – the antithesis of ‘one-size-fits-all’
How to add romantic touches to proposals and honeymoons
Unusual ideas for romantic getaways

Mozambique

21 Apr 2017
Airlink ups Mozambique capacity
Major refurb for Machangulo Beach Lodge
New-look Polana Mar wing to open in May
Mozambique in vogue as entry eases up
Mozambique gets the deserted island recipe right

Experience Africa

13 Apr 2017
Five walking safaris with a difference
Four great ideas for cyclists
Options for travellers who want to give back
Engaging content key to selling experiential travel
Botswana camp launches hot-air balloon safari
Lalibela introduces new walking safari

Botswana

07 Apr 2017
Botswana rains cause reserve restrictions
Discover Bushman culture
A guide to affordable Botswana
Five areas to include in an itinerary
The Delta: Worth every dollar and then some
Upgrades for African Anthology camps
Mokoro activities resume following rain

Durban Tourism 2017

31 Mar 2017
Indaba 2017
Air Seychelles starts flights to Durban
Nickelodeon & uShaka Marine World to make a splash with Slimefest
The Vodacom Durban July
Launch of 2017 Comrades Marathon
Durban Voted Best City to live yet again

Luxury Travel

31 Mar 2017
Cape St Francis highlights wellness offering
Steam train trip now includes dinner experience
African Rock Hotel introduces a spa
A round up of boutique hotels with luxury appeal
Luxury – a relative concept
Carbon footprints and communities – growing concerns for luxury travellers
New app from Dare to Explore
Luxury travel fuels conservation and encourages repeat travellers
Charter airline adds luxury touches
Foodie experiences with a new slant
Five options for once-in-a-lifetime experiences
Franschhoek wine farm to add new accommodation option

Zimbabwe

24 Mar 2017
African Bush Camps offers new experiential safari activity
Five historic sites to enjoy in Zimbabwe
A spotlight on Mana Pools

Family Holidays

17 Mar 2017
Bonding activities for families
Ashtons launches in-transfer magazine
Anxious wait for immigration law amendments
Keeping children engaged on safari has become a fine art
Great options for accommodating kids in the wild
How to cater for multigenerational groups
Adventures and experiences for teens and young ones
Designing family-friendly safari camps
Five enticing experiences for families

Regional Air Services

10 Mar 2017
Luxury charter airline to expand into Africa
A round up of new connections and trends on the continent
New linkages allow for two-region holidays

Victoria Falls

03 Mar 2017
Zambian lodge adds decks to suites
7 of the best restaurants along the Zambezi
Experiences for the Jewish market at Zambian lodge
Hidden gems around the Falls

Durban

24 Feb 2017
Train operator launches Easter trip dates
Great beach stays in and around Durban
Authentic Durban experiences

Selling Safaris

17 Feb 2017
Rare Earth upgrades its website
What makes a top safari experience?
Great safari combos
New options for accessing South Africa’s lodges
Safari ideas for every budget
Timbavati camp to get a fresh look
Enhanced wildlife experience at Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

Catering for eco travellers

10 Feb 2017
Five great projects to support
Conservation and communities
It’s up to operators to select sustainable partners
A look at Durban’s Green Corridors
Gondwana introduces conservation activities for guests
CSF Resort – The Natural Five
Life skills education programme creates positive impact

Cape Town Update

03 Feb 2017
New openings in the city of Cape Town
10 new tours and unusual experiences
New eating experiences abound in Cape Town

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Brand Update

South African Tourism November 2024

Update: Grading criteria under review, SMMEs attend global trade shows… and more!
SA gears up for festive season border management
SA Tourism’s global platforms empower SMEs
SA Tourism invites Northern European travellers to ‘Live South Africa’
South Africans encouraged to take Sho’t Left this holiday season

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