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SA lost R886m due to new immigration regulations
South Africa's tourism industry's lost direct spend of up to R886m in 2014 due to the changed immigrations regulations... read more>>



Tourism
Timeshare accommodation a cost-effective alternative
The timeshare industry in South Africa is becoming an important driver of local tourism and employment... read more>>
Travellers advised to monitor weather forecasts
The N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) has advised motorists to monitor short- and medium-term weather forecasts when planning their trips along the N3 Toll Route during the school holiday... read more>>
FlightSite named Africa's leading online travel agency
Online travel booking platform, FlightSite, has been named Africa's Leading Online Travel Agency by the World Travel Awards for the second year in a row... read more>>
New Head Of Communications at Travelstart Nigeria
Travelstart has announced the appointment of Oluwakemi Ojo as Head of Communications for the online booking company's Nigerian operations... read more>>
Increase in SA travellers visiting Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority's (TCA Abu Dhabi) appointment of dedicated representation in South Africa this year has paid off with the emirate reporting an increase of 58% in the number of South African travellers visiting Abu Dhabi in April 2015 vs April 2014... read more>>
Wesgro leads 25 companies to Ghana
Representatives from 25 companies from the services sector and creative industries are currently on a trade mission to Accra lead by Wesgro.. read more>>
Accommodation
A digital key to open your hotel door
South Africa's leading hotels are expected to digitally change the way in which guests can check in to hotels in the near future... read more>>
Hospitality
Pepperclub Hotel & Spa named Africa's Leading City Hotel
Pepperclub Hotel & Spa in Cape Town has been named Africa's Leading City Hotel for the third consecutive year in the 2015 World Travel Awards... read more>>
Restaurant
First Brooklyn Brothers opens in Bedfordview
Brooklyn Brothers, an authentic modern American diner experience whose speciality is buffalo-style chicken wings, has arrived in SA. The stores feature a creative Brooklyn, New York-inspired theme, accompanied by a touch of modern décor and urban fittings... read more>>
Tours
Sales now open for MSC Meraviglia
MSC Cruises SA has announced that sales for the inaugural summer 2017 cruises of MSC Meraviglia, its first next generation of ship, has opened... read more>>
Business
Working towards a green economy - change is afoot

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In the world today, 1.2 billion people live in poverty, with 70% directly dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods... read more>>
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