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Know the risks before building Airbnb castles in the sky
Know the risks before building Airbnb castles in the sky
With about 7,500 Airbnb hosts in South Africa in June 2016, the fast growing industry has boosted short-term letting in the country... read
BizTrends 2017
Wendie White
#BizTrends2017: Travel companies in tune with the tech savvy traveller will thrive

Cari Coetzee

Wendie White, the MD of Lloyd Orr Communications, has enjoyed 32 years' experience in the South African travel industry. We asked White to give us her outlook on Tourism 2017... read
#BizTrends2017: All-inclusive holidays, snowy destinations trending for SA travellers
#BizTrends2017: All-inclusive holidays, snowy destinations trending for SA travellers
We spoke to Lesego Matabane, marketing manager for Club Med South Africa, about South African travellers and their habits... read


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Emerald Resort & Casino wins 2017 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award again!
Emerald Resort & Casino wins 2017 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award again!

Issued by Gauteng Tourism Authority

For the second year in a row, Emerald Resort & Casino has placed in the top 1% on Tripadvisor for Hotels, ranking seventh in SA in the Hotels for Families category of the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards... read
Royal St. Andrews Hotel ranked one of the top five in SA
Royal St. Andrews Hotel ranked one of the top five in SA
The Royal St. Andrews Hotel in Port Alfred has been ranked fourth among the TripAdvisor 2017 Travellers Choice top 25 hotels in South Africa... read
Hospitality
Eco-huts attract tourists and cash to Kenyan herding communities
Eco-huts attract tourists and cash to Kenyan herding communities

Benson Rioba

A modern version of the Maasai traditional dwelling, equipped with clean energy, is helping tribal women earn an income... read
Restaurant
Bigger and better plates for Dalliance's new menu
Bigger and better plates for Dalliance's new menu

Ruth Cooper

Kove Collection's Dalliance in the V&A Waterfront recently launched their 2017 menu which now boasts full portion dishes in addition to the previous tapa options. read
Tourism
Johannesburg ranks 37th on Euromonitor International's Top 100 Cities
Johannesburg ranks 37th on Euromonitor International's Top 100 Cities
The Middle East and Africa region have 12 cities in the Top 100, with the majority in the Middle East and North Africa. Johannesburg the only other city on the rest of the continent... read
Travel
Navigating Royal Malewane
Navigating Royal Malewane

Brian Berkman

Until you've been seen by a wild animal you haven't really been seen. read
Weekend relaxation, the Wellington way
Weekend relaxation, the Wellington way

Leigh Andrews

A few weeks into the work year, there's nothing more revitalising than a quick night away. That's just what we did when we were invited back to Wellington's Val du Charron. And the food at their new on-site restaurant, Piza e Vino? My goodness, the food... read
Kenya's top five adventure activities
Kenya's top five adventure activities
Already well known for its traditional Kenya Safari, the East African country offers an array of adventurous experiences to its growing number of tourists. read
Africa
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African tourism expected to grow further in 2017

Josephine Wawira

A boost in African tourism is simultaneous to the economic growth being experienced across many parts of the continent... read
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WHO vetoes sugar tax endorsement
WHO vetoes sugar tax endorsement
The WHO executive board has decided not to make recommendations to member states to impose a soft drinks tax... read
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