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Cape Town is the greatest tourist city on Earth – Telegraph Travel Awards
November 27, 2019
The UK’s Telegraph Travel surveyed 39 000 people – Cape Town came out tops. Again. For the seventh year in a row. There is no greater tourist city on the planet than Cape Town. The UK’s “The Telegraph” surveyed 39 000 people for its “Telegraph Travel Awards”, asking them what the greatest city in the […]

Tourism of taste: Foodie experiences on the rise in South Africa
November 20, 2019
The growth has been attributed to an improvement in authentic, curated experiences for travellers who are part of this niche, seeking cultural experiences through food. Barba Gaoganediwe, the Gauteng Tourism Authority’s Head of Destination Promotions and Marketing says food is at the heart of the South African tourism offering. “Memories are stronger when linked to food. […]

6 hacks to ensure your family holiday doesn’t come to a screeching end
November 13, 2019
The summer holidays are fun for the entire family. Shaun Pozyn, Head of Marketing at kulula.com and British Airways (operated by Comair) offers some tips on how to make the best of your airport experience: In our fast-paced world, it is no secret that customers prefer to do so much more from their laptops, tablets and smartphones. […]

Springboks Rugby World Cup victory impacts positively on South African Tourism economy
November 6, 2019
South African springboks lifting the Webb Ellis cup- Rugby World Cup 2019 is a sign of global strength and commitment to excellence and competence. In South Africa, tourism contributed R136.1 billion, about 2.9 percent of the total gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017. When tourism’s indirect and induced benefits across a very broad value chain […]

Mossel Bay Boasts 5 Blue Flag Beaches
October 30, 2019
Mossel Bay Municipality is the only municipality in the Garden Route that received Blue Flag Beach Awards this year. Also, the prestigious Glentana Beach, which was a Blue Flag pilot project last year, was awarded the coveted full Blue Flag beach status during an official function yesterday at the Waterfront in Cape Town. To find out more […]