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Cradle Boutique Hotel: Music In The Jungle - tourismnewsafrica.com/music-… @CradleHotel
Cradle Boutique Hotel: Music In The Jungle

Cradle Boutique Hotel: Music In The Jungle

MZANSI music lovers are in for a wild time when some of the country’s biggest stars descend on the Cradle of Humankind for Music in...

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Emirates signs strategic partnership with Medical Tourism Association (MTA), with the aim of expanding its presence in high-value travel segments - tourismnewsafrica.com/emirat…
Emirates signs strategic partnership with Medical Tourism Association (MTA), with the aim of...

Emirates signs strategic partnership with Medical Tourism Association (MTA), with the aim of...

Emirates is partnering with MTA as the preferred airline for international medical and wellness travellers, combining the airline's global network with Dubai's standing as a...

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AI And Wildlife: Getting The Picture Right - tourismnewsafrica.com/ai-wil…
AI And Wildlife: Getting The Picture Right

AI And Wildlife: Getting The Picture Right

FOUR PAWS calls for responsible use of AI as World Tourism Day highlights the future of digital tourism Ahead of World Tourism Day on 27...

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South Africa’s next generation of culinary talent begins its journey to the Culinary World Cup -  tourismnewsafrica.com/south-…
South Africa’s next generation of culinary talent begins its journey to the Culinary World Cup

South Africa’s next generation of culinary talent begins its journey to the Culinary World Cup

The South African Chefs Association (SA Chefs) has announced the Junior Team Masakhane Training Squad that will begin preparations to represent South Africa at the...

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The Cost of Friction: How Small Booking Barriers Hurt Big Revenue -  tourismnewsafrica.com/the-co…
The Cost of Friction: How Small Booking Barriers Hurt Big Revenue

The Cost of Friction: How Small Booking Barriers Hurt Big Revenue

In this modern, hyper-targeted world of hospitality leadership, every percentage point towards RevPAR matters. Yet many hotel groups and independent properties unknowingly leak significant revenue...

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Level Four Restaurant Presents: “The Art of Wine & Cuisine: An Exclusive Evening with Idiom Wines”- tourismnewsafrica.com/level-… @SouthernSunGrp
Level Four Restaurant Presents: “The Art of Wine & Cuisine: An Exclusive Evening with Idiom Wines”

Level Four Restaurant Presents: “The Art of Wine & Cuisine: An Exclusive Evening with Idiom Wines”

Level Four Restaurant invites discerning food and wine enthusiasts to an unforgettable evening of culinary artistry and exceptional winemaking with “The Art of Wine &...

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Meet the World’s New Big Five: The Wild Animals Travellers Most Want to See -tourismnewsafrica.com/meet-t…
Meet the World’s New Big Five: The Wild Animals Travellers Most Want to See

Meet the World’s New Big Five: The Wild Animals Travellers Most Want to See

The iconic ‘Big five’ (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo) has defined wildlife travel for decades, with people travelling far and wide to see them in the wild.…

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City Lodge Hotels backs milestone safety drive in Nelson Mandela Bay - tourismnewsafrica.com/city-l… @CityLodgeHotels
City Lodge Hotels backs milestone safety drive in Nelson Mandela Bay

City Lodge Hotels backs milestone safety drive in Nelson Mandela Bay

City Lodge Hotels has added its voice to a landmark public-private safety initiative in Nelson Mandela Bay, as 17 newly graduated Tourism Safety Officers are...

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KZN South Coast Boutique Hotel Earns Double Recognition at Durban Tourism Business Awards - tourismnewsafrica.com/kzn-so…
KZN South Coast Boutique Hotel Earns Double Recognition at Durban Tourism Business Awards

KZN South Coast Boutique Hotel Earns Double Recognition at Durban Tourism Business Awards

The KZN South Coast's reputation as a premier tourism destination has received another boost, with Clansthal-based boutique hotel, The Lazy Moose, securing second place in...

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Angola’s Investment Summit Signals A New Era For Southern African Tourism - tourismnewsafrica.com/angola…
Angola’s Investment Summit Signals A New Era For Southern African Tourism

Angola’s Investment Summit Signals A New Era For Southern African Tourism

NEARLY 1,500 DELEGATES, 11 AGREEMENTS: ANGOLA'S INVESTMENT SUMMIT SIGNALS A NEW ERA FOR SOUTHERN AFRICAN TOURISM Luanda's biggest tourism gathering to date closes with real...

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When filling up costs this much, the best trips are the shortest ones: Why the fuel price is reshaping local travel - tourismnewsafrica.com/when-f…
When filling up costs this much, the best trips are the shortest ones: Why the fuel price is...

When filling up costs this much, the best trips are the shortest ones: Why the fuel price is...

There has always been a certain kind of traveller who understood something alluring about wanderlust: that distance is not the same thing as experience. This...

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Sarah Barratt becomes the second woman to win Safari Guide of the Year (SGOTY) in the competition’s 15-year history - tourismnewsafrica.com/sarah-…

Sarah Barratt becomes the second woman to win Safari Guide of the Year (SGOTY) in the competition’s...

Sarah Barratt of Thornybush Game Lodge has been named Safari Guide of the Year (SGOTY) 2026, becoming the second woman in the competition's 15-year history...

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Empowering Communities: Why Sustainability and Youth Travel are Inseparable - tourismnewsafrica.com/empowe…

Empowering Communities: Why Sustainability and Youth Travel are Inseparable

Tourism in East Africa is evolving past the traditional "safari and sightseeing" model. Today, the conversation is dominated by community-based tourism experiences that actively contribute...

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Southern African hospitality needs to rethink how it monetises destination - tourismnewsafrica.com/southe…

Southern African hospitality needs to rethink how it monetises destination

You might argue that failing to extend the guest experience beyond the property boundary is a missed opportunity, particularly in a region where the surrounding...

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The Rise of Direct Bookings: Taking Back Control from OTAs - tourismnewsafrica.com/the-ri…
The Rise of Direct Bookings: Taking Back Control from OTAs

The Rise of Direct Bookings: Taking Back Control from OTAs

We know that many hotel, guesthouse, and lodge owners face a familiar challenge: high OTA commissions quietly eating into profits while delivering guests who often...

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Entries Open for the 2026 GuestRevu GREAT Awards - tourismnewsafrica.com/entrie… @guestrevu
Entries Open for the 2026 GuestRevu GREAT Awards

Entries Open for the 2026 GuestRevu GREAT Awards

Hotels worldwide are invited to compete in the 2026 GuestRevu GREAT Awards. Entries are open from the 1st to the 30th of June. GuestRevu is...

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FEDHASA and Fair-Trade Tourism Formalise Partnership to Advance Responsible Tourism Across Southern Africa - tourismnewsafrica.com/fedhas… @fedhasaRSA
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Zambia Travel Expo (ZATEX) 2026: Showcasing Zambia’s Tourism Growth -tourismnewsafrica.com/zambia…
Zambia Travel Expo (ZATEX) 2026: Showcasing Zambia’s Tourism Growth

Zambia Travel Expo (ZATEX) 2026: Showcasing Zambia’s Tourism Growth

Zambia’s tourism sector continues to grow as the country strengthens its position as one of Africa’s most authentic nature and safari destinations. With rising global...

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Cape Should Seize Thriving Potential For Year-Round Luxury Tourism, Says International Owner Of Vergenoegd Löw-tourismnewsafrica.com/cape-s…

Cape Should Seize Thriving Potential For Year-Round Luxury Tourism, Says International Owner Of...

South Africa is particularly well positioned to capitalise on several key growth trends in global tourism, believes Prof Dr Dr Peter Löw, German entrepreneur, philanthropist,...

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Training vs. Just Telling: Why Most Hotel Staff Development Fails -  tourismnewsafrica.com/traini…

Training vs. Just Telling: Why Most Hotel Staff Development Fails

In the high-stakes world of South African hospitality - where occupancy fluctuates with seasons, OTA’s claim hefty commissions, and guest reviews can make or break...

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