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A window on SA

Back in the mists of time on the banks of the Vaal river, a small and inconspicuous travel market with a handful of tourism products and even fewer delegates turned the Riverside…

Cape Town reaches for the sky

Development plans currently being put into action at Cape Town International airport will enable it to meet projected passenger demand until 2050, the Airports Company of South…

Village on the move

Lesedi Cultural Village, a traditionally styled multi-cultural centre close to Hartbeespoort Dam, is currently undergoing extensive renovations. Situated on the R512 en route to…

Levy raises R40m

The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has reported that collections of the 1% tourism levy charged on all accommodation in South Africa reached a total of…

Tourism by the people

The Engen-sponsored Heidelberg Xairu Blue Crane Route, launched on January 24, brings to 43 the number of tourism routes established by communities across Africa. The…

The Mother of all holiday spots

Arrivals at Cape Town International over the Christmas holiday season were up compared with the same time last year, heralding a bumper season for the Mother City. International…

Awards aplenty

The Cape tourism industry paid tribute to its finest role-players recently when those who offered top-class service, excellent quality and actively encouraged community…

Pezula plans unveiled

The Pezula Group has signed a management contract with Southern Sun Hotels — the largest hotel group in the southern hemisphere — for the multimillion-rand luxury Pezula…

A magical melting pot

Situated close to the southern tip of Africa, where the mighty Indian and Atlantic oceans meet, Cape Town has, for more than 300 years, served as a launch pad to the continent of…

Going bunkers

There’s more ot golf resorts than pitching wedges and nine-irons. You don’t have to be a golfer to appreciate the benefits of visiting a golf resort. Indeed, some of the best…

Your African dream

Sun International’s new tour operator, Sun International Dreams, is enjoying great success since its launch in April this year. It was created to provide a slick marketing arm…

Explore a rich history

The Eastern Cape is a much-frequented holiday destination, with its stunning unspoilt beaches, safe warm bathing and spectacular scenery. Malaria-free game parks such as the Addo…

Tourism questions answered

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and South African Tourism would like to respond to the recent Going Places opinion piece by Sharon van Wyk. The article began…