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Thomson Safaris launches new Tanzania trip

Thomson Safaris has announced a brand-new itinerary for 2019, which will highlight the best of the country’s wildlife, and explore its rich culture from a culinary perspective.Guests will experience remarkable wildlife viewing on a safari through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro…

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International passenger numbers up 9.6% at Cape Town Airport

In 2018, 2.6 million international passengers were recorded by Cape Town International Airport (CTIA), representing a 9.6% growth from 2017, despite the drought and other challenges experienced by the region. This growth came from long-haul carriers from outside the Southern…

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Romantic getaways – think outside the box

Clients who are tired of the tried and tested will enjoy these unusual Valentine’s getaways.For South African getaways, Liz Budge, Manager of XL Oceanair Travel, recommends the exclusive Timamoon Lodge close to the Kruger Park and Blyde River Canyon. “The…

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Vegan Tourism Offers Vegan Meals And Vegan Hotels

A dish without any ingredients from animals – that is the concept of veganism in gastronomy. Beyond the food pan, integrating this way of life into a tourist offer can be complex. However, more and more initiatives are being taken…

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Western Cape region welcomes tourism brand refresh

The Theewaterskloof Municipality, in South Africa’s Western Cape, has refreshed its tourism brand.Originally branded under ‘The Cape Country Meander’, the new brand – ‘Cape Country Theewaterskloof Tourism’ – was created after a series of consultative processes with various tourism stakeholders,…

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Cape Town aquarium reopens Kelp Forest Exhibit

The Two Oceans Aquarium at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town has reopened its Kelp Forest Exhibit. This brings to a close several years of renovations and construction at the aquarium.The aquarium now has three large-scale exhibits ranging…

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Ethiopian Airlines introduces self check-in

Ethiopian Airlines has fully implemented its self-check-in service at Addis Ababa International Airport, enabling passengers to check in using their mobile device and thus avoid queues at the airport.The initiative responds to passengers’ demand for a more seamless travel experience…

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Private Safaris announces DMC partnership in North America

Private Safaris has announced a new partnership with Trumarketing, effective January 1.Trumarketing, led by Gabriella Ribeiro, markets a large portfolio of companies across the Americas, and will be promoting Private Safaris Southern and East African in the North American market.Private…

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Giltedge Africa accepted into Virtuoso network

Giltedge Africa has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, which comprises 1 700 suppliers in over 100 countries.According to Murray Gardiner, Chief Executive Officer of Giltedge Africa, inclusion in Virtuoso will unlock new sales and marketing…

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