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in Africa

Protests in Mpumalanga: tourism challenges addressed

A new forum has been created in Mpumalanga to improve communications and reactions relating to service delivery protests, as well as any other problems affecting visitors to the province.While the recent disruptions seem largely to have come to an end,…

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in South America

Brazilian Airlines Lose Usd 480 Million

The top four Brazilian airlines registered a loss of about US$ 480 million in the second quarter of 2018, compared to the negative US$ 255 million in the same period last year.The information was provided by the National Civil Aviation…

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in News

SkyTeam signs new loyalty partnership with Hertz

SkyTeam has partnered with global car rental company, Hertz, becoming the first airline alliance to offer car hire benefits to frequent flyers plus the opportunity to earn miles when renting a vehicle.Effective from today, frequent flyers of all 20 member…

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in Europe

London-Bordeaux rail route examined in new feasibility study

Travelling directly by train between London and Bordeaux came a step closer earlier with the agreement between the four route infrastructure managers to jointly launch a feasibility study on the adaptions required for making Bordeaux Saint Jean station ready for…

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in Asia

Mo Bar opens at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, has unveiled Mo Bar, a chic new addition to destination’s drinking scene.The result of a unique collaboration with award-winning bar developers, Proof & Company, the bar is located on the hotel’s fourth floor with floor-to-ceiling views of…

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in Africa

Inaugural Garden Route Mega Fam showcases local attractions

The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (Satsa) and Wesgro jointly hosted 45 buyers from across Africa for the first Garden Route Mega Fam, last week.The initiative covered five different itineraries that showcased activities, attractions and accommodation in George, Knysna, Mossel…

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in South America

UNWTO reports strong tourism growth for early 2018

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s latest barometer, international tourist arrivals grew six per cent in the first six months of 2018 after a record year of growth in 2017.All world regions enjoyed robust growth in tourist arrivals…

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in Oceania

Shane Watson: How to choose travel buddies

Best mates may not make ideal holiday companions, so quiz them before you leave home, says Shane Watson.Right. No point beating about the bush on this one: there are six people in the world who you can go on holiday…

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