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What would you do if you ventured into a game park in the hope of spotting one of the Big Five, only to be faced in the awkward position of…
Hotels, lodges and tented camps in Kenya are expected to receive more international guests from next month, following peaceful polls conducted on August 8.According to the new Kenya Tourism Federation…
Wednesday, 16 August 2017 17:05
18 African countries meet for the first Global Youth in Biodiversity Network in Africa
Written by SATOA
Youth from 18 African countries working towards conservation and protection of biodiversity will attend the first Global Youth in Biodiversity Network in Africa workshop in Muldersdrift, Gauteng, to exchange ideas…
Five years into the fight against rhino poaching in South Africa, and the organisers of Investec Rhino Lifeline say they are still far from done.To date they have pumped R12…
Wednesday, 16 August 2017 16:48
Cape Town City extends contracts for service excellence
Written by SATOA
The City of Cape Town has agreed to expand Cape Town Tourism’s service level agreement (SLA) for another year.The mutually beneficial partnership between the City of Cape Town and the…
Wednesday, 16 August 2017 16:38
Zambia's price tag may be high, but worth the experience
Written by SATOA
Industry players active in Zambia believe that marketing efforts by the country’s tourism stakeholders are paying off in enhanced consultant knowledge.Comments aha’s Hans-Peter Merensky: “The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) and the…
As its Part 121 dispensation to utilise non-licensed airstrips approaches an end, with final cut-off being December, Federal Airlines has spearheaded a three-part liaison with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)…
An initiative to promote Cape Town as a destination for digital nomads, people who leverage technology to work remotely and earn a living, has been launched by Co-Working Days in…
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 12:33
SATSA: Industry members say hands off our association!
Written by SATOA
Tourism Update contacted several Satsa members to get their views on the controversy that has unfolded over the last week.The unanimous sentiment from those we spoke to was one of support…
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 11:09
Acacia Africa’s Springtime Deals Prove Popular With Sun Starved Brits
Written by Acacia Adventure Holidays
With British travellers looking to escape to sunnier climes after the recent heavy downpours, Africa’s sunny springtime is proving to be a win-win for wildlife enthusiasts who like it hot,…
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 10:13
Kenya Tourism Board confirms tourists are enjoying their vacations
Written by SATOA
The Chairman of the Kenya Tourism Federation Mr. Mohammed Hersi, has earlier today issued a statement reflecting on the just concluded general and presidential elections in East Africa’s largest economy.This…
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 10:03
WATCH: Leopard leaves safari guide baffled over 'unheard of' behaviour
Written by SATOA
Safari tours can spend hours upon hours just to see a leopard at Kruger National Park, so the tourists guided by Johann Jurgens were treated to a special sighting when…
The Game Rangers Association of Africa (GRAA) is working hard to ensure the safety of game rangers and their families with two new initiatives that are part of a larger…
Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, has called on investors that promote sustainable tourism to partner with his country to protect conservation areas. He said the conservation of flora and fauna would boost…
A box is a box is a box, no matter how you dolly it up, I’ve always felt regarding hotel rooms. Not at the Grand Daddy. Built in 1895 on…
Tuesday, 08 August 2017 08:31
Table Mountain Cableway re-opens after exciting new upgrades
Written by SATOA
Boasting a fresh re-branding of its cable cars, Table Mountain Cableway re-opens on Monday 7 August (weather permitting), after a two-week annual shutdown for maintenance and upgrades.Exciting new changes to Cape…
This year, the event will be held from August 25-27 in Lokgwabe. The event will be held under the theme, ‘Our Culture Our Pride’ which in the Nama language (khoekhoegowab)…
The tourism industry has welcomed the enhanced security measures implemented at OR Tambo International Airport (Ortia) but it has raised concerns that the recent warning issued by the US Consul…
A new airline, Fly Modern Ark, hopes to take to the skies in South Africa in the next four months, operating on some of the same routes as SA Express…
South African Tourism has decided to increase its marketing focus on the Nordic countries to attract four million more international tourist arrivals over the next five years, and to hold…
Thursday, 03 August 2017 16:48
Lanseria introduces first self-service bag-drop in SA
Written by SATOA
Lanseria Airport will introduce self-service bag-drop at the end of August, the first airport in South Africa to do so. The service makes use of SITA’s self-service systems to allow…
