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These are the encouraging words from one of SA’s marketing guru Thebe Ikalafeng, the South African Tourism agency chairperson responsible for Marketing Committee and member of the board. Ikalafeng and other board members, held what is termed ‘in-person session’ as part of the agency’s commitment in contributing to reignite tourism sector and to demonstrate Covid-19 […]
Dlamini, who was the acting chief executive officer tendered her resignation, without detailing reason(s) behind it. She was also the chief operating officer at the agency. According to the board of SA Tourism, “Sthembiso served the organization with distinction for over seven years and her departure is a huge loss to us,” says SA Tourism […]
During this time, as the pandemic globally impacted tourism and travel, the meetings industry continues to play its role in finding solutions, connecting businesses and creating learning platforms, but now through virtual platforms. As the value of face to face meetings are debated, it becomes very evident that business networking is the one aspect that […]
Although it has many tourism products offering, the province stands at 25% in terms of transformation. This was revealed by the newly appointed Portfolio Committee on Tourism chairperson Tandi Mahambehlala, at her committee report to Parliament. Limpopo province led the transformation chart with 56% of tourism products owned by black businesses. It is followed by […]
As Tourism Month is celebrated in September, the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency is ready to welcome back tourists by hosting the Mpumalanga Tourism Expo, from 11 to 12 September, Riverside Mall in Mbombela, Nelspruit. This is part of rejuvenating and reigniting tourism in the province, and will invite over 22 provincial tourism products in […]
It has been pencilled from September 20 to 21, 2021 (Tourism month). The Summit would serve as a platform for travel trade across the continent to come together and share ideas on how to revive the industry, as a result of the pandemic that continues to hamper the economy and tourism. In 2020, after the […]
“The Stokvel & Travel Club membership boasts many different types of personalities and profiles, ranging from the ordinary grandmother to the high earning CEO’s of companies and large corporate and public sector institutions. There are over 800,000 registered Stokvels and even more formal and informal travel clubs/ groups in South Africa. Travel clubs that qualify […]
A three-hour drive to this auspicious bio-diverse reserve, ignited both anxiety and excitement cos one- didn’t know what to expect; secondly why it does not feature rhinos on its list? Beauty of nature, tranquillity as we made our way (with my crew) to our destination, we could not help but enjoy the tapestry associated with […]
As a result fourteen Mpumalanga’s game reserves managed by the agency have been shut since Tuesday, as employees continue to protest, and this has also affected the operations at some parks. It is led by the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu), who are picketing outside the MTPA head office in Nelspruit. “This employer […]
Note: We used a different image for this review. See the corrected version. This exclusive hideaway invites travellers to explore the secrets of Safari Plains Lodge, one of the best kept secrets in mzansi. Yours truly was invited along with his ‘crew’ to experience the ambience and stunning retreat for two-days in an effort to […]