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 | Valor Hospitality Partners expands its presence in East Africa by managing branded residences in Zanzibar’s Fumba Town and Paje, enhancing regional tourism through high-quality, mixed-use developments... Read |
 | Harnessing Africa's unique appeal to boost tourism and economic growth will take centrestage at the upcoming API Hospitality & Residences Forum 2024... Read |
 | Park Hyatt Johannesburg will open in October 2024, offering a high-end experience in Rosebank with 31 keys. In partnership with Millat Group, it will cater to both business and leisure travellers... Read |
 | ISSUED BY CITY LODGE HOTEL Cathrine Chetty, chef de partie at Town Lodge Johannesburg Airport, has proven her culinary flair and leadership skills since joining the team in April 2023, enhancing City Lodge Hotels’ expanded food and beverage offering... Read |
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 | The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway reopened today, 2 September 2024, following a comprehensive seven-week maintenance period, marking the start of Tourism Month in Cape Town... Read |
 | SFUNDO PARAKOZOV AND SISIPHO SKWEYIYA South Africa's phase-out of breeding captive big game and ban on the use of lions for commercial gain have left some big-cat breeders worried about their business prospects... Read |
 | Home Affairs has announced the launch of a new Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS), effective January 2025, aimed at reforming the visa system and boosting job creation in the tourism sector... Read |
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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Located in the uber-trendy De Waterkant area, The Capital Mirage Hotel and Apartments is the perfect place for a staycation or the upcoming summer holidays... Read |
 | Iata has reported an 8.0% increase in global passenger demand in July 2024, with an 86.0% load factor. International demand rose by 10.1% and domestic demand increased by 4.8%, with no significant impact from the CrowdStrike IT outage on 19 July... Read |
 | In an important first step towards the digital transformation of the Department of Home Affairs, Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber has instituted a new rule to deliver the outcomes of visa waiver applications digitally via email to applicants... Read |
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 | Fourth consecutive drop in fuel prices brings welcome relief at the pumps for strained South African budgets… Read |
 | NITA MORGAN Women's Month highlights ongoing issues of poverty and unemployment impacting women. The CX sector in Cape Town offers hope, aiming to create jobs and improve gender equality by addressing barriers and investing in 24-hour infrastructure... Read |
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