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The Drakensberg’s Little Switzerland Resort goes all inclusive

| Mar 19, 2026 | Incentive News

Little Switzerland Resort, an affordable family-friendly resort and nestled at the foot of the Northern Drakensberg, has transitioned to a fully all-inclusive resort model, marking a strategic repositioning as it seeks to strengthen its appeal within South Africa’s domestic and regional tourism market. What was once a tea garden in the early 1900s, Little Switzerland now offers a scenic, family-friendly mountain retreat that combines alpine-style hospitality with outdoor recreation and panoramic landscapes that are in high  demand among...
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AIPC Innovation Award 2026: 2 weeks left to apply

| Mar 19, 2026 | Event News, World

Innovation in convention centres does not always mean inventing something entirely new.   Verry often, it is about improving the way things are done: rethinking a process, enhancing a service, solving an operational challenge, or finding a smarter and more effective way to work.   That is exactly what the AIPC Innovation Award 2026 is designed to recognise.   With just 2 weeks left before the application deadline on 31 March 2026, this is a final call for centres to put forward initiatives that have made a real difference in...
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Joburg Tourism Champions March Festivals – Driving Growth and Culture

| Mar 19, 2026 | Event News

The Johannesburg Tourism Company has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning destination Joburg as Africa’s leading business hub and a playground for lifestyle and leisure tourism through strategic support for three flagship cultural events this March: the Human Rights Festival at Constitution Hill from 21–23 March, the Jazz in the Lights Festival at the Johannesburg Zoo on 21 March and The Happening on 7th Street, Melville, on 28 March.   These collaborations highlight Joburg Tourism’s dedication to advancing sustained economic growth,...
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SOUTH AFRICA’S PREMIER SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROVINCE TO WELCOME PAN-AFRICAN TOURISM INDUSTRY LEADERS

| Mar 19, 2026 | Event News

Polokwane, the capital of South Africa’s premier sustainable tourism province, will host Pan-African tourism industry leaders. The province is the home of the Kruger National Park and some of the world’s leading nature reserves. As a top eco-tourism destination, the Province offers authentic African experiences, including viewing the Big Five, exploring baobab trees, hiking in the Soutpansberg Mountains, and engaging with local cultures. Africa Tourism Partners, together with pan-African and international stakeholders, will convene the 8th...
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