Julia Mafcher | Sep 11, 2012
Thank you for the opportunity to address this esteemed audience at this prestigious event. As tourism minister from one of the BRICS emerging markets, it is indeed a privilege to share some thoughts with you this afternoon. Globally, the tourism...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 11, 2012
Discriminatory travel taxes and fees enacted on travel-related services impose an average increased cost on visitors of 57% over general sales tax, according to new research released by the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 11, 2012
A HUNDRED SMALL, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) drawn from South African Tourisms South African Travel Directory will attend the 5th Annual E Tourism Africa Summit in Cape Town next week courtesy of South African Tourism.South African Tourism...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 6, 2012
September 2012: Protea Hotel Tyger Valley, which is located in the heart of Cape Towns northern suburbs where numerous national companies are headquartered, is starting construction of a new multipurpose venue this month.The construction, starting...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 6, 2012
The fifth annual E Tourism Africa Summit will take place on the 13th and 14th of September 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Coordinated by E Tourism Frontiers, the E Tourism Africa Summit is hosted in partnership with South...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 6, 2012
Guvon Hotels & Spas is taking a humorous approach to a very serious matter. With rhino poaching on the increase, Guvon Hotels & Spas is implementing a number of promotions and events to increase awareness and collect funds for Anti-Rhino...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 6, 2012
The Beacon Island Resort has become the symbol of Plettenberg Bay and is instantly recognised the world over in pictures and postcards. Perched on the rocks and surrounded by water with the Tsitsikamma Mountains across the bay, it occupies one of...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 6, 2012
The first ring-binder known as Professional Profile Portfolio – is for all individuals who wish to effectively record their CPD certificates. CPD is continuing professional development which will prove ongoing knowledge update in the fast...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 6, 2012
SATTIC 12 the South African Travel and Tourism Industry Conference, which ended in Ekurhuleni yesterday – put South Africa on the path to success by providing a platform for many of the countrys most important role players to share their...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 6, 2012
In the start of a concerted portfolio energy sustainability drive, 20 hotels in the Protea Hospitality Group have in the past year been fitted with lighting or water heating energy saving devices that substantially reduce those properties overall...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 5, 2012
The national winners in the 2012 AA Quality Assured Accommodation Awards programme have been announced (list below).Only AA Quality Assured members are eligible to participate in this programme, which is now in its nineteenth year and the only...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 5, 2012
DOMESTIC TOURISTS are the lifeblood of South Africas tourism industry, which is regarded as a major driver of the countrys economic growth. This tourist grouping contributed R20,2 billion to the national economy in 2011.This was the message from...
