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Let’s keep on growing!

A total of 9 188 368 international tourists visited South Africa in 2012, 10.2% more than the 8 339 354 tourists who travelled to the country in 2011, President Jacob Zuma announced in Cape Town today. South Africa’s tourist growth rate in 2012 was...

Broaden our minds

Wesley Lynch, CEO of Realmdigital speaks on the topic of mobility broadening the channel in travel (operators and agencies), and how a ‘travel companion’ such as an app can increase opportunity in tourism. As the travel industry builds up to Indaba...

Chilly no more

Winter means red wine, hearty oxtail and fireplaces to many people, but to others it’s the most dreaded time of year when icy hands are warmed at open fires and a blanket becomes life’s biggest dream. That’s why Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! in Cape...

Four tips and tricks for event organisers

Set in the heart of the Cape Town CBD, the Townhouse Hotel & Conference Centre has established itself as a first-choice destination for conferences, product launches, functions and banquets. Theoné Williams, Conference Manager at the Townhouse...

40 years and going strong

Few celebrations give such pleasure as a birthday celebration that captures the essence of togetherness. 40 years ago SITE (Society of Incentive Travel Executives) was born with a few individuals that realized the incentive travel industry needed a...