Julia Mafcher | Sep 20, 2012
A record number of 234 entries have been received in the 2012 Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards programme.Imvelo, running for the eleventh year, awards tourism businesses that demonstrate sustained responsible practice in their operations in terms...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 13, 2012
The South African meetings industry has come of age with employers and potential clients agreeing that only performance counts in the many varied sectors of the MICE industry. An Academy Advisory Board spokesperson emphasized Our track record bears...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 12, 2012
In celebration of the world wide anti-Rhino poaching drive in September, Askari Game Lodge & Spa in Magaliesburg is introducing Anti-poaching teambuilding activities at its Big 5 lodge.Elephants in Main Streets Anti-Poaching Unit teambuilding...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 12, 2012
THE wheels of the big Emirates Airlines plane touch the tarred surface of the runway with a soft bump as its excited passengers clap their hands thankfully. After completing the usual post-landing turns and twists, the pilots finally coax the...
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...
