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Tourism Tattler - Official trade magazine of SATSA and RETOSA
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As the official trade journal of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) and the Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa (RETOSA), the Tourism Tattler aims to bring to the Southern Africa tourism trade informative, objective, accurate and educational information on issues that impact on tourism stakeholders.

The Tourism Tattler magazine is published alternate monthly (six issues per year) in both digital (eZine) and printed (hard copy) formats.

The eZine is distributed free of charge to ±19 000 subscribers while the printed magazine is available on subscription at a nominal fee of:

South Africa:  R150.00 (incl VAT) or $19 (USD - if paying via PayPal) or International: $37 (USD) for six editions to cover packing and postage.

Back issues are also available.

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Issue 01 (Jan/Feb) 2012 Edition
  
  In this issue:
 


Marketing Environment
How to leverage Trade Shows COP17 Summary
2012 Consumer Trends Water conflict in Africa
Gearing up for Growth Africa's Growing Economies
Understanding the Russian Travel Market Niche Tourism
Business Art Tourism
Market Intelligence Report - South Africa Cultural Tourism
Letters Spiritual Heritage Tourism
Kruger National Park Hotel Debate Competition
Ten prizes up for grabs
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Issue 06 (Nov/Dec) 2011 Edition
  
  In this issue:
 
Marketing Risk
Baby Boomers Feeling The Pinch The CPA and Insurance
Meet the new SKI set Events
Understanding the French market Tourism Month & Domestic Tourism
Hospitality TT&H Conference postponed
Eco product for hotel ‘Greening’ Kimberley goes skateboard-crazy
Putting lifestyle into guest houses Regional Tourism
The state of SA’s hotel market RETOSA country profiles
Business Competition
Market Intelligence Report & TBI Win 2 nights at Elephant Lake Hotel
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Issue 05 (Sep/Oct) 2011 Edition
  
  In this issue:
 
Marketing Events
The Gernam Leisure Market #2 EMIT Conference
Emerging markets Tour de Tuli
Hospitality Maloof Money Cup skateboarding champs
Save on linen costs Regional Tourism
Smoking, kids & pets Lesotho
Tough 2011 for hospitality Malawi
Business Mozambique
Market intelligence report Competition
Tough trading conditions Win a R17,000 travel package for 2 people
Investment
Durban seeks partners
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Issue 04 (Jul/Aug) 2011
Edition
  
  In this issue:
 
Aviation Health & Safety
The Truth Behind Arrival Stats Legionnaires Disease
Marketing Events
The German Long-haul Leisure Market #1 Indaba in Retrospect / George Cheese Festival
Hospitality Accolades
Going Green for your Guest House Safari Award Winners
Business Responsible Tourism
The New Profit Rules #2 The High Cost of Fuel
Niche Tourism
Cruise Forum Summary
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Issue 03 (May/Jun) 2011 Edition
  
  In this issue:
 
Niche Tourism Marketing
Volunteer Tourism #2 The Neo-frugal Traveller
Cruise Tourism Hotel Basics
Hospitality Improving your Marketing Mix
Essential Guest House Licenses Transport
Business Tourism New Transport Laws
KZN Convention Bureau RAF Update
Business Risk
The New Profit Rules #1 Japan Disaster Costs
Tourism Industry Provident Fund Golf Tourism Risk Solution
Investment Responsible Tourism
Real Estate Investment Opportunities Landmark Community Agreement
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Issue 02 (Mar/Apr) 2011 Edition
  
  In this issue:
 
Niche Tourism Legal
Volunteer Tourism Celebrities and their Privacy
Business Risk
Tourism Growth Predictions CO2 Vehicle Emissions Tax
Last Minute Room Sales Conservation
Marketing White Lion Breeding Project
Tips on hosting Travel Writers Saving the Rhino
Finding New Markets Online Responsible Tourism
Leveragin Sales with Ad-ons World Wetlands Day
Hospitality Green Tourism Responsibilities
Luxury in Madikwe Hills Trade News
Sport Tourism Snippets
Kenya targets Golf Tourism
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Issue 01
(Jan/Feb) 2011 Edition

  In this issue:
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Niche Tourism Conservation
Avitourism PROA action for Rhinos
Medical Tourism Legal Issues Legal
Health Tourism initiative launched Booking cancellations
Business Risk
Financial Planning for 2011 Under insurance
Jump Start your business Jurisdiction & territorial limits
Marketing Trade News
Marketing to the USA Snippets
Guesthouse marketing
Hospitality
Starting a Guesthouse

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Issue 02 (Aug/Sep) 2010 Edition

  In this issue:

Hospitality Transport Risk
Fairmont Zimbali Opens
Luxury coaches for PRASA
Risk management?
Livingstones launches
Niche Tourism Considering your Will
Events Birding tourism flying high
Ash in the sky
World Cup success stories
Medical Tourism in SA
Conservation
World Cup sets the pace
Attractions Hwange Lions
Business The Plains of Camdeboo
Responsible Tourism
Fifteen business tips
Karoo San Rock Art
Child Protection Code
Six electricity saving tips
Training Red Card to child sex tourism
Conferencing tips
Hospitality careers
Biking for children
Financial auditing
Safety & Security Trade News
Economic survival
Calling the experts
Snippets
Retirement Planning
tsi Assists SA Police
Africa
Exporting tourism
AIM for emergencies
Tanzania
Marketing Legal Kenya
Successful marketing
Personal Information Act
National Tourism Strategy
Marketing to Seniors
Marketing overview - Japan

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Issue 01 (May/June) 2010 Edition

  In this issue:

Events Attractions Risk
SATSA Conference at Fairmont Zimbali Braving the African skies Road Accident Fund
Facts on Fan Fest Parks Transport Business continuity
SAB World of Beer King Shaka International Airport open Mitigating liability
Healthcare needs of fans Hospitality Legal
Business Hospitality procurement Safety at sports & recreation
Growing your tour operator business
Obtaining a liquor licence Responsible Tourism
When the green shoots appear Training Supporting fair trade in tourism
SATSA Provident Fund Students learn tourism Earth friendly hotel
Travelling B-BBEE Class Proudly SA service
Cash in on tourism incentives Niche Tourism
Marketing Health & wellness tourism
Global travel trends Safety
Brochures - part of marketing tourism safety initiative update
Top marketing tips Can you handle a crisis?
How to make an appointment
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Issue 02 (Aug/Sep) 2009 Edition

  In this issue:

Safety Responsible Tourism
The Tourism Safety Initiative Green Leaf through SATIB
Fire Prevention is Vital Legal
Mercedes Benz - Dedicated to Safety & Comfort From The Bench
Business Risk
Apologising Makes Sense in Tough Times SATIB24 Staff Cover
Recession Busting Tips The Truth Behind Guest Room Theft
Business Risks in an Economic Downturn Lightning Conduction
Benefits of Group Assurance Trade News
Marketing Travel Snippets
Top Tips for Marketing SATIB Snippets
Transport
Buses for the World Cup
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Issue 01 (May/June) 2009 Edition

  In this issue:

Safety Responsible Tourism Legal
Keeping Our Swimmers Safe Coastal & Marine Conference Tour Operators & Civil Liability
Tourism Safety Initiative (tsi) Dreamcatcher From The Bench
Secure Your Establishment Hwange Lion Research Project Risk
Business TIO's Responsible Tourism Check List Critical Incident Management
Creating Passion For Your Business Green Tourism RAF Amendment Bill
Investment Solutions Running A Green Conference Trade News
Training As A Tour Guide Climate Change and Tourism Pam Golding Alliance
Marketing Green Leaf Environmental Standard Portfolio Collection Group Scheme
Understanding Tourism Marketing Balloon Safaris & Green Tourism Take The Freedom Route
Marketing Southern Africa 20 Tips For Going Green Travel Snippets
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