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IN THIS ISSUE
Announcements
SATSA elects new President at AGM
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) elected Francois Neethling of Central South Africa Portfolio as its new President at the associations annual… more »
Editorial Comment
Cover Story
There were those who found it mildly amusing that the National Press Club made the rhino its Newsmaker of the Year for 2012. … more »
Editorial Comment
From the Editor’s Desk
Another May, another Indaba! So we’ll all be caught up in the excitement and the razamatazz. But once the event itself is over… more »
Competition
Win a 4 Night Getaway in Mozambique
To enter this competition, simply find the answer to the following question (the answer can be found in the text below) and click… more »
Announcements
New KZN Beach Resort Opportunity
Available to hospitality and tourism operators The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), Trade & Investment KZN (TIKZN), KwaZulu-Natal Tourism, Ilembe Enterprise and the Inqaba… more »
DISCUSSIONS
The dangers of chasing the dragon
The global tourism industry seems to be popping its proverbial socks at the moment over the much-publicised boom in outbound travel from… more »
Attractions
Mountain Bikers Heaven
For tourists seeking an active outdoor experience, Holla Trails in KwaZulu-Natal’s Dolphin Coast region offers heaven on earth with well marked mountain bike… more »
Attractions
Striking Heritage Attractions for 2013
Opinions on South Africa’s heritage landmarks may differ but it’s hard to argue against Moja Heritage Collection’s selection below. By Ian Solomon. “South… more »
Aviation
Most punctual airline in the world revealed
South African Airways is the most punctual airline in the world, according to a new report. And with a new CEO at the… more »
Business & Finance
FILTHY RICH and loving it
New research into South Africa’s super-rich reveals they aren’t just wealthy, they are far wealthier than previously assumed. By Peter Church. According to… more »
Business & Finance
So you want to be a tour operator?
Then this course is a must for you! The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) offers a comprehensive training for tour operators, in… more »
Business & Finance
SATSA secures Mobi Sites for members
As from this month, ALL SATSA members have access to a FREE mobile website (Mobi Site) solution, for both smartphone and tablet, to… more »
Conservation
To Breed, to Dehorn or to Poison?
The debate on how best to conserve Africa’s dwindling rhino population rages on. Is flooding the market with legally harvested rhino horn an… more »
Conservation
A Rhino Knight’s Tale
In early 2009, the entire population of eleven Rhino were killed on an Eastern Cape reserve where we ran our horse trail business.… more »
Destinations
Ten reasons why Zimbabwe is a true Luxury Destination
It is no secret that in the last ten years or so Zimbabwe has been struggling with its perception as a luxury travel… more »
Events
80 000 Bikers hit KZN South Coast
Africa Bike Week, the largest free motorcycle rally in Africa, took place from Friday 26 to 29 April in Margate KwaZulu-Natal attracting over… more »
Events
RETOSA Events Calendar – MAY 2013
RETOSA has launched an annual events calendar aimed at keeping the travel trade informed on forthcoming events in each of the 14 RETOSA… more »
Events
Vacation Lightly
Going on a vacation can often make a large difference to the impact that one has upon the environment. The carbon emissions from… more »
Hospitality
The Rock that proved to be a Gem
Nestled in a tranquil suburb, African Rock Hotel is an exclusive five-star boutique property – the first and only one of its kind… more »
Hospitality
Finding the perfect travel MEMENTO
After a lifetime in travel, my home is full of souvenirs and mementos of places I have visited. From the outrageously tacky to… more »
Hospitality
Tsogo Sun develops entrepreneurs
I was privileged to attend a truly positive tourism event recently, writes Tattler Editor Marjorie Dean. This was the Awards and Graduation ceremony… more »
Legal
The new ‘POPI’
aka PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT – PART 1 – INTRODUCTION As most of us are aware this has been around for a… more »
Marketing
Giving by Gifting
Hand crafted gifts provide the safari industry with a way to give back to the African communities in need who produce the products,… more »
Marketing
SATSA Market Intelligence Report
This month’s Market Intelligence Report from SATSA has been extracted from data available as at 24 April 2013, by Martin Jansen van Vuuren… more »
Marketing
Email Marketing
- PART 1 – Newsletters. Where to start! Email Marketing is one of the best advertising sales tools around. You could say that… more »
Niche Tourism
Accessible Tourism
Accessible tourism is ‘Tourism For All’. It’s about making travel and hospitality more reachable and pleasurable for travellers with universal access requirements. It’s… more »
Risk & Insurance
How Risk Influences Travel Decisions
Tourists are faced with a multitude of decisions when deciding on a holiday destination and one of these is definitely insurance. If something… more »
Risk & Insurance
Policy Wording, Gaps and Exclusions
Having an insurance claim declined just when you need it most could cripple your business. Here are some pointers to avoid being left… more »
Risk & Insurance
Travel Trade INSURANCE
The previous four parts of this series, extracted verbatim (with slight editing) from the SATSA Insurance Directive booklet, were published in the December… more »
Accolades
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Trade News
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