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UNWTO supports digital innovation for Africa’s tourism attractions

Emphasis on digital innovation to position Africa's tourism attractions will be a key component of The Ubuntu: Africa Invites You To Live campaign, developed by ATREVIA that has won UNWTO support

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New solution: South Africa offers long-term residents post-Covid-19 access

For long-term residents who have been locked out of the country by Covid-19 restrictions, the South African government has a new solution

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South Africa opens up visa-free travel to 11 countries

In a bid to boost tourism to the country, South Africa’s home affairs minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has announced visa-free travel for 11 countries

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Cape Town Tourism sends tourists a love letter

Cape Town Tourism has launched a new campaign with the theme “We Are Worth Waiting For!” in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign emulates lovers in a long-distance relationship longing to be reunited.

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In Memoriam: Legendary hotelier Sol Kerzner passes away

Legendary hotelier Solomon ‘Sol’ Kerzner, who was instrumental in revolutionising the Maldives tourism industry, has passed away. The South African

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BA picks up St Lucia service after Virgin Atlantic drops popular winter sun destination

British Airways has announced a new tranche of flights for passengers travelling to winter-sun hot-spots St Lucia, Cape Town and

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Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit opens for business

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of its first Radisson branded hotel in South Africa, the Radisson

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South Africa to offer e-visa facility for Indian tourists

South Africa is set to roll out an online visa application process in India next week and in China by

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India on South African Tourism’s radar

South African Tourism is all set to mark the beginning of 2020 with their biggest, independent travel trade initiative in

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“This is a long- term commitment for us”: BA’s opens big cat sanctuary

British Airways Holidays has officially opened a new rescue enclosure at a big cat sanctuary in South Africa, as part

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5 cities that are perfect for hop-on hop-off tours

Most tourists want to make the most of their visit to any city and would like to see as many attractions as much as possible. One of the easiest ways to achieve this goal is to take advantage of the popular hop-on hop-off services available.

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AC Hotels by Marriott debuts signature thought leadership series in Africa

AC Hotels, the carefully curated lifestyle brand from Marriott International marked the African debut of the global thought leadership series,

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Hot hotel openings: IHG and Accor launch in the Maldives and more

On this week’s round-up of hot hotel openings, IHG and Accor go head-to-head with new resorts in the Maldives, LEGOLAND announces its Pirate Island Hotel and more.

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Hot hotel openings: The Standard arrives in the Maldives and more

In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, a new ‘standard’ arrives in the Maldives, a 17th-century church transforms into a lifestyle hotel, Taco Bell hotel opens and more.