Ajman Folklore Festival set in April: What to expect: Event to enhance heritage, cultural awareness, foster peace and tolerance
gulfnews.com/uae/people/ajman-folklore-festival-set-in-april-what-to-expect-1.101890414
Minister expects Europe to allow Ireland to start crackdown on short-term lets within months
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41356360.html
Business tourism on the up, says De Lille: South Africa no longer purely marketed as a leisure destination, but as a country of choice for conferences and ...
mg.co.za/business/2024-03-03-business-tourism-on-the-up-says-de-lille/
Nepal to require all Mount Everest climbers to use a tracking chip: Nepal has announced a new requirement that all climbers must rent and use tracking chips on ...
ctvnews.ca/world/nepal-to-require-all-mount-everest-climbers-to-use-a-tracking-chip-1.6790363
Japan bans tourists from entering private alleys in Kyoto's geisha district: The Japanese government has banned tourists from entering private alleyways in ...
iol.co.za/news/world/japan-bans-tourists-from-entering-private-alleys-in-kyotos-geisha-district-d3381d6e-f9e1-41d4-9a65-da884bca2c4c
Quick Glance: Protecting Geishas: Tourist Ban in Kyoto
- To protect the globally recognized Japanese women artists, local officials in the Geisha district of Kyoto will shut off access for tourists who harass starting April.
- The historic Gion district will now ban sightseers and tourists from the alleys and streets housing Geishas and Maikos due to complaints about growing photography disturbances.
- Next month, the alleys hosting restaurants and teahouses will be exclusively open for Geishas, their clients, and district residents.
- This measure aims to safeguard not only the Geishas and Maikos but also preserve the Japanese art and its custodian artists.
'Get the Super Bowl.' Tennessee tourism officials want the power to seal some public records
newschannel5.com/news/get-the-super-bowl-tennessee-tourism-officials-want-the-power-to-seal-some-public-records
FlySafair's Cape Town-Kruger route a 'significant boost for tourism': “FlySafair’s new route will draw more travellers to both regions ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-02-01-flysafairs-cape-town-kruger-route-a-significant-boost-for-tourism/
South Africa eyes 1 lakh tourists from India in 2024: There is a huge potential in the tier II cities in India, and that is where the South African Tourism Board ...
financialexpress.com/life/travel-tourism-south-africa-eyes-1-lakh-tourists-from-india-in-2024-3396666/
South Africa eyes 1 lakh tourists from India in 2024: There is a huge potential in the tier II cities in India, and that is where the South African Tourism Board ...
financialexpress.com/life/travel-tourism-south-africa-eyes-1-lakh-tourists-from-india-in-2024-3396666/
Madras HC directs TN govt to put up boards restricting non-Hindus till flagpole in temples
deccanherald.com/india/tamil-nadu/madras-hc-directs-tn-govt-to-put-up-boards-restricting-non-hindus-till-flagpole-in-temples-2871626
National Assembly: $9.2B approved for tourism, commerce sector - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/02/01/national-assembly-9-2b-approved-for-tourism-commerce-sector/
Zumwalt to add Cabinet secretary duties to her tourism plate after appointment by Stitt
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/01/17/stitt-fills-cabinet-vacancy-naming-zumwalt-as-state-tourism-secretary/72244612007/
Promoters have threatened to scrap Congolese singer Koffi Olomide's planned show in Kenya on Saturday over a 2016 debt.
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Africa Live: Mandela's home in disrepair 10 years after death - BBC News: A South African broadcaster finds a run-down, derelict house in Johannesburg - and ...
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Meetings Africa spurs major economic benefits for SA businesses of all sizes: SPONSORED | The business events industry’s vital role in revitalising the economy ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-12-22-native-meetings-africa-spurs-major-economic-benefits-for-sa-businesses-of-all-sizes/
Could turnover, scandals have lawmakers reconsidering Gov. Kevin Stitt's appointment powers?
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/01/07/oklahoma-legislature-2024-session-lawmakers-considering-reversing-appointment-powers-governor/72085497007/
Warli Tribe in Suburban Mumbai Fear Displacement Due to Shivaji Museum: Report: The Maharashtra Department of Tourism announced the construction of the ...
thewire.in/rights/warli-tribe-in-suburban-mumbai-fear-displacement-due-to-shivaji-museum-report
Foreign tourists robbed, while another bus ferrying Australian tourists was shot at in North West
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/foreign-tourists-robbed-while-another-bus-ferrying-australian-tourists-was-shot-at-in-north-west-dad529a6-54df-4948-a17e-3f3cbf47fc3a
Kentucky bourbon tourism has record year, with $2.1 billon in investments. What that means
courier-journal.com/story/life/food/spirits/bourbon/2023/12/27/kentucky-bourbon-tourism-bring-record-growth-what-to-know-for-2024/71825482007/
How Bhutan Became an Exclusive Destination for Luxe Travelers: Bhutan's $100-per-day tourism tax is all about low-volume, high-value travel ...
robbreport.com/travel/destinations/bhutan-exclusive-travel-destination-1235443000/
Tourism bodies rally behind minister following allegations she is bringing SA Tourism to its knees
iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/travel/tourism-bodies-rally-behind-minister-following-allegations-she-is-bringing-sa-tourism-to-its-knees-fcc76875-ced1-44c0-aadb-62e95d1bce2e
Google Maps and Waze to stop suggesting notorious Nyanga, Borcherds Quarry routes to users
iol.co.za/capeargus/news/google-maps-and-waze-to-stop-suggesting-notorious-nyanga-borcherds-quarry-routes-to-users-ed2ed008-6953-4a4b-9563-4f24a1f58575
Darragh O’Brien to discuss EU agreement on crackdown on short-term lets: Irish plans to regulate short-term lets were stymied by the European Commission
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41282575.html
Tourism will boost GDP, job creation, says firm: “Young people will help shape the future and we have a responsibility to bring them into this industry that is ...
punchng.com/tourism-will-boost-gdp-job-creation-says-firm/
Pakistan tourism pavilion opens at WTM in London: Pakistan's pavilion exhibits richness of the country's tourism
thenews.com.pk/latest/1126812-pakistan-tourism-pavilion-opens-at-wtm-in-london
Western Cape hospitality and tourism industry still counting the ‘massive’ cost of mudslides and flooding
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-08-hundreds-of-millions-of-rands-in-damage-estimated-to-the-tourism-industry/
First phase of American Heartland Theme Park in Vinita begins construction: See the plans so far
oklahoman.com/story/business/real-estate/2023/11/02/vinita-ok-american-heartland-theme-park-construction-phase-one-opening-2025/71398880007/
EXCLUSIVE: Forensic probe recommends Tourism KwaZulu-Natal officials cough up money lost in doomed, unauthorised media campaign
iol.co.za/news/politics/exclusive-forensic-probe-recommends-tourism-kwazulu-natal-officials-cough-up-money-lost-in-doomed-unauthorised-media-campaign-97c17392-8782-464d-9230-f9f5bf39b10b
Tweeps up in arms as Trevor Noah set to bag R33 million for new 5 minute SA Tourism ad
iol.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/local/tweeps-up-in-arms-as-trevor-noah-set-to-bag-r33-million-for-new-5-minute-sa-tourism-ad-1fdc0924-2b8f-43fb-a41f-1c5890318696
Quick Glance: Trevor Noah earns R33 million for 5-minute SA Tourism ad
- Trevor Noah commissioned for new ad promoting South Africa as a tourist destination.
- He earns approximately R6.6 million per minute.
- Concerns raised about the use of tax money.
- Arguments made for alternative social projects with the funds.
Trevor Noah rejects reports of being paid R33m, explains the deal: "I helped Swiss Tourism, so I was like, how can I not help my own country?"
timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-09-14-trevor-noah-rejects-reports-of-being-paid-r33m-explains-the-deal/
SA Tourism withdraws Ndlovu from her acting CEO role following investigation of bribery allegations
iol.co.za/business-report/companies/sa-tourism-withdraws-ndlovu-from-her-acting-ceo-role-following-investigation-of-bribery-allegations-c76984eb-a956-4b7c-b546-1a8d921ed07a
KZN MEC vows to step up security after vehicles stolen during cricket match, car guards allegedly harass sports fans
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/kzn-mec-vows-to-step-up-security-after-vehicles-stolen-during-cricket-match-car-guards-allegedly-harass-sports-fans-383c4e61-b0b6-44f5-b030-92fa654a91ae
Over the past 17 years, the Mail & Guardian has highlighted the power of women and the stories of ordinary women who are doing extraordinary things. This year ... Show more
South African Tourism - Informal Traders Need Support, Not More Red Tape: Analysis - South Africa is an attractive tourist destination for foreign travellers on ...
allafrica.com/stories/202309260005.html
Safety initiatives under way as SA gears up for bumper summer tourist season, says Minister De Lille
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-08-30-safety-initiatives-under-way-as-sa-gears-up-for-bumper-summer-tourist-season-says-minister-de-lille/
Mother of a recovery – Cape Town wows the world as tourism numbers surge past pre-pandemic levels
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-08-11-cape-town-numbers-surge-past-pre-pandemic-levels/
Cape Town gearing for cruise ship bonanza as passengers return en masse: Cape Town plans to use its burgeoning cruise ship terminal as a tourist magnet and ...
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2023-08-16-cape-town-gearing-for-cruise-ship-bonanza-as-passengers-return-en-masse/
Sho’t Left Travel Week is coming: Providers invited to share their deals: Museums, hotels, restaurants, lodges, experiences and more can sign up to take part in ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/travel/2023-08-08-shot-left-travel-week-is-coming-providers-invited-to-share-their-deals/
Sponsored: Women are the pillars of strength upon which our nation’s success is built. South African Tourism is a proud supporter of the Networking Woman ... Show more
SA Tourism survey reveals women are top contributors to sector’s growth: SPONSORED | Amid positive work and wealth of experience, study also uncovers ...
timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2023-08-09-native-sa-tourism-survey-reveals-women-are-top-contributors-to-sectors-growth/
Quick Glance: Ramaphosa shocked by taxi violence in Western Cape, Women’s Day celebrations moved to Union Buildings
- The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) strike started last week in Western Cape to protest against impounding taxis for various offenses.
- Violence and destruction caused by the dispute are condemned, despite our democratic system protecting peaceful protests and lawful strikes.
- We keep the women of Khayelitsha and the rest of Cape Town in our thoughts.
- The Women’s Day commemoration at the Union Buildings will commence with a symbolic march from Sammy Marks Square to the Union Buildings, as stated by the ministry.
Tobacco bill will stub out hospitality businesses, warn associations : The Restaurant Association of South Africa and Fedhasa, which represents the SA ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-07-26-tobacco-bill-will-stub-out-hospitality-businesses-warn-associations/
Marketing on WeChat and flight discounts: Africa targets Chinese tourism boom: African countries are investing to attract visitors from the largest outbound ...
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-08-03/marketing-on-wechat-and-flight-discounts-africa-targets-chinese-tourism-boom.html
Cape Town welcomes new direct flights to São Paulo in Brazil: Cape Town Air Access warmly welcomes South African Airways’ first ever direct ...
iol.co.za/travel/south-africa/western-cape/cape-town-welcomes-new-direct-flights-to-sao-paulo-in-brazil-606c6fe3-26a2-461c-988d-8e73333fd9a0
It’s go, go, go for the Hollywoodbets Durban July race: Hot spots in Florida Road are ready to serve visitors expected to flock to the area for the Durban July ...
iol.co.za/dailynews/news/its-go-go-go-for-the-hollywoodbets-durban-july-race-26e4ddd2-34a6-40ea-9956-b9838fb97b49
Quick Glance: Power Outage Leads to Abandonment of 3 Hollywoodbets Durban July Races
- The final three races of the Hollywoodbets Durban July had to be canceled due to a power outage.
- Jockeys cited unsafe conditions as the reason for refusing to ride.
- The unexpected power outages contradicted the agreements made.
- The load shedding suspension was communicated and planned, but unfortunately not implemented.
OPINIONISTA: Tourism is the key that can unlock a rich future for our beautiful land
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2023-06-04-tourism-is-the-key-that-can-unlock-a-rich-future-for-our-beautiful-land/
IN IT TO VIN IT: Finding hope and the glass half-full: Competitions are critical to enhancing producers and marketing South Africa’s wine and spirits industry.
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-07-07-finding-hope-and-the-glass-half-full/
TRAVEL MARKET OP-ED: Tourism is South Africa’s economic jewel, so let’s work together to harness its potential
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-05-25-sa-tourism-we-must-work-together-to-harness-its-potential/
BACK ON THE ROAD OP-ED: Africa’s Travel Indaba highlights how tourism has become SA’s economic panacea
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-05-21-africas-travel-indaba-highlights-how-tourism-has-become-sas-economic-panacea/
New Book Explores How the Mandelas’ Marriage Embodied South Africa’s Struggle: 'Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage' is at once a double ...
thewire.in/books/new-book-explores-how-the-mandelas-marriage-embodied-south-africas-struggle
TRAVELOGUE: Reflections from South Africa’s scenic Eastern Cape: South Africa's Eastern Cape, a stunning destination, has an abundance of new adventures ...
premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/596463-travelogue-reflections-from-south-africas-scenic-eastern-cape.html
OPINIONISTA: Recovering tourism from the economic storms of the past two years demands careful planning
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2023-05-02-tourism-recovery-demands-careful-planning/
De Lille set to fire SA Tourism board: The Sunday Times has had sight of exchanges between De Lille, SA Tourism acting CEO Themba Khumalo and the board chair ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2023-04-16-de-lille-set-to-fire-sa-tourism-board/
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'You went public on the Spurs deal before speaking to us,' SAT board tells De Lille
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-03-30-you-went-public-on-the-spurs-deal-before-speaking-to-us-sat-board-tells-de-lille/
Reporter’s Diary: Amapiano101: Journeying into heart of South Africa’s hottest cultural export
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South Africa takes the “Mzansi” experience to Abuja in celebration of 29 years of democracy and bilateral ties
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Quick Glance: South Africa Investigates Possible Arms Delivery to Russia
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched an investigation into allegations that the country supplied weapons and ammunition to Russia, despite taking a neutral stance on its invasion of Ukraine.
- According to US Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety, the weapons were collected by a Russian ship that docked at the Simon’s Town naval base in Cape Town in December.
- The South African presidency stated that although US intelligence had agreed to provide evidence of the shipment, none has been provided so far.
- Ramaphosa announced the investigation on Thursday, just hours after Brigety's allegations.
South Africans make up majority of foreign tourists streaming to Zimbabwe: Statistics seen by IOL show that South Africans touring Zimbabwe increased in 2022 by ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/south-africans-make-up-majority-of-foreign-tourists-streaming-to-zimbabwe-21bc19f8-1b54-40b3-b003-c1636d6122eb
SA Tourism spent over R500 000 travelling to London to discuss Tottenham Hotspur deal
iol.co.za/capetimes/news/sa-tourism-spent-over-r500-000-travelling-to-london-to-discuss-tottenham-hotspur-deal-e8edf14a-1179-45b8-baef-021dde67ba4d
Air China back in South African skies after three year break sparked by Covid-19: Before Covid-19 pandemic, visitor numbers from the Asian economic powerhouse ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/air-china-back-in-south-african-skies-after-three-year-break-sparked-by-covid-19-e4aaf243-a8cc-47f7-8ede-a8e61d145ef0
Spurs sponsorship deal should be stopped - De Lille: South African Tourism's sponsorship deal with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur could be scrapped.
bbc.com/sport/africa/65068392
Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship: SA Tourism’s acting CFO quits: South African Tourism’s acting CFO Johan van der Walt has resigned.
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-02-21-tottenham-hotspur-sponsorship-sa-tourisms-acting-cfo-quits/
ESCAPE: Shiluvari: A tranquil hidden gem seven hours north of Joburg is well worth a visit
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-03-02-shiluvari-a-tranquil-hidden-gem-seven-hours-north-of-joburg-is-well-worth-a-visit/
SPURSGATE: SA Tourism Board left with no industry expertise: The recent resignation of three members of the SA Tourism Board in response to the Tottenham Hotspur ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-02-21-sa-tourism-board-left-with-no-industry-expertise/
Ramaphosa's bodyguards at war: Top cop axed from protection duties as row over Ramaphosa’s safety spirals
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2023-02-19-ramaphosas-bodyguards-at-war/
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ROLLING IN THE DEEP: To all the shouty men – time to stop the yelling, guys!: Shouty men are relics who misread the tone of a changing world in which it’s no ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-02-21-to-all-the-shouty-men-time-to-stop-the-yelling-guys/
Tourism Portfolio Committee calls for R1bn Tottenham deal to be cancelled ‘with immediate effect’ and for acting CFO to quit
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/tourism-portfolio-committee-calls-for-r1bn-tottenham-deal-to-be-cancelled-with-immediate-effect-and-for-acting-cfo-to-quit-f221650c-8ab8-4332-863d-a4db8ba546b4
Daily IOL Radio News Bulletin - March 31: As you kick start your day, Nokuthula Khwela brings you the country’s biggest stories.
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/daily-iol-radio-news-bulletin-march-31-213d2f9d-766d-43a5-ae77-33cb1e322d52
SA Tourism plan to sponsor Spurs worth more than Rwanda deal with Arsenal: The cost of a reported plan by South African Tourism to sponsor Tottenham Hotspur ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2023-02-01-sa-tourism-plan-to-sponsor-spurs-worth-more-than-rwanda-deal-with-arsenal/
Like Tottenham’s title challenges and attempts to resurrect the dead, the Spurs sponsorship deal has flopped
mg.co.za/opinion/2023-02-10-like-tottenhams-title-challenges-and-attempts-to-resurrect-the-dead-the-spurs-sponsorship-deal-has-flopped/
South African Tourism Dept Cancels Landmark Tottenham Hotspur Sponsorship Deal: A deal between English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur FC and the South ...
allafrica.com/stories/202303310467.html
2023 is the year of travel and what better time to start planning! Learn all about South Africa’s latest attraction and why you should add it to your travel ... Show more
'R1bn Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship deal unjustifiable,' says Presidency: Tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu may be in hot water after President Cyril ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-02-03-r1bn-tottenham-hotspur-sponsorship-deal-unjustifiable-says-presidency/
Three SA Tourism board members resign amid R1bn Spurs sponsorship deal furore: Three South African Tourism board members resigned on Friday following criticism ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/three-sa-tourism-board-members-resign-amid-r1bn-spurs-sponsorship-deal-furore-2a90159f-585b-4b0a-ad8a-571ecb9dc057
Quick Glance: Resignation of 3 SAT Board Members Amid Controversial R1bn Sponsorship Deal
- Three members of the SAT board resigned due to the Tottenham Hotspur sponsorship deal.
- Conditional board approval for the partnership was obtained on January 31.
- On February 1, our shareholder, the Minister of Tourism, was informed.
- Khumalo stated that the controversy surrounding the R1bn amount was unnecessary, as the money would have been spent marketing South Africa overseas regardless of the proposal's signing.
SA Tourism serves conflicted CFO with notice of suspension, drops whistleblower probe into R1bn Spurs deal leak
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/sa-tourism-serves-conflicted-cfo-with-notice-of-suspension-drops-whistleblower-probe-into-r1bn-spurs-deal-leak-ffad0bef-5f55-4b76-87ca-a2d7fcbce641
Tottenham Hotspur R1bn tourism sponsorship ‘potentially brilliant’ deal, says sports marketing expert
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/tottenham-hotspur-r1bn-tourism-sponsorship-potentially-brilliant-deal-says-sports-marketing-expert-3fc16968-1706-4c96-ad1f-5ed47e4e9602
SA Tourism insists Tottenham Hotspur R1bn investment could generate profit of R88bn
mg.co.za/news/2023-02-02-sa-tourism-insists-tottenham-hotspur-r1bn-investment-could-generate-profit-of-r88bn/
PSA calls on SA Tourism Board to halt probe into whistle-blower over R1bn Spurs deal
iol.co.za/news/politics/psa-calls-on-sa-tourism-board-to-halt-probe-into-whistle-blower-over-r1bn-spurs-deal-960faef4-71c9-423c-89b1-2e8b5170a8f7
SA Tourism CEO Themba Khumalo says sorry after tongue-lashing from MPs: South African Tourism acting CEO Themba Khumalo has “apologised unreservedly” to ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-02-07-sa-tourism-ceo-themba-khumalo-says-sorry-after-tongue-lashing-from-mps/
LISTEN | ‘It’s about economic recovery’: SA Tourism on R1bn Spurs partnership: South African Tourism briefed media on Thursday after reports emerged of a ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-02-02-listen-its-about-economic-recovery-sa-tourism-on-r1bn-spurs-partnership/
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