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Tourism Update readers are fairly evenly split over whether South Africas newly-inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Sites will boost tourism to the country. The new sites the Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Sites and The Pleistocene Occupation Sites in the Western

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the start of the 2024 wildflower season in West Coast National Park (WCNP). The Postberg section of WCNP is open from August 1 to September 30, offering an opportunity to view the seasonal blooms. Food trucks are currently a

News of Kenyas increased park fees in the Maasai Mara reservehas stimulated a lot of debate amongst Tourism Update readers, with Shannon commenting: The issue is the park has been highly subdivided into private conservancies that are now just farms for high density cattle and goat

Upgrades and renovations continue at Wild Coast Sun, Sun Internationals only beach-side resort, which recently completed a R2.5 million (127000) refurbishment of five junior and one presidential suite, to ensure they are fit for VIP guests. The 396-room four-star resort situated on the

Visitors to Cape Town are increasingly eager to savour authentic local flavours, adding restaurants and dishes to their must-see lists alongside the traditional tourist attractions. With its mix of traditional Cape Malay, fusion and bistro fare, the Portswood Hotels on-site restaurant,

South African National Parks (SANParks) is implementing a technologically advanced system called the Tourism Property Management System (TPMS) that will facilitate accommodation and activity bookings. This solution will be phased in from August 1, starting with Golden Gate Highlands and

South Africas tourism industry needs to capitalise on the countrys diverse, open spaces and warm, friendly people. This was the overarching theme of the second annual Hospitality Industry Think Tank, held in Johannesburg last month, spearheaded by Dream Hotels Resorts and supported by leading in

Inbound industry association, SATSA, has called for immediate corrective measures in response to the recent indefinite suspension of Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) for instrument-based approaches at South African airports. This indefinite suspension, affecting airports such

In acknowledgement of World Ranger Day on July 31, leading ecotourism company Great Plains Conservation has released a powerful video highlighting the work of rangers in conservation areas across Africa. We owe so much to conservation field rangers worldwide in this battle, where weighi