South Africa Tourism News

‘The Restaurant’ at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek has yet again been presented with the prestigious ‘American Express Platinum Fine Dining Award’.

The Diners Club Winelist Awards 2011 has presented the prestigious 5-star Kurland Hotel, a proud Relais & Châteaux member property, situated near Plettenberg Bay with a Platinum Award for its outstanding new wine list.

On Sunday 25, September, 5-star Hotel Izulu, Ballito in conjunction with Waterford Estate, is proud to host the Wine and Jazz Market.

Qatar Airways is launching a fabulous three-day sale today offering savings of up to 25% on fares from cities across Africa to destinations around the world.

Adding to the successful trilogy of the celebrated Grand properties in South Africa, Grand Café, Camps Bay presents her ‘Grand Room’ in preparation for Summer 2011.

The Mayan Calendar end date is being hotly debated around the world. Many believe that it will have a major impact on our lives globally from the end of the world scenario to some believeing in no change at all. What do you think is going to happen?

Shark Cage Diving in Cape Town is one of the Cape's most popular extreme tourist activities.

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) welcomes guests to get involved in a hands-on approach to conservation and wildlife educational programmes through the Centre’s ‘Cheetah Conservation Training Programme’.

Relais & Châteaux, an international collection of exquisite, individually owned and operated hotels, was awarded three Leading Edge Awards by readers of American Express Publishing’s Executive Travel magazine.

New Zealand is playing host to the sporting spectacle of the year, the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and Relais & Châteaux invites you to experience the event via its six exceptional hotels and lodges.

Cape Town Tourism is set to co-host the fourth annual eTourism Africa Summit taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on the 15th and 16th of September 2011.

World Tourism Day is celebrated on 27 September each year as a day earmarked by the United Nations to celebrate tourism and its social, economic and environmental benefits.

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, a leader in private research and breeding facilities for endangered species in South Africa, recently released two male cheetahs, of an original coalition of eight, into a boma at the Blue Canyon Conservancy.

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) is proud to launch its new Community Art Gallery, forming part of the Centre’s extensive and exciting community development programmes.

The award-winning, 5-star luxury safari lodge Camp Jabulani, Limpopo, a proud member of the Relais & Châteaux Association, is proud to launch two new sustainable projects.

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On Saturday 23 July, Hotel Izulu in Ballito, in conjunction with Domaine Des Dieux will host a food and wine afternoon by the pool with live jazz music from 12:00 – 16:00.

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, a proud affiliation with the award-winning Camp Jabulani, recently received an injured leopard from the Leopard Conservation Project (LCP) which was caught in a snare around its waist in Limpopo.

Seasons in Africa has relaunced Waterbuck Private Camp in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. Fit for the most demanding and discerning clients, Waterbuck offers the ultimate self contained game lodge experience.

Award winning Hotel Izulu, the only five-star Hotel in Ballito, has awarded the sales and marketing contract to African Hotels and Adventures (AHA), the tourism property management company of Tourvest’s Accommodation and Activities division.

Every year, Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, part of the Huka Retreats, participates in the much anticipated and world renowned Bastille Festival, taking place in Franschhoek this year from 16 - 17 July 2011.

Hailed by Classic & Sports Car Magazine (UK) and Motor Klassik (Germany) as one of the “Top Five Classic Car Rental Companies worldwide” Ulrich Walter, owner of Motor Classic Cape Town announces their Summer 2011 “Week long Classic Car Rally”

The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) welcomes guests to get involved in a hands-on approach to conservation and wildlife educational programmes through the Centre’s ‘Cheetah Conservation Training Programme’.

Rhino poaching in South Africa (Africa) has increased dramatically. The rhino, one of the most powerful symbols of Africa & elite member of Africa's Big Five is under threat. Read why, the facts & stats, success stories & what you can do to help.

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Cape Town has been shortlisted for the World Design Capital 2014. From a team of 56 hopeful’s, Cape Town now stands alongside just two other world cities; Dublin and Bilbao in the race to earn the World Design Capital title.

"It is absolutely necessary for destinations to actively and continuously present themselves to potential visitors with a strong brand positioning and compelling message to create sustainable demand from a cross-section of markets."

The 5-star Hotel Izulu, Ballito, in conjunction with Namaqua wines, invites guests to the launch of the ‘Jus Jazzing Restaurant Week’ on Friday 1 July.

August and September are best for Cape West Coast flowers tours in South Africa. The tour will take you through the Boland, Swartland, Langebaan and West Coast...

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Namaqualand flower tours - such as the one described here - take place in the South African spring, as the amazing flowers of Namakwaland depend on winter rainfall - and enough follow up rains...

‘The Gallery’ at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, proudly presents ‘Back From Paris’, an exhibition showcasing lithographs by renowned South African and French artists, held in collaboration with the Rendezvous Art Project.

RETOSA (Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa) discuss the implementation of a harmonised star grading scheme for accommodation establishments throughout southern Africa to be launched in 2015.

The 5-star Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, part of the multi award winning Huka Retreats, and home of the Grande Provence wines, invites guests to indulge in the Winter Chef’s Table.

An article that highlights international tourist numbers into South Africa and the fact that the many 'deals' currently on offer by hotels & lodges, and the competition between these establishments for business, equals good value for the traveller

Gorah Elephant Camp, the 5-star, luxury safari lodge situated in the famous Addo Elephant National Park, which is a proud member of the Relais & Châteaux Association, has appointed Ross Buchanan as the Camp’s new General Manager.

The award-winning, private, luxury safari lodge, Camp Jabulani, Limpopo, a proud member of the Relais & Châteaux Association, invites guests celebrating the significance of Father’s Day on Sunday 19, June 2011.

The 5-star Hotel Izulu, Ballito, renowned for its eco opulence, invites guests and day visitors to celebrate the significance of Father’s Day on Sunday, 19 June,

At the 2011 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, alias the wine world championship, held in Luxembourg this year, The Grande Provence 2006 received a GRANDE GOLD (Double Gold) medal.

‘The Owner’s Cottage’ at the 5-star, award-winning Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, part of Huka Retreats - has once again been nominated in the category of South Africa’s Leading Villa within the 2011 World Travel Awards.

The Gallery at the Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek, welcomes legendary artist and author, Kai Lossgott with the launch of his new book on Sunday 15, May at 11h00, aptly called “Talking to the tree outside my window I sleep”.

Touted as “A car certainly well worth waiting for” it its original ad Motor Classic, Cape Town is proud to announce its most recent acquisition of the 1916 Crossley bolstering its already formidable array of Classic cars.

The modern Xhosa people are a divided people. South Africa is still a developing country; in some ways highly developed, in others lacking. International Volunteers are given the opportunity to experience both sides of the modern Xhosa lifestyle.

Radisson Blu Hotel PE located on the Summerstand beachfront supports Eastern Cape leukaemia benefit - The Red Ball 2011 - a sizzling jazzy black tie initiative organised by the Igazi Foundation and Dr Neil Littleton to raise funds for leukaemia.

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Humewood Beach located in Summerstand, PE in South Africa lost its blue flag status. Five major hotels in Summerstand - Radisson Blu PE, The Paxton, Protea Marine Hotel, The Summerstand and Garden Court - look at ways to clean up the city's beach.

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The Radisson Blu Hotel Port Elizabeth (South Africa), an 18-storey building on the Summerstand beachfront enjoyed occupancies in excess of 90% for this week.

South Africa Travel Online is launching an exciting “Cash for Content” campaign on 6 April 2011 in a bid to reward valued customers for their travel reviews and photos.