Tourism Tattler Issue 2 2019
It's time for Africa to change its narrative from a continent that needs saving to one that is thriving. And that’s exactly what this issue of Tourism Tattler aims to do - to showcase Africa’s Story. And we have inspiring stories to share; from Art & Culture, Destinations, Environment, and Events to Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism. We’ve also hand-picked a selection of luxury accommodation and adventure activities in South Africa. And, best of all, we’ve arranged exclusive 40%-off deals for readers. So click away - grab your Stay & Play adventure break-away.
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Vol 13 | ISSUE 02 | Q2 <strong>2019</strong>
ISSUE 02 <strong>2019</strong><br />
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<strong>Issue</strong> 2 of <strong>2019</strong>
Africa’s<br />
Story<br />
Taking Africa’s Art<br />
to the World<br />
Uniting a Nation<br />
The South African Flag<br />
Plett HIGH Five<br />
Green Seats<br />
for Africa<br />
The Hotel Show<br />
Africa<br />
Tulbach<br />
fifty years after the<br />
earthquake<br />
Tongabezi<br />
Luxury Holidays for a<br />
Brighter Future for Africa
EDITORS’ COMMENT<br />
“<br />
In a bid to boost tourism in Africa, it is time that we change<br />
our narrative from a continent that needs saving<br />
to one that is thriving.<br />
Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo - SANCB<br />
“<br />
Africa’s<br />
Story<br />
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Telling Africa’s Story<br />
‘Africa’s stories - your success’, was this year’s key theme at Africa’s Travel Indaba held at the<br />
International Convention Centre in Durban from 02 - 05 May.<br />
Speaking at a media launch prior to the event, Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo of the South Africa<br />
National Convention Bureau (SANCB) elaborated on the theme by saying that Africans must own<br />
their narrative so that they can embark on the journey of changing the continent’s story. “We no<br />
longer look to the world for affirmation or inspiration, the world looks to us. We are real, vibrant<br />
and driven to succeed. So, we invite the world to journey with us and tell the new story of Africa.”<br />
Kotze-Nhlapo added that the responsibility of safeguarding Africa’s narrative is not only up to its<br />
storytellers but all Africans. “In this post-truth world, it is up to each of us to be vigilant about the<br />
way Africa is depicted. We can be the watchdogs of misrepresented stories and best of all, we<br />
have the digital tools to keep the narrative truthful.”<br />
She said social media gives everyone the power to engage with media, influencers and other<br />
prominent individuals so that “we can change the narrative together and basically set the story<br />
straight”.<br />
And that’s exactly what this issue of <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Tattler</strong> aims to do: to showcase Africa’s Story.<br />
Travel • Enjoy • Respect<br />
Des Langkilde - Editor.<br />
<strong>Tourism</strong> in Africa – The Facts<br />
According to 2018 reports from the United Nations World <strong>Tourism</strong> Organization and World Travel and<br />
<strong>Tourism</strong> Council:<br />
• The continent’s total foreign receipts in 2017 amounted to US$ 177,6 billion, contributing 8,1% of total<br />
Gross Domestic Product (GDP).<br />
• In 2017, Africa’s share of investment in travel and tourism was US$ 28,2 billion, or 5,7% of total<br />
investment in the continent.<br />
• In 2017, direct travel and tourism employment in Africa rose to 9,3 million, the equivalent of 1 in 11<br />
jobs. This is an 11,2% increase from 2016.<br />
South Africa – At a Glance<br />
• South Africa saw 10.5-million international tourist arrivals in 2018.<br />
• It translates to a growth of 1.8% compared to the previous year.<br />
• South Africa has the largest tourism economy in Africa having contributed 1.5 million jobs (9.2% of<br />
South Africa’s employment)<br />
• <strong>Tourism</strong> contributes 8.6% to the South African GDP.<br />
• 44% of the tourism spend came from international travellers, amounting to R128-billion.<br />
• 56% of spend came from domestic travel, which translates to R163-billion.<br />
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on Africa (CCA) and a registered non-profit<br />
trade association in the USA.<br />
The African Travel & <strong>Tourism</strong><br />
Association<br />
+44 20 7937 4408 • www.atta.travel<br />
Based in London, the Atta has members<br />
in 22 African countries and 37 worldwide.<br />
National Accommodation<br />
Association of South Africa<br />
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The NAA-SA is a network of mainly<br />
smaller accommodation providers<br />
throughout South Africa.<br />
Regional <strong>Tourism</strong> Organisation of<br />
Southern Africa<br />
+27 11 315 2420/1 • www.retosa.co.za<br />
RETOSA is responsible for tourism growth<br />
and development in the Southern African<br />
Development Community (SADC) region.<br />
Southern African Vehicle Rental<br />
and Leasing Association<br />
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Southern Africa’s vehicle rental, leasing<br />
and fleet management sector.<br />
Seychelles Hospitality & <strong>Tourism</strong><br />
Association<br />
+248 432 5560 • www.shta.sc<br />
The SHTA’s primary focus is to unite all<br />
Seychelles tourism industry stakeholders<br />
under one association.<br />
International Coalition of<br />
<strong>Tourism</strong> Partners (ICTP)<br />
www.tourismpartners.org<br />
ICTP is a travel and tourism coalition<br />
of global destinations committed to<br />
Quality Services and Green Growth.<br />
International Institute for Peace<br />
through <strong>Tourism</strong><br />
www.iipt.org<br />
IIPT is dedicated to fostering tourism<br />
initiatives that contribute to international<br />
understanding and cooperation.<br />
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ART & CULTURE<br />
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Taking Africa’s Art<br />
to the World<br />
“Growth is never by mere chance; it is<br />
the result of forces working together.”<br />
– J.C.Penney –<br />
Founded in November 2017, The Travelling Art Gallery is a collaborative<br />
initiative of African artists steered by two Cape Town based creative<br />
Germans, Barbara Lenhard and Florian Gast. Their collective ambition is<br />
to take African art to the world and invite the world to visit Africa.<br />
And this they have done exceedingly well with 12 South African artists<br />
and 80 stunning artworks displayed at three pop-up exhibitions in three<br />
German cities for 10 days each in 2018.<br />
Funding for the 2018 pop-up expos over 50 days was raised via two<br />
successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaigns in 2018. This year, 15<br />
artists and over 100 artworks will be displayed in Frankfurt, Stuttgart and<br />
Munich from 13 June to 21 July <strong>2019</strong>.<br />
For more information visit TheTravellingArtGallery.com<br />
Watch the 53 sec video clip about the <strong>2019</strong> project and the cities to be visited below:<br />
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ART & CULTURE<br />
Africa’s<br />
Story<br />
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Uniting a<br />
NATION<br />
25th Anniversary of the South African Flag<br />
To this day, the peaceful settlement negotiated in Johannesburg is hailed as one of the greatest<br />
achievements in modern political history. And while South Africa’s remarkable journey from<br />
apartheid to democracy has been documented extensively, the full history of the development of<br />
the ‘new’ South African flag has never been published.<br />
Flying with Pride is the story of the South African flag. This story covers a short, but intense<br />
period from August 1993 until April 1994. It is only eight months, but eight important months<br />
that would forever change the DNA of South Africa as a country.<br />
This ‘coffee-table style book’ looks at how the people of South Africa have embraced the flag and<br />
used it for anything from company logos to pendants, from hard hats to bow ties and let’s not<br />
forget our great export to the world – the Vuvuzela! It also includes the fascinating (and often<br />
humorous) stories from when the Multi-Party Negotiating Council created a commission to look at<br />
National Symbols, until the flag flew for the first time in 1994.<br />
The Flying with Pride books are ideal<br />
tourist mementos and can be ordered with<br />
personalised fly sheet & corporate branding, at<br />
R395.00 (VAT incl). Bulk discounts apply.<br />
To place an order, contact<br />
Adrienne Harris<br />
+27 (0)83 655 8039 or email<br />
adrienne@harvestgroup.co.za<br />
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Africa’s<br />
Story<br />
DESTINATIONS<br />
PlettenbergBay<br />
<strong>Tourism</strong><br />
Plettenberg Bay is renown as a adventure destination along South Africa’s Garden Route.<br />
The recently launched ‘Plett HIGH Five Adventure Week’ runs from 23 – 29 September<br />
<strong>2019</strong> and offers adrenalin seekers over 30 different adventure activities across the region,<br />
from the forests of Harkerville to the mountains of Tsitsikamma. Plett is the ultimate base<br />
camp from which to tackle the toughest, most insane adventures to be found. Whether<br />
you’re young or old, or a family with children, your Plett adventure is just a click away.<br />
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Plett’s diverse natural landscape caters to the accommodation needs of different<br />
adventurers. Time to get up to your elbows in ‘down and dirty’, then freshen up and relax<br />
with Pletts renown hospitality. It’s been far too long since last you watched the sun rise over<br />
the ocean or marveled at the magnificent beaches and indigenous fynbos landscape. Yes, it’s<br />
adventure season folks and there’s no time like between now and September to take that<br />
long-awaited break and see what Plett and the Garden Route has to offer.<br />
To help you along, we’ve bundled the following stays with activities at 40% off:<br />
Hotels, Resorts, Guesthouses<br />
The Adventure Begins<br />
2-NIGHT STAY FOR 2 WITH KAYAK AND LILO ADVENTURE FOR 2<br />
Anlin Beach House offers 4-Star luxury a mere 100<br />
metres walk to the beautiful and unspoilt Robberg<br />
Beach and is ideal for family holidays or couples.<br />
Beach towels, chairs and umbrellas are provided.<br />
More info at www.anlinbeachhouse.co.za<br />
Untouched Adventures. Kayak across the ocean,<br />
end up In the glorious Storms River and finally end<br />
off on Lilo’s where you can relax and marvel at the<br />
wonders of nature from a new and unique perspective.<br />
More info at www.untouchedadventures.com<br />
Get this deal: 2 night stay for 2 sharing a Garden Suite on a self-catering basis + a half day Kayak and Lilo<br />
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2-NIGHT STAY FOR 2 WITH KAYAK EXPERIENCE FOR 2<br />
Arch Rock Resort‘s Seafront Guest Suites and Luxury<br />
Chalets are situated right on the beachfront of tranquil<br />
Keurboomstrand.<br />
More info at www.archrockresort.com<br />
Real Cape Adventures’ Kayak Experience<br />
guided kayak tours explore the Plettenberg Bay<br />
coastline and lagoon eco-system.<br />
More info at www.realcape.co.za<br />
Get this deal: 2 nights for 2 guests sharing a Luxury Chalet at Art Rock Resort on a self-catering basis<br />
+ a guided Kayak experience for 2 people with Real Cape Adventures. Click to secure.<br />
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2-NIGHT STAY FOR 4 WITH ZIP-LINE ADVENTURE FOR 4<br />
Bayside Lodge is a 5 Bedroomed 4-Star B&B<br />
owner managed by host couple Adrienne and Bernie<br />
Esterhuyse after they retired from careers operating a<br />
lodge in Zambia and with Chobe Holdings, Botswana.<br />
More info at www.baysidelodge.co.za<br />
Ziplines In Plett is one of the longest and fastest<br />
zip-lines in the Garden Route with 6 different zip-lines<br />
at varying distances and heights of up to 40 meters<br />
above the forest floor. The venue is situated off Airport<br />
Road, about 6km from Plett in a beautiful valley.<br />
Get this deal: 2 night stay for 4 guests sharing a Sunkissed Suite at Bayside Lodge on a self-catering basis<br />
+ a 2-Hour zip-lline adventure for 4 people with Ziplines In Plett. Click to secure.<br />
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Robberg Nature Reserve. Image courtesy of Scott Ramsay.<br />
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2-NIGHT STAY FOR 2<br />
Christiana Lodge is a luxury architect designed<br />
lodge in Solar Beach, between Robberg and the<br />
Brakkloof Wetland. The beach is a 5-minute walk and<br />
Plett is only 4,5 km away.<br />
More info at www.christianalodge.com<br />
HORSE RIDING FOR 2<br />
Hog Hollow Horse Trails provides magnificent<br />
views over mountains, forest and farmland, whilst<br />
riding through grassy fields, indigenous Fynbos, local<br />
vineyards and old woodcutters’ forest trails.<br />
More info at www.horseridinggardenroute.com<br />
Get this deal: 2-night stay for 2 guests sharing a<br />
Superior Room including breakfasts + a 2.5-hour<br />
Forest & Farm Trail horse ride for 2. Click to secure.<br />
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Storms River Mouth. Image courtesy of SA <strong>Tourism</strong>.<br />
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Hotels, Resorts, Guesthouses<br />
2-NIGHT STAY FOR 2 WITH BUNGY JUMPS FOR 2<br />
Bayview Hotel is privately owned and managed<br />
by an efficient and friendly team. It is situated in<br />
the heart of Plett village and is a mere stroll to the<br />
beach, shops, and pavement cafes.<br />
More info at www.bayviewhotel.co.za<br />
Face Adrenalin operates Bloukrans Bungy - the<br />
worlds highest commercial bridge bungy jump at 216<br />
meters (709 feet) above the Bloukrans River. This will<br />
be most amazing experience of your life!<br />
More info at www.faceadrenalin.com<br />
Get this deal: 2 night stay for 2 guests sharing a Classic Room at Bayview Hotel + a bungy jump off the<br />
Bloukrantz Bridge for 2 adults with Face Adrenalin. Click to secure.<br />
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2-NIGHT STAY FOR 6 WITH OCEAN YACHT CRUISE FOR 6<br />
Packwood Wine & Country Estate offers a<br />
unique experience with acres of green pastures,<br />
magical mountains, indiginous forest and the distant<br />
ocean - a true taste of country living at its best.<br />
More info at www.packwood.co.za<br />
Ocean Sailing Charters offers the ultimate in luxury<br />
catamaran sailing. Enjoy a thrilling entry into the surf<br />
by tender, then board the 44ft yacht Ocean Rhythm for<br />
a 2 – 2.5 hour Sunset Cruise.<br />
More info at www.oceansailingcharters.co.za<br />
Get this deal: 2-nights for up to 6 people at Packwood Wine Estate sharing the Countty House Retreat on a<br />
self-catering basis + a Sunset cruise for 6 people with Ocean Sailing Charters. Click to secure.<br />
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2-NIGHT STAY FOR 4 WITH CANYONING FOR 4<br />
Forest Nest Cottage is a rustic mountain facing<br />
three-bed roomed self-catering cottage bordering the<br />
forest in Stormsriver Village, and is ideal for a family<br />
of four to six.<br />
More info at www.stormsriver.com<br />
Africanyon offers a “Full Monty” 4-hour trip that<br />
includes abseiling, jumps from various heights, and<br />
rock-pool zip-lining. Minimum age 8 years and Abseil<br />
equipment, harness, wetsuit, helmet and lifejackets.<br />
More info at www.africanyon.com<br />
Get this deal: 2 night stay for 4 guests sharing the Forest Nest Cottage on a self-catering basis + a Standard<br />
Canyoning Adventure trip for 4 people with Africanyon. Click to secure.<br />
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2-NIGHT STAY FOR 4 WITH CANOPY TOUR ADVENTURE FOR 4<br />
Fynbos Ridge Country House is a gracious<br />
5-Star Cape-style Manor House set amongst fragrant<br />
fynbos with spectacular mountain views. The property<br />
abounds with birdlife.<br />
More info at www.fynbosridge.co.za<br />
Stormsriver Adventures is a responsible tourism<br />
company and leader in cable sliding (or zip-lining)<br />
based in the heart of the majestic Tsitsikamma<br />
National Forest.<br />
More info at www.stormsriver.com<br />
Get this deal: 2-night stay for a family of 4 sharing a self-catering Garden Cottage at Fynbos Ridge including<br />
breakfasts + a Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour for 4 people with Stormsriver Adventures. Click to secure.<br />
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Hotels, Resorts, Guesthouses<br />
2-NIGHT STAY FOR 2<br />
Lily Pond Country Lodge is situated amongst lily<br />
ponds and indigenous forests and is renowned for its<br />
tranquility and its restaurants’ creative cuisine.<br />
More info at www.lilypond.co.za<br />
TEAM-BUILD FOR 2<br />
Ingwe Forest Adventures offers teambuilding,<br />
environmental education and conservation-based<br />
programmes and adventures within the Garden Route<br />
area.<br />
More info at www.ingwe.org.za<br />
Sundowners. Image courtesy AfriCamps at Ingwe.<br />
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Get this deal: 2-nights stay for 2 adults sharing a<br />
luxury Garden Suite at Lily Pond including breakfasts<br />
+ an Explorer Problem-Solving Family Team-Build<br />
experience for 2 people. Click to secure.<br />
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2-NIGHT STAY FOR 2<br />
The Junction Boutique Hotel is a new upmarket<br />
luxury boutique hotel conveniently situated in main<br />
street Plett within walking distance from most<br />
amenities with an on-site restaurant.<br />
More info at www.thejunctionhotel.co.za<br />
BUNGY JUMPS FOR 2<br />
Face Adrenalin operates Bloukrans Bungy - the<br />
worlds highest commercial bridge bungy jump at 216<br />
meters (709 feet) above the Bloukrans River. This will<br />
be most amazing experience of your life!<br />
More info at www.faceadrenalin.com<br />
Get this deal: 2 night stay for 2 guests sharing a<br />
luxury Studio Suite at The Junction on a room only<br />
basis + a bungy jump off the Bloukrantz Bridge for<br />
2 adults with Face Adrenalin. Click to secure.<br />
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Hotels, Resorts, Guesthouses<br />
2-NIGHT LUXURY STAY FOR 4 WITH PADDLE BOARDING FOR 4<br />
The Old Rectory in the heart of Plett is an<br />
immaculately restored national monument built in<br />
1777 and reimagined into an intimate boutique hotel<br />
with 18 luxury suites and close to the beach.<br />
More info at www.rareearth.co.za<br />
Operated by Hog Hollow Country Lodge,<br />
Stand Up Paddle Boarding excursions are combined<br />
with a boat trip up the Keurbooms river, followed by an<br />
hour-long paddle boarding experience.<br />
More info at www.standuppaddling.co.za<br />
Get this deal: 2-night stay for 4 guests sharing 2 inter-leading Luxury Pool Suites - including breakfasts<br />
+ Paddle boarding lessons & boat excursion for 4 people with Hog Hollow. Click to secure.<br />
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2-NIGHT STAY FOR 4 PLUS SWIMMING WITH SEALS FOR 4<br />
Bella Manga Country Escape & Wedding Venue<br />
is set against the Tsitsikamma Mountains backdrop<br />
and offers comfortable 3-Star accommodation with<br />
crisp linen, fluffy towels & block-out curtains.<br />
More info at www.bellamanga.co.za<br />
Offshore Adventures provide exhilarating<br />
snorkeling tours to swim with inquisitive, playful seals<br />
at Robberg Peninsula, home to 6000 Cape fur seals.<br />
Mask, fins and wetsuits are supplied.<br />
More info at www.offshoreadventures.co.za<br />
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The Adventure Begins<br />
2-NIGHT STAY FOR 4 WITH WILDLIFE ADVENTURE FOR 4<br />
Redford House is a 4-Star historic country guest<br />
house on its own 50 acre nature reserve, 20 km from<br />
Plettenberg Bay in an area known as The Crags at<br />
the foot of the Tsitsikamma mountains.<br />
More info at www.redfordhouse.co.za<br />
SAASA Monkeyland, Birds of Eden & Jukani<br />
Wildlife Sanctuary. Experience the world’s first<br />
free-roaming primate sanctuary, the largest single span<br />
free-flight aviary, and the rescued predator sanctuary.<br />
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3-NIGHT STAY FOR 4 WITH ABSEILING FOR 4<br />
Tsitsikamma Backpackers is a 4-Star tranquil and<br />
homely backpackers lodge in Storms River Village.<br />
Here you will find friendly staff, clean and spacious<br />
rooms, and the best potjiekos in town!<br />
More info at www.tsitsikammabackpackers.co.za<br />
AfriAbseil is a double guide-controlled 50 meter cliff<br />
abseil that will get your heart thumping! This unique<br />
double discipline trip offers an introduction to Via<br />
Ferrata as you make your way to the abseil edge.<br />
More info at www.afriabseil.com<br />
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Safari, Camping, Caravanning<br />
3-NIGHTS CAMPING FOR 4 WITH A HORSE TRAIL RIDE FOR 4<br />
Keurbooms Lagoon Caravan Park has a<br />
selection caravan sites with many situated right on<br />
the waters edge. For those experienced in the art of<br />
camping, the tent sites are grassed.<br />
More info at www.keurboomslagoon.co.za<br />
Boschrivier Farm & Stables in the unspoiled,<br />
tranquil Wittedrift countryside offers trail rides on<br />
well-trained, well-loved and treasured horses for<br />
people of all ages.<br />
More info at www.boschrivier.co.za<br />
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ENVIRONMENT<br />
Green Seats<br />
for Africa<br />
Green Seat Badges<br />
Handmade by African Home,<br />
a Cape Town community project<br />
where local craftsmen transform<br />
recycled waste material into<br />
beautiful African décor and<br />
accessories.<br />
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“It is our duty to protect the<br />
environment so that guests can<br />
enjoy the natural beauty of Africa<br />
for years to come.”<br />
Suzanne Benadie - Tourvest DMC Sales Director<br />
Since inception in 2012, Tourvest DMCs Green Seat<br />
initiative has donated over R510 000 towards antirhino<br />
poaching, R216 000 towards reforestation,<br />
and R84 000 to the community project that<br />
produces the Green Seat client badges.<br />
The Green Seat is included in all guided<br />
tours and can also be added to tailor-made<br />
itineraries on request. Guests receive a Green<br />
Seat Badge as a token of thanks from their<br />
tour guide or in their travel documentation<br />
pack.<br />
These accumulated funds are distributed<br />
100% to accredited partners. The most recent<br />
partner to the Green Seat portfolio, EWT,<br />
rounds out contribution efforts towards a more<br />
sustainable South Africa, by adding community<br />
projects to develop disadvantaged communities.<br />
Now, with the purchase of a Green Seat guests travelling with<br />
Tourvest DMC will contribute towards creating EcoBricks, which<br />
are currently being used at two primary schools outside of Johannesburg to<br />
demarcate vegetable gardens, play areas and build benches for the children<br />
to sit on during breaks.<br />
Green Seat purchases also now contribute towards EWT’s anti-poaching unit<br />
which trains Tourvest DMC’s adopted Conservation Canine’s, Fury and Pirate,<br />
to detect rhino horns, elephant ivory, firearms and ammunition.<br />
For more information visit www.tourvest-dmc.com<br />
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EVENTS<br />
Africa’s<br />
Story<br />
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Sustainability<br />
Industry trends, racing housekeepers,<br />
café culture, and workshops at<br />
The Hotel Show Africa <strong>2019</strong><br />
At the upcoming Hospitality Leadership Forum, running alongside The Hotel Show<br />
Africa as part of Africa Trade Week, experts in the fields of trade, industry and hospitality<br />
will assess the impact of a changing environment on these sectors across Africa,<br />
unpacking opportunities and growth potential.<br />
The Forum will assess investment and business leadership in the 4th<br />
Industrial revolution, whether the hospitality industry can afford to align<br />
with the sustainability trend, driving real transformation in tourism,<br />
the <strong>Tourism</strong> Business Council of South Africa’s Strategy 2030,<br />
and future hospitality trends.<br />
The Forum is just one of many highlights at The Hotel<br />
Show, which provides a 360 degree view of the market<br />
with global exhibitors showcasing products across interiors,<br />
lighting and design, technology, security, catering equipment and<br />
more. Attracting thousands of hospitality sector stakeholders – from<br />
shebeen owners to luxury resort chains – The Hotel Show Africa will<br />
be co-located with the SAITEX trade show and Africa’s Big 7 food and<br />
beverage trade show during Africa Trade Week from 23- 25 June at Gallagher<br />
Estate in Johannesburg.<br />
The trade fair will integrate every element of hospitality management and guest<br />
experience, from décor, finishes and in-room technologies, to service, F&B and the<br />
design of staff uniforms, with live events, educational features, training workshops<br />
and competitions. The Housekeepers League of Champions challenge, sponsored<br />
by Diversey, will see housekeeping teams racing against the clock to prepare rooms<br />
to the highest standards, in front of a panel of expert judges from Africa and Middle<br />
East. Visitors can develop their skills and knowledge in two of the hottest beverage<br />
trends at Café Culture’s free barista and drinkspro training throughout the full three<br />
days of the show.<br />
For more information or to register visit TheHotelShowAfrica.com<br />
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HOSPITALITY<br />
Tulbagh<br />
fifty years after the<br />
earthquake<br />
This<br />
year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit the small<br />
town of Tulbagh in 1969. For some of the locals it still feels like yesterday that this beautiful<br />
town was brought to a standstill and life as they knew it suddenly stopped. In case you’re<br />
wondering where the town of Tulbagh is situated, it’s a mere 90 minutes’ drive from the<br />
cosmopolitan city of Cape Town in the Western Cape.<br />
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Today, 50 years later, the town and some of its historical homesteads and buildings<br />
have been beautifully resorted to capture the imagination of young and old.<br />
Thousands of visitors flock to the town annually to visit these historical buildings,<br />
in some cases fall in love with the history of the building and decide to acquire a<br />
traditional homestead as a family home or invest in the tourism industry as a guest<br />
house or small luxury hotel. Today Tulbagh offers visitors a variety of attractions such<br />
as wine and olive farms as well as accommodation options such as Big Sky Villa and<br />
Big Sky Cottages, to name but two.<br />
In remembrance of the earthquake, the local tourism board with various stakeholders<br />
in the town, are planning a festival to pay tribute to all those affected by the<br />
earthquake, as well as to celebrate the history of the town and its historical buildings in<br />
September this year. For more information visit Tulbagh<strong>Tourism</strong>.co.za<br />
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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM<br />
Tongabezi<br />
Luxury Holidays for a<br />
Brighter Future for Africa<br />
Tongabezi<br />
is a magical hideaway nestled into the banks of the Zambezi directly opposite<br />
where the sun sets on the calm water each night. Guests come to Tongabezi to spoil<br />
themselves, to take some well-earned ‘me time’. What they may not realise is that Tongabezi,<br />
like many African lodges, has a greater goal and that their stay is a vital part of it.<br />
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The Tongabezi Trust School, Tujatane, is a two-minute walk from the lodge, and<br />
provides free education to over 270 Simonga Village children. It also has a food<br />
programme so that the children at least get two nutritious meals each day.<br />
Tujatane runs entirely on donations from ex-guests like these who have fallen in love<br />
with the school and its students.<br />
Even guests who donate nothing are part of the uplifting effect that Tongabezi has<br />
on Simonga and on Zambia itself. Their luxury holiday supports a family-run company<br />
which is doing its very best to raise an entire community.<br />
Luxury lodges all over Africa have similar ideas, whether their focus is education, job<br />
creation, sustainability or wildlife conservation. If you do your research before heading<br />
out on safari you might just be able to have the holiday of your dreams AND feel good<br />
about it too. For more information visit Tongabezi.com<br />
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