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Verified Impact Tourism Carbon Footprint Knowledge Series 2026

Grace Mumo — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Verified Impact Tourism carbon footprint knowledge series 2025 and benchmarking programme for eco-lodges and boutique properties across Southern Africa, built on real, measured activity data rather than estimates. From July to November 2026, the programme is running a free online Knowledge Series, open to anyone in the tourism industry who wants to properly understand what [...]

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An Open Letter To Everyone Currently Running On Coffee And Vibes

Grace Mumo — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

To the person currently staring blankly at their inbox, this is an open letter to everyone currently running on coffee and vibes. We see you! We’ve officially hit the middle of the year. The early-January optimism has worn off, your calendar is a minefield of back-to-back meetings, and the winter chill has officially made hitting [...]

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Leading Hotel Brands And Properties Recognised For Outstanding Performance, Innovation, Loyalty Engagement And Sustainability

Grace Mumo — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced the winners of its 2026 GHA Awards, recognising outstanding achievements by member brands and hotels across the alliance’s global portfolio. Leading hotel brands and properties recognised for outstanding performance, innovation, loyalty engagement and sustainability. Presented during GHA’s annual CEO conference aboard Regent Seven Seas [...]

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Thornybush Celebrates Sarah Barratt’s Safari Guide of the Year 2026 Victory

Grace Mumo — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Thornybush is proud to announce that Sarah Barratt of Thornybush Game Lodge has been named Safari Guide of the Year 2026, one of the most prestigious accolades in the southern African safari industry. With 15 years of guiding experience and a background in anthropology, Sarah has built a reputation for creating meaningful moments in the [...]

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The Marine Reopens Its Doors, Revealing A Refined New Chapter Of Coastal Elegance

Grace Mumo — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The Marine in Hermanus, one of South Africa’s most iconic seaside hotels, has reopened following the refurbishment of its ground-floor public areas, ushering in a renewed era of understated luxury while honouring the rich heritage that has defined the property for more than 120 years. The extensive refresh encompasses the hotel’s reception area, cocktail bar, Pavilion [...]

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Four Tintswalo Properties Honoured in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards

Grace Mumo — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Tintswalo has once again earned international recognition, with four of its properties honoured in Tripadvisor’s prestigious 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards. Leading the accolades is Tintswalo Atlantic, the award-winning boutique hotel perched on the slopes of Chapman’s Peak in Cape Town, which achieved Tripadvisor’s coveted ‘Best of the Best’ distinction. This accolade places the property among the [...]

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Tintswalo Waterberg Unveils Its New Honeymoon Suite

Grace Mumo — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Tintswalo Waterberg has unveiled its new Owl Honeymoon Suite, an exclusive retreat designed for couples seeking romance, privacy and an immersive African safari experience in the heart of the Welgevonden Game Reserve. Surrounded by the untouched beauty of the bushveld, the luxurious Owl Suite offers sweeping views across the reserve and combines contemporary comfort with the [...]

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Thornybush Unveils an Enhanced and Refined Saseka Tented Camp

Grace Mumo — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Thornybush is proud to unveil the newly enhanced Saseka Tented Camp, where familiar spaces have been thoughtfully recreated to offer a more refined and immersive guest experience. In collaboration with Artichoke Interior Design and Black Sable Architects, the lodges public areas have been refreshed while remaining true to Saseka’s original identity and its magical setting within [...]

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Global Hotel Alliance Adds Four Distinctive New Member Brands

Grace Mumo — Thu, 21 May 2026 08:36:56 +0000

Global Hotel Alliance adds four distinctive new member brands (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, further expanding its global footprint and enriching its award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme. The latest additions include Almanac Hotels, Regal Hotels, STORY Hotels and TemptingPlaces Collection. Together, their 22 new properties strengthen GHA’s portfolio across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, expanding GHA’s presence in ever-popular cities such [...]

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Enjoy Special Moments At The Plettenberg This Winter

Grace Mumo — Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The Plettenberg invites guests to settle into the slower rhythm of winter with a special seasonal offer, available from only R5250 per room per night. Valid until 31 August 2026, the Moments at The Plettenberg package is designed for an indulgent seaside escape, combining luxury, warmth, and effortless comfort during the cooler months. Perfect for a [...]

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Luxury Travel in Africa: Tintswalo Collection Invites Guests to Experience Cape Town This Winter

Grace Mumo — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The Tintswalo Collection is inviting locals to embrace the magic of the new season with the launch of its exclusive Winter Specials, available at each of its three unique seaside hotels in Cape Town until 31 August 2026. Whether it’s a romantic bucket-list stay at Tintswalo Atlantic, a memorable family getaway at Tintswalo Boulders, or a special [...]

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This MOTHER’S DAY, Give HER the ONE Thing Money can actually BUY: Rest

Grace Mumo — Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Every year, the same ritual plays out. A card. Flowers, maybe. Lunch, if you’re organised. And while the sentiment is always genuine, something has shifted in how families are thinking about Mother’s Day, and what it should actually look like. So This MOTHER’S DAY, Give HER the ONE Thing Money can actually BUY: Rest The [...]

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Africa’s Top 15 China Ready Destinations Revealed at WTM Africa 2026 as Tourism Leaders Unlock China’s Outbound Travel Market Opportunity.

Grace Mumo — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

African tourism destinations have been ranked on their readiness to attract Chinese visitors. The China Ready Index® – a global benchmarking system by CBISN that scores destinations across six key pillars – released its 2026 African rankings at World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town this week, with Egypt securing top spot ahead of Morocco [...]

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Zimbali Lakes Clubhouse Now Open -A New Era of Golf, Lifestyle and Luxury Unveiled on the North Coast

Grace Mumo — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

The Zimbali Lakes Clubhouse now open, A new era of golf, lifestyle and luxury unveiled on the North Coast, to both residents and the public. Following a series of boutique gatherings throughout April — from an intimate residents’ dinner to exclusive media and influencer experiences — the journey culminated in a grand opening celebration on [...]

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WTM Africa 2026 Unveils Its Most Ambitious Programme

Grace Mumo — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

With just two weeks to go before the start of the event, WTM Africa 2026 Unveils Its Most Ambitious Programme calling on travel and tourism professionals across the continent and beyond to secure their place at this year’s show. Three days, 70+ sessions, and the full breadth of African tourism’s most pressing conversations, live at [...]

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