'The weather is a big issue': Rain among the many challenges facing Ireland's tourism businesses
irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight/arid-41367247.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
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
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/
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/
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
Promoters have threatened to scrap Congolese singer Koffi Olomide's planned show in Kenya on Saturday over a 2016 debt.
It would have been his first ... Show more
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 ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-67533094
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/
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/
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/
Homegrown hotelier Nicola Madden-Greig will be among three Jamaicans honoured next month by the United States-based Caribbean Media Exchange at its 2023 CMEx ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20231113/cmex-honour-three-jamaicans-miami #GLNRToday
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
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.
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/
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 #VisitSouthAfrica
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.
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/
Promoters have threatened to scrap Congolese singer Koffi Olomide's planned show in Kenya on Saturday over a 2016 debt.
It would have been his first ... Show more
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 ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-67533094
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