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30/07/2024

Cape Town property opens spa

Tintswalo Boulders, overlooking Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town, Cape Town has opened a spa on site to offer a range of treatments to resident guests.

Boulders Spa features a heated indoor plunge pool, with a relaxation area that may also be booked for couples’ treatments.

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Tintswalo Boulders, overlooking Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town, Cape Town has opened a spa on site to offer a range of treatments to resident guests. Boulders Spa features a heated indoor plunge

04/07/2024

Iconic Cape Town hotel reopens

Southern Sun The Cullinan, an iconic hotel situated in the heart of Cape Town’s city centre, has officially reopened after an extensive refurbishment.

The hotel has undergone significant interior design changes that combine classical styling with fresh contemporary elements, while retaining the iconic pillars in the lobby.

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Southern Sun The Cullinan, an iconic hotel situated in the heart of Cape Town’s city centre, has officially reopened after an extensive refurbishment. The hotel has undergone significant interior

03/07/2024

Is it a bus? Is it a boat? It's both!

The Waterfront Duck, an all-in-one land and water tour, will launch in Cape Town this month.

‘The Duck’ is a 40-seater amphibious vehicle that transforms from a bus to a boat mid-journey.

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The Waterfront Duck, an all-in-one land and water tour, will launch in Cape Town this month. ‘The Duck’ is a 40-seater amphibious vehicle that transforms from a bus to a boat mid-journey. The vehicle

21/06/2024

Caledon gets world’s longest zip-line

Adventure enthusiasts and thrill-seekers will be delighted to know that the world’s longest zip-line is expected to open in Caledon in July, weather permitting.

At 3,2km, SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zip-line is just under 400m longer than the current record-holder, Jais Flight in Ras al Khaimah in the UAE. The project has been several years in the making, but the COVID-19 pandemic delayed its construction.

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Adventure enthusiasts and thrill-seekers will be delighted to know that the world’s longest zip-line is expected to open in Caledon in July, weather permitting. At 3,2km, SA Forest Adventures’ K3

27/05/2024

Cape Grace unveils new look

Cape Grace, situated in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, is now a Fairmont-managed hotel. After nine months of extensive renovations, the property has reopened its doors.

1508 London was behind the architectural and interior redesign, which portrays Cape Town’s rich history and culture.

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Cape Grace, situated in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, is now a Fairmont-managed hotel. After nine months of extensive renovations, the property has reopened its doors. 1508 London was behind the

02/05/2024

Pullman Cape Town City Centre bookable on GDS platforms

Travel agents can now book their travelling clients’ stays at the Pullman Cape Town City Centre through their preferred GDS.

“We’re excited to share that Pullman Cape Town City Centre bookings are now available through all GDS platforms, offering our valued travel partners extra flexibility and convenience. Whether you prefer Amadeus, Sabre, or Travelport, we’re just a few clicks away,” commented Stefan Lourens, GM of Pullman Cape Town City Centre.

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Travel agents can now book their travelling clients’ stays at the Pullman Cape Town City Centre through their preferred GDS. “We’re excited to share that Pullman Cape Town City Centre bookings are

02/05/2024

Ennismore Hotels makes South African debut

Ennismore Hotels has signed a deal to open the Mama Shelter Cape Town Hotel – its first property in South Africa.

The 127-room hotel will be in the City Park building, which was once the Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital. Facilities will include a gym, an all-day rooftop restaurant, a pool and pool deck as well as 213 sqm of meeting rooms and 380 sqm of co-working space.

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Ennismore Hotels has signed a deal to open the Mama Shelter Cape Town Hotel – its first property in South Africa. The 127-room hotel will be in the City Park building, which was once the Christiaan

29/04/2024

Spier refurbishment underway

Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch has begun an extensive refurbishment of its hotel.

With significant refurbishments planned from mid-March, and reopening in 2025, Spier’s hotel will offer curated experiences on this historic working wine farm and an even more purposeful approach to food, wine, and wellness.

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Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch has begun an extensive refurbishment of its hotel. With significant refurbishments planned from mid-March, and reopening in 2025, Spier’s hotel will offer curated

17/04/2024

Radisson rebrands Foreshore hotel

Radisson Hotel has rebranded its Park Inn Cape Town Foreshore property to Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore.

The hotel is ideally located just 750m from the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and 1,2 km from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

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Radisson Hotel has rebranded its Park Inn Cape Town Foreshore property to Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore. The hotel is ideally located just 750m from the Cape Town International Convention

08/04/2024

St Helena gears up for iconic yacht race

The Cape to St Helena Yacht Race, a challenging 3 060km journey across the South Atlantic, will set sail on December 26.

The event offers a unique challenge and the allure of reaching one of the world's most remote inhabited islands. Competitors have until November 1 to enter.

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The Cape to St Helena Yacht Race, a challenging 3 060km journey across the South Atlantic, will set sail on December 26. The event offers a unique challenge and the allure of reaching one of the

22/03/2024

Oceania serves up cuisine and culture

Cape Town agents were treated to a presentation by Oceania Cruises when the cruise line’s senior executives came to the Mother City earlier this month, and jointly with Cruises International, hosted a roadshow on a gorgeous day at the beautiful Red Carnation 12 Apostles Hotel.

Oceania Cruises’ Riet Goetschalckx (Sales Director for Africa) and Roberto Cabello (Business Development – Africa) presented the many attributes of Oceania to the agents, who turned out in numbers. Travel News caught up with Goetschalckx and Cabello during their trip.

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Cape Town agents were treated to a presentation by Oceania Cruises when the cruise line’s senior executives came to the Mother City earlier this month, and jointly with Cruises International, hosted

05/01/2024

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01/09/2023

Happy Spring!

Spring has sprung in South Africa and I am sure all South Africans, have longed for this 2023 Winter to be over as much as I have. Spring is very special to me and it always feels like a new start or new beginning!

See our Spring Newsletter and find out what you can do this Spring!!

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14/07/2023

Chapman's Peak Drive hikes tolls
12 Jul 2023

The toll tariff for Chapman’s Peak Drive in the Cape Peninsula has been increased since July 1.

The concessionaire of the road, in partnership with the Western Cape Government and SANParks, is required to increase the tariff in line with annual inflation, reports travelnews.africa.

According to ChapmansPeakDrive.co.za, the increases from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 are as follows:

Category 1 (Motorbikes) – previously R37, now R40

Category 2 (Kombi/Minibus/Big 4X4/Car/Bakkie) – previously R57, now R61

Category 3 (Midibus/2-axle truck) – previously R228, now R245

Category 4 (Tourbus/3-axle bus) – previously R571, now R613

The toll tariff for Chapman’s Peak Drive in the Cape Peninsula has been increased since July 1. The concessionaire of the road, in partnership with the Western Cape Government and SANParks, is

14/02/2023

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31/01/2023

W Cape R400m in conferences
27 Jan 2023

Tourism and trade agency Wesgro’s Cape Town and Western Cape Convention Bureau has secured 27 bids in the last year that take place in the destination between 2023 and 2024.

Following the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the destination will welcome an estimated 20 000 delegates from the bids secured over the next few years, with an estimated R393,4 million to be injected into the local economy as a result of the secured business events.

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Tourism and trade agency Wesgro’s Cape Town and Western Cape Convention Bureau has secured 27 bids in the last year that take place in the destination between 2023 and 2024. Following the devastation

31/01/2023

‘Wine-down’ at Stellenbosch’s Street Soirées
23 Jan 2023

The Stellenbosch Street Soirées, which started in November last year, continued to entertain guests on January 18, and now will also take place on February 1 and 15, as well as on March 1 and 15.

The festivities take place in the closed-off Drostdy Street, where each evening’s activities run from 18h00 to 20h00. Between 15 and 25 wineries will participate at each event.

The soirées have become an annual highlight of the region, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to taste wine and socialise in an elegant setting amongst towering oaks at the finest time of year in the Cape.

Sumptuous street food from local purveyors, including renowned chef Bertus Basson’s De Vrije Burger, will be on offer, along with smooth and contemporary music.

The Street Soirées were conceptualised to give visitors a taste of Stellenbosch life, but also as an opportunity for locals to enjoy their town. Not only celebrated for its wines, Stellenbosch has established a firm reputation for the quality of its hospitality, restaurants and accommodation, classic style and urban appeal.

Tickets are R170pp (includes a glass and 10 tasting tokens), and are available via Plankton at https://bit.ly/3FUd9Gu

The Stellenbosch Street Soirées, which started in November last year, continued to entertain guests on January 18, and now will also take place on February 1 and 15, as well as on March 1 and 15.

13/01/2023

CPT Jazz Festival postponed
10 Jan 2023

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), originally scheduled to take place from March 17-18 2023, has been postponed to the following year, and should take place February 23-24, 2024.

A series of unavoidable delays and unforeseen challenges, as well as uncertainties around the future of loadshedding, have negatively impacted the planning of the festival for this year.

The event organisers, espAfrika, after consultation with stakeholders, felt it was better to reschedule the 21stcelebration of the CTIJF until 2024, to deliver a show that does justice to the CTIJF brand.

All festivalgoers who have purchased tickets from Ticketmaster may either retain them or obtain a full refund from Ticketmaster.co.za. Please visit this link: https://help.ticketmaster.co.za/hc/en-us

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), originally scheduled to take place from March 17-18 2023, has been postponed to the following year, and should take place February 23-24, 2024. A

15/12/2022

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22/10/2022

SA’s biggest electronic music festival is back!
30 Sep 2022

Ultra, South Africa’s biggest electronic music festival, is set to return in March next year following a three-year hiatus.

The festival will be held in Cape Town at the Kenilworth Racecourse on March 10, and in Johannesburg at the Nasrec Expo Centre on March 11.

The 2020 edition hosted international acts Afrojack, DJ Snake and Steve Aoki, as well as local Grammy award-winning producer Black Coffee, Chunda Munki, Da Capo and Sho Madjozi.

Ultra is an international event. Other countries that have hosted the mega music event are the US, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Spain, Croatia, UAE, India, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan and Australia.

Tickets for the SA festival went on sale on September 23.

Ultra, South Africa’s biggest electronic music festival, is set to return in March next year following a three-year hiatus. The festival will be held in Cape Town at the Kenilworth Racecourse on

28/06/2022

Cape Wheel closes temporarily for relocation
21 Jun 2022

By the end of June, the iconic Cape Wheel will move from its current location in front of the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre to a new location.

Once it reopens in its new home, if will offer views of Robben Island and beyond, ships moving to and from the Waterfront and the commercial port. It will retain views of the city bowl and Table Mountain.

The wheel is due to undergo maintenance and will stop operating on Sunday, June 19.

It will be reassembled at the new site, close to the Waterfront’s boardwalk, with new activities and food and beverage offerings where it will open in time for the start of the Cape Town summer in November. The wheel has 30 fully enclosed air-conditioned cabins, two of them wheelchair friendly.

The new site, with access to Breakwater Park, also provides a more open and relaxed public space for visitors.

Work is under way at its current location to revamp the area into a landing plaza for public transport into the Waterfront.

By the end of June, the iconic Cape Wheel will move from its current location in front of the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre to a new location. Once it reopens in its new home, if will offer views

28/06/2022

Awesome South Africa!

Pride Month: SA most LGBT-friendly country in Africa
10 Jun 2022 - by Molly Jackson

South Africa is the safest country in Africa for LGBTQ+ travellers in terms of legal rights, anti-discrimination laws, adoption recognition, and trans legal identity laws. The rest of Africa, meantime seems to be falling behind, with more than 20 countries receiving low ratings for LGBTQ+ traveller safety.

This is according to the LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index, which Asher & Lyric – a family and travel journalism blog and news source – created by ranking 203 countries with available data, and then carefully examining LGBTQ+ rights for each country.

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South Africa is the safest country in Africa for LGBTQ+ travellers in terms of legal rights, anti-discrimination laws, adoption recognition, and trans legal identity laws. The rest of Africa,

28/06/2022

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28/06/2022

Haute glamping launched across the Cape
10 Jun 2022

Canvas Collective Africa has launched a unique travel experience combining ‘glamping’ with fine gastronomy, ten portable luxury tents and a fully mobile restaurant, travelling around the Western Cape.

Canvas Collective Africa is owned by Samara Stern and Dez Lundy, who designed The Posh Tent and Field Kitchen wilderness experiences to be bespoke experiences.

Prior to this project, Stern worked in event management and catering, as well as the Ladles of Love NPO. Lundy has almost 20 years’ experience in the mobile tented camp industry.

Accommodation is made up of ten Posh Tents, made entirely of canvas and each equipped with a king-size bed, handcrafted furniture, and en-suite bathroom with a rain shower.

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Canvas Collective Africa has launched a unique travel experience combining ‘glamping’ with fine gastronomy, ten portable luxury tents and a fully mobile restaurant, travelling around the Western

27/06/2022

The Table Bay celebrates silver
06 Jun 2022

May was a big month for The Table Bay hotel in Cape Town. Not only did bookings steadily increase as the tourism sector recovered, but it also marked the hotel’s 25th birthday.

Sun International’s iconic hotel was officially opened by Nelson Mandela on May 30, 1997. Since, then the property has become an icon of elegance and luxury, acquiring a string of local and international accolades over the years for its service excellence.

In 1997, some people questioned why a premium hotel would be built in a working harbour, as then, the V&A Waterfront was a long way from the bustling, world-famous destination it is today.

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May was a big month for The Table Bay hotel in Cape Town. Not only did bookings steadily increase as the tourism sector recovered, but it also marked the hotel’s 25th birthday. Sun International’s

27/06/2022

Kyalami F1 set for a comeback
01 Jun 2022

Formula One is in "serious" negotiations with Kyalami Race Track to bring the sport back to South Africa, as it works to finalise its 2023 calendar, reports racing news publication, Racer.

Although it is most likely that South Africa will only be added to the schedule in 2024, there is a possibility of this happening as early as next year.

The last South African Grand Prix took place in 1993 at the circuit, with F1 not having raced on the African continent since then.

F1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali, intends to travel to South Africa next week for further discussions, according to Racer.

The racetrack is currently not yet an FIA ‘Grade 1’ Circuit, and to achieve this, further renovations will need to be completed.

Formula One is in "serious" negotiations with Kyalami Race Track to bring the sport back to South Africa, as it works to finalise its 2023 calendar, reports racing news publication, Racer. Although