WE HAVE A NEW ADDRESS IN JOHANNESBURG
We are excited to share the news that we have officially moved into our new offices in Bryanston, Johannesburg, and will no longer be trading from our office in Sandton. We have moved into an office space that is shared with the other Tourvest divisions, including Tourvest Accommodation & Activities, Tourvest Financial Services and Tourvest Travel Services. As a result of all the Tourvest divisions moving in together, the Tourvest group is saving millions per year on rent alone, and will also encourage more collaboration opportunities within the group. The new address for Tourvest Destination Management is Stonewedge Office Park, 1 Wedgelink Road, Bryanston.
SOUTH AFRICA LOOKS TO END CAPTIVE LION BREEDING
Tourvest Destination Management is extremely excited about the monumental decision Minister Barbara Creecy and her department took, to end the captive lion breeding industry in South Africa. “We are particularly heartened that the panel shares our view that the captive lion breeding industry does not contribute to conservation and is doing damage to South Africa’s conservation and tourism reputation. The department’s decision to initiate a policy and legislative review to put an end to this practice as a matter of urgency, could not have come sooner.” ~ David Frost, SATSA CEO. Click here to read more.
SOUTH AFRICA RANKS HIGH FOR REVENGE TRAVEL
Travellers are getting “revenge” on Covid-19 and the impact it had on the travel industry in 2020, and the best way to take revenge is to enjoy South Africa’s beautiful wide-open spaces and wide range of outdoor activities. According to a recent Tourlane survey, South Africa is among the top trending destinations for revenge travel in 2021. South Africa has some of the most spectacular landscapes and spaces that cater for all travel types and preferences. Travellers are spoilt for choice as the country offers everything from beach retreats to bush breaks.
UGANDA AIRLINES TO INTRODUCE JOBURG ROUTE
Uganda Airlines is planning to start its services between Entebbe and Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo on Monday 31 May. The airline will operate 4 frequencies a week, flying out of Entebbe on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Johannesburg departures will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Eastern Cape
Grahamstown National Arts Festival from 24 June to 4 July 2021
Gauteng
2021 British & Irish Lions tour to SA from 3 July – 7 August 2021
Mpumalanga
Dullstroom Arts Festival from 18 – 20 June 2021
Western Cape
SONA (State of the Nation Address) Date to be confirmed
2021 British & Irish Lions tour to SA from 3 July – 7 August 2021
Annual Oil Week from 1 – 5 November 2021
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Please note that our offices will be closed on the following Public Holidays:
16 June 2021 (Wednesday) – Youth Day
9 August 2021 (Monday) – National Women’s Day
24 September 2021 (Friday) – Heritage Day