How do you serve a Glatt Kosher meal at a game reserve that sits hours away from the nearest Kosher shop? That is the question Glatt Safaris fields more than any other, and the Johannesburg based operator is now laying out the full answer. With the Tishrei chagim finished and spring settling over South Africa, Torah observant families are turning their attention to the year ahead, and the company is explaining exactly how it works, from the ingredients it brings in to the temporary kitchens it assembles out on the road. The business dates back to 2013, when Chanan Green, a frum Israeli South African, put together a safari for family members visiting from Israel. The experience showed him how difficult it was for religious travellers to find trips that treated kashrut as a priority. Mainstream tours carried no Kosher option, while the Kosher tours on offer were often costly and paid little attention to the quality of the food. Green built Glatt Safaris to fill that gap. Bringing the kitchen to the bush Within Cape Town and Johannesburg, Kosher restaurants can supply the meals. The bush is a different matter, and with no restaurants anywhere nearby, Glatt Safaris carries the entire operation with it. The team flies in its own food, its own chefs and its own mashgichim, then builds temporary Kosher kitchens at wherever the group happens to be staying. Every ingredient is imported Kosher, and guests are free to examine them for themselves. Each meal is three courses, Kosher le'mehadrin and supervised by the Cape Town Beth Din, carrying Badatz Cape Town approval. A mashgiach accompanies the group throughout, so the supervision never lapses once the tour heads out of the city. To anyone who has spent earlier holidays lugging tins of food through airport terminals over kashrut concerns, the company's point is simple: that is no longer something you need to do. Gourmet, not just Kosher Glatt Safaris flatly rejects the notion that Kosher travel food must be bland. …
A Multi-Billion Rand Opportunity: Why High-Impact Events Are the Catalyst South Africa’s Economy Needs
When over one million applicants queue for tickets to a major event hosted in South Africa, it isn't just a testament to the country’s world-class entertainment and hosting capabilities—it represents a monumental economic windfall for the local tourism sector. See: https://myza.co.za/over-1-million-apply-for-tickets-to-sa-event/ Tourism has long been one of South Africa’s key economic engines, directly creating jobs, fuelling small business development, and injecting millions in foreign currency directly into local communities. Mass-scale events act as global magnets, converting interest into direct foreign travel and economic momentum. The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup matches in South Africa will be played in these cities: Cape Town, Paarl, Johannesburg, Tshwane, Bloemfontein, Durban, Gqeberha and KuGompo City. The Power of the Foreign Tourist Dollar: A Look at Bed-Night Value The financial impact of a international visitor extends far beyond the ticket price at the gate. According to travel economy data and South African Tourism performance benchmarks, a mid-range foreign tourist injects between $130 and $290 USD (approx. R2,300 to R5,200 ZAR) per bed-night into the local economy. High-end and luxury international travellers spend upwards of $390+ USD (R7,000+ ZAR) per night when including boutique accommodation, high-end dining, and private transfers. To put the value of foreign tourist bed-nights into perspective: Visitor Category Estimated Daily Spend per Bed-Night (USD) Estimated Daily Spend per Bed-Night (ZAR)* Budget Foreign Tourist ~$67 per night ~R1,200 Mid-Range Foreign Tourist ~$167 to $290 per night ~R3,000 – R5,200 Luxury / Premium Tourist ~$390+ per night ~R7,000+ *Converted at standard exchange rates. Where That Money Goes When an overseas traveller spends a night in South Africa, their daily expenditure cascades through the local ecosystem: Accommodation (40–45%): Hotels, guesthouses, …
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The Vineyard Hotel Welcomes Shaun Tregoning as General Manager
The Vineyard has announced the appointment of Shaun Tregoning as General Manager, effective 28 September 2026. Shaun brings more than three decades of hospitality experience across South Africa and internationally. Most recently General Manager of The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa, his career has included senior leadership roles at The Westin Cape Town, The Table Bay and The Palace of the Lost City, as well as hotel assignments elsewhere in Africa. The move brings Shaun back to Cape Town after working internationally. “What attracted me to The Vineyard is its genuine sense of place and history. It is one of those hotels where the property itself is part of the guest experience. After working internationally, the opportunity to bring my experience home to Cape Town, and to do so at a hotel as special and established as The Vineyard, is incredibly meaningful to me.” The Vineyard’s gardens, hospitality, food and wine are also part of what Shaun believes makes the hotel so different from conventional luxury hotels. His focus will be on creating stays that feel personal and memorable, developing the people around him and creating an environment where the team feels valued and enjoys coming to work, while continuing to showcase Cape Town and South Africa to guests from around the world. George Petousis, CEO of The Vineyard, says Shaun’s breadth of experience and understanding of hospitality made him a strong fit for the hotel. “The Vineyard is constantly evolving, and we wanted someone who understands what makes the hotel distinctive while also bringing a wealth of experience and fresh thinking to the role. Shaun understands the many different elements that shape a guest’s experience of a hotel, from its people and service to its food, spaces and surroundings. We are very pleased to welcome him to The Vineyard.” For Shaun, taking on the role is also an opportunity to reconnect with Cape Town’s hospitality community and to get to know the team and the …
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West Scarborough Lodge Brings Cape Heritage Back to Life Through a Decade of Reuse
SCARBOROUGH, CAPE TOWN — West Scarborough Lodge is welcoming guests to a five-bedroom coastal retreat created over ten years by Russ and Marion Weston. The family project combines reclaimed building materials, locally worked stone, solar power and rainwater harvesting on the mountainside above Scarborough. The lodge’s story began with salvage. Its materials include 200-year-old Oregon timber recovered from the demolished Simon’s Town Marine Oil Factory, along with elements from an old building on Applegarth Farm in Hout Bay and a colonial homestead in Bergvliet. Russ and his team recovered timber and architectural pieces that now form part of the lodge. The undertaking grew to include a formally registered salvage company. Skilled stonemasons from Lesotho spent six years shaping rock from the site into walls, terraces and structure. Lighter stones were selected for the interiors and darker stones for the exterior. Solid timber became doors and stairways, while recovered glass was cut and reframed to make the most of the Atlantic views. Marion brought the interiors together, combining wood, textured stone and comfortable gathering spaces. The finished lodge includes five bedrooms, an open-plan living area and outdoor terraces overlooking the ocean. The approach to reuse extends to the operation of the property. Rainwater is harvested, filtered and stored in a reservoir beneath the floor. Solar energy and storage give the lodge independence from the electricity grid. Scarborough lies on the Atlantic side of the southern Cape Peninsula, bordering the Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park. Its coastal setting places West close to beaches, fynbos and the protected landscapes of the peninsula. After thirty years in Scarborough, the Westons see West as a family undertaking with a future for the next generation. Its name refers both to the western side of the peninsula and to the Weston surname. The illustrated story, West: Reviving …
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Consensuality Introduces Private Garden Route Proposal Packages Near Wilderness
WILDERNESS, October, 2026, Consensuality has introduced three two-night Garden Route marriage proposal packages near Wilderness and George for couples who want the proposal, accommodation and surrounding arrangements handled as one private stay. The South African couples and intimacy brand combines accommodation at Naughty by Nature with proposal styling, photography and a private planning process, with additional services available on the higher package tiers. The packages respond to a practical problem around destination proposals: choosing the location may be straightforward, but keeping the plan private while coordinating accommodation, photography, styling, meals and other suppliers can become considerably more complicated. Rather than using Naughty by Nature simply as accommodation before or after the proposal, Consensuality has structured the two-night stay around the occasion itself. A private Garden Route setting for the proposal Naughty by Nature is a secluded couples cabin near Wilderness and George on South Africa’s Garden Route. The property is reserved for the couple, with no shared walls or other guests during the stay. The cabin includes a private hot tub, adults-only playroom and interiors designed around privacy and intimacy, giving couples a contained alternative to proposing at a public viewpoint, beach or restaurant. Planning begins before arrival. The proposing partner shares the intended timing, details around the surprise and the level of support required. As Consensuality explains, “You book and brief us privately – ring logistics, timing, what your partner should and shouldn’t know.” Suppliers involved in the proposal are then briefed around the agreed plan so that the surprise can be protected. The cabin is styled before the couple arrives. Where included, the photographer, chef, massage therapist and musician attend for their specific part of the experience rather than remaining on site throughout the two-night …
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Jennifer Hadley Photography Opens 2027 Patagonia Puma Photography Expedition
RALEIGH, North Carolina: Jennifer Hadley Photography has opened its March 2027 Pumas of Patagonia wildlife photography expedition, an eight-day journey centred on tracking and photographing wild pumas in Torres del Paine and the surrounding private estancia landscape of southern Chile. Running from 10–17 March 2027, the departure is limited up to five travellers and is priced from USD $10,800. For South African and African wildlife photographers considering an international predator photography journey, the expedition offers a field environment markedly different from a conventional African safari. Participants work on foot in Patagonia's open steppe, supported by local guides and a dedicated tracker, with opportunities to photograph pumas against the region's mountain landscapes. Tracking and Photographing Wild Pumas on Foot Pumas of Patagonia is centred on photographing wild pumas on foot in southern Chile. Local guides and a dedicated tracker use vehicles to locate puma activity before photographers continue on foot, either working from a position or following the animals as they move through the landscape. The expedition takes place across public areas and private estancia land, with special permits providing access to additional habitat. Group sizes are limited to two to five travellers, allowing for a more focused field experience and individual photography guidance. Beyond the pumas, the Patagonian landscape and wildlife such as guanacos and condors provide additional photographic opportunities throughout the journey. A previous Pumas of Patagonia traveller said: “I came away from this trip with new skills and a deeper appreciation for wildlife and landscape photography.” What the 2027 Patagonia Photography Package Includes The journey begins in Port Natales with a welcome dinner. The following day includes a scenic drive through Torres del Paine National Park before the group checks into its lodge. Five full puma days follow, with the final day …
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St. Petersburg Hosts Information Tour for Tourism Industry and Media Representatives
From 9 to 13 September 2026, the Committee for Tourism Development of St. Petersburg organised an international information tour focused on St. Petersburg’s priority tourism sectors. The participants included about 40 representatives of tour operator companies, industry-specific media and bloggers from Brazil, Vietnam, India, China, the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. The event was aimed at promoting St. Petersburg as a modern, year-round tourist destination. The information tour introduced foreign specialists to the cultural, business, event and gastronomic potential of Russia’s northern capital, and also facilitated direct contacts between foreign tour operators and St. Petersburg service providers. The information campaign covered friendly countries and confirmed strong interest in Russia as an attractive tourist destination. A special business programme was arranged for tour operators. It became an important part of the information tour and enabled participants not only to become acquainted with the city but also to establish professional connections. The live dialogue format made it possible to discuss specific requests, exchange contacts and outline joint projects. Participants were taken along a classic route and introduced to St. Petersburg’s main treasures. In the historic centre, they visited the Manege Central Exhibition Hall and ascended the colonnade of St. Isaac’s Cathedral, one of the city’s main observation platforms. At the Peter and Paul Fortress, the guests heard the legendary noon cannon shot, a tradition that rings out over the Neva every day. The imperial residences at Tsarskoye Selo, with the Catherine Palace and the Amber Room, Peterhof and Gatchina Palace, conveyed the scale and grandeur of Russian history. In addition to the classics, participants saw sites representing the city’s new tourism geography. Foreign guests discovered modern St. Petersburg: the New Holland creative space, as well as the Sevkabel Port and …
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Durban ICC Nominated for World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2026
The Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) has been nominated for the 2026 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards in the World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation category. The nomination marks another significant milestone for the Durban ICC, which was recently named Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre for the 21st time at the World Travel Awards. Now in its third year, these awards features 19 competitive categories, in addition to the Outstanding Contribution honour, bringing the total number of award categories to 20. According to the organisers, more than 90 nominations from over 35 countries and territories are competing for recognition. The nominees include independent businesses, community initiatives, destinations and international travel brands advancing sustainability across the travel and hospitality sector. The Durban ICC is competing against Astore from France, Forte Village from Italy, GR-F from Armenia, Metropolitan Touring from Ecuador and Six Senses from India. Speaking following the announcement, Durban ICC Chief Executive Officer Ms Lindiwe Rakharebe described the nomination as a proud moment for the entire Durban ICC family and a celebration of nearly three decades of commitment, teamwork and excellence. She said that the nomination was also an opportunity to acknowledge the many partners who have contributed to the Durban ICC’s journey since it opened its doors in 1997. “This nomination belongs to our entire ecosystem. We are incredibly grateful to our clients, event organisers, government, industry partners and the tourism sector for their trust, collaboration and continued support. Together, we have helped position Durban on the international business events map.” Over the past 29 years, the Durban ICC has welcomed some of the world’s most significant conferences, conventions, exhibitions, corporate events and entertainment productions. Beyond the events themselves, the Centre has …
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Cape Town Tourism Businesses Set for Tourismx Best Rated Awards
Cape Town Tourism Businesses Set for TourismX Best Rated Awards Cape Town’s tourism businesses are set to receive a new form of recognition on 27 November 2026 when the inaugural TourismX Best Rated Awards - Cape Town Edition honours businesses that have built strong digital reputations among visitors and customers. The awards are independently researched and use verified online ratings, reviews and engagement data to identify tourism businesses that stand out within their respective categories. The programme will recognise the top-performing businesses across categories including Guest Houses and B&Bs, Hotels, Spas, Restaurants, Eco-Friendly Establishments, Tour Operators, Tourism Organisations, Attractions, Camping Places, Tourism Heritage Sites and Museums. There is no entry process. Businesses do not have to nominate themselves or submit applications. The initial shortlist will be determined using Google Reviews, with the leading businesses in each category then assessed against their verified online engagement performance. The TourismX Best Rated Awards are intended to highlight the growing role that customer feedback and digital visibility play in the tourism sector. Travellers increasingly use online reviews, ratings and social media interactions when researching destinations, accommodation, restaurants and experiences. Gerrit Davids, Founder of TourismX Best Rated Guide, says the awards provide an opportunity to recognise businesses whose visitor experiences are reflected in the digital feedback and engagement generated by their customers. The Cape Town Edition forms part of the broader TourismX Best Rated Awards, which seeks to provide independent recognition of tourism businesses based on their existing digital footprint rather than traditional award entries. Speaking recently at the launch of Tourism Month 2026, Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille highlighted the growing influence of digital platforms in shaping travel …
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Kenya Travel Company Expands Corporate Housing, Furnished Apartments, Airbnb & Hotel Booking Services
Harmony Tours & Accommodations is a Kenya-based travel company specializing in accommodation solutions for business travellers, international visitors, project teams, consultants, relocating employees, NGOs and leisure travellers. The company helps clients find and arrange corporate housing, furnished apartments, Airbnb accommodation and hotel bookings across Kenya, offering flexible options for both short stays and extended stays. From a furnished apartment for a long-term business assignment to hotel accommodation for a conference, delegation or short visit, Harmony provides accommodation solutions suited to different travel needs and budgets. In addition to accommodation, Harmony can coordinate airport transfers, local transportation, SGR transfers, tours and East Africa ground-handling services, providing travellers and travel partners with practical local support. Harmony Tours & Accommodations serves Kenya and supports travel arrangements across East Africa, including Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. You bring the traveller. We handle East Africa. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. Author: Nyawir Faith from Harmony Tours and Accommodations Kenya on behalf of Harmony Tours and Accommodations Kenya. …