Press Releases 2011

South Africa wins Three Crystal Awards at SITE 2011

05 November 2011

South African Tourism wins global media excellence award

12 September 2011

South African Tourism scoops major M&M Global Award

16 days, 21 South Africans, a hundred life-changing experiences

18 August 2011

The 'Take a Sho't Left before you turn 35' campaign is a big success

South African Tourism recognised at FILDA

04 August 2011

SA Tourism scoops Golden Lion Award at Angola's leading leisure tourism show

TGCSA Provides industry with update on the new grading criteria

09 May 2011

Thembi Kunene addresses the industry at INDABA 2011 breakfast event.

The ‘personal touch’ key to Tzaneen’s tourism Cinderella story

08 December 2011

From 28 rooms and a handful of jobs, NMN Grand now employs 134 people, manages conferences of up to 600 delegates and has big plans for further growth

South Africa the perfect runway for German models

05 December 2011

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1. San Parks Accommodation
   

   For some of the best accommodation deals around, the South African National Parks Board establishments in 20 national game parks is a good bet.

   
2. Bed & Breakfasts
   

   South Africa boasts a wealth of bed and breakfasts in both cities and rural areas. These B&B’s offer excellent value-for-money.

   
3. Farm Stays
   

   Stay on a working farm in South Africa. Farm Stays offer great value-for-money and give travellers the opportunity to mix with local folk.

   
4. Self-Catering Accommodation
   

   From beach houses to bush chalets, there is loads of self-catering accommodation available - ideal for the independent traveller.

   
5. Guest Houses
   

   There are a large number of guest houses all over South Africa, usually offering better deals than higher-priced city hotels.

   
6. Township Stays
   

   Township stays offer fantastic value. The warm welcome, hospitality and local experiences you’ll get are priceless.

   
7. Holiday Inn Garden Court
   

   The Holiday Inn Garden Court brand can be found in all our major cities offer good facilities, well-priced accommodation and helpful service.

   
8. Formula One
   

   Formula One hotels are a convenient, one-stop, no-frills option at competitive prices.

   
9. Backpackers Lodges
   

   From shoe-string to semi-luxurious, backpackers lodges are a fun, communal option for the price-conscious traveller.

   
10. Home Stays
    

    Know someone, who knows someone? Okay, these may be a little harder to find. But get it right, and you’re one of the family from the get-go.