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Road traffic accidents are one of the most common, and invariably serious risks that tourists face when travelling abroad. According…
Search the internet for just about anything to do with travel to South Africa and a crime story is bound…
Travelling abroad is an exciting activity that millions undertake each and every year. Whether embarking on beach holidays or jetting…
Like many other tourist destinations in the world, it could be argued that South Africa has some way to go…
The South African holiday season is around the corner and the open road is calling. Here are some road trip…
The Kenya Tourism Federation Safety & Communication Centre (KTF-SCC) was established in 1998, and has since made significant contributions to…
Is it the glorious climate? The magnificent wildlife? The spectacular beaches? The rich cultural diversity or the delectable local cuisine?…
Help save lives and stand to win R50 000 every month and R100 000 annually for supporting Sea Rescue. As…
Rip currents can develop anywhere where there are breaking waves. These rivers of current are made by water draining from…
Tourism Tattler came across the following scam perpetrated against a travel agent and thought it worthy of bringing to our…
In this article, Tourism Tattler takes a look at reported attacks on tourists around the globe. One thing stands out…
The marine accident in Cape Town recently, involving a seal watching cruise from Hout Bay made international headlines. While the…
The Tourism Safety Initiative (tsi) has now completed a three-phase strategy for future development. A primary objective has been the…