All Posts Tagged With: "South Africa"

Ecotourism finds funding in African nation of Namibia

Namibia has been chosen as the first US-based Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) client to receive a $70 million ecotourism grant in an effort to establish the nation as one of Africa’s leading tourism economies within ten years.

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Traveling green for 2010

November 18th, 2009 in Destinations and Tourism • Featured • News

The new year’s top ten travel and vacation destinations show how travelers want to go green, get active and find adventure.

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Volunteer travel organization in Africa gains new accolades in Responsible Tourism

October 26th, 2009 in Awards and Events • News

African Impact, a family-run African voluntourism organization, has been nominated for the prestigious Imvelo Responsible Tourism Award; the Imvelo Awards have had a huge impact on tourism in South Africa, creating significant awareness of environmental management issues.

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Cape Town counts down to 2010 FIFA World Cup

June 16th, 2009 in Awards and Events • News

With one year to go, Cape Town Tourism is gearing up for the surge of tourism anticipated in celebration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup with a year-long string of celebrations and social media events.

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Fair trade tourism in South Africa gains ground

May 20th, 2009 in News • Society and Lifestyle

With an official endorsement by the international Fair Trade Labeling Organization, Fair Trade Tourism South Africa is launching a pilot program of travel itineraries to South Africa to benefit the development of poor communities in the region.

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