By Mark van Eyssen, GST Assessor Along the oak-lined Main Road of Paarl, directly opposite the historic Paarl Gymnasium, stands a building that quietly tells a story spanning more than three centuries. At first glance, it is a beautifully restored Cape Dutch property. But step closer and it becomes something more, a living piece of […]
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Redefining Sustainability in Hospitality
By Mark van Eyssen, GST Assessor Authentic Sustainability, Proven by Science In a world where sustainability is no longer optional but essential, Go Sustainable Tourism (GST) provides accommodation providers with more than just a certification, it offers credibility, integrity and measurable value. Founded and developed under the leadership of Dr. Niël du Toit, GST is […]
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Sustainable Golf: The Tribute Course at Legend Golf & Safari Resort, South Africa
By MARK VAN EYSSEN – IN THE WILD heart of South Africa’s Limpopo Province, where open plains meet ancient koppies and the bushveld teems with wildlife, golf takes on a uniquely African character. Legend Golf & Safari Resort has become a pioneer of sustainable tourism here, not only for its audacious Signature Course designed by […]
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The best barbecue experience in South Africa?
By Mark van Eyssen, GST Assessor, Boland area I HAD THE PRIVILEGE of assessing the Adara Palmiet Valley Boutique Hotel, for sustainable tourism. It is situated on Sonstraal Road in the Klein Drakenstein region of Paarl. I booked in on a Sunday afternoon prior to the assessment the next day. The Hotel, situated on a […]
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