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Press Release: Tripco appoints new CEO

Tripco, the local travel technology company behind popular accommodation platform LekkeSlaap, has appointed Frans Joubert as Chief Executive Officer.

Local is indeed LekkeSlaap says the brand's latest TVC

LekkeSlaap’s new television commercial (TVC) shows that no matter who you are or where you’re headed, “Local is indeed LekkeSlaap”. The TVC is set at a quintessential local "padstal" or roadside rest-stop and features South African icons crossing paths.

“Local is indeed LekkeSlaap” says the brand's latest TVC

LekkeSlaap’s new television commercial shows that no matter who you are or where you’re headed, “Local is indeed LekkeSlaap”.

BBC Lifestyle unveils new immersive travel series – Hidden Gems: South Africa

BBC Lifestyle is set to unveil Hidden Gems: South Africa, a fresh and immersive travel series that takes viewers off the beaten path to discover South Africa’s most luxurious and lesser-known escapes.

RoomRaccoon partners with LekkeSlaap to boost local bookings for SA hoteliers

The integration connects South African properties with millions of local travellers, enhancing their distribution strategy in a highly competitive domestic market.

RoomRaccoon, LekkeSlaap integrate to boost domestic bookings

South Africa’s domestic travel sector is set to benefit from a new partnership between RoomRaccoon and LekkeSlaap, introducing a two-way integration that makes it easier for local accommodation providers to manage bookings and reach more domestic travellers.

Why more South Africans choose local travel solutions — and why it matters

As more South Africans choose road trips over runways, domestic travel is enjoying a powerful resurgence. From the misty peaks of the Drakensberg to the wild, sun-drenched beaches of the South Coast, we are rediscovering the joy of exploring our own backyard. Leading this movement is LekkeSlaap, a homegrown booking platform that has firmly established itself as the nation’s favourite way to book accommodation.

LekkeSlaap raises the bar for local travel in South Africa

LekkeSlaap was created with one simple idea in mind: booking a local getaway should be just as enjoyable as the getaway itself. As South Africans increasingly turn to domestic holidays, there’s a growing shift toward choosing a travel platform that truly understands the local landscape. Leading this movement is LekkeSlaap, the country’s only major accommodation booking app designed by South Africans, for South Africans.

LekkeSlaap Releases 'Breaking Free' Video Campaign

LekkeSlaap has announced that Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Dricus du Plessis have joined forces in its latest video campaign, titled 'Breaking Free'.

VIDEO: Kolisi, Etzebeth and Du Plessis star in new ad

The sportsmen are not just great on the field or in the octogon.

Mzansi reacts: Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Dricus du Plessis showcase their comedic skills in viral advert

Mzansi has been left in stitches after three of the country’s most iconic sports heroes - Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Dricus du Plessis showed off their acting skills in a comedic online video.

LekkeSlaap Releases 'Breaking Free' Video Campaign

LekkeSlaap has announced that Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Dricus du Plessis have joined forces in its latest video campaign, titled 'Breaking Free'. The ad shows the athletes caught in a fictional disciplinary hearing after repeatedly sneaking out of their training camp to indulge in the comforts of LekkeSlaap accommodations.

Mzansi reacts: Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Dricus du Plessis showcase their comedic skills in viral advert

Mzansi has been left in stitches after three of the country’s most iconic sports heroes - Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Dricus du Plessis showed off their acting skills in a comedic online video.

Watch: Hilarious Afrikaans advert sweeps in millions of viewers

A hilarious new Afrikaans advert created by South African brand LekkeSlaap has people in stitches and has brought in millions of viewers since its release.

Pendoring Awards winners announced

The Pendoring Awards winners were announced last night with Joe Public winning the prestigious Umpetha Award.

Bizcommunity — #OrchidsandOnions: Lekkeslaap gives us a lekker ad

Lekkeslaap has a wide offering, something which is emphasised in their latest video ad. It gets an Orchid for its humour but also because it keeps the message simple.

LekkeSlaap launches new rewards programme

Online accommodation site, LekkeSlaap, has launched its new rewards programme, LekkeSlaap Rewards. "We are thrilled to launch LekkeSlaap Rewards as a way to reward both new LekkeSlaap customers for entrusting us with their booking journey and loyal customers for continuing to come back for more LekkeSlaap stays," says Gerriline Fouché, head of marketing LekkeSlaap.

Cheeky Afrikaans Advert A Hit With 6,5 Million Views [Video]

A recent Afrikaans advert for the local accommodation booking website LekkeSlaap has garnered more than 6,5 million views in the last 12 days.

MUST WATCH: Hilarious Afrikaans advert goes viral

A clever and comical Afrikaans advert has been racking up the views and providing a much-needed laugh for South Africans. In an advert created by accommodation booking platform LekkeSlaap, the video has already been viewed over 6.8 million times in less than two weeks. The advert shows a family that has just arrived into town as they introduce their children to some locals.

Watch: Hilarious Afrikaans Advert Goes Viral And We Cannot Stop Laughing!

Meet George, Clarens, Umhlanga, Groblersdal, Tietiesbaai, Wakkerstroom, Piet Retief, Bela, Bela and Springbok in a new hilarious Afrikaans advert that is going viral. The advert created by “LekkeSlaap” has garnered over 6,4 million views in just 12 days!

More businesses are backing a proposed public holiday change for South Africa

A draft proposal to change how public holidays work in South Africa has received backing from the country’s tourism industry, with businesses saying the change will also help bolster the economy.

Lekkeslaap reports ‘remarkable recovery’

While inbound travel to South Africa has yet to recover, domestic tourism is making a strong comeback, according to Gerriline Fouché, head of marketing at local accommodation booking website, LekkeSlaap.co.za. “February, March, and April this year have proven to be exceptional booking months, with volumes surpassing the same period in 2019. In contrast to booking volumes that plummeted to zero in March 2020, current spikes in booking volumes clearly indicate that domestic travel has staged a remarkable recovery,” Gerriline says.

Lekkeslaap reports ‘remarkable recovery’

While inbound travel to South Africa has yet to recover, domestic tourism is making a strong comeback, according to Gerriline Fouché, head of marketing at local accommodation booking website, LekkeSlaap.co.za.

Domestic tourism shows signs of an uptick

There are signs of a strong recovery in domestic tourism in SA as booking volumes climb in some cases even higher than in pre-Covid-19 months. Accommodation and travel website LekkeSlaap said it had noted an increase in local bookings. “February, March and April this year have proven to be exceptional booking months, with volumes surpassing the same period in 2019. In contrast to booking volumes that plummeted to zero in March 2020, current spikes in booking volumes clearly indicate that domestic travel has staged a remarkable recovery,” said LekkeSlaap’s head of marketing Gerriline Fouché.

Domestic tourism shows signs of an uptick

There are signs of a strong recovery in domestic tourism in SA as booking volumes climb in some cases even higher than in pre-Covid-19 months. Accommodation and travel website LekkeSlaao said it had noted an increase in local bookings.

South African hotels, lodges and B&Bs hope to be open in time for Christmas

With the Covid-19 pandemic sending shockwaves through the South African tourism industry and bringing travel to a screeching halt, many accommodation owners are left wondering what will happen to this industry once this pandemic has subsided.

Pay cuts, retrenchments and closures – how hotels, lodges and B&Bs have been hit by the coronavirus lockdown

A new survey of South Africa’s accommodation business sector shows how various hotels, lodges and B&Bs are struggling under the continued coronavirus lockdown, which has kept the travel and tourism industry shut down for almost three months.

Building an e-commerce empire from the ground up

For many, the move to e-commerce and, more specifically, online travel has been a recent trend driven by smartphone adoption and growing digital savvy. Yet the entrepreneurial duo Marcel van de Ghinste and Jonathan Womersley identified the opportunities within online travel in 2009, when e-commerce was still in its infancy around the world. As ambitious 25-year-old graduates, the pair launched TravelGround Group with just R12 000 and an available garage. By their own admission, they had little idea of what they were truly getting into…

The best e-commerce stores in SA

Yuppiechef.com has once again been named South Africa’s best e-commerce store at the uAfrica.com 10th annual e-commerce Awards. In previous years, the uAfrica e-commerce Awards were handed out at an industry conference, but for the 10th iteration, the event was given its very own awards ceremony. Takealot.com was voted as South Africa’s favourite e-commerce store, having received the popularity vote from the South African public. According to uAfrica, the public voting drew over 90,000 votes.

Top South African brands on Facebook, rated by Interaction Engagement Score

Social media specialist agency, HaveYouHeard has analysed 200 brands' performance on Facebook, and compared that to a similar study the agency conducted at the end of 2014... It examined the total number of interactions the page has and divided them by the number of fans per page, to calculate an Interaction Engagement Score. This facilitates comparisons between brands that have different size communities. South Africa's top performing brand on Facebook is Jameson Irish Whiskey, with a total Interaction Engagement Score of 159%. It is followed by credit card Visa in second position (124%) while retail chain Edgars ranks third (111%).