Accommodation industry income up 13.8%

Total income for the accommodation industry for the fourth quarter of 2011 increased by 13.8% compared with the fourth quarter of 2010, figures released today, 20 February, by Statistics South Africa showed. 20 Feb 2012 15:21

Ocean Basket lands Dubai

Ocean Basket has opened a new restaurant at Dubai International Airport, the company announced yesterday, 16 February 2012. This marks its 11th restaurant outside of South Africa borders. 17 Feb 2012 14:38

China's Year of the Dragon present

[Michael Jones] Launch of first direct South Africa - China flight is a game changer for our tourism industry. 17 Feb 2012 10:12

Bright outlook for SA's 5-Star hotel market

[Zeenat Moorad] The outlook for the 5-Star hotel market in SA is looking brighter, according to Joop Demes, CEO of Pam Golding Hospitality, particularly when viewed against the backdrop of global uncertainty. 16 Feb 2012 15:14

McDonald's praised for crate-free pork pledge

WASHINGTON, USA: The American Humane Association, a 135-year-old animal welfare group, has praised the fast food giant McDonald's for pledging not to serve pork raised in tiny crates. 14 Feb 2012 15:46

Grand Parade Investments appoints new CEO

Cape Town-based Grand Parade Investments Limited (GPI) on Monday, 13 February 2012, announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Alan Keet, currently the CEO of Nolands Chartered Accountants in Cape Town, will join GPI in mid-April. 14 Feb 2012 15:23

Magnificent Madikwe

[Chris Moerdyk: @chrismoerdyk] There is no greater feeling of contentment than standing stark naked on your own private deck surveying an unbroken vista of pristine Africa, following an early morning skinny dip in your own private plunge pool and an invigorating outside shower. Well this is one place you might think of doing it... Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge. 14 Feb 2012 12:44

Lonrho Hotels to manage Grand Hotel Kinshasa

Lonrho Hotels, a wholly owned division of Lonrho Plc, has announced that it has entered into a ten year management agreement for the 450-room Grand Hotel Kinshasa, formerly the InterContinental Hotel, in the capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo. 6 Feb 2012 09:34

Hôtel & Lodge: Long Beach is "Best Resort" in the world

Hôtel & Lodge magazine, a much respected French magazine that aims to offer a unique view on hotels, private retreats and lodges across the world, recently awarded its "Best Resort" commendation to Long Beach. 1 Feb 2012 08:11

Carlson, Rezidor establish Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group; starts 2012 in Africa on high note

MINNEAPOLIS, US / BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, and The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, recently announced that they have established The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The group is also starting 2012 in Africa, on a high note... 1 Feb 2012 07:44

Le Touessrok honoured in the 2012 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Hotel Awards

Le Touessrok has won the '2012 Travelers' Choice Awards' in the 'Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Africa' and 'Top 25 Relaxation & Spa Hotels in Africa' categories. 31 Jan 2012 13:14

Charity Valentine's Day dinner in aid of newborns

To raise funds in support of the Newborns Groote Schuur Trust, 1800 Degrees at Cape Royale is offering a five-course wine-paired menu, auction, lucky draws, goodie bags and live entertainment, with TV and radio personality, Liezel van der Westhuizen, as MC on Valentine's Day. 31 Jan 2012 12:36

Making tracks into Africa

Umuntu Media and Tracks4Africa - major players in the Southern African hospitality industry - have teamed up to bring powerful, multi-platform listings offers to the Southern African hospitality industry. 30 Jan 2012 13:38