Hilton Worldwide has appointed Mohamed Hamza as the new general manager for Hilton Durban. The position had been held by Gerhard Patzer, who has decided to retire.
22 Jul 2010 13:02Ulysses Tours and Safaris reckons it is now the most awarded tour operator in Pretoria, after being named the best tour operator in the city in the 2010 Tshwane Tourism Awards.
21 Jul 2010 07:52
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Ever trying to distinguish themselves, spas develop "signature treatments" on which to hang their fluffy robes and spa slippers in the consumer's mind... but at the end of the day, what is it that makes a spa stand out from its peers?
21 Jul 2010 07:36
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] A life-size chunk of pink quartz appears about to dive into the large, rectangular pool at The Constantia, an exquisite, five-star boutique hotel, adjacent to Peddlers on the Bend. It reminds me of David Hockney's classic pool painting,
Portrait of an Artist (pool with two figures).
19 Jul 2010 11:09
Beyond the modern-Japanese gardens, flush with indigenous plantings and ancient milkwood trees, the hotel's luxuriously appointed, spacious accommodation - from villas to one-bedroomed units with their own balconies - looks out onto the lagoon.
19 Jul 2010 10:28La Franschhoek Hotel and Spa will be offering guests accommodation, including a three-course dinner and full English breakfast with a discount of R250 per person for an exclusive Camelot Spa voucher, to guests staying between 12 and 18 July, 2010.
12 Jul 2010 11:34
[Ilva Pieterse] Various members of the travel industry from all over the world gathered together at the Sandton Convention Centre on 7 July, 2010, to be a part of the 17th annual World Travel Awards (Africa and Indian Ocean) Ceremony.
12 Jul 2010 11:14Signature Life Hotels sales and marketing and sales contract with Irene Country Lodge has been terminated as part of a change in stragetic focus by the company.
9 Jul 2010 10:56Marcus Brewster Publicity has been appointed by Park Inn by Radisson, one of the hospitality brands from the Rezidor Hotel Group, to launch its first South African property in Sandton.
9 Jul 2010 10:46
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Two Cape properties celebrating different parts of our heritage, The Dutch Manor and Constantia Woods, are linked by the passion their owning families have for collecting and restoration.
7 Jul 2010 08:15
[Ruth Cooper] Situated conveniently close to the Cape Town Stadium in De Waterkant, The Rockwell all-suite hotel must currently be overflowing with football-loving tourists. Having spent a night in one of the luxurious and spacious suites a few months back, I'm sure those tourists must be loving life, presuming their team is still in the running or, if not, at least being consoled by the beautiful surroundings and amenities' that The Rockwell offers.
2 Jul 2010 09:30
The latest addition to the Three Cities group is the Upper East Side Hotel, which is situated in the boho-chic suburb of Woodstock. It offers contemporary elegance and style together with panoramic views and the vibrant atmosphere of the Mother City.
1 Jul 2010 11:33The World Cup has seen an influx of tourists - many of them from countries in which drivers drive on the right. That means they will not be familiar with local road rules or conditions. So... Will an accident with a tourist require special treatment?
23 Jun 2010 06:43
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[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Fresh from hosting England, Italy and Portugal World Cup teams, Roy Davies, general manager of Cape Town's Vineyard Hotel & Spa, answers our questions. 29 Jun 2010 10:23
