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"Madiba-inspired Tourist Attractions" map launched
The Minister of Tourism, Marthinus van Schalkwyk, has launched "Madiba-inspired Tourist Attractions", a travel map that encourages tourists from around the world to come to South Africa to walk in former-President Nelson Mandela's footsteps. Read more >>


Tourism
Youth travel growth in Cape Town
In a recent survey by Cape Town Tourism it was found that backpackers outperformed every other type of accommodation for the month of January 2014, up 12.1% for the month compared to January 2013. The next most successful accommodation type was self-catering and then guest houses. Read more >>

Hospitality
Food Hospitality World exhibition debuts in South Africa

Issued by Fiera Milano

One of the largest global brands in the food and hospitality industry, Food Hospitality World, is coming to South Africa for the first time and world-renowned, Michelin-starred Italian Chef Carlo Cracco is helping this new tradeshow take the African market by storm. Read more >>

The Park Inn Sandton wins Gold Circle Award
Agoda.com, the Asian hotel booking site, has announced the winners of its Gold Circle Awards, which have recognised the Park Inn Sandton as a hotel that meets the unique requirements of the online booking industry. Read more >>

Ambre - 4-star with 5-star service

Rod Baker

Feel like a getaway without the kids? Feel like getting married and need a romantic venue? Try Ambre... now Adults Only Read more >>

Professionals grab bulk of new property investment class
Professionals form the bulk of investors into a relatively new asset class: sectionalised hotel suites and self-standing villas. It has become not just a logical and established business practice, but one of the most popular and lowest-risk investments around for the private investor who lacks the time to manage his own portfolio. Read more >>

Restaurant
Ocean Basket supports sustainable seafood choices
The Ocean Basket Group is well aware of the environmental impact fishing and aquaculture activities has on the marine ecosystems and is determined to tackle the issue head-on. Read more >>

Tourism
Hotels show signs of recovery from slump

Alistair Anderson

The South African hotel sector looks to be emerging from its post-Soccer World Cup slump based on occupancy and room-rate figures from last year. Read more >>

Tours
SA Rugby Travel secures World Cup tickets
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has announced the establishment of a new company, SA Rugby Travel, which has secured thousands of tickets for likely Springbok matches and tailored packages to suit a wide range of fans' pockets and experience choices. The new company is a joint venture between the South African Rugby Union and Tourvest Destination Management. Read more >>

Around SA in Madiba's footsteps
South Africans and visitors to the country can now explore South Africa using a Madiba-inspired tourist attraction map, which has just been launched by Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk. Read more >>


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    SA YouTube views increased in 2013 by over 90%

    Retail
      Risks to consider before launching online - Brendon Williamson

      Government
        Government claims it 'welcomes' Public Protector's report
        Tougher code of conduct for MPs on cards - Carol Paton
        Call centre a lifeline for women

        Mining
          Gold - What does 2014 have in store?
          Prime mining assets go on auction

          CSI
            New library unveiled in Mitchell's Plain
            Eastgate promotes education with donations
            Santam and UNICEF spotlight children's rights through art

            Finance
              SA banks' satisfaction score declines
              IMF report reveals vulnerability of SA economy
              Independent accounting practices vital to achieving the NDP's SME goals

              Agriculture
                Minister Molewa promotes blue economy
                Sierra Leone: nursing agriculture back to health - Kingsley Ighobor and Ernest Harsch
                New water pipe for Jerome Drive Reservoir

                Building
                  The great pothole problem - Phetane Rapetswane
                  N West looks to fast track funds to fix flood damage
                  African tycoon draws Nigeria, France into 'cement war' in Senegal

                  GreenBiz
                    Buffett Foundation supports rhino poaching combat
                    Honour the earth during Earth Hour
                    SA, Vietnam clamp down on wildlife poaching

                    HR & Recruitment
                      [BizCareers] Career U-turn - Juliette Attwell
                      The birth of Invincible People - Alyn Adams
                      Companies prefer experienced leaders

                      Legal
                        Social media can destroy trust relationship
                        Revised B-BBEE Codes transitional period extended
                        Is this one way Oscar Pistorius will get off? - Sid Peimer

                        Manufacturing
                          Manufacturing confidence up 5 points says BER
                          Beverages business keeps Bowler Metcalf's earnings under pressure - Nick Hedley
                          Brazil Trade Mission to Africa 2014

                          Property
                            German property group planning to list on JSE - Joan Muller
                            Ask the right questions when buying a home

                            Education
                              Careers, bursaries in fresh produce sector showcased at Agri-Food Fair
                              Millions to benefit from collaboration between universities
                              Registration for International Maths Olympiad at an all-time record

                              ICT
                                YouTube on crash course in SA
                                The personal cloud - taking digital storage to new heights - Anamika Budree
                                Business expectations of IT higher than ever before - Warren Olivier
                                Take the SAM opportunity to optimise data management - Gary Allemann

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Oink oink - I'd love some pork! - Nina Timm
                                  Zabalaza Festival award winners announced
                                  Assitej SA partners the Naledi Awards

                                  Automotive
                                    Motor trade sales up 2.4% y/y in January
                                    Imperial Auto partners with Headway Gauteng
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