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Attractions Management conference combines tourism expertise
Based on the US Attractions Management Conference, the inaugural South African Attractions Management conference will open in Cape Town at the Old Mutual Conference and Exhibition Centre at Kirstenbosch on 4-5 June 2014. Read more >>


Tourism
Blog-focused conference sessions successful
The inaugural World Travel Market (WTM) Africa, which ran from 2-3 May 2014 at the CTICC, joined forces with director of Travel Bloggers Unite, Oliver Gradwell to share key insights at two special blog-focused conference sessions. Read more >>




Visitor numbers up at Cape Point
More than 223,000 visitors visited Cape Point on the Flying Dutchman funicular railway during the 2014 summer season - a 4.14% increase compared to the previous year. Read more >>

#Stellenblog kicks off digitally
The experiential #Stellenblog blogger campaign kicked off with a digital bang on 5 May 2014, when the pioneering Stellenbosch American Express Wine Routes caused quite a stir on social media networks with some of the most influential international and national bloggers uncovering and digitally sharing the secrets and stories of South's Africa's oldest and foremost wine route with the world. Read more >>

Accommodation
A view on the Blu

Brian Berkman

With 177 keys, The Radisson Blu at Granger Bay abutting the V&A Waterfront, is large enough to accommodate groups and airline crews but still manages to maintain the feeling of an intimate hotel. Read more >>

Hospitality
Bumper year for Hostex Cape predicted
Hostex, the hospitality, catering and food service expo will be showcasing what's hot and happening - from coffee to pizza to beverages to products and services of every description - from 21 to 23 May 2014, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Read more >>

Pre-register for FHW and guarantee business connections

Issued by Fiera Milano

Food Hospitality World Africa is the exclusive trade show for the food and hospitality industry in Africa. Pre-register now and say hello to a brighter future. Read more >>

Tourism
Cruise liner terminal plans for Cape Town and Durban
State logistics group Transnet's master plan for the development of SA's ports includes proposed terminals for cruise liners in Cape Town and Durban, the doubling of exports of motor vehicles from Port Elizabeth, and a berth for oil rigs in Saldanha Bay. Read more >>

Tours
The US - where a picture while travelling is worth 1000 words

Gabbi Brondan

The United States of America is a country filled with history and adventure, and travelling to the US will expose you to new experiences, different cultures and fascinating people wherever you go. No two days travelling through the US will be the same, which is why it's always a good idea to keep a camera on standby for when beauty strikes in a moment that you may want to capture and look back on when your trip is over. Read more >>


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    Medical
      The health benefits of playing outdoors with friends
      World Hypertension Day - take your blood pressure, reduce your salt
      iC4H campaign kicks off on World Move for Health Day

      Retail
        Food labelling regulations confuse industry - Nick Hedley
        RCL Foods acquires 49% stake in Senn Foods
        Women account for more than 50% of new car purchases

        Government
          Elections bode well for business confidence: Sacci
          Government calls for unity to move SA forward
          Sanral warns against hoax email

          Mining
            Centre of excellence to guide growth in SA mining - Ray Maota
            Indian power companies show interest in WAMPEX
            Safety at platinum mines might be under pressure

            CSI
              SA encouraged to support Tekkie Tax campaign
              Fourth school adopted by Oxbow Xerox
              Afrika Tikkun hosts clinic for township residents

              Finance
                Three UJ teams reach final of Global Business Challenge
                South Africa faces a shrinking economy - Ross Pennell
                deVere appoints new head of Africa division

                Agriculture
                  Good year for grain farmers expected
                  African seed companies produce high-yield varieties
                  Africa's farms could feed the world - Claire Bisseker

                  Building
                    Zimbabwe to resume steel production
                    Mozambique's growing energy needs have much to offer financiers - Charlotte Mathews

                    GreenBiz
                      WasteCon2014 will focus on change and transformation
                      Changing a home to change the world
                      Winners of AfriCAN Climate Award announced

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] Asking for a raise - Juliette Attwell
                        Searching for employment needs a strategy

                        Legal
                          High Court gives judgment on tax clearance certificates - Heinrich Louw
                          Judgement by Constitutional Court expands meaning of Companies Act - Thina Siwendu
                          Clarity on how shared sectional title expenses are charged - Chantelle Gladwin and Gabriel da Matta

                          Manufacturing
                            Sappi's US$32m profit in tough times
                            Hisense global staff train local employees
                            HSBC confirms drop in local manufacturing activity - Fifi Peters

                            Property
                              Bond applications can be derailed by bank valuations
                              Spire Property Management secures new retail centres
                              Durban residents battle developers - Nivashni Nair

                              Education
                                Leisure Books launches school readiness programme
                                Livity Africa launches Digital Bootcamp

                                ICT
                                  Prevention through awareness - Simon Campbell-Young
                                  Nokia, Microsoft never the twain - Toby Shapshak
                                  Accelerateing the pace of innovation - Russel Brand

                                  Logistics
                                    JRA to launch Find & Fix mobile application

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      AfrikaBurn: Desert of Dreams - Brandon Williams
                                      B.O.B to play at I Heart Joburg Music festival
                                      Winter warmers - Nina Timm

                                      Automotive
                                        The future of MG in South Africa
                                        Auction Nation takes savage out of Salvage
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