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Call for papers: SETE 2014
The Sports & Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) Conference and Exhibition, taking place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban from 28-30 October 2014, is now calling on expert in events tourism to submit their interest in participating as a speaker at this. Read more >>


Tourism
ACSA launches airport app
Airports Company South Africa recently unveiled its pioneering free Airports App that will assist passengers to not only easily navigate any of its nine airports but also make all their travel arrangements from the comfort of their smart devices. Read more >>

Grant Thornton report analyses 20 years of tourism
South Africa's tourism industry has grown significantly over the past 20 years, but there is certainly room for more growth, according to data since 1994, which has been analysed by Grant Thornton. Read more >>

Joburg Tourism recognises Youth Month
Joburg Tourism is taking its Explore, Experience & Enjoy Joburg campaign to Soweto this week. Read more >>

Take a virtual journey to Reunion Island
A posse of top international and South African bloggers and online media are preparing to head to Reunion Island from 26 June-3 July 2014 where they will absorb the island's extensive diversity, easy lifestyle and warm hospitality to share with the wanderlust-dusted eyes of the world through the storytelling hashtag #gotoreunion. Read more >>

ASATA opposes immigration regulations on childrens travelling
The Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA) warns that the new requirement by the Department of Home Affairs to be introduced from 1 July 2014, will cause chaos for families who are travelling in the next few months. Read more >>

Interactive exhibits at The Gauteng Getaway Show
The Gauteng Getaway Show, which is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans, will be held at the Coca-Cola Dome, Joburg, from Friday, 29 to Sunday, 31 August, 2014, and will feature over 400 leading travel, outdoor and adventure brands. Read more >>

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Accommodation
[10 Things I Love About...] St James on Venice

Brian Berkman

The St James on Venice is a 15-roomed boutique hotel near the Presidential Residence, The Kings House, in Morningside, Durban. Having enjoyed a stay there, I asked Sunet Pringle about the 10 Things She Loves About It. Read more >>

Food Services
African Pride Crystal Hotel & Spa welcomes Tim Noakes to the table
African Pride Crystal Hotel & Spa has reportedly become the first hotel to work with international sports science expert and Original Eating proponent Professor Tim Noakes to create an additional conferencing menu. Read more >>

Hospitality
Go Gondwana

Brian Berkman

If you're used to staying at top-end private game lodges in Kruger's Sabi Sands and paying upwards of R8,000 a night you might be disappointed with Gondwana - a fynbos and big-five reserve in Mossel Bay, in the Cape. Read more >>

Indian industrialist acquires interest in SA wine industry
Delhi-based industrialist Analjit Singh has acquired a stake in the South African wine and hospitality industry, including the acquisition and amalgamation of three prominent farms in Franschhoek and the development of a new luxury boutique hotel, spa, winery and wine-tasting facility. Read more >>

Tourism
Uber to take Capetonians for a cheaper ride
An average ride in a metered taxi in Cape Town could be as much as 40% cheaper with the launch of UberX. Read more >>

Tours
Arabian adventures and desert safaris in Dubai

Gabbi Brondani

Dubai as a country, and as a tourist destination, is booming faster than I can keep up with. And with this rapid growth in tourism comes the need to think outside of the box and stay ahead of the pack when it comes to creating tourist attractions and activities that will have holidaymakers flocking to Dubai's shores. Read more >>

Agents can book and pay for kulula products with AirPlus cards
kulula.com has teamed up with AirPlus International, a global provider of business travel payment solutions for corporations, to enable travel agents booking on the GDS system to use their AirPlus accounts to pay for kulula flights. Read more >>


Government

Gauteng keeps selling booze on Sundays
Liquor traders will be relieved that the new Gauteng Liquor Act, which replaces the Liquor Act No2 of 2003, will continue to allow trading on Sundays but the new law will tighten requirements for the granting of licences and will compel traders to sell food if their patrons drink on the premises. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    The importance of lead generation - Louise Robinson
    Joshua Behrens awarded bursary to The DAVE School in US
    Why advertising agencies lose clients - Chris Moerdyk

    Medical
      SA's high stress increases heartburn, acid reflux
      Philips launches live 3D image guidance tool for tumours

      Retail
        Retail 'therapy' not a good idea for debt-strapped consumers
        Three strategies for successful businesses - Jan de Beer
        Mall developments show no sign of a slowdown - Alistair Anderson

        Government
          Zuma has to spell out government priorities - in detail
          Satawu to march on SA's civil aviation authority
          Denying education is child abuse - Lebohang Mhlongo

          Mining
            Deal with striking platinum miners reached 'in principle'
            Miners arrested for gold theft

            CSI
              CSI as a brand, brand building in development - Danette Breitenbach
              Revolutionary approach to accounting benefits learners

              Finance
                Rockcastle seeks main board listing on JSE - Alistair Anderson
                Telkom's earnings up 35.1% to 388 cents - Samuel Mungadze
                Standard Bank accused of reckless lending - Franny Rabkin

                Agriculture
                  Eliminating poverty through agriculture
                  New protocol to help curb forced labour
                  Low economic growth has a negative impact on food sector

                  Building
                    Cape Town to host 21st Africa Oil Week
                    SAIA and Interbuild Africa partners to award bursaries
                    Sustainability the theme of MBSA 2014 Congress

                    GreenBiz
                      R2m waste project to benefit NW youth
                      Greenpop ready for third Trees for Zambia initiative

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Portfolio a valuable tool to boost personal brand
                        Unique leaders are born, exceptional leaders are made - Mark Orpen
                        Executive search sector not affected by recession rumours

                        Legal
                          ENSafrica consolidates position in Mauritius
                          Implications of increased tax-free threshold - Gavin Stansfield and Abdul Allie
                          Bribery and corruption perceptions higher - Evan Pickworth

                          Manufacturing
                            Drop in Evraz Highveld's share price hurts RMB - Mark Allix
                            Manufacturing confidence remains subdued - Claire Bisseker

                            Property
                              Luxe estate living - the new thing in SA
                              E&V Potchefstroom builds first green home in the area: Part 1
                              Sandton offices standing empty - Joan Muller

                              Education
                                UCT PhD graduates increase by almost 50% year-on-year
                                SYSPRO honoured at Education Excellence Awards

                                ICT
                                  World Cup travel tips, IT security in Brazil
                                  Delivering corporate value with data - Nick Wonfor
                                  Technology is levelling the playing fields

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    New surfski championships in Durban
                                    John Legend to tour SA
                                    A taste of Brazil at the Shimmy Beach Club

                                    Automotive
                                      Jaguar claws its way to the top - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                      KTM Motorcycles recalls two models
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