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SA Tourism to open marketing office in Sao Paulo
South African Tourism will officially open a marketing office in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 23 September 2014. read more>>



Tourism
Richmond to host Heritage South Africa's National Symposium
The Who's Who of Heritage, the best Karoo lamb potjie & Karoo lamb chops, Springbok biltong and fillet, vetkoek and koeksisters, fine Juno and Muratie Estate wines, South Africa's most beautiful & scandalous ghost Rand Lady Josephine Dale Lace, international decorator to the stars & Cape architectural expert Graham Viney, the wool story "From Karoo Farm to Armani" with sheep-shearing demonstration and an awards evening at the Richmond Country Club are all to be experienced at this year's event hosted by Richmond from 16 to 18 October. read more>>
Top tips for business travel in Tanzania
Business travel between South Africa and East Africa continues to grow year on year, as local companies expand into previously untapped African markets. Travelling to Tanzania has just become a whole lot easier for South Africans, who are now exempt from applying for a visa for holiday or business stays of up to 90 days. read more>>
Call to get involved in Tourism Month celebrations
Tourism KwaZulu-Natal is calling on the people of KwaZulu-Natal to join in the Tourism Month celebrations that aim to foster awareness of the importance of tourism. read more>>
Local tourism to support W.Cape economy amidst Ebola, visa fears
The Western Cape's tourism economy is bracing for a disastrous summer season with international visitors citing Ebola fears and pronouncements made by the Department of Home Affairs on potential changes to regulations for child travellers as reasons for avoiding the country. read more>>
Kafue National Park in Zambia offers the ideal safari getaway

Karin Theron

The shapes of animals emerges from the early morning mist and as the sun starts warming up the plains, life in Africa carries on at its normal undisturbed pace. I almost find it difficult to believe that life away from the daily rat race can be so uncomplicated, peaceful and breathtakingly beautiful. read more>>
ASATA welcomes new immigration regulations
The Association of Southern African Travel Agents has welcomed the announcement that the new immigration regulations that require South African travellers to apply for unabridged birth certificates to travel internationally with their children under the age of 18 due to come in to effect on 1 October 2014, have been deferred until May 2015. read more>>
Accommodation
New Seychelles hotel opens for bookings
Situated between Mahé's international airport and the capital, Victoria, the 87-room Eden Bleu Hotel has opened for bookings and will welcome its first guests on 1 November 2014. read more>>
Continued expansion for Carlson Rezidor
Carlson Rezidor currently holds 30 hotels and has 6300 rooms under development and the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group develops and operates Radisson Blu in the upper upscale segment and Park Inn by Radisson in the mid-market segment. In early 2014, the group also launched two new brands: Radisson Red for the lifestyle select segment and the Quorvus Collection for the luxury market. read more>>
Serene and superb Sanbona

Ruth Cooper

It's a still-and-sunny Saturday afternoon, golden light bathes the bush, the smell of Renosterveld fynbos and dust is in the air as we silently approach a wild cheetah family gorged on a recently felled eland. The family (mother and kids) are lethargic stuffed full of the kill and sensibly enjoying an afternoon rest up after their large family lunch. read more>>
City Lodge Hotels cut greenhouse gas emissions
According to the City Lodge Hotel Group, it has achieved remarkable results during the past four years in its attempt to cut greenhouse gas emissions. read more>>
Hotel Verde expands environmental initiatives
Hotel Verde near the Cape Town International Airport has embarked on several interesting outdoor initiatives to consciously acknowledge and manage the impact of their operations on the environment and local community, and to further reduce their carbon footprint. read more>>
Food Services
Five SA restaurants in AmEX Fine Dining Awards
89 top restaurants have been honoured for 2015 in the American Express Platinum Fine Dining Awards, including five new entrants who have emerged as the latest platinum fine dining restaurants in South Africa. read more>>
Capetonian comes first in Creative Canapés
Capetonian Samantha Lloyd has won first place in the Creative Canapé's category of the Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) Chef of the Year competition. Lloyd is a Sous Chef at the Taj Cape Town's Mint, the Local Grill restaurant. read more>>
Hospitality
Kove Collection selects Greater Than
Kove Collection, a portfolio of unique and vibrant hospitality venues, has appointed Greater Than to manage their public relations and communications of the groups' hotels, bars and restaurants. read more>>
A room with a view aims to boost investment in hotels and tourism sector
Wesgro in partnership with the City of Cape Town and PwC have launched a publication entitled A room with a view which focuses on current trends and investment opportunities for the hotel and tourism industry in Cape Town and the Western Cape. read more>>
Tourism
FlySafair taking off on 16 October
Customers contacting FlySafair, a low-cost carrier relaunching on 16 October are asking whether airport parking is included in the ticket price and this shows that the airline is attracting first-time flyers, Chief Executive Dave Andrew says. read more>>
Is SA's positioning of "Inspiring New Ways" right?

Rolf Akermann

As a proudly SA person, I am very concerned regarding the image of SA world wide. As a marketing strategist I am even more concerned... read more>>
Summer lovin' as 2014 Klink Awards launches

Evan-Lee Courie

Summer lovin' had me a blast, oh yeah...! is the exact tune that was playing through my head at the launch of the annual Klink Awards, which took place on Friday, 12 September 2014. read more>>
Tours
Rhino poaching - 'Not on my Watch'
Deputy Minister of Environmental Affairs Barbara Thomson has urged all people to take a firm stand against rhino poaching. read more>>
Onboard City Sightseeing Johannesburg

Brian Berkman

If, like me, you're a Joburg inner-city scaredy cat or want to get to experience the City of Gold but not struggle with parking, the City Sightseeing topless Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour is highly recommended, as it allows you to get as close, or safely away from crowds, as you like. read more>>
Oceania Cruises to include free internet onboard
Oceania Cruises have announced plans to provide complimentary internet access to guests booked in either a suite or Concierge Level stateroom on any of its five mid-size ships. This is reportedly the first time the cruise line has offered a free internet program, with the new benefit commencing during the 2015 winter season. read more>>
International
New campaign, new angle to tackle rhino poaching
A new campaign launched in Vietnam today, 22 September, with the goal of persuading urban men that they don't need rhino horn to bolster their self-esteem. The launch coincides with World Rhino Day. read more>>
Saatchi & Saatchi appointed Sands China account
SHANGHAI: After a competitive pitching process, Saatchi & Saatchi was appointed by Sands China, a US casino and resort, as creative agency to serve its properties in Macao Cotai Strip for mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao. read more>>
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Government
Travel regulations for children are on hold
The new requirement of an Unabridged Birth Certificate for all children travelling to and within South Africa's borders, as well as written permission to travel, has been postponed until June next year, says Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba. read more>>
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                                Protect data availability to comply with POPI - Jos Floor

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                                  E-tolls boycott hurts Gautrain's operations
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