2010 FIFA World Cup

Media registration for FIFA bidders event open

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:06:00 +0200

On 4 December 2009, FIFA will host a media event in which the 11 bidders for the 2018 and/or 2022 FIFA World Cup will be able to present their bids to the international media at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) in South Africa. The accreditation procedure will be conducted via the FIFA Media Channel.
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Ten great tips for B&B websites

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:32:00 +0200

The very basis of having a website for your bed and breakfast is to increase bookings, which translates into high occupancy rate and profits. Competition on the internet is highly fierce, which requires that you ensure that your website is ready to offer what your potential guests want.
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The worst marketing job ever done - SA as a holiday destination

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:41:00 +0200

In the last year I've visited the US and the UK and the one thing they have in common is their fear of South Africa as a destination. Unless they've already been here, you'll hear the same refrain - “South Africa, oh no, wouldn't consider going there - way too dangerous.”
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Will red light districts spoil the 2010 brand?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:41:00 +0200

As the debate as to whether prostitution should be legalised in the run up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup heats up and human rights groups engage in a fierce battle over the (de)merits of any such action, it is worthwhile to cast our gaze back to the previous FIFA hosts and examine how potent a brand football and prostitution are, not just in word but more importantly in deed.
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Don't whine, go online

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:37:00 +0200

The “Don't Complain Campaign”, inspired by the recent US election campaign urging the American public to “Don't vote” if they didn't want change, launched yesterday 19 October 2009. Its aim is to help improve customer service levels in South Africa generally and particularly before foreign visitors arrive in 2010.
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2010 billboard fury

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:22:00 +0200

A war is brewing between soccer's world governing body, FIFA, and two of South Africa's outdoor marketing giants over lucrative advertising billboards alongside major routes to 2010 stadiums.
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2010 media accreditation workshops reminder

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:58:00 +0200

The Organising Committee (OC) of the 2010 FIFA World Cup is reminding media to learn about how to obtain media accreditation through the remaining workshops at various host cities this week.
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Meetings Africa 2010 gearing to go

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:23:00 +0200

Meetings Africa 2010 is targeted at those involved in planning, securing and hosting business meetings in southern Africa. It will be held between 24 - 26 February 2010 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
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Happiness key in Rio's branding triumph

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:10:00 +0200

When Brazil was awarded the rights for hosting the 2016 Olympic Games, analysts were astounded not so much by the fact that Rio de Janeiro came out on top, but that it won so convincingly. Everyone in Olympic circles had expected that the presence of Barack and Michelle Obama in Copenhagen would tilt the voting towards Chicago.
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FIFA to produce kick-off celebration concert

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:04:00 +0200

FIFA announced earlier this week the appointment of Emmy Award-winning producer Kevin Wall and his company Control Room, one of the world's leading producers of massive global events, as executive producer of the Official Kick-Off Celebration Concert of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
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