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Roshene Singh named an Internationalist

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:17:00 +0200

South African Tourism's chief marketing officer, Roshene Singh, is now an Internationalist - and has joined very exclusive group that shows outstanding thinking in global brand communications.
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Mango takes flight against crime

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:50:00 +0200

Mango steps up anti-fraud procedures and asks travellers assistance - CEO takes hard line against dishonesty.
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Travel Tips from Germany

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:12:00 +0200

BERLIN, GERMANY: The first edition of Travel Tips covers a host of information. The German National Tourist Board themes for 2012 are exciting and cover new aspects of Germany.
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Air Zimbabwe suspends flights

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:52:00 +0200

Air Zimbabwe has been placed under judicial management and City Press says that it appears likely the airline will be declared bankrupt as it struggles with debts of US$140m and also owes its workers US$35m.
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Lonrho Hotels to manage Grand Hotel Kinshasa

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:34:00 +0200

Lonrho Hotels, a wholly owned division of Lonrho Plc, has announced that it has entered into a ten year management agreement for the 450-room Grand Hotel Kinshasa, formerly the InterContinental Hotel, in the capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Room for improvement at Inn on the Square

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:44:00 +0200

When staying over at a hotel you'd like to feel as if you're at a home away from home - minus the chores. Apart from the friendly hotel staff, the refurbished rooms, the perfect location and the view from the pool deck, there's nothing really inviting about the city-based Inn on the Square in Cape Town.
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Hôtel & Lodge: Long Beach is 'Best Resort' in the world

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:11:00 +0200

Hôtel & Lodge magazine, a much respected French magazine that aims to offer a unique view on hotels, private retreats and lodges across the world, recently awarded its "Best Resort" commendation to Long Beach.
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Carlson, Rezidor establish Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group; starts 2012 in Africa on high note

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:44:00 +0200

MINNEAPOLIS, US / BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, and The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, recently announced that they have established The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The group is also starting 2012 in Africa, on a high note...
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Le Touessrok honoured in the 2012 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Hotel Awards

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:14:00 +0200

Le Touessrok has won the '2012 Travelers' Choice Awards' in the 'Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Africa' and 'Top 25 Relaxation & Spa Hotels in Africa' categories.
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Making tracks into Africa

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:38:00 +0200

Umuntu Media and Tracks4Africa - major players in the Southern African hospitality industry - have teamed up to bring powerful, multi-platform listings offers to the Southern African hospitality industry.
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