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Hotel Verde achieves double Platinum certification for LEED
Hotel Verde has been awarded a second LEED Platinum Green Building Certification by the United States Green Building Council... read more>>

Cape Town restaurant shows the world how to deal with racist online reviews
[Stuart Thomas] Online reviews can be a tricky business, especially in the restaurant trade. Things can get very messy, very quickly... read more>>



Tourism
New blog for Sawubona magazine
As an extension of Sawubona magazine, Ndalo Media has launched a blog, #SawubonaBlog... read more>>
STA Travel wins top honours at Rising Star Awards
The annual Standard Bank Rising Star Awards recently took place at the Sandton Hilton in Johannesburg and Amy Mortlock from STA Travel was awarded top honours in the Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality category... read more>>
The Mother City rakes in international accolades
The Mother City has yet again done locals proud by featuring prominently in international ratings of tourist venues... read more>>
Emirates to launch flights to Bamako, Mali
Emirates airline will connect Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali, to its global network from 25 October 2015... read more>>
SA's travel and tourism industry shows significant drop
Business performance levels across South Africa's tourism value chain slipped from a Tourism Business Index (TBI) of 99.9 in Q1 of 2015 to an index score of 83.6 in the second quarter... read more>>
Durban's bid proposal for Commonwealth Games assessed
The next phase of Durban's bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2022 has begun... read more>>
Accommodation
Marriott Hotel opens its doors in Makkah
Marriott International has announced the opening of the Makkah Marriott Hotel, the company's first flagship brand in the holy city... read more>>
Airbnb plans to expand across Africa
Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, attended the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2015 to meet with entrepreneurs from around the world and explore the sharing economy's impact and expansion, particularly on the African continent - which represents a huge opportunity for the company... read more>>
Queen Victoria Hotel recognised by Expedia.com
The Queen Victoria Hotel in the Portswood Ridge Precinct at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town has been named a 2015 Expedia Insiders' Select Hotel... read more>>
IPRA selects Johannesburg's best hotels for World Congress 2015

Issued by IPRA

Five quintessential hotels have been carefully selected by IPRA as possible accommodation choices for delegates attending the International Public Relations Association 2015 World Congress and Exhibition... read more>>
Menlyn Boutique Hotel nominated for prestigious awards
The Menlyn Boutique Hotel has recently been nominated for three prestigious awards... read more>>
Cape Grace Sommelier takes first place at SA Wine-Tasting Championship 2015 Cape Town

Issued by Cape Grace

Marlvin Gwese, Cape Grace's Assistant Sommelier, took first place in the Winterhalter challenge at the Cape Town leg of the South African Wine-Tasting Championship 2015... read more>>
Food Services
Emirates debuts exclusive Dom Pérignon pairing menu
Customers travelling on Emirates' First Class can now look forward to the introduction of the recently released Dom Pérignon Vintage 2005, and the Dom Pérignon Vintage Rosé 2003, across different routes... read more>>
Col'Cacchio pizzeria launches e-learning for staff
Col'Cacchio pizzeria has launched its e-learning staff training platform, which is used as a training tool and provides staff with the resources necessary to develop their restaurant and hospitality skills... read more>>
Qantas announces new team of wine experts
Qantas has announced a new team from the Rockpool Restaurant Group who will select alcoholic beverages for Qantas domestic and international flights and lounges... read more>>
Hospitality
The Table Bay Hotel supports Reach for A Dream Foundation
Two lucky young Cape Town soccer fans were in their element on Sunday, 26 July 2015, when the Cape Town Cup soccer final between Sporting Lisbon and Crystal Palace took place at Cape Town Stadium... read more>>
Stay fit whilst travelling
When travelling for business it's often easy to get caught up in neglecting your basic needs, such as sleeping well, eating well and staying active... read more>>
Premier Hotels give back on Mandela Day
As part of the recent Mandela Day, Premier Hotel Pretoria and Capital Hotel School trainees together with Rotary donated their time to feed and give back to the community of Saulsville and Leamogetswe Safety Home in Pretoria... read more>>
Matriculant wins R225 000 hospitality bursary
Brad Taylor of Fish Hoek High was awarded the coveted R225 000 International Hotel School (IHS) bursary to study Hospitality Management... read more>>
2015 Vaal Whiskey Festival

Issued by Gauteng Tourism Authority

Following its success in 2014, Vereeniging will once again be showcasing rare, premium whiskey brands at the Vaal Whiskey Festival at BON Hotel Riviera on Vaal... read more>>
Restaurant
Moyo makes a comeback
Urban African dining restaurant chain, Moyo, has made a robust comeback under the direction of Fournews, and is experiencing positive revenue growth from their five restaurants... read more>>
Tours
Combine the best, destress for the rest

Abigail Munroe

How about, on your next breakaway from the city, exploring the idea of a collaboration of themes? Essential elements to consider combining are: the joys of nature, a touch of soul-searching or personal development, like-minded company and a refreshingly new environment. read more>>
MSC Cruises launches Voyagers Club
MSC Cruises has announced the launch of MSC Voyagers Club, the new loyalty programme that rewards experienced travellers. read more>>
Cruising through Abu Dhabi
More calls, bigger ships, the return of an industry giant, infrastructure improvements and sharpened appetite for Arabian Gulf itineraries promise record-breaking results during 2015/16 winter season for Abu Dhabi's burgeoning cruise industry... read more>>
Balloon Safaris: Staying afloat
With the recent award of a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, Bill Harrop's "Original" Balloon Safaris has cemented its position as one of South Africa's most popular travel experiences... read more>>
Celebrate Women's Day with Vredenheim, Metrorail
Celebrate Women's Day early with Metrorail on a special train trip to Vredenheim Wildlife & Winery in the Stellenbosch Winelands. read more>>
Crystal Cruises offers yacht cruise to Seychelles
South African cruising enthusiasts will have an opportunity to explore the Seychelles on a six-star yacht when Crystal Cruises introduces its Crystal Yacht Cruises programme in December 2015... read more>>
Win a trip to Switzerland with Chocolat Frey
If you're a Pick n Pay Smart Shopper, Chocolat Frey is giving one family of four the chance to win a trip to the city of Lucerne, in the heart of Switzerland... read more>>
Lifestyle
Abalone House launches 'brandy bar'

Eugene Yiga

"I'm delighted to be here," said Christelle Reade-Jahn, Director of the South African Brandy Foundation. "It's such a special evening, bringing together everything that's good in South Africa: good company, excellent conversation, fantastic brandies, and one of the best chefs in the country." read more>>
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