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Hospitality Investment Conference Africa announces speakers
The Hospitality Investment Conference Africa, HICA 2015 has announced its speakers for its conference being held 9-11 September at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton. read more>>



Tourism
How to keep your battery going while on the move
It's always annoying to run out of battery power when you're not near a charger and a power point... read more>>
Take note of international digital laws when travelling
Even the most dedicated business travellers take some time to indulge in the pleasure aspect of being in a foreign country, whether that means taking pictures, seeing sights, chatting to locals or just watching a movie in their hotel rooms. Unfortunately, depending on the country, all these activities can land them in hot water. read more>>
Intelligence Report showcases trends in Nigeria's tourism industry
Jovago Nigeria has released its high impact Intelligence Report showcasing research carried out on key tourism sector trends and innate possibilities for the economy... read more>>
Convenient collections system for tour operators
According to a report by iVeri Payment Systems, 'Payment Methods for Incoming Tour Operators in sub-Saharan Africa', the tourism industry in sub-Saharan Africa currently directly accounts for 2.7% of the GDP in sub-Saharan Africa. read more>>
Tsogo Sun celebrates women in business
Tsogo Sun is celebrating Women's Month along with the rest of the country this August by acknowledging the significant value that women bring to the workplace. read more>>
All set for 2015 Lilizela Tourism Awards
As the countdown picks up momentum on the Lilizela Tourism Awards, entries have now been judged and the provincial finalists selected... read more>>
Visa requirements for SA diplomats lifted
PRETORIA: The Department of Home Affairs says it has noted the decision of the United Kingdom government to lift visa requirements for holders of South African diplomatic passports. read more>>
Content marketing does not exist

Steve Liversedge

After 17 years in the internet industry, you get accustomed to the crowds chasing the next latest 'best thing' in digital. It is an industry where people like catchy sayings... read more>>

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Accommodation
Hilton agrees to open first hotel in Botswana
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a management agreement to open the mid-market Hilton Garden Inn Gaborone with... read more>>
Cape Grace takes top honours at the Inter-Hotel Challenge

Issued by Cape Grace

Cape Grace Chef Candidate, Charmainne Deacon, and Wine Steward, Mpho Masiu, swept the boards at the annual Cape Legends Inter-Hotel Challenge awards dinner held on Friday, 14 August, at the Southern Sun Cape Sun hotel... read more>>
Food Services
The Vineyard Hotel supports youth employment
The Vineyard Hotel is pleased to support youth employment and skills development in South Africa by welcoming new food and beverage learners from Harambee Youth Employment and the Chrysalis Academy to the Vineyard family... read more>>
From biscuits to burgers: the evolution of airline catering
Imperial Airways introduced a service almost 90 years ago which made its Silver Wing flights famous and created a benchmark by which... read more>>
Hospitality
IHS Cape Town, Durban campuses announce bursary winners
The annual bursary competition, run by International Hotel School has announced the winners from the Cape Town and Durban campuses... read more>>
Boutique conferencing, a growing trend
The conferencing industry has become extremely competitive with many hotels offering facilities that can accommodate the growing demands of this specialised field... read more>>
Minor Hotel Group opens office in Southern Africa

Brian Berkman

Minor Hotel Group (MHG) has opened up a Johannesburg office to represent its 10 properties in Southern Africa... read more>>
Restaurant
Signal your senses at the Cape Grace Hotel

Angie White

Situated at the iconic Cape Grace Hotel, Signal Restaurant offers an elegant and warm dining experience within the bustling V&A Waterfront surrounds. The ambience is tranquil and sophisticated, and the service is impeccable... read more>>
Chef of the Year finalists announced
The Unilever Food Solutions Chef of the Year finalists have been named after regional finals were held in Joburg, Cape Town and Durban. The finalists stand to win their share of the total of R120,000 in prize money at the finals in Durban on 10 September, 2015. read more>>
Tourism
Sandton shopping spree for UnionPay cardholders

Issued by UnionPay International

UnionPay International is launching its first shopping campaign in Sandton, Johannesburg, which is known as the richest square mile in Africa. The campaign will run four months until 30 November... read more>>
Eden to Addo: A 400km hike that is a journey for the soul
Imagine escaping from it all. Leaving behind a frenetic urban life and forgetting about cellphones, traffic, noise and pollution. It doesn't have to be a fantasy... read more>>
New Mthatha airport to boost economy
MTHATHA: Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle says the potential of the Eastern Cape's economic growth and tourism... read more>>
Africa's largest church a must visit
It is true that Africa is full of beautiful landmarks and remarkable destinations, leaving travellers spoiled for choice. One of the choices is... read more>>
Annual SA National Parks Week dates announced
South African National Parks (SANParks) in partnership with Total SA and in line with the SANParks vision statement of... read more>>
It's all systems go for Wonderboom's maiden commercial flight

Issued by Gauteng Tourism Authority

Tshwane Executive Mayor, Councillor Kgosientso Ramokgopa, recently announced that commercial flights will be available from Wonderboom National Airport to Cape Town International from August this year... read more>>
The Dinokeng Game Reserve - take a drive on the wild side

Issued by Gauteng Tourism Authority

The Dinokeng Game Reserve (DGR) is an 18,500Ha area surrounded by an animal proof fence, but plans are already underway to expand this area to over 25,000Ha... read more>>
Women in Tourism

Issued by Gauteng Tourism Authority

The majority of the staff at Gauteng Tourism are women and they all believe tourism is relevant for a vast variety of reasons... read more>>
Government news
Direct flight from Wonderboom to Cape Town
PRETORIA: The first commercial flight from Wonderboom airport has taken to the sky en route to Cape Town... read more>>
More Government news
Business
Concern about silence on key threats to SA's economic longevity
South Africa has a leadership crisis, but this is not limited to government. Trevor Ncube, entrepreneur and publisher of SA's Mail & Guardian newspaper, recently addressed corporate leaders on their silence on key threats to the country's economic longevity... read more>>
Lifestyle
Country charm at Cascade

Ruth Cooper

Along a dirt road a couple of kilometres outside of Paarl, and against a backdrop of the lush Klein Drakenstein Mountains and a gushing waterfall, you will find the charming four-star boutique hotel, Cascade Country Manor. read more>>
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