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2015... Bring it on!


We've done it! We've reached the end of the year and it's just about time to celebrate yet another year done and dusted. From all of us here at Bizcommunity.com, to all of you - our loyal readers, subscribers, partners, and clients - a hearty best wishes to you all and to those dear to you.

This is our last regular newsletter for 2014; look out for our special festive newsletter coming at you this Thursday. We hope that it will help put you in the holiday spirit and inspire you for the new year ahead.

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Thank you for your support during 2014; we look forward to hanging out with you in 2015.

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Weekly top stories


World Travel Market Africa builds on 2014 success
Following on its success in its inaugural year, World Travel Market (WTM) Africa is exceeding expectations for the 2015 show, with high growth in exhibitor attendance... read more>>



Tourism
BA launches try-before-you-buy
A new innovation from British Airways that allows customers to experience US destinations in a virtual world before booking was launched by Nicole Scherzinger... read more>>
Wesgro announces new CEO
Professor Brian Figaji, Chairman of the Wesgro Board of Directors announced that the Agency had appointed Tim Harris as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Agency to replace the outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Nils Flaatten... read more>>
Tips to trump fatigue on the road
The holiday season is finally here, and right now the only thing standing between you and your holiday destination is the long road to get there... read more>>
Tips for an eco-friendly holiday
Thousands of South Africans have booked their holidays and will soon hit the road for some much-needed relaxation... read more>>
Accommodation
New chalets opened in the Agulhas National Park
South African National Parks recently launched seven new chalets in the Agulhas National Park, bringing the total to 15, which equates to 51 beds available for tourist accommodation... read more>>
Hospitality
New business concept, Silverbirch @ Birchwood, launches
The Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre have recently unveiled their upgraded facility, Silverbirch @ Birchwood, which is a brand new concept in business hospitality of a fully upgraded hotel within a hotel... read more>>
Sun International committed to serve green listed seafood
Serving only green listed seafood sourced from sustainable suppliers as approved by the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI) by 2017 - that is the commitment by all Sun International owned restaurants... read more>>
Cape Royale scores World Luxury Hotel Awards
The Cape Royale Luxury Hotel added yet another two accolades to their plethora of awards at the recent World Luxury Hotel Awards ceremony and gala dinner... read more>>
Tours
Wesgro, Happy Snappy aim to inspire tourists this season
Wesgro and Happy Snappy have joined forces on a mobile campaign with the objective of inspiring visitors to the city of Cape Town to discover more of the Western Cape's unique activities and places... read more>>
Travel
The Pearl in the Mantis Collection
Mantis has built its collection of more than 70 unique destinations by always finding that one exceptional setting... read more>>
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