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TGCSA's Chief Quality Assurance Officer resigns
Thembi Kunene, Chief Quality Assurance Officer at the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA), has tendered her resignation effective from 31 March 2015... read more>>



Tourism
New visa categories for UAE
Travelling to the UAE is now even more convenient when you fly Emirates to Dubai and avail of visa services from Dubai Visa Processing Centre... read more>>
ACSA wins global accolades
South African airports - O.R. Tambo International, Cape Town International and King Shaka International Airports - recently walked away with top awards at the 2015 SKYTRAX Choice Awards in Paris, France... read more>>
flydubai increases frequency on African routes
With the additional flights to Alexandria, Bujumbura, Juba and Zanzibar, flydubai will operate 78 flights a week to Africa... read more>>
10 top tips for ITCs to get to grips with digital marketing
Being an independent travel consultant (ITC) can be very satisfying but also overwhelming... read more>>
IHG appoints Sandi Macfie
Sandi Macfie joins the IHG Team as Director of Hotel Performance Support for African franchise operations... read more>>
Accommodation
City Lodge accommodates SA National Culinary Team
The City Lodge Hotel Group is to take care of the accommodation needs of the South African National Culinary Team, as it prepares for next year's IKA Culinary Olympics... read more>>
Hospitality
Celebrate Easter at Hout Bay Manor
Why not treat yourself and your loved ones to an Easter weekend break at Hout Bay Manor? read more>>
Arabella... love at first sight...

Brian Berkman

What's not to love about 113 hectares of pristine fynbos...? read more>>
Rezidor is one of the World's Most Ethical Companies
The Rezidor Hotel Group has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 2015... read more>>
The impact of load shedding on the hospitality industry
While the threat of continued load shedding looms large on the national agenda invoking fears of mass power outages FEDHASA Cape is adding their voice to the call for government to provide adequate energy security intervention. read more>>
Restaurant
The art of summer cuisine

Eugene Yiga

When people eat at the Belmond Mount Nelson, they tend to choose dinner at the Planet Restaurant. And for good reason: Executive Chef Rudi Liebenberg's creative flair is the reason this eatery was a finalist for the top-10 restaurants in the country at last year's Eat Out Awards... read more>>
StreetSmart SA celebrates 10th anniversary, announces new chairperson
On its 10th anniversary, StreetSmart SA, an organisation dedicated to helping street children rebuild their lives through donations from restaurants in the Western Cape and Gauteng, has announced founding member Melanie Burke as new chairperson... read more>>
The loveliness that is La Belle

Angie White

La Belle Bakery & Bistro is upmarket flavour and sophistication meets unpretentious comfort. It's a place where beauty is abundant and relaxation is paramount, offering exceptional service incomparable to anywhere else I've ever been... read more>>
Find your foodie zen at Kyoto Garden Sushi

Ruth Cooper

Nestled in-between Kloof Street's bustling trendy pubs and restaurants, one finds a refreshing Asian oasis in the form of the 2014 Eat Out Award-winning Kyoto Garden Sushi... read more>>
Tourism
PR-Net rolls out events, suppliers lists
In the Western Cape, PR-Net has two events coming up. On 31 March, PR-Net Trade, in partnership with Publicity SA, hosts a 'Meet Your Media' event and the other, on 8 April 2015, has Chicago's Mike Santoro of PROI Walker Sands talking on 'Adapt or Die'... read more>>
Wings Travel Management launches GoData
Wings Travel Management has launched GoData an intuitive, mobile-enabled business intelligence tool that gives clients direct access to every aspect of their travel data... read more>>
Tours
fastjet becomes official airline partner of ZIFF
The Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) 2015 has entered into a partnership with fastjet, which will enable travellers to attend the festival... read more>>
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