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SAA first flight to Abu Dhabi departs
PRETORIA: The first flight of South African Airways (SAA) to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates departed on Sunday, said SAA... read more>>



Tourism
Follow SA's influential women to Dubai
Four of SA's most influential wander women will be taking Dubai in April of 2015... read more>>
Language - USP or barrier?
During the imminent South African Tourism Indaba hundreds of tourism-related organisations and operators will be touting their tours, hospitality offerings and products - each pushing their unique selling points (USPs) to the utmost and trying desperately to differentiate themselves. Yet how many have considered the edge that an awareness of the issue of language can have on the bottom line? read more>>
Accommodation
Sun International to acquire 100% of the Peermont Group
Sun International has announced that agreements had been concluded between Sun International and the holders of ordinary shares, preference shares and mezzanine debt in the Peermont Group... read more>>
Catering
Property management system customised for backpacker accommodation
protel have pooled their development resources into customising a property management system to suit the backpacker accommodation supplier, a market that is poised for exponential growth... read more>>
Food Services
Food changes at the Vineyard Hotel
The Vineyard Hotel in Newlands, Cape Town, has announced a partnership with Farmer Angus, as a result of which his beef and free-range eggs will feature on the hotel's menu... read more>>
Hospitality
Vineyard Hotel undergoes upgrades in winter 2015
The Vineyard Hotel in Newlands, Cape Town is expected to commence upgrades from 6 April 2015... read more>>
The successful implementation of lean into the organisation

Gaby Gramm

In this very dynamic industry of travel and hospitality, the usual challenges always persist: new markets, increased demand for travel services, rising customer expectations, changing business models and cycles of innovation that just get quicker each year... read more>>
Tourism
African Responsible Tourism Awards 2015 longlist announced

Issued by World Trade Market Africa

The aim of the inaugural African Responsible Tourism Awards is to recognise inspiring African organisations that work to ensure tourism environments and benefit destinations and local people... read more>>
Duke of Edinburgh Cup proceeds to keep Diepsloot warm this winter
Over 2,200 children from Diepsloot will be the main beneficiaries of this year's prestigious Tsogo Sun Duke of Edinburgh Cup amateur golf tournament, to be played on Monday, 20 April at the Country Club Johannesburg, on both the Woodmead and Rockland courses... read more>>
The future of travel is now

Issued by Fogg

Digital agency Fogg has released its latest case study about an exciting new activation which will get the travel industry to rethink travel altogether... read more>>
Tours
E-toll Alli gets tagged
The SA National Roads Agency Limited's head allegedly flouted regulations regarding proposed toll roads in Western Cape. There are also allegations of forgery of court documents in another legal battle... read more>>
MSC Cruises suspends Tunisian calls
In the wake of the recent terror attack at the Bordo National Museum, in Tunis, MSC Cruises has decided to suspend all remaining Tunisian calls in the 2015 Summer... read more>>
Jobs offered
Partners Coordinator - Cape Town
An exciting opportunity to join a thriving youth travel organisation based in Cape Town with the opportunity to travel internationally representing GVI at conferences and schools. Read more >>



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