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Home Affairs sets record straight on new visa regulations
PRETORIA: The Department of Home Affairs says the new visa regulations are in line with two pieces of legislation... read more>>



Tourism
IHG introduces Spire Elite to reward most loyal members
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced its IHG Rewards Club's new top membership level, Spire Elite, introduced to recognise and reward its most loyal members... read more>>
Juice celebrates 100 issues; 13.5 million reads
The July issue of Mango's in-flight magazine, Juice, celebrates its 100th issue this month... read more>>
Wildebeest migration captured using HerdTracker
A tourist from New York captured video footage of the first wildebeest migration river crossings for the season at the Mara River in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania... read more>>
Enjoy untouched and unexposed European destinations
To escape the bustle of the more densely populated tourist destinations, many tourists are starting to enjoy certain European destinations... read more>>
ASKY releases 2015 Summer schedule
ASKY Airlines has announced its summer schedule, aiming to satisfy the travel demand of the public during the high season... read more>>
Emirates to resume services to Erbil
Emirates will restart passenger flights to Erbil from 15 August 2015... read more>>
Tshwane team visits Japan to maximise city's exposure
Representatives from the City of Tshwane are currently visiting Japan to maximise exposure for the city, and position Tshwane as a travel destination of choice... read more>>
Carnival City maintains Level 2 B-BBEE status
Carnival City has embraced the B-BBEE objective of its holding company, Sun International, to maintain Level 2 B-BBEE status... read more>>
Planning ahead is key to navigate fluctuations in tourism industry
Each year, most tourism businesses face a gigantic wave of seasonality - whether it be as a result of seasonal travel trends or related to the economic indicators... read more>>
Skywise announces Mandela Day special fares
Accommodation
The Capital Hotel Group rolls out in Cape Town and Pretoria

Brian Berkman

The Capital Hotel Group, with six properties across Sandton, are set to open two new properties, The Capital Mirage (opening October 2015), and Menlyn Main (opening in September 2016)... read more>>
Leeu Collection acquires Le Quartier Français
Analjit Singh of Leeu Collection will take over as the new owners of Le Quartier Français in Franschhoek on 1 September 2015... read more>>
Newmark Hotels gets global recognition
South African hotel management company, Newmark Hotels, Reserves & Lodges has scooped two prestigious international travel and tourism awards... read more>>
Changes at San Martinho Beach Club
It is often said that a change is as good as a holiday... read more>>
Cape Grace Hotel Candidates prepare for the final round of the Cape Legends Inter-Hotel Challenge!

Issued by Cape Grace

On 22 July, Chef Charmainne Deacon and Wine Steward Mpho Masiu will be competing in the final round of the Cape Legends Inter-Hotel Challenge, which features 25 hotels from the Cape, Port Elizabeth, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng... read more>>
Hospitality
Mistakes that hotel owners make

Bruce Prins

Hotel owners often make some basic mistakes when operating their hotels and then cannot understand why they either make no money or the hotel eventually closes down... read more>>
Restaurant
L'Opulence officially opened its doors in Sandton Square
Fine meeting place by day and spirited lounge by night, L'Opulence, has officially opened its doors celebrating the launch with a glittering VIP event... read more>>
Tourism
Pearl Valley embarks on rehabilitation of Berg River
The Berg River in the Western Cape was once home to a healthy population of hippos. By the early 1800s, thanks to human destruction of their habitat, only a few remained, and the last one was shot in 1869... read more>>
Travelling requires a savings plan
There are high-income earners and high net asset worth people who are in a position to cover their short-, medium- and long-term financial mishaps from their income flows... read more>>
The Portobello Hotel: a magnet to musos, fashionistas

Brian Berkman

Even before Julia Roberts entered Hugh Grant's blue door in the movie Notting Hill, W11, or Notting Hill Gate, London in the Royal Borough of Chelsea, was a place to visit... read more>>
108th Prince of Wales Polo Cup tournament

Issued by Gauteng Tourism Authority

After a hugely successful tournament last year, Mr Concierge and the South African Polo Association is bringing the Prince of Wales Polo Cup to the Waterfall Polo fields, Johannesburg, again... read more>>
Tours
MSC Cruises leads the fleet
The recently published 2015-2016 Cruise Industry News Annual Report declared MSC Cruises the number one cruise line in Europe, including in the Mediterranean. read more>>
People on the move
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Cape Town accommodation agency Cape Portfolios are looking for an experienced receptionist/administrator to work in their Camps Bay office. Read more >>

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