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PwC Outlook: SA hotel and tourism industry set for growth
Driven by an increase in the number of foreign visitors to the African continent... read


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Department of Tourism is not involved in the independently organised 'Women in Tourism Conference'
Department of Tourism is not involved in the independently organised 'Women in Tourism Conference'

Issued by Gauteng Tourism Authority

The Department of Tourism has been inundated with enquiries regarding the "Women in Tourism Conference" planned for 24 to 26 August at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Gauteng... read

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WOMEN'S MONTH
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#WomensMonth: Navigating the world as a woman with Kelly Jackson

Cari Van Wyk

Global travel company Contiki caters for the young, wild and free. We spoke to Contiki SA's general manager, Kelly Jackson, on navigating this world as a woman... read
#WomensMonth: Kate Schrire and The Creamery of the crop
#WomensMonth: Kate Schrire and The Creamery of the crop

Jessica Tennant

Strawberry basil, white nectarine, jasmine blossom, hot cross bun, pistachio, and Catawba grape are not your average ice cream flavours and when 'garden mint' in a sugar cone tastes like exactly that, it must be true that The Creamery is the cream of the crop in the ice cream business... read
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The regal French feel of Leeu House

Leigh Andrews

With a hefty front door guarded by regal bronze lions and a statue of world-renowned peace-keepers Ghandi on the left and Mandela on the right, it's little wonder a stay at Franschhoek's exclusive Leeu House leaves guests feeling peaceful and relaxed... read
Old charm at Webersburg
Old charm at Webersburg

Ruth Cooper

Webersburg, one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa is still looking pretty good for 219-years-old. Nestled on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain just outside of Stellenbosch, this boutique estate boasts traditional Cape Dutch style buildings and cellars... read
Cape Grace in Cape Town launches app
Cape Grace in Cape Town launches app

Issued by Cape Grace

Cape Grace's new app demonstrates Cape Grace's positioning as an accessible and forward-thinking South African lifestyle brand as it celebrates its 21st birthday at the end of next year... read
Hospitality
Pokémon Go adds to hospitality industry's business
Pokémon Go adds to hospitality industry's business
Pokémon Go launched at the start of July, but businesses should not be obsessing about catching elusive cartoon figures, instead they should be focusing on how to 'catch' and keep customers by using this game... read
Restaurant
Bar @ LQF gets the "Leeu touch"
Bar @ LQF gets the "Leeu touch"
With a wood-burning fireplace for a cosy get-together on rainy days or outside seating the perfect spot to relax in on sunny days, the Bar @ LQF is a sociable space from where to watch the... read
The Diners Club Winelist Awards winners
The Diners Club Winelist Awards winners
The Diners Club Winelist Awards saw 71 restaurants in the Western Cape - including brasseries and bistros, cafés, destination and fine dining eateries - recognised at a ceremony presented at The One and Only, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. read
Tourism
Horses passing the finish line - Charles Johnstone
New horse racing event to launch in Joburg
Traditionally, fans of horseracing had to flock to Durban and Cape Town for big race days, but now Gauteng will have its own lavish and sophisticated race-day event - Equinity.... read
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Finders Keepers puts Mpumalanga back on the map
Tourism in Mpumalanga has seen a decline in the past few years. On the bright side, domestic tourism appears to be picking up... read
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The field guide's contribution to the tourism industry

Ben Coley

This is the pressure under which most tourism based establishments work: how do you make everyone's trip a trip of a lifetime? read
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Terror attacks in Europe tests resilience of travel industry

Joe Hessert

The impact of recent terror attacks in Europe on the international travel industry has been small, but measurable. The monthly Trans-Atlantic report from... read
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Africa
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Marriott Hotels opens first hotel in Southern Africa
Marriott International has opened Kigali Marriott Hotel, representing its entry into Rwanda and Marriott Hotels' first property in Southern Africa.... read
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Business
#WomensMonth: More than just the 'chick in charge'
#WomensMonth: More than just the 'chick in charge'

Leigh Andrews

Create a business that exists and even flourishes without you was the knockout lesson from BeingBossZA, a well-attended females-only business event explaining how to survive your first 1,000 days in business and beyond as a womentrepreneur this past weekend... read
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