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Women in Hospitality Networking Seminar & Brunch
In celebration of Women’s Month, FEDHASA Cape is hosting a Women in Hospitality Networking Seminar & Brunch on Thursday 15th…
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Odzala Wilderness camps opens for the 2013 Season
The ground-breaking Odzala Wilderness Camps operated by Wilderness Collection in the Republic of Congo reopened on the 25th of July…
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The Bush Institute at Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel was the African First Ladies Summit
Recently hosted by The Bush Institute at Dar es Salaam Serena hotel was the African First Ladies Summit titled “Investing…
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Motswari Private Game Lodge wins Gold Class Status for greening
Motswari Private Game Lodge, host to Africa’s Big Five, has achieved Gold Class status on the Heritage Environmental Certification Programme.…
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Kenya Airways commences direct flights to Kigali & Bujumbura
Kenya Airways has introduced new direct flights from its Nairobi hub to Kigali in Rwanda and Bujumbura in Burundi as…
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Water Sports in Winter?
If you’re on the West Coast, absolutely! Contrary to what one might think, the call of the Atlantic becomes even…
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Kenya Airways signs code-share agreement with Air Namibia
Kenya Airways has boosted its footprint within the Southern Africa region with the signing of a new code-share agreement with…
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86 Years of “Special Experiences for Special People”
The Riviera on Vaal Hotel & Country Club, known for its special experiences for special people, will be celebrating its…
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SA Tourism CEO, Mr Thulani Nzima’s Speech at SAACI 2013 Conference
The CEO of SA Tourism, Mr Thulani Nzima addressed delegates at the opening ceremony of the Southern African Association for…
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Minister Van Schalkwyk’s Speech at SAACI 2013 Conference
The Minister of Tourism, Mr Martinus Van Schalkwyk delivered his key note address to delegates at the opening ceremony of the Southern African…
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Winter warms at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa
Winter is a special time at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa situated in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, where although temperatures…
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The Robertson Small Hotel takes the grill to gourmet heights
Reuben & Co flexes braai-ceps with new tong tricks for Braai Day Want to ignite the gourmet side of the…
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Wilderness Safaris Launches Pelo Camp in Moremi’s Jao Concession
Wilderness Safaris is delighted to announce the opening of Pelo Camp in a remote part of the Jao Concession on…
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TUROPA DMC, launches B2B online reservation system for UK and Ireland
TUROPA DMC, a leading Destination Management Company in the United Kingdom and Ireland, announces the immediate availability of TUROPAnet in…
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Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts to open Luxury Hotel in Confucius’ Birthplace
Debuting this August, Shangri-La Hotel, Qufu’s bold modern aesthetic incorporates traditional Chinese design and Confucian motifs By proximity as well…
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Makuleke Contractual Park wins Community Conservation Award
Wilderness Safaris is thrilled to announce that the Makuleke Contractual Park (MCP) has won the Mail & Guardian Greening the…
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Fishing spots just a stones throw from Johannesburg
Fishing enthusiasts needing a day next to a trout-packed dam can find just what they are looking for without having to…
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Maropeng’s Best Site Guide Moves Up The Ranks
A trip to Maropeng, the official visitor’s centre for the Cradle of Humankind, would not be complete without a guided…
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Wilderness Holdings announces Keith Vincent as CEO
The Board of Directors of Wilderness Holdings Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Vincent as Chief Executive…
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Newmark Hotels, Reserves and Lodges offer an easy “charging policy” for in-house guests
Cape Town, celebrated as one of the most diverse and spectacular holiday destinations in the world, boasts vineyards, mountains, dazzling…
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Zambia’s Protea Hotel Lusaka more than doubles capacity
The popular 100-room Protea Hotel Lusaka, located within the Arcades Shopping and Entertainment lifestyle hub opposite the Mulungushi Conference Centre,…
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Exciting holidays in Sun City
Sun City is for many people Africa’s premier holiday destination. This internationally recognized resort offers a host of accommodation options,…
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Naikuni feted for ‘contribution to air transport business’
Kenya Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Titus Naikuni, has been recognized in the prestigious Airline Strategy Awards 2013. Dr Naikuni…
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Thailand reaps rich harvest in top of Traveller’s choice 2013 Awards
Nine of Thailand’s diverse range of tourism spots, products and attractions have been included on the list of TripAdvisor’s Top…
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Super Fast Fibre Optic Bandwidth for African Pride Crystal Towers
July 2013: The African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa in Cape Town, which boasts the city’s second largest…
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Surprises await at Tourism 2020 Dialogue
Recognising the importance of the tourism sector and the role of SMME’s. The Second Annual Tourism 2020 Dialogue promises a few…
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Big 5 Roadshow 2013 – SPECIAL EDITION iFundi – Italy
The format of this year’s Big 5 Roadshow in Italy will vary slightly. The calendar dates for the roadshow will be as…
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The Forum – the perfect setting for your next business milestone
In Ancient Rome, the forum was a hub for important meetings and social gatherings, everything from philosophical discussions, judicial hearings…
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Pampering for body and soul
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Villingili Resorts and Spa Maldives, draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend –…
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Gold Rush. Gold Fever. Golden Wildebeest.
Golden Breeders and Castle de Wildt have pleasure in inviting you to experience Auction Day Dynamics first hand. Please be…
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The Robertson Small serves up yesteryear sensations
Revel in the past and pleasures of the quaint town of Robertson when The Robertson Small Hotel, a 5-star retreat…
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Kayak Expedition on Lake Malawi
Gravity Adventures (Cape Town) and Nkwichi Lodge have put together a very exclusive, once in a lifetime expedition trip on…
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Putting the ‘Fun’ in Fundraising! The Rattrace 2013 is here!
The Ratt Race is all about having a blast while raising money for the David Rattray foundation which supports locally-based…
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Big Bee Festival (Swellendam)
The Big Bee brings you a chain of wild and brilliant surprises from 9 to 11 August 2013 where three days of…
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Vaal River Meander Wine Route 2013 Celebrates Its 10th Year
Vaalies can now proudly boast the largest and most popular Wine Route in Gauteng – The Vaal River Meander Wine…
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Townhouse Hotel and Conference Centre rejuvenates kitchen brigade
Trees Restaurant at the Townhouse Hotel & Conference Centre has recharged its kitchen staff compliment with the appointment of two…
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Southern Africa is a 5-star destination amidst recession
New statistics released by PricewaterhouseCoopers indicates that even though 5-star establishments accounted for only 5% of available rooms in South…
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Longridge gets thumbs up from TripAdvisor
Longridge wine estate and restaurant recently received a Certificate of Excellence from leading travel website TripAdvisor. This prestigious award is…
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Kenya Airways flies the Melodians Steel Orchestra (UK) to Livingstone in Zambia
The internationally acclaimed Melodians Steel Orchestra departed London on board Kenya Airways flight to Zambia to play at the British…
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Amorim Cap Classique Challenge Secures Tsogo Sun As Joint Sponsor
Tsogo Sun, South Africa’s leading hotel, gaming and entertainment group, will from this year join international cork supplier Amorim as…
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Kenya Airways applauds Rugby Sevens team for performance in World Cup
National carrier, Kenya Airways, has lauded the Rugby Sevens national team for its sterling performance in the just concluded Rugby…
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Mombo Camp Top Hotel in Travel + Leisure 2013 World’s Best Awards
In exciting news for the recognition of the responsible ecotourism industry in Botswana and the Okavango Delta, Wilderness Safaris is…
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Clos Malverne all geared up for bucolic biking bliss
For a leisurely tour of the Stellenbosch Winelands of a different kind, Clos Malverne Wine Estate now saddles up exhilarating…
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Tsogo Sun supports WPRI development
Three youngsters have earned Western Province Rugby Institute bursaries for 2013, as part of Tsogo Sun’s new sponsorship deal with…
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IHG Rewards Club Launches Worldwide
New benefits including free internet for Elite members take effect from today. South Africa, Johannesburg, 01 July 2013 IHG (InterContinental…
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FEDHASA Cape announces new Segment Heads for 2013
FEDHASA Cape, the official voice and representative for the hospitality industry, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the African…
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Leadership Changes for Flight Centre Brands
Flight Centre has announced some changes within their senior leadership team which are coming into effect on the 1st of July. …
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RattRace 2013
The RattRace 2013 now in its 7th year promises to be bigger, better and barrels more fun the weekend of…
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Western Cape winter wonderland escape for lucky winner
Winning an all-expenses paid mid-winter getaway sounds like a dream, but for one woman, the sights, tastes and sounds of…
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Home sellers high fliers with BA and Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty
A unique partnership between two of Southern Africa’s top brands will see homeowners who sell properties through Lew Geffen Sotheby’s…
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All that glitters: Explore the fascinating history of South Africa’s diamonds at the Cape Town Diamond Museum
South Africa is famous for many things. If you ask most tourists what comes to mind when they think of…
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What to do on the West Coast this Winter Holiday
Don’t let “I’m bored mommy!” be the chart-topping single permanently on repeat this holiday. To keep parents from going completely…
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Wesgro puts Western Cape on the global map for hide and seek
Modern day treasure hunters will soon be flocking to the Western Cape to seek caches hidden in the province’s six…
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Intimate gatherings at the Saint James
Timeless elegance, picturesque surroundings and excellent service are all things that will characterise your small event at the Saint James…
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Scotland dive with Sharks in the open sea
The Scotland rugby team dived with Sharks in the open sea with Shark Cage Diving KZN on the Natal South…
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Robertson Slow
ROBERTSON SLOW – ENJOYING LIFE… SLOWLY Slowly made… slowly enjoyed 09 to 11 AUGUST 2013 Only 90 minutes drive from…
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The Windmills Resort Presents Second Annual Bridal Fair
The Windmills Resort in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands will be hosting their second annual Bridal Fair on Sunday,…
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Robertson Wine Valley Festival @ Kievits Kroon
Don’t miss ‘The Winelands in Gauteng’ – 3rd and 4th August 2013 The Robertson Wine Valley winemakers are heading north again for…
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Entries are still open for prestigious Lilizela Tourism Awards
The Lilizela Tourism Award offers prestige to trade who have contributed immensely to South Africa’s burgeoning tourism industry. SOUTH AFRICA’S…
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Protea Hotel Saldanha Bay to close for 2-month refurbishment
Protea Hotel Saldanha Bay, one of the first properties to have joined the 29-year-old Protea Hospitality Group and a favourite…
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Pitch Your Film at Wild Talk Africa 2013
Are you are a filmmaker with a great idea, but need funding? The Wild Talk Africa open pitching sessions are…
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2013 Sedibeng Tourism Awards Winners
The prestigious 2nd Sedibeng Tourism Awards was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from members of the region’s tourism stakeholders. Stakeholders from…
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Gauteng’s Winter Wine Fest gears up for July
If you are planning to treat your clients and guests to some serious Wine Tasting this year, then Gauteng’s very…
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SATSA elects new President at AGM
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) elected Francois Neethling of Central South Africa Portfolio as its new President at…
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Cape Town’s inner city attracts Heritage Tourists
Located in the historic heart of Cape Town, South Africa on the thriving pedestrian precinct of St George’s Mall, Taj…
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Sabi Sand game lodge owner dies
Nicholas ‘Nick’ More, 45, co-owner and CEO of the award-winning Lion Sand Big Five game lodge in Mpumalanga’s Sabi…
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The Fund purchases Radisson Blue Gautrain hotel
Hospitality Property Fund Limited (“Hospitality” or “the company” or “the Fund”), the JSE-listed property loan stock company that owns a…
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One&Only Cape Town Launches 2013 Speaker Series
From a world-renowned raconteur of adventure and personal triumph, a pioneering explorer who has completed three world firsts, a Great…
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Rhino Knights 10,000km Fund Raiser
Sponsors are urgently being sought for the Rhino Knights 10,000km fund raising initiative, which starts on 01 May and finishes…
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Simonskloof Mountain Retreat Mayoral Award
Simonskloof Mountain Retreat won the Cape Winelands District Municipality Mayoral Award for Best Adventure, Outdoor and Eco Tourism Business Of…
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2013 Wine Tourism Handbook
The eighth edition of the popular Wine Tourism Handbook is now available for sale both in bookshops and online. This…
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Europcar now offers ER
Europcar, one of South Africa’s leading car rental companies, now offers its customers emergency medical assistance at just R20…
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New GM for Tsogo Sun’s StayEasy Eastgate
Tsogo Sun has announced the appointment of Grant Hewitt to the position of General Manager for StayEasy Eastgate along with his current position as…
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Celebrate The Cradle Festival Wine Weekend
The Cradle Festival Wine Weekend will be held for its second consecutive year at Maropeng on 20 and 21 April.…
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SA Tourism China Bags Awards
South African Tourism have already been awarded a significant number of awards in China for 2013. These include: Best International…
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AHLE-X to boost Hospitality Service Excellence
Affiliated Hospitality Leadership Experiences (AHLE-X) opens its doors in Cape Town, South Africa to provide a new concept in professional development offering local…
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Ride for Paul – Heia Safari Ranch
The next Jozi Night Rider MTB Series will be held at Heia Safari Ranch on 19 April in memory of…
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Challenge for Africa’s top travel app
Visa and South African Tourism’s USD$10,000 challenge to developers across Sub-Saharan Africa to build the continent’s best travel app is…
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Hertz Car Hire Donates Play Park
Hertz recognises the importance in contributing to the social development of underprivileged communities, as they strive not only to build…
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ILIOS Travel Appoints New Sales Manager
ILIOS Travel has announced the appointment of Tom Jager as their Sales and New Business manager. Tom has extensive…
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Kenya Airways to fly to Guangzhou via Bangkok daily
Kenya Airways has announced the commencement on April 1, 2013 of daily flights between Guangzhou and Nairobi via Bangkok, boosting…
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Cape Grace Appoints New Director of Sales & Marketing
Cape Grace has appointed Philma Gomes as Director of Sales & Marketing. Philma, who has gained a wealth of experience…
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Luxury Lifestyle Development Launched in Mauritius
With its idyllic lifestyle, tropical climate, coupled with a stable economy and business- and tax-friendly environment, it’s hardly surprising that…
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Zanzibar Serena Inn Receives Award For Excellence
Zanzibar Serena Inn has received recognition as one of the Best Hotels worldwide with outstanding level of customer satisfaction –…
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‘The Last Lions’ wins 4 SAFTA Awards
Conservationists and filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert’s 2012 wildlife programme “The Last Lions,” produced in association with National Geographic, won…
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Namibia to host 2013 Adventure World Travel Summit
Namibia has been chosen as the destination to host the Adventure World Travel Summit in 2013, from 26 to 31…
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Sustainable Tourism at The Green Expo
Following the success of the first Green Expo, held at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) in November 2011,…
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Resorts On-line launches new luxury property website
New York based, Resorts Online (ROL) recently launched a totally redesigned website with many improvements and new features for both…
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Clos Malverne wines a virtual reality
Family-owned Clos Malverne Wine Estate, renowned for its repertoire of classic, handcrafted wines stemming from the picturesque Devon Valley…
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Regional Conference On Peace Through Tourism
The Bangladesh Tourism Foundation [BTF] and Dept of Marketing, University of Dhaka, are convening a Regional Conference on Peace Through…
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African Train Tour Experience
Shongololo Express is a train safari experience, which travels through Southern and East Africa. Since 1995, Shongololo Express has been…
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Sports Tourism Focus at SETE 2013
The third annual Sports Events & Tourism Exchange will be hosted in Durban, South Africa from 10-13 September 2013.…
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The Mount Nelson Hotel launches thirty new rooms
The iconic Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa re-opened its Oasis wing in February 2013 with thirty completely…
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03 Desmond – Jozi’s new venue
03 Desmond opened its doors at the end of 2012. With one of the best views in Johannesburg of the…
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Africa Albida Tourism welcomes new group operations manager
We have an acclaimed Wonder of the World destination, a plethora of captivating adventure activities, the legendary Zambezi River…but it’s…
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2013 Guesthouse of the Year awards
As the South African hospitality industry’s largest group of black women entrepreneurs – the 60 female guesthouse owners in…
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Taste Of Cape Town
The Pick n Pay Taste of Cape Town will be taking place from 11 – 14 April 2013 at…
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Hospitality Property Fund Delivers Positive Growth
Hospitality Property Fund has declared a second interim distribution results with A-linked unit distribution growth of 5% to 66.51 cents,…
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BRICS Trade Exchange launches in Africa
The BRICS Trade Exchange is to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa from 16-18 October…
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Bot River Barrels & Beards 2013
Wine beauties meet hairy beasts when the colourful wine community of Bot River in Cape Town, South Africa sets the…
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