Articles May 2016
- Trade News
Iris Warriors: An exquisite and original story
Iris Warriors is an original story told through dance and shared through film, enhanced and brought to life with cutting…
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Refurbishments underway at BON Hotels’ Nigerian properties
Following BON Hotels’ acquisition of 4 Protea Hotels in Nigeria from Marriott Hotels last year, and with further management contracts…
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BON Hotels adds Shishangeni Private Game Lodge to portfolio
Ever on the lookout for new opportunities in Africa, BON Hotels, after lengthy negotiations, has taken over Shishangeni Private Game…
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Cover Story May 2016
The May edition of the Tourism Tattler Trade Journal front cover features a pair of young Cheetah at Inkwenkwezi Game…
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Wage Increases for SA Hospitality Industry
Minimum wage increases will come into effect for the South African hospitality industry on the 01st July and will be…
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Hotel Revenue Management Secrets
The Key to Hotel Pricing. By Craig Macdonald of IDeaS. Revenue managers across the globe spend large portions of their days…
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South African Tourism Statistics: May 2016
Data from Statistics South Africa indicate the impact of the devaluation of the Rand as foreign arrivals recovered. By Martin…
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Tourism Business Index Q1 2016
Steady Travel and Tourism Business Performance Results For Q1 2016 Notwithstanding the rising inflation and slow economic growth, overall business…
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Hotel Chain Growth in Africa
The number of planned hotel chain rooms in Africa has soared to 64,000 in 365 hotels, up almost 30% on…
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Yoga & Wine
We all know that the term ‘wine pairing’ is associated with food; the process of pairing food dishes with different…
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Property Review: Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve, located in South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape Province near East London, is more than just a…
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Property Profile: Nkwichi Lodge
A halcyon paradise, hidden in the ancient mountains of Lake Niassa, lies a place so secret, it’s been forgotten in…
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Gastronomy at Long Lee Manor in Shamwari
Reminiscent of a bygone era in South Africa’s colonial past, Long Lee Manor is a meticulously renovated Edwardian era mansion,…
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Law of Contracts – Part 18
Enforcing Your Contract: Homework – What To Do Before You Go Ahead. By Adv Louis Nel. SUMMARY In Part 1…
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Tourism & Migration
Around the world, immigration and refugees are a hot topic. Europe is locked in a debate as to how to…
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Tourism Insurance Part 5
Summary: Part 1 in this series covers an introduction to insurance, an outline on the EC Directive, the basics of…
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