24 Jul 2012

Tourism, Travel & Hospitality

 



Calling the ladies

According to the Business Women's Association (BWA) 2012 Women in Leadership Census, women make up 43.9% of the workforce but constitute only 17.1% of all directors. Hence, the BWA reckons that more women are needed at board level.

While on the media front, the High court in Pretoria has ruled that the Glynnis Breytenbach disciplinary must be open to the media - and that's good news for transparency.

"It is of the utmost importance that the media has access to this disciplinary hearing...‚" Judge Ronel Tolmay ruled.

Meanwhile, down in the Western Cape, Premier Helen Zille says the province is helping to capacitate municipalities. That makes great sense, because that's where service delivery literally hits the ground - and in far too many cases around the country, virtually stops dead in its tracks.

And finally, another one for you petrol heads out there, our man with the eyes of an eagle, the speed of a swift, Henrie Geyser, reckons the new Chinese MG won't ruffle any feathers. He reckons it's a bit bland... nothing like him, then - though we all know he's anything but bland new.

Rod Baker, content director

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Forget steak tartare, a burger's just fine
France may consider itself the culinary capital of the world but a study released Tuesday showed the French are increasingly chowing down on that most American of meals, the hamburger. Read more >>

Hospitality


Peninsula Hotel awarded with Environmental Certificate
In acknowledgement of the Peninsula All-Suite Hotel's ongoing dedication to environmental responsibility, it has been awarded a Gold Heritage Environmental Certificate. The Heritage Certificate Programme is an effective environmental management system designed to reduce the impact that tourism-based businesses have on their environment and surrounding communities. Read more >>

Restaurant


West Coast weekend with Abalone House and Blaauwklippen Wines
Cosy up at Abalone House Boutique Guesthouse and indulge your taste for fine food and wine over the weekend of 24 and 25 August 2012 at Saffron Restaurant, at the five-star Abalone House in Paternoster. Wines from Blaauwklippen have been carefully selected to accompany the sumptuous dinners, created by Chef Darren Stewart, who serves world cuisine with an African twist. Seafood is sourced locally wherever possible, and traditional South African favourites also feature on the menu. Read more >>

Supply


DionWired stocks Cellini and Wenger brands
DionWired, the consumer electronics and appliances store is expanding its offering by adding trendy Cellini and Wenger laptop luggage bags to shelves in all DionWired Stores. Up until now Cellini products have been available only from independent luggage stores and Edgars, while the more exclusive Wenger range has only been distributed via Cellini's own branded luggage outlets. Read more >>

Tourism


A perfect balance of buzz & beach
Reputed to be a first in Mauritian holiday-making, Long Beach is a vibrant beach resort that aims to be the embodiment of fresh, relaxed and carefree luxury and the winner of four major travel awards in its year of opening. Read more >>

Saxon Boutique Hotel the second best in Africa and Middle East
The Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas and Spa in Johannesburg has moved up the coveted Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards from no. 5 to no. 2 in Africa and Middle East. Read more >>


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Tourism, Travel & Hospitality


New blog assists with events organiser's risk management - Litha Communications
Litha Communications has started a blog, Learn with Litha, that shares some of its knowledge gained over 13 years in events management. Aimed at the events industry, it has begun with a multi-part introduction to risk management. Read more >>


Travel
Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines announce order for additional 777-200LR
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced an order for one additional 777-200LR (Longer Range) Worldliner, adding to the airline's fleet of five 777-200LRs. The order is valued at approximately US$276m at list price. Read more >>

Tsogo Sun Hotels offers warm winter specials
SunBreaks, a Tsogo Sun's leisure brand, is offering the opportunity to take a break from winter and rejuvenate body and soul, whether you prefer having fun with your loved ones on the beach, shopping and sightseeing or an indulgent intimate weekend away. All SunBreaks offers includes bed, breakfast and dinner and is valid from 1 July until 31 August 2012. Read more >>

Creating the story, telling the story
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] With social media we have all become storytellers. One of Anantara Resorts' differentiators is their focus on giving guests experiences that become stories as well as enabling their telling. Having high-speed free Wi-Fi all over the Island is just one way they achieve this but also by choreographing wow moments that become the fulcrum around which tales of the journey are told. Read more >>

Much song and dance on MSC Opera, MSC Sinfonia
Cruising is well known to be one of South Africa's favourite holiday options. The reason is simple - exceptional on board entertainment choice, so no matter what your age or taste you will be sure to find something to suit your style! Read more >>

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