11 Sep 2012

Tourism, Travel & Hospitality

 



Climate change will hit food prices

Perhaps while we have an agricultural sector that allows us to feed ourselves, we should look after it. According to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), climate change is set to affect food prices severely. And while we complain about high food prices as it is, if we end up having to import most of our food, prices will go through the roof and that Sunday roast - and even a staple like bread - will cost a great deal more.

They're non-lethal, apparently... teargas and the like - but some critics are still concerned that SA sold weapons to Zimbabwe.

On the green front, it seems more and more South Africans are looking to live in 'green' homes. Hence, such homes are scarce as demand rises. The question is: do those seeking to live in such homes know much about what 'green' is, and do they understand the subject adequately. It seems not, on both counts, apparently.

On the back of the furore surrounding Woolworths and its recruitment policy, a lawyer in the field says employers should exercise caution when banning non-designated racial groups. Johan Botes reckons that in certain cases, such exclusions could amount to unfair discrimination.

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Beacon Island Resort wins BASA award
The Beacon Island Resort has become the symbol of Plettenberg Bay and is instantly recognised the world over in pictures and postcards. Perched on the rocks and surrounded by water with the Tsitsikamma Mountains across the bay, it occupies one of the most scenic sites in the Western Cape. Read more >>

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Windmills Hotel wins best wedding venue award
The Windmills Boutique Hotel in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands was recently announced as the Best Boutique Hotel Wedding Venue in the prestigious African Bridal Industry Academy's (ABIA) annual Bride's Choice awards. Read more >>

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Spend a day at a National Park, free of charge
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it will allow locals with valid identity documents the opportunity to spend a day at the national park of their choice free of charge, from today, 10 until Friday, 14 September 2012. Read more >>

Kenya Airways sponsors Masai Mara Marathon
Kenya Airways has taken headline sponsorship of the annual Masai Mara Marathon which will take place on 22 September across the picturesque plains of The Mara in Kenya. Bringing issues of education provision in the Lemek Conservancy Community to the fore, this year the popular sporting charity event is expected to see in excess of 3 000 athletes make their way across the Nkilenya Plains in support of this worthy cause. Read more >>

LA Sport and Mozambique expo opens in Pretoria
An expo aimed at creating awareness around the various opportunities Mozambique has to offer will have its first show at the LA Sport Action Track in Capital Park, Pretoria 15-16 September 2012. Read more >>

SA 'needs new airport to become Africa hub'
[Annaleigh Vallie and Nick Hedley] SA needs to liberalise its airways if it is to improve its competitiveness ranking in the travel and tourism market, according to a prominent industry executive. Read more >>

CRF Institute certifies Tsogo Sun as Best Employer
South African hotel, gaming and entertainment company, Tsogo Sun Group has been certified as one of South Africa's best employers according to the CRF Institute's annual Best Employers Certification Index for 2012/13. The research indicated that Tsogo Sun Group is the leading employer in the hospitality industry and the third Best Employer in the Giants category (for companies with more than 10 000 employees). Read more >>

Mombo Camp opens "4C" boutique
Mombo Camp's Mombo 4Cs Centre, a stylish boutique linked to the Mombo Camp lounge and library replacing the old Mombo Trading Store has recently been opened. The 4Cs refer to commerce, conservation, community and culture. Read more >>


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In search of fossils
[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] Contributing Editor Brian Berkman took to the road to experience the breadth of South Africa. Read more >>

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Let your diet slip at Trenchtown
[Sindy Peters] Trenchtown (previously Roots/Cool Runnings), now under the ownership and management of Antonio Manuel, held it's relaunch last weekend, 31 August to 2 September. Having been to the Caribbean-style restaurant only twice before, and briefly, I had no memorable experience of the place. On the Friday night it was packed to the brim, so waiting for drinks/meals to arrive was much like waiting for the second coming. Read more >>

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