Tourism, Travel & Hospitality South Africa weekly newsletter - 16 Jul 2013

So? Are you a teabag?

There are some leadership qualities that are common to every field of human endeavour, so here they are... Madiba's Teabag Laws for leadership success.

Bad news for banking is that a recent survey has found that retail banking confidence has dropped sharply, but on a brighter note,
Standard Bank has won plaudits for its mobile banking innovations. Apparently they are something of a hit with international bankers.

Thursday is Mandela Day, so what are you going to be doing? Whatever it is, at least you know you are in very good company... because Branson, Clinton and the Dalai Lama also support Mandela Day.

Finally, for the logistics sectors, the good news is that figures reveal there's a high air freight demand in Africa.

The African continent is experiencing significant growth and expanding trade. Figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and DHL Express's shipment numbers show increased air freight demand in South Africa and the continent as a whole during the month of April.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Young hoteliers in the making

[Evan-Lee Courie] On Friday, 12 July 2013, five finalists waited in anticipation to find out who would be the winner of the 'Ticket to Life' bursary at the 2013 International Hotel School Boot Camp. After a five-day intensive training boot camp, 18 year Michaela Newton was awarded the three-year full-time study bursary at the International Hotel School in 2014. Read more >>

Die Waterkant... worth a stay
[Brian Berkman]

One&Only Cape Town to launch 'Close Encounter Experiences' during International Shark Week

Fancourt receives TripAdvisor award

Fancourt has been selected from among thousands of hospitality businesses across the globe to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. This follows being singled out among the world's 10 Best Golf Resorts on CNNGO, the online travel hub of Cable Network News (CNN). Read more >>

Blanket drive for Mandela Day

As winter continues to impact on the lives of those without housing, heating or food; Cape Town Tourism and the Cape Point Partnership are working together to bring comfort and warmth to the vulnerable by providing the communities of Masiphumelele (situated between Kommetjie and Noordhoek) and Red Hill near Simons Town, with blankets. Read more >>

Cape Town's largest online magazine now open for banner advertising with Mason Media

[Issued by Mason Media] CapeTownMagazine.com, one of the Mother City's leading online publications with daily quality content on leisure, lifestyle, things to do and events, has teamed up with advertising specialist Mason Media to start selling valuable ad space. Read more >> visit press office >>

Protea expands its Lusaka hotel

[Nick Hedley] In response to the rapidly growing demand for business accommodation in Zambia‚ Protea Hospitality Group said on Monday (15 July) it was significantly expanding its Protea Hotel in Lusaka as part of its African expansion drive. Read more >>

FEDHASA Cape pleased with minimum wage increase

The Department of Labour recently published an amendment to Sectoral Determination No 14 for the Hospitality Sector, providing for a minimum wage increase of Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus 1.5%, effective 1 July, 2013, to 30 June, 2014. Read more >>

Tsogo Sun selected as official accommodation partner for Sports and Events Tourism Exchange

From 22-24 October 2013, the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban will host the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) Conference and Exhibition. Read more >>

Die Waterkant... worth a stay

[Brian Berkman] The choice for away nights seems to be between self-catering serviced apartments and houses or full-service hotels, but there is also an in-between option that gives you the flexibility of being in your own private space but with breakfast and other amenities available nearby as part of the package. Read more >>

Suncoast wins Top Tourism Business award

The First National Bank (FNB) Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) Top Business Portfolio Awards 2013 took place on Tuesday, 9 July 2013. For the third year running, Suncoast Casino, Hotels & Entertainment was announced as the winner of the Top Tourism Business category award. Read more >>

New Global Residence programme launched in Malta

The islands of Malta and Gozo are ideal destinations for lifestyle or investment purposes. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, this area is rich in history, with a cultural heritage dating back more than 7000 years. Read more >>

Visa study reveals Global Travel Intentions

According to the latest Global Travel Intentions Study 2013 from Visa, four out of the top five biggest travel spenders are from emerging markets. South African travellers spent an average of US$2888 (R28,880) on their last trip, placing them fifth among the world's top five spenders. Read more >>

One&Only Cape Town to launch 'Close Encounter Experiences' during International Shark Week

From this August, One&Only Cape Town gets guests up close and personal with the ocean and its inhabitants, a celebrity chef and his home-grown specialities and some of the finest wines the region has to offer. Read more >>

Epic expedition to raise funds for Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital

From June to October 2013, Stan and Sally Hannath from Noordhoek, Cape Town will be raising awareness and funds for the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital in Johannesburg by undertaking an epic journey from the northernmost tip of Europe to the southernmost tip of Africa. Read more >>

Cruise ship trial starts in Italy

GROSSETO, ITALY: Captain Francesco Schettino, dubbed Italy's "most hated man" by tabloids over the spectacular crash of his cruise ship Concordia in 2012 with the loss of 32 lives, went on trial on Tuesday (9 July) charged with manslaughter. Read more >>