13 Aug 2013

Tourism, Travel & Hospitality

The Pillage People get down to business

The corruption that usually makes the headlines - with regrettable frequency - is that allegedly committed by government employees, ministers and what-have-you. But not to be outdone, it seems big business is doing its bit to catch up and outdo government on leadership ethics, writes Johan Poolman.

Meanwhile, still on the corruption front, Jacob Zuma reckons the arms commission can continue, even if it has been hit by a number of high-profile resignations, writes Karl Gernetzky. As a certain popular cartoonist suggested in one of his latest works, the commission might be better known for its production of whitewash than for any light it might bring to bear on one of the sorriest episodes in recent SA history.

On a happier note, WWF-SA has launched its Earth Hour City Challenge, so don't just sit there, get involved!

Ladies! You like a neat, clean house, right? Well, it seems that you could have a future in the waste management industry.

And still for the ladies, Boitumelo Mothoagae says it's a woman's world but asks... Is her money part of it? We also take a look at working mothers and the conundrum they still face as single mothers trying to build a career.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Weekly top stories

GTBC 2013: How to get paid for going on hot air balloon rides
[Ilse van den Berg] A year on from GTBC 2012 I am honest when I say that I have still not started a blog, but hey, you know life. I know what you're thinking... "Excuses, excuses..." And that is exactly what it is. Hi, I'm Ilse and I am a procrastinator. *Crowd gives a clap* Read more >>

Tourism, Travel & Hospitality
MasterChef SA Season 2 winner gets a trip to Seychelles
As monetary sponsor of MasterChef SA, Tsogo Sun has the honour of sponsoring one of the main prizes in MasterChef SA Season 2 - a trip for two to Tsogo Sun's Maia Luxury Resort and Spa on the island of Mahé in the Seychelles. Read more >>


Accommodation
Southern Sun Waterfront being refurbished
The Southern Sun Waterfront hotel offers a stylish, cosmopolitan and vibrant feel with views of majestic Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. Read more >>

Get to The Point at The Ballinrobe
[Brian Berkman] As the trend of families that travel together grows so does the need for self-catering apartments and houses that not only allow the unit the privacy of living together but also the cost-effectiveness of eating in. Read more >>

Substantial upgrades of Shamwari Game Reserve lodges
Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape has completed substantial upgrades at four of its six lodges on the reserve: Longlee Manor, Eagles Crag Lodge, Riverdene Lodge and Sarili Lodge have all been given a new look and feel in order to offer something completely new for the season ahead whilst bringing the design look and feel in line with today's style and functionality. Read more >>


Hospitality
Enhanced rewards programme from Protea Hospitality Group
The Protea Hospitality Group, which offers the hospitality loyalty card Prokard, has just launched an enhanced programme that presents far greater value to Prokard Rewards Programme members. Read more >>

City Lodge revamps its image
[Nick Hedley] City Lodge Hotels is embarking on an "evolutionary" brand and logo refreshment exercise, starting with its recently-opened Town Lodge Gaborone. Read more >>


Tourism
Lufthansa ups services for the family
With the European summer travel season in full swing, Lufthansa is once again bolstering its services for the entire family with Family Check-in Areas at Frankfurt and Munich Airports, enhanced on-board children's meals, snacks and games, as well as mementos. Read more >>

Getaway Travel & Tourism Conference ideal for SMMEs
The Getaway Travel & Tourism Conference, taking place at the Coca-Cola Dome on 28 August 2013, is ideal for SMMEs, with social media guru, educator and founder of the Ogilvy Digital Marketing Academy, Dave Duarte hosting a one-day workshop on marketing. Read more >>

Emirates upgrades aircraft on Cape Town-Dubai route
Emirates will reintroduce the B777-300ER to its Cape Town-Dubai route from 1 September 2013. The upgrade of the aircraft type adds about 90 more seats to the non-stop route daily. Read more >>

SA company seeks Kickstarter funding for Google Glass app
Tourism Radio, a Cape Town-based operation that produces location-aware audio travel guides wants to finance its next big step, Google Glass travel guides and is seeking funding through Kickstarter. Read more >>


Tours
Air Namibia partners Kenya Airways
[Nyasha Francis Nyaungwa] Air Namibia has entered into a strategic alliance with model African airline, Kenya Airways in a deal that will see the two airlines share passengers between Windhoek, Nairobi and beyond. Read more >>


International

Terrorism ruled out as cause of Nairobi fire
NAIROBI, KENYA: Kenya's president Uhuru Kenyatta ruled out terrorism as a cause of the fire which ravaged Nairobi's main airport last week while confirming foreign agencies were helping authorities to determine the cause of the blaze. Read more >>

Nairobi chaos after airport gutted
NAIROBI, KENYA: A devastating fire shut down Nairobi's international airport on Wednesday (7 August) in a major crisis that forced scores of flights at east Africa's biggest transport hub to be cancelled or diverted. Read more >>

Simple life - but mobile phones remain
PARIS, FRANCE: At a remote spot deep in the French countryside, Britons Bob and Diane Kirkwood have created an eco-friendly refuge that is like taking a step back in time. Read more >>


More International


People on the move


Three Cities Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa appoints new GM - more info
Arabella appoints Sunette Kriel - more info



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