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Marriott clinches deal to buy biggest African hotel chain
US hotel giant Marriott announced it had finalised a deal to buy the Protea group, Africa's largest hotel chain, for US$186m. Read more >>


Tourism
Royal Chundu, paradise on the Zambezi

Brian Berkman

"That's a Narina Trogon," Solilo Kalumba, SK to his friends, pointed out. Armed with my iPhone Bird Guide App, I disagreed. "Narina Trogons don't live here," I read from the guide, smug in my correctness... Read more >>

Promising outlook for SA's tourism industry in 2014
South Africa and its key tourist attractions have witnessed record festive season growth figures due to an increase in international and local tourism. Read more >>

Report reveal travellers desire personalised services
InterContinental Hotels Group has released a research report that shows that since the rapid rise of technology-enabled personalisation, travellers now want hotel brands that are 3D - global, local and personal. Read more >>

Accommodation
Tourism performs better than expected

Andiswa Maqutu

SA's tourism sector performed better than expected in the last quarter of 2013‚ showing resilience despite global economic woes‚ according to the Tourism Business Council of SA's (TBCSA's) FNB tourism business index. Read more >>

Total income from tourist accommodation up 10.5%
Total income for SA's tourist accommodation industry rose by 10.5% year-on-year (y/y) in nominal terms (current prices) Statistics SA's tourist accommodation survey released on Monday (20 January) showed. Read more >>

Hospitality
Creating a niche for the youth in responsible tourism
The future success of the hospitality and tourism industry in SA depends on a strong talent pipeline of young people within the industry who will continue the legacy of responsible tourism that is being so carefully established in this country, says Caleb Mabaso, FEDHASA's head of Strategic Projects. Read more >>

Restaurant
Spur's total sales reach R2.8bn
Spur Corporation increased total restaurant sales by 11.5% to R2.8bn in the six months to December‚ with sales from existing restaurants increasing by 7.6%. Read more >>

Nü Health Food Café launches in Seapoint
Nü Health Food Café has recently opened its doors in Seapoint, offering a fusion of global trends with the finest locally sourced produce. Read more >>

Western Cape opens first Youth Café
The Western Cape government said on Monday, 20 January, it was committed to extending as many opportunities as possible to the youth, and claimed it would continue to push its strategy that aims to see young people in the province becoming economically self-sufficient by the age of 25. Read more >>

Tourism
Youth programmes encourage entry to responsible tourism sector
The future success of the hospitality and tourism industry in SA depends on a strong talent pipeline of young people within the industry who will continue the legacy of responsible tourism that is being established in SA. Read more >>

InterConti's a high-flyer

Brian Berkman

Staying in an airport hotel needn't be a grudge purchase. I wish our one night at the InterContinental OR Tambo could have been a week. Read more >>

SA volumes of transported goods drops 8.6%
The volume of goods transported (or payload) in SA decreased by 8.6% in November compared the same month in 2012‚ Statistics South Africa said on Monday, 20 January. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
[2014 trends] Marketing for advertising - Tarryn Pitchers
Social media... Brands, you're missing the point! - Felix Kessel
[2014 trends] Youth trends in 2014 - Jason Levin and Mokebe Thulo

Medical
Chemical threat may make for an unsafe pair of hands
Malaria drug combo could help prevent pregnancy complications in lupus patients - Karen N. Peart
Canine vaccinations effective deterrent to rabies in Africa

Retail
Fish & Chip Co runs promotional competition
Samsung, Google sign patent-sharing deal
Commission not to prosecute major retailers

Government
Policy revision at SABC causes raised eyebrows - Linda Ensor
Now judges have to declare interests
SA continues with efforts to secure Korkie's release

Mining
Premier welcomes court order on Kagiso mining
Striking mine workers called to end strike
Amplats appeals to miners to respect picketing rules

CSI
Partnership will improve community's food security
Still time to donate unwanted goods to less fortunate

Finance
Ombudsman is clear about home insurance
WEF ends with cautious optimism

Agriculture
Drought-stricken Free State farmers in dire straits - Annelie Coleman
Locals cash in on marula harvest
Grains mostly softer due to good rain

Arts
Theatre4Youth Forum comes to Cape Town
Call for independent theatre productions
WGSA Knowledge Share Session in Durban

Building
September to table paper on housing finance

Environment
SANParks concerned over water pollution
Sustainability Week aims to stimulate a green economy

HR & Recruitment
Make the office work for you in 2014 - Linda Trim
Dealing with employees' New Year's resolutions
[BizCareers] Put thought into interview responses - Juliette Attwell

Legal
Unregulated industry: re-sale of electricity - Ramon Pereira and Chantelle Gladwin
SA to host first ever meeting of CCJA
SAPS confiscates counterfeit goods in Kimberley

Manufacturing
SABMiller invests US%110m in Nigeria

Property
Cancelling a bond application can be expensive
Arrowhead Property's private placement over-subscribed - Alistair Anderson
MAS Real Estate to go to capital markets - Alistair Anderson

Security
Sanral survives its third scare
Community to be involved in recruiting police - Mthethwa

Education
Are you a square peg in a round hole? - John French
Soweto Community encourages learners to stay in school

ICT
Trend Micro's Security Predictions for 2014
Telkom 'in talks to sell its cellphone towers' - Thabiso Mochiko
Market expecting Telkom turnaround - Thabiso Mochiko

Maritime
Angola searches for lost Greek oil tanker

Sport
PE ready for Herald VW Cycle Tour
IMG Media signs agreement with Klitschko
Cowen completes Robben Island swim

Logistics
Ports seek an 8.5% tariff increase - Linda Ensor

Lifestyle
Update on Red Bull King of the Air 2014
Afrinolly Short Film Competition winners announced

Automotive
Harley-Davidson launches Riding Academy in SA
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