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INDABA launches Premium Lounge
INDABA is the single biggest and best opportunity on the African continent for everybody who does business with the African travel and tourism industry, and this year, for the first time, will introduce a new format by launching a new Premium Lounge. Read more >>


Tourism
SA Tourism takes delegation to ABAV
For the first time, South African Tourism will be taking a delegation of South African exhibitors to the ABAV travel tradeshow in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which will be held from 24-28 September 2014. ABAV is the largest travel trade fair in the Americas. Read more >>

The Joburg Travel Festival set for April
Calling all enthusiastic travellers with enquiring minds and a hunger for the unknown: the first Joburg Travel Festival kicks off at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre on 5 April 2014 and promises an abundance of informative and entertaining speakers, exhibits and activities. Read more >>

Van Schalkwyk shares SA's tourism success story with Germans
South Africa's Minister of Tourism, Marthinus van Schalkwyk, was recently in Berlin, Germany to attend the ITB travel trade show where he shared the South Africa's tourism industry's success story with the German travel trade. Read more >>

Responsible tourism magazine launched
Imvelo magazine is a new quarterly publication designed to focus on sustainability and other issues within the hospitality and tourism industry, which has been launched by FEDHASA, the Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa, as its official mouthpiece. Read more >>

Mango to step up security checks
Low cost airline Mango will intensify its efforts to combat bank card fraud following a sharp rise in dishonesty with both cloned and stolen card instances increasing. Read more >>

FEDHASA Cape Members gain responsible tourism recognition
Great milestones have been achieved by FEDHASA Cape members in maximising economic, social and envir.onmental benefits as well as minimising costs to destinations through responsible tourism Read more >>

MuziNdoda Travel to establish learnership programme
MuziNdoda Travel provides travel solutions to its leisure and corporate clients and recognises that the constantly changing travel and tourism industry is both a challenge and an opportunity. Read more >>

Accommodation
Spectacular views from Zevenwacht Country Inn

Brian Berkman

Zevenwacht in Kuilsriver is perched high on a hill with magnificent Table Mountain views. Read more >>

Hospitality
IHG Green Engage allows guests to choose green
The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is leading the move to provide more sustainable hotel stays to an increasing number of environmentally-savvy travellers, thanks to IHG Green Engage, which is the company's online sustainability management system designed to help all IHG's hotels manage and minimise their impact on the environment. Read more >>

Restaurant
Taste of Cape Town - where foodies flourish, chefs shine and pop-ups set trends

Issued by Errieda du Toit PR

Coffee cocoa ribs, cured blesbok and Memories of a Sweet Shop are some of the signature dishes and interesting morsels making their way onto the adventurous palates of festival goers at this year's Pick n Pay Taste of Cape Town, taking place 3-6 April at the Green Point Cricket Club. Read more >>

Tours
New card payment system for metered taxis
In partnership with iMobilise Transportation Systems, Nedbank has introduced an integrated taximeter and card acceptance solution into 200 metered taxis, using its innovative PocketPOS device to accept fare payment with a credit or debit card. Read more >>

Roads Closed in Kruger National Park due to heavy rain

International

Gotta pee? There's a website for that
WASHINGTON, USA: It has been the ruin of many a pleasant outing: Nature calls, but there's nowhere to go. Now, a new website is making it easier for tourists to get much needed relief when travelling in an unfamiliar city or town. Read more >>


More International


Government

Kruger camps, bridges closed due to flooding
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised Kruger National Park visitors to use alternative routes after a number of camps and bridges were closed because of flooding throughout the Mpumalanga province. Read more >>


More Government news


Jobs offered

Content Writer and Online Social Media Coordinator - Cape Town
Cape Town Tourism is looking for a content writer and online social media coordinator with experience and skills in web content writing, editing and social media management. Read more >>




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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Celebrating World Design Capital Cape Town 2014
    The future of marketing metrics: Customer equity - Lisa Basson
    SABC launches TV licence campaign
    Four trends to shape the marketing and communications landscape in 2014 - Diane Charton

    Medical
      Self-healing through relaxation - Claudia Klein

      Retail
        Card swipes exceed cash, app uptake grows at FNB
        Local car manufacturers plan for possible strikes - David Furlonger
        Massmart expects better times ahead - Stafford Thomas

        Government
          Govt to address prisoner abuse claims with Moz authorities
          Gender bill approved by National Assembly - Linda Ensor

          Mining
            Conflicting rights to exploit natural resources - Jackwell Feris
            South Africa's demand for coal remains high

            CSI
              MySchool donates computers to West Ridge High
              First bursaries awarded by Regenesys and Microsoft 4Afrika
              Collect-a-Can supports National Library Week

              Finance
                New iTrade Fantasy League launched
                Investment in Africa a must to succeed
                Agreement aims to assist consumers

                Agriculture
                  New initiative enables Somali farmers to produce food assistance
                  FAO, EU help Zimbabwe's farmers expand productivity
                  Boeing, SAA and RSB partner to expand biofuel production

                  Building
                    Grain silos converted into art museum
                    Abbeycon local winner of Gypsum Trophy competition

                    GreenBiz
                      Solar installation will light up Intaka Island
                      Generation Earth partners with Climate Reality Project
                      Increase in solar energy will contribute to green environment

                      HR & Recruitment
                        The value of vulnerability - Rowan Belchers
                        Employees move on, so plan ahead - Abram Molelemane
                        [BizCareers] What am I doing wrong? - Juliette Attwell
                        Generation gap poses challenges at workplace

                        Legal
                          SASLAW announces the launch of non-profit company
                          Immigration regulations will impede economic growth
                          Power of attorney in South Africa - the shortfalls - Lize de la Harpe

                          Property
                            South African properties lift Growthpoint - Alistair Anderson
                            Protection skewed when it comes to property
                            Know the extra costs involved in buying a home

                            Education
                              Stellenbosch students to present research
                              Towers Watson research study on effective communication and ROI - John French

                              ICT
                                A new approach to IT infrastructure - Paul Hick
                                Three layers of security: crucial for business
                                Financial services move to the cloud

                                Logistics
                                  DHL harnesses children's minds for The Cape Town Carnival 2014
                                  Tracking technology gives media new angles for the Argus Cycle Tour

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Murder she wrote - Eugene Yiga
                                    SAFTAs nominees announced
                                    It's a wild life for Ross Jack - Ruth Cooper

                                    Automotive
                                      Business Connect by Europcar - moving the SME way
                                      Geely buys electric vehicle manufacturer
                                      Tips to maintain vehicles
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