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Orient Express rebrands: Crazy... or clever
[Brian Berkman] When I first heard that Orient-Express had rebranded as Belmond my immediate reaction was what a crazy and misguided waste of brand equity. When I think Orient-Express, I think Agatha Christie, Lalique art decor crystal panels, and the elegance and romance of a bygone area. Read more >>


Tourism
FlightSiteAgent announces new travel products
FlightSiteAgent has developed a range of new products for its agents to access and sell on at a mark-up. Read more >>

Register now for World Travel Market
The new highlight for the African travel event calendar, World Travel Market (WTM) Africa will open its doors to all involved in the African travel industry at the inaugural show on 2 and 3 May 2014 at Cape Town's International Convention Centre (CTICC) and invites travel professionals from across the globe to register for the event. Read more >>

SAA takes delivery of new aircraft
South African Airways (SAA) has taken delivery of two new A320 aircraft, bringing the number of narrow bodied aircraft to join the fleet, to six, this year. Read more >>

Networked masks set to revolutionise skiing
PARIS, FRANCE: Measuring performance, providing a soundtrack and giving real-time information about the slopes: the latest ski masks are revolutionising skiing, but can they crossover into the mainstream, or will they remain stuck with a niche market of rich geeks? Read more >>

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 >>

A packed agenda at Africa Travel Week
Food Services
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 >>

Supply
Take advantage of the business travel upswing
South Africa's travel and tourism sector continues to make a significant contribution to the country's economic growth; however there's a need to grow business travel to stay ahead of rapidly emerging African countries, said Wiza Nyondo, head of tourism of FNB Business. Read more >>

Tourism
Sanral under fire for destroying rare plants

Bobby Jordan

The company that brought us e-tolls stands accused of mowing and killing rare and endangered plant species growing along national roads. Read more >>

Rescued from raging torrents
More than 130 people were rescued by helicopter from floodwaters in Lephalale, formerly Ellisras, in northwestern Limpopo on Tuesday, 11 March. Read more >>

Tours
SA says farewell to MSC Sinfonia
After over 20 departures during the 2013/14 local summer South African Season, MSC Sinfonia will set sail for Genoa Italy, and bid a fond farewell to South Africa on 17 March 2014. The SA favourite will be replaced in the upcoming season by the MSC Opera, and newly revamped MSC Armonia for the 2015/16 season. Read more >>


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New events to diarise

1st Annual Tourism Travel & Hospitality Conference
Events Affairs Kenya Limited - 21 May 2014 to 22 May 2014 Nairobi

Christmas in winter
Tulbagh Tourism - 28 Jun 2014 to 29 Jun 2014 Tulbagh


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Marketing & Media
    Great curated content not to be underestimated - Natalie Pool
    Barry Roux features strongly in social chatter about Pistorius trial
    Fake it! Durban promo campaign and the false social media profiles

    Medical
      Reviewing safety of Xylitol - Amanda Rogaly
      Busting aesthetic medicine myths - Dr Nerina Wilkinson

      Retail
        New categories for consumer awards
        Franchising contribution to GDP rising - Simone Cooper
        Rwanda ready for retail investment - Danette Breitenbach

        Government
          Mega project to improve Mpumalanga water supply - Siphiwe Nyathi
          New ambulances to improve maternal services
          More political parties to contest 2014 elections - Nthambeleni Gabara

          Mining
            Accutrak prepares for debut at WAMPEX
            Set Point Mozambique at 2014 MMEC
            Merger between mining companies approved

            CSI
              T-Systems empowers the Emalahleni community
              466/64 Fashion supports children's hospital
              ICHAF introduces rural education programme

              Finance
                BizConnect focuses on financial statements
                Credit lender supports tighter regulation for industry
                Investors should avoid bad news on TV

                Agriculture
                  24% of black households involved in agriculture
                  Rooibos workers concede defeat - Bekezela Phakathi

                  Building
                    GBCSA prepares for 2014 convention

                    GreenBiz
                      OSCAP invites supporters of rhino horn trade

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Themba Dlamini is BMF's new boss - Evan Pickworth
                        Retrenchment not the end of a career

                        Legal
                          Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr ranked in twelve practice areas

                          Manufacturing
                            Samsung launches triangular air-conditioners
                            Cape Town's oil from plastics project
                            Dyson launches bagless vacuum cleaner

                            Property
                              Is this the right time to fix your bond interest repayments?
                              Property leases - always better in writing
                              Sentiment the main driver of residential property sales

                              Education
                                Registration opens for 2014 ACT Scholarship Awards
                                Dimension Data rewards top matriculants

                                ICT
                                  Stop illegitimate mails - save money and increase productivity
                                  Is ADSL a rip-off or not?
                                  Technology trends give way to social trends

                                  Logistics
                                    Driver efficiencies can save SA businesses
                                    Bidvest Panalpina Logistics wins gold

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Full DJ line-up for We Are One Colour Festivals announced
                                      Celebrate "Take a Child to the Theatre Today"
                                      Music to my ears - Eugene Yiga

                                      Automotive
                                        New bikes for Harley-Davidson's 2014 range
                                        Super Group buys majority in GWM SA - Mark Allix and David Furlonger
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