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Figures show growth in foreign visitors to Joburg
According to the third annual MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index released in June 2013, Joburg proved to be the most popular destination in Africa, with about 2.54 million international visitors to the city in 2013. Read more >>


Tourism
Visitors urged to explore, experience and enjoy Joburg in 72 hours
As part of its Explore, Experience & Enjoy Joburg campaign, the Joburg Tourism team is using its Indaba platforms to promote the richness of the city's urban tourism offering. Read more >>




Tips on how to handle an emergency abroad
An overseas trip allows you to experience new and exciting things in a different part of the world. Often, during the preparation stage, dealing with an emergency abroad is the last thing you think about, but an unplanned or unforeseen crisis can be a harsh reality. Read more >>

Business travel sector gets a boost with Associations Pact
The umbrella bodies representing Southern Africa's Retail Travel Agent Sector and the Corporate Travel Buyer have signed a partnership pact aimed at fostering a healthy, professional business travel sector in South Africa. Read more >>

TripAdvisor study finds that SA is a "wish list" dream destination
International traveller interest in South Africa is on the rise according to a recent TripAdvisor traffic study. Views of South African destinations on the travel site grew by over 250% from 2012 to 2013 and travellers from China, Austria, Switzerland and Germany showed the largest increase in terms of interest in South African destinations over the past year. Read more >>

New destination marketing strategy for Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism is adopting a new destination marketing strategy for the region - which links Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage, Despatch and Colchester; the towns, cities and outlying rural areas of that part of the Eastern Cape Province - which draws upon the region's contemporary South African history in the liberation struggle. Read more >>

Accommodation
A touch of magic at Majeka House

Ruth Cooper

Magic House might be a more appropriate name for this Stellenbosch boutique hotel and spa. Filled with quirky touches, inspired décor, uniquely and individually themed rooms and a masterpiece of a menu, Majeka House is a truly bespoke accommodation option that will add a touch of magic to your life. Read more >>

Tsogo Sun's Beverly Hills hotel celebrates 50 years
Tsogo Sun's Beverly Hills hotel on the uMhlanga Rocks coastline is celebrating its 'golden anniversary' - 50 fantastic years of memories and magic moments. Guests of the hotel are invited to share in this extraordinary journey and send some of their personal video, photo or written memories of magical times spent at the hotel. Read more >>

Liz Biden: Creating places others can enjoy

Brian Berkman

Just as The Royal Portfolio of deluxe lodges, villas and boutique hotels announced its acquisition of The One Above, arguably the most prestigious real estate in the V&A Waterfront, Contributing Editor, Brian Berkman chatted to dynamic owner Liz Biden. Read more >>

Hospitality
March tourist accommodation income up 2.6%
Total income for South Africa's tourist accommodation sector rose 2.6% year-on-year (y/y) in nominal terms (current prices) in March‚ Statistics South Africa's (Stats SA) tourist accommodation survey released showed. Read more >>

Tsogo Sun announces 2014 Guesthouse of the Year winner
Tsogo Sun's 2014 Guesthouse of the Year winner is Carol Sanderson, chosen from among five worthy finalists as the programme's most outstanding entrepreneur. Read more >>

Cape Town features in TripAdvisor's Top 25 Hotels for Service
Two Cape Town establishments made the list of Top 25 Hotels for Service in the World, as announced by TripAdvisor in their 2014 Traveller's Choice Hotels with Exceptional Service category. Read more >>

Hilton Worldwide launches Passport to Success
Hilton Worldwide, in partnership with the International Youth Foundation (IYF), St Anthony's Education Centre and Harambee, launched Passport to Success in Southern Africa during its global career event, Careers@HiltonLive: Youth in Hospitality Month. Read more >>

Tsogo to buy stake in SunWest and Worcester for R2.185m
Tsogo Sun Holdings says it‚ along with Grand Parade Investments and Sun International‚ entered into transaction agreements in terms of which Tsogo will buy a 40% equity interest in SunWest International and Worcester Casino for R2.185m. Read more >>

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge terminates Three Cities contract
After a mutually beneficial 20 year relationship, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (VFSL), the flag ship of Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) in Zimbabwe will not be renewing its marketing and technical services agreement with Three Cities, as the contract expires in June 2014. Read more >>

Restaurant
Grand Parade ups its stake in Mac Brothers
Grand Parade, the company responsible for bringing Burger King to SA‚ said it bought a further 32.9% stake in Mac Brothers for R42.790m‚ to achieve cost efficiencies and gain greater access to the African markets. Read more >>

Increase in service levels at SANParks restaurant
South African National Parks (SANParks) is proud to announce that two months after the opening of Mugg & Bean restaurant at Lower Sabie in the Kruger National Park (KNP) there has been a 127.67% increase in this facilities turnover. Read more >>

Hearty Italian cuisine at Balducci's

Eugene Yiga

Winter is coming and I can't think of a better way to fight the cold than with some hearty Italian cuisine. Read more >>

Tours
City Sightseeing's 3 for 1 Kids Special still running
City Sightseeing, which runs the red double-decker open-topped sightseeing buses, has a special offer, which started on 1 May 2014. Buy one adult ticket for the bus or boat and get two kids tickets for free. Read more >>


International

Loss of MH370 has huge impact on Malaysia Airlines profits
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Flight MH370's disappearance had a "dramatic impact" on Malaysia Airlines (MAS) earnings in the first quarter, forcing it to a bigger loss for the quarter amid calls for a shake-up of the struggling carrier. Read more >>


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Jobs offered

Villa Reservations Assistant - Cape Town
Cape Portfolios are looking for a full-time villa reservations assistant to join their existing reservations team based in their offices in Camps Bay, Cape Town. Read more >>




New events to diarise

Hermanus FynArts
Hermanus Tourism - 6 Jun 2014 to 16 Jun 2014 Hermanus

Vodacom Durban July 2014
ABN Productions - 5 Jul 2014 Durban


Upcoming events

Food Hospitality World
Fiera Milano Exhibtions Africa - 26 May 2014 to 28 May 2014 Cape Town


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Why trends matter - Louise Marsland
    World Design Capital project celebrates a year of business
    Up-and-coming corporate event trends - Terry Sutherland

    Medical
      World No Tobacco Day reminds SA to quit
      Flu poses greater risk for diabetics

      Retail
        Improving online retail experience with management systems
        Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa - Zeenat Moorad
        Manufacturing growth through innovation, integration

        Government
          RABS Bill published for comment
          Joemat-Pettersson distances herself from FoodCorp deal
          Security cluster ministers challenge Nkandla report in court

          Mining
            Variety of mining equipment to be auctioned by Clear Asset
            Mine-owners, workers must work together: premier

            CSI
              ICHAF aims to improve education in rural areas
              Plastics SA cleans up after Two Oceans Marathon

              Finance
                TaxTim stores tax documents in the cloud
                South Africans are underinsured for disability
                Vodacom earnings up just 2.8% to R8.96

                Agriculture
                  Dept clarifies regulation of trout species
                  Maize futures slip on estimates of excess supply - Andries Mahlangu
                  Land claims: finding a third way in Bosparadys - Sulaiman Philip

                  Building
                    Durban to host world architectural congress
                    Mamba to lift South Africa's cement capacity - Nick Hedley

                    GreenBiz
                      N Cape solar power plant to boost energy supply
                      First tranche of ivory incinerated in Hong Kong

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Basic leadership skills the key to business success
                        [BizCareers] Tell us about yourself - Juliette Attwell
                        Training will result in return on investment

                        Legal
                          Voting method can impact on weight of owner's vote - Chantelle Gladwin and Gabriel da Matta
                          Tax Court determines merit of tax assessments - Nicole Paulsen
                          Minister appoints new Competition Commission head

                          Manufacturing
                            African manufacturers take advantage of international interest

                            Property
                              Estate agents' fees are reasonable
                              Opportunities offered by interest rate increase
                              Low-cost estate agents revolutionising property market

                              Education
                                Vega announces mid-year intake programmes
                                Wits School of Governance launches a new name
                                Google Partner Academy offers digital skills training

                                ICT
                                  Using Wi-Fi for sustainable development
                                  IBM launches Mainframe Innovation Hub
                                  Password always on hand

                                  Logistics
                                    Easing movement of goods and services within Africa is critical
                                    Grindrod, a boost for Africa
                                    Imperial Logistics drives productivity for Mercedes

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Mission to Mars - Daniel Dercksen
                                      One Direction announce three SA gigs
                                      The big pan theory - Nina Timm

                                      Automotive
                                        New C-Class Merc to be produced locally
                                        Big bet on buses and trucks - David Furlonger
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