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Travelstart releases 2014 Travel Trends Report
Flight bookings to Cape Town have increased by 43%, and bookings to London increased by 27% in the top 10 destinations list. This and other key insights emerged in a quarterly report from Travelstart.co.za which looks at the most popular destinations for South Africans. Read more >>


Tourism
Microsoft eTourism Workshop to empower local SMEs
Microsoft is on a steady course to provide the necessary business boost to local SMEs that operate in the South African tourism sector. Read more >>

SETE Conference and Exhibition set for Durban
The Sports & Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) Conference and Exhibition, will take place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban from 28-30 October, 2014, supported by conference sponsor, the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA). Read more >>

Best places to visit in summer

Amelia Verona

Summer holidays are always a good time for people to rest and have fun after a cold, tedious winter. Read more >>

Accommodation
Hotel franchising set to grow across Europe
Europe is likely to see a greater proportion of branded hotels coming on stream as the concept of franchising gathers pace amongst hotel operators in the region. Read more >>

Grootbos... In for The Long Run

Brian Berkman

For Grootbos Nature Reserve owner and Managing Director Michael Lutzeyer, being included in The Long Run is big news. Read more >>

Wined, dined and treated fine at the The Twelve Apostles

Ruth Cooper

The Red Carnation's The Twelve Apostles fine attention to detail and preference catering starts way before you arrive at this five-star boutique hotel and spa. Once a reservation is confirmed, so are your personal room preferences. Read more >>

Catering
Wine events at the Taj Cape Town
"Wine is so closely interwoven with the history of Cape Town that it has become an intrinsic part of this beautiful city's culture," says Michael Pownall, GM of the Taj Cape Town Read more >>

Hospitality
Suncoast kick starts careers
In a time where it's been reported that there are too many graduates and too little jobs, Suncoast Casino, Hotels & Entertainment has yielded to the call to provide the much needed opportunities for graduates. Read more >>

African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel expands public areas
The African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel, located just a stone's throw from Parliament, has added new features that have been tailored to the specific needs of its exclusive visitors and guests. Read more >>

New Holiday Inn Express opens in Bangkok
The InterContinental Hotels Group has recently opened Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Sathorn in Bangkok, Thailand. The 184-room hotel marks the brand's third property in the country and the second in the capital. Read more >>

Tons of blankets donated at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! #TBD2014
More than 4,000 South Africans will sleep warmly this winter thanks to the generous donations of a mountain of blankets at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice!, which spear-headed efforts in Cape Town and Johannesburg to grow this year's Twitter Blanket Drive. Read more >>

TripAdvisor users share love for Cape Town again
TripAdvisor users have again shared their love for Cape Town by voting them second in the categories "Best for Restaurants" and "Helpful Locals". Read more >>

Tours
MSC Cruises introduces new itineraries
MSC Cruises SA has announced changes to the 2014/15 South African cruise season with the addition of a new and popular cruise destination. Read more >>

Six months to save for end of year holidays
Booking holidays late in the year often means paying higher rates for travelling and accommodation, making holidays a pricey affair. There is a solution, however, which doesn't include incurring debt or banking on your bonus to cover the costs, but rather planning early and working towards the perfect holiday at the end of the year. Read more >>

WESSA objects against application to mine near nature reserve
The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) has expressed its concern about an application by Ibutho Coal to develop an anthracite coal mine on the boundary of the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HIP) in KwaZulu-Natal. Read more >>


Lifestyle

In fine spirits

Eugene Yiga

With Mi Casa live on stage, ProVerb as MC, and over 50 top brandies there for the tasting, Fine Brady Fusion had all the right ingredients for a great night out. Read more >>


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Workaway International information session
Workaway International - 7 Jun 2014 Johannesburg


All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Big ideas, big data, big love - Shaune Jordaan
    Can social selling be used to increase B2B sales? - Graeme Wilson
    SuperSport lines up FIFA World Cup digital viewing

    Medical
      Philanthropist gives Rotary US$1 million for polio eradication
      Reducing TB in HIV patients through two-pronged approach
      A new device deciphers the language of cells - Bruce Fellman

      Retail
        How consumer behaviour affects design decisions
        Consumers' responsibility to food safety - Leanne Tee
        Woolworths deal may be in Australian magnate's line of fire - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Germany pulling out of SKA disappointing
          Chief Justice responds to criticism over religion, law
          Former deputy police commissioner arrested for fraud

          Mining
            SA mining sector invited to explore Peru
            Set Point to showcase services at Botswana conference

            CSI
              Making magic with a love movement - Danette Breitenbach
              CSI: a business imperative - Danette Breitenbach
              'Night of 1000 Drawings' to raise funds for better learning conditions

              Finance
                Recession unlikely in second quarter: Reserve Bank
                Sanlam looking to invest in Africa, South-East Asia - Phakamisa Ndzamela
                Private Equity Industry Survey reflects 17% increase in funds

                Agriculture
                  WWF-SA expert to address Food Security Seminar
                  Food security in spotlight at AgriYouth Indaba
                  Minister Zokwana committed to farm worker sectoral determination

                  Building
                    15 finalists for AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture
                    US launches USD1bn push for off-grid Africa power
                    Transnet CE plans to 'industrialise railways' - Amanda Visser

                    GreenBiz
                      Closing date for Green Talents comp draws closer
                      Rising sea-levels in the spotlight during environment month

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Improving efficiency a top priority among businesses - Rona Sauer
                        Unique perspective of youth is driving SA's development goals
                        Young professionals are transforming the workplace - Rona Sauer

                        Legal
                          Bentley wins LexisNexis Prize for Legal Practitioners
                          Competition Commission appeals against Tribunal's finding - Leana Engelbrecht
                          Sanral urged to reveal its secret costs - Philani Nombembe

                          Manufacturing
                            Mondi to buy US Graphic Packaging International for $105m - Alistair Anderson
                            SA's manufacturing figures drop, raising red flags - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi and Nick Hedley
                            Transnet wants to 'industrialise railways' - Amanda Visser

                            Property
                              When will the Real Estate Sector become BEE compliant?
                              Women on an even playing field in the property game
                              Kyalami track could fetch at least R120m - Nick Hedley

                              Education
                                Rally to Read brings literacy to primary schools
                                Students may end up with debts they can't pay
                                Wits to host Digital Africa Festival

                                ICT
                                  "New age" estate agency launches
                                  Tips for using ATMs and avoiding credit card cloning in Brazil
                                  Frost & Sullivan, African electronic test equipment market report findings

                                  Logistics
                                    Businesses should capitalise on Africa's rising opportunities
                                    Cape Town's SA's most congested capital
                                    Comair launches its Cadet Pilot Training Programme

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Final five in Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships announced
                                      2014 MTV Africa Music Awards winners

                                      Automotive
                                        Two Centennial Edition Maseratis for SA
                                        Opel outlines growth plan until 2022
                                        Toyota's CEO stresses importance of Hino Trucks
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