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 | Tsogo Sun's The Ridge hotel in eMalahleni in Mpumalanga has announced its plans to build a new multi-purpose venue at an estimated cost of R25m. The new venue will be perfect for hosting large indoor events such as lifestyle shows, exhibitions, concerts, wedding receptions and gala banquets. Read more >>
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 | PRETORIA: Two of the World Heritage mausoleums destroyed in Timbuktu have now been rebuilt through a partnership with local communities, the United Nations cultural agency says. Read more >>
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 | PRETORIA: Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says the regulation of immigration matters is the constitutional responsibility of the Department of Home Affairs. Read more >>
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 | Maropeng, the official visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site received four gold awards and a silver at the seventh West Rand Tourism Awards. Read more >>
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 | A new tourism blog for Réunion Island - blog.welcometoreunionisland.com launches today - on the eve of an international and South African blog trip to Réunion Island, taking place from 26 June - 3 July 2014 Read more >>
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 | Using cellphones to make purchases at markets, restaurants and convenience stores is growing in popularity, particularly through SnapScan. Read more >>
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 | As South Africans, we want to enjoy ourselves as much as possible when we are able to take a break, especially when we do decide to eat out. Many South Africans are incredibly discerning when it comes to the restaurants they choose to frequent, and it is vital that the experience lives up to our expectations. This is particularly true during the winter season, when restaurants see an uptake in traffic due to our preference to stay indoors against the chill. Read more >>
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 | Nick Hedley Global hotel chain Marriott International - which has entered the South African market via a buyout of Protea - expects strong long-term demand growth in the domestic tourism and hospitality sector. Read more >>
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 | In keeping with Cape Town's accolade as World Design Capital 2014, Cape Grace is set to celebrate this coming season with an new pool and conservatory area. Read more >>
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 | The winner of the Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships 2014, in which 140 steakhouses competed, has been announced. Read more >>
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 | The price of petrol will increase from Wednesday, the Department of Energy has announced. Read more >>
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 | Mike Saunders These last couple of years have been the "Years of Images" and, as a result, the social media landscape is changing for all industries concerned. Social sites that are predominately visual, such as Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube have all grown in popularity and in visual internet marketing. This is especially true in the travel and tourism industries, and they offer incredible opportunities. Read more >>
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 | Jose Capelo Diversification - one of the words you hear occasionally and then maybe casually dismiss because it doesn't mean too much especially if you're struggling single-mindedly to make your business idea work. But hold on... Read more >>
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 | Iconic women who have made excellent change leaders are acknowledged for their dedication and passion. Tsogo Sun's Samantha Croft scoops regional Businesswomen's Achiever Award Corporate. Read more >>
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 | Strong growth in leisure demand is turning London into an increasingly popular tourist destination and as a result, in conjunction with the current property boom, the capital city is set to become a leading hotel market. Read more >>
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 | Brian Berkman Contributing Editor, Travel, Brian Berkman, asked Shane Collinson, Director of Operations and Complex General Manager at Silverstar about why he loves the West Rand with such passion. Read more >>
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 | MILAN, ITALY: Emirates airline Etihad Airways is to buy 49% of Alitalia, the two companies said after concluding months of tough negotiations, following years of financial crises at the Italian airline. Read more >>
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