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Wage increase for hospitality sector
PRETORIA: The minimum wage in the hospitality sector has been increased from 1 July 2014. The new wage adjustments will be applicable until 30 June 2015. Read more >>


Tourism
Visa centres contribute to job creation

More Matshediso

JOHANNESBURG: The newly established Visa Facilitation Centres will not only make the process of applying for visas much easier, but their existence will contribute to job creation. Read more >>

SAMSA Durban Maritime Tourism Boost
Marine Tourism took a leap forward in Durban last week with the hosting of the Durban July Extravaganza supported by the South African Maritime Safety Authority and other key stakeholders. Read more >>

Tourism boycott of Botswana called for after government ignores court ruling
On 5 July, 2004, a landmark court case started that successfully challenged the illegal eviction of Botswana's Bushmen from their ancestral land. But, since then, the Botswana government has continued its persecution of the last hunting Bushmen, for which it has been condemned nationally and internationally. Read more >>

Accommodation
Beacon beckons

Brian Berkman

People who think that the Pansy Shell is what most identify with as the symbol of Plettenberg Bay are wrong. Read more >>

A great repast at The Plettenberg

Brian Berkman

All top hotels now enquire about dietary requirements when you book but this is the first time I've been presented with a full menu tailored to my low-carb, high-fat, no sugar diet. Read more >>

Isibindi Africa launches Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Isibindi Africa continues to provide new experiences with the launch of a new destination, Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge which will be the only private lodge within the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, KwaZulu Natal, which will be opening its doors in December 2014. Read more >>

Hospitality
Cape Grace wins Travel + Leisure accolades
Discerning readers cast their votes to survey for hotels that define the very best in travel around the world. This year Cape Grace was bestowed the distinct honour as Travel + Leisure's Top City Hotel and Top Hotel Spa in Africa and the Middle East. Read more >>

Singita Boulders Lodge: Reconfigured and redecorated
17 years after opening, Singita Boulders Lodge in the Sabi Sand has been thoughtfully reconfigured and redecorated to reveal its essential character and define its unique sense of place on the boulder-strewn banks of the Sand River. Read more >>

Tourism
Getaway Travel & Tourism Conference targets successful marketing
A one-day workshop, presented by Dave Duarte, will help SMMEs meet the challenge of marketing their travel and tourism businesses. Read more >>

Blue Views acquires South Beach Camps Bay
Previously known as The Bloomberg, South Beach Camps Bay will undergo total renovation and reopen in September this year. Read more >>

The changing face of travel: Part 2

Carla Potgieter, Issued by Red & Yellow

Tourism marketers need to optimise for multi-screen and keep up with their target audience... Read more >>

Tours
SANParks Week dates announced
South African National Parks (SANParks) will be launching its 9th annual SA National Parks Week at Tsitsikamma in the Garden Route National Park from 8-12 September 2014. This is in line with its vision statement of 'Connecting to Society'. Read more >>


International

No golf for salvage expert Nick Sloane
ROME, ITALY: After rescuing a burning ship from pirate-infested waters off Yemen and salvaging a sinking oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, South African salvage master Nick Sloane faces his biggest test yet off an idyllic Mediterranean island. Read more >>


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    Cannes entries reveal a move towards design for change - Sulet Jansen
    City of Cape Town, AFI partner for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
    Pendoring judges selected, deadline extended

    Medical
      Helping South Africans quit the killer
      Conference to further the Mindful Revolution in South Africa
      R2K strongly condemns the arrest of Free State community health workers and TAC activists

      Retail
        Vivienne Tam, WeChat launch 'Internationally Chic' runway model contest
        Better selfies with Sony
        'Me Time' survey indicates South Africa loves couch time

        Government
          Economy battles to get out of the woods
          Why 'Excellence' should be at the top of our national agenda - Douglas Kruger
          SABC viewers displeased with old content, repeats, news bias

          Mining
            SA Mining Stakeholders convene
            SA's mining strategy must unlock transformation, investment
            Economy battles to get out of the woods

            CSI
              Monash SA empowers students with Mandela Month Book Drive
              R200,000 donation in aid of breast cancer
              Spier Arts Academy announces 2015 recruitment drive

              Finance
                Absa clients can now automate securities finance trading
                Added protection for consumers under NCA Act
                Hunting for Eurobonds - Jocelyne Sambira

                Agriculture
                  $4m in projects to strengthen Tanzania's agricultural productivity
                  A project to empower women with skills to start a business
                  Profitable partners or partners facing painful problems? - Derick van der Walt

                  Building
                    Construction sector braced for more pain - Andries Mahlangu
                    Construction of Baywest N2 bridge completed
                    Kwikspace delivers first ever rental units in Namibia

                    GreenBiz
                      Services of DEA scaled down during move to new premises
                      African businesses realise advantages of going green
                      Philips provides solar-lit Light Centre for SU soccer field

                      HR & Recruitment
                        The role of purpose in driving tech innovation
                        Are South African or sub-Saharan African entrepreneurs the best?
                        Why SMEs are not hiring, and why they should

                        Legal
                          Section 44 of LUPO declared unconstitutional - Jyoti Narshi
                          City of Johannesburg's Supplementary Roll 11 is unauthorised - Chantelle Gladwin
                          If you like it, then you should've put a ® on it - Tiffany Conley

                          Manufacturing
                            Hundreds of thousands saved at Eskom's Malta Power Plant
                            MTN launches first-in-Africa cooling system

                            Property
                              ShowHOUSE joins the mobile revolution
                              Some pointers for investing in property

                              Education
                                Cloud software to help scholars in accounting exam prep
                                [EduWeek] A Wi-Fi solution that works, a superior alternative

                                ICT
                                  Mobile and tablet shopping continues to grow
                                  A checklist for cloud readiness
                                  Stay abreast of emerging software development trends in SA - Mark Beets

                                  Logistics
                                    Investment in road infrastructure will unlock growth
                                    Vivotek camera monitors behaviour patterns of drivers
                                    Minibus taxi industry should be professionally managed

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Ovation Awards winners announced
                                      Local is lekker with Chef Hajierah - Angie White
                                      All about the dress, Q&A with KLûK CGDT - Jessica Taylor

                                      Automotive
                                        New Vehicle Pricing Index reveals unexpected decline in used car inflation
                                        Global recall does not affect South African Subaru owners
                                        Finalists of WOW Women's Car of the Year announced
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