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Think differently, think lean
[Gaby Gramm] Hospitality firms large and small are looking at ways to keep costs low and to become more efficient just to stay afloat in this very challenging economy. Cutting costs in labour has been a popular topic, but it is a risky move in the hospitality industry in which service may be compromised through cutting costs. read more>>



Tourism
SASCOC confirms support for SETE 2014
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), has again thrown its weight behind the 2014 Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) for the fourth year running. The SETE conference and exhibition will be taking place at the Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) from 28-30 October 2014. read more>>
Air France and kulula announce partnership
On 2 October 2014, Air France announced a codeshare partnership with kulula.com. This is for kulula.com the second codeshare partnership with a SkyTeam Alliance member following the successful implementation of the codeshare agreement signed with Kenya Airways earlier this year. read more>>
Jovago, Lufthansa makes your dream destination a reality
Jovago, an online hotel booking platform, has partnered with Lufthansa Airlines to launch a Facebook competition aimed at building interaction and giving back to their Nigerian audience. read more>>
More options for Southwest pacific travel
South African passengers will find it more convenient to fly to New Zealand, with the new alliance between Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand due to launch on 6 January 2015, with codeshare flights going on sale on both airlines' services between Singapore and New Zealand from 25 September 2014. read more>>
Get ready for a Whale of a time
Accommodation
Tsogo Sun named 'Best Hotel Group' by business travellers
Tsogo Sun received the coveted 'Best Hotel Group' title at the annual Business Traveller Awards, for the second year running. read more>>
Zimbali Suites a milestone IFA's portfolio
IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA) recently announced that construction of the 131 sectional title Zimbali Suites has begun. read more>>
Food Services
Mediterranean Delicacies add flavour to film fest
Fulfilling the title as World Design Capital 2014, Cape Town born entrepreneurs, Devin Herd and Julia Stephenson, launched their fourth annual Short & Sweet Film Festival. This year Mediterranean Delicacies accompanies with a culinary offering, creating a delicious ensemble. read more>>
Hospitality
Shelley Point is a perfect fit for Bon Hotels
Shelley Point Hotel, Spa and Country Club on the Cape West Coast has avoided liquidation and recently been signed out of business rescue. read more>>
Umi Restaurant opens whisky bar
Brand new and unique to Camps Bay's cosmopolitan strip of restaurants, hotels and bars is a singular experience: an exclusive Whisky Bar located inside Umi Restaurant. read more>>
Supply
MTN Business partners with City Lodge
MTN Business have signed a partnership deal with the City Lodge Hotel Group to be the group's connectivity and telecommunications support. This will significantly improve ICT services at the group's existing hotels in South Africa and one in Botswana, and future hotels that the group develops in South Africa. read more>>
Tourism
SANParks ready to start with rhino relocation
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that they are ready to start with the relocation and auction of a limited number of white rhinos from the Kruger National Park. read more>>
Tours
Voucher offer to Singapore Airlines and SilkAir passengers
As the result of a joint promotion between Singapore Airlines and the Changi Airport Group (CAG), South African passengers flying with Singapore Airlines or SilkAir will receive a S$40 (approximately R360) Changi Dollar Voucher (CDV) when they transit through Changi Airport. read more>>
Government
Kruger National Park to sell some of its white rhinos
The sale of a limited number of white rhino from the Kruger National Park (KNP) has begun as part of the South African National Parks (SANParks) implementation of a comprehensive rhino management strategy. read more>>
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              Finance
                Opinions divided over state-sponsored pensions - Evan Pickworth
                Ascendis concludes R1bn debt refinance package
                High prices hurt Clover's market share

                Agriculture
                  SACAU gathers leaders to discuss the future of agriculture

                  Building
                    Growing interest in construction expos

                    GreenBiz
                      Suppliers benefit from Woolworths partnership deal
                      Africa's largest thin film solar farm completed

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Gumtree partners with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
                        [BizCareers] What to do when you aren't equipped for the job - Juliette Attwell
                        Surviving the new workforce order - Rachel Timmins

                        Legal
                          Immigration regulations need to be restructured
                          Draft Code on Equal Pay published for comment
                          Baker & McKenzie tops 2014 Acritas Index

                          Manufacturing
                            Cape Town man builds DIY bush plane

                            Property
                              Department of Public Works undergoes fraud investigation
                              Affordable housing developments face challenges

                              Education
                                Samsung partners with DoE, EC to improve educational outcomes
                                SU awarded country's first research chair in science comms
                                Fuel offers e-learning solution to outdated methods of teaching

                                ICT
                                  Check Point's 100% catch rate in benchmark test
                                  Wi-Fi eases transition to high data consumption - Michael Fletcher
                                  South Africans using technology to improve road safety

                                  Logistics
                                    Protestors vandalise Newclare station

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                                      Q&A with Chris Viljoen of Spree
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                                      Automotive
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