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Tourism industry celebrates excellence
The recent Lilizela Tourism Awards which took place in Johannesburg recognised products and services offered by the tourism industry for their contribution to South Africa's growth, competitiveness and transformation. read more>>



Tourism
Inaugural International Tourism Expo to be held in Puerto Rico
ETI, the Expo de Turismo Internacional, which is the first international tourism expo in the Caribbean, is to take place at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, from 13 to 16 May, 2015. It will showcase the beauty, sports, nature, adventure, and gastronomy experiences available throughout the Caribbean and beyond. read more>>
Sugen Pillay talks SETE 2014
Sugen Pillay, commercial director of Thebe Reed Exhibitions, talks to Bizcommunity.com about the forthcoming Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) in Durban from 28-30 October 2014. read more>>
BA brings Flying with Confidence course to SA
Imagine being prepared to sacrifice R18,000 in charges just to avoid flying, missing out on business opportunities because you can't bring yourself to board a plane or jetting off on holiday and being so scared of flying home that you try to re-book by train. read more>>
Partnership between Emirates and TAAG Linhas Aéreas De Angola announced
Emirates and the Republic of Angola, in its capacity as the majority shareholder of TAAG Linhas Aéreas De Angola, announced the signing of a Management Concession Agreement by which Emirates will take a role in the management of TAAG. read more>>
Six arrests made in Kruger National Park
Six suspected poachers were arrested yesterday, 7 October, in the Kruger National Park. Over 500 rhinos have been lost to poachers this year alone. read more>>
Accommodation
Forte Dei Marmi, the sands of time

Marcus Brewster

Going to the seaside in Italy can be a curious experience and none more so than at the Tuscan Riviera resort of Forte Dei Marmi, the beach that time forgot. read more>>
Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands launched
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has launched its first NexGen property in Africa, Park Inn by Radisson in Newlands, with experienced hotelier Clinton Thom as GM. read more>>
[Babylonstoren] A new kind of country getaway

Jessica Taylor

In the historically inspired restoration of one of the Cape Winelands' oldest estates, owners Koos Bekker and wife Karen Roos, with the help of their dedicated staff, have created a new kind of country getaway. read more>>
Hospitality
Hotel Verde goes global
Building on from the success of Hotel Verde, Africa's greenest hotel, Mario Delicio, owner of and the brains behind this sustainable venture, is challenging other like-minded people to follow suit, and with the launch of Verde Invest, is optimistic to have built another entirely green hotel by the end of 2015. read more>>
Tourism
Blue Flag status awarded to a record 82 sites
The Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) has announced that Blue Flag status has been awarded to a record 82 sites in South Africa. The 2014/2015 South African Blue Flag season opens officially on 1 November. read more>>
Redefining travel agents' valuable role in 21st century
The Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA) has released member research results on what it takes to be a 21st century travel agent. read more>>
International
Google sees Amazon as its biggest competition
BERLIN, GERMANY: Google boss Eric Schmidt said his company's biggest competition as a search engine came from e-commerce company Amazon, and not from other search engines. read more>>
More International
Government
More than 1,000 rhinos poached last year
Environmental authorities say they made some progress in the fight against environmental crimes in the 2013/14 financial year. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Future of brand marketing up for debate at Brand Week
    Online copy of the Cannes report 2014 now available
    Vodacom launches newest pop culture music streaming app

    Medical
      Hunger Games: How the brain 'browns' fat to aid weight loss - Karen N. Peart
      More bone marrow donors needed in SA

      Retail
        Fashion Week Africa unveils designer line-up
        Creating memorable experiences in-store through digital - Craig Perry
        Caution needed with online purchasing as Christmas approaches - Richard Keymer

        Government
          Ocean economy plans to be released this week
          SADC observers will monitor Botswana elections - Nthambeleni Gabara
          Ebola: West Africa needs more help - More Matshediso

          CSI
            Investec announces winners of 2014 Junior Innovators competition
            It's Your Turn to fill a "Feed Me Bag"
            Good Hope FM opens Santa Shoebox pop-up

            Finance
              Appointment of new Reserve Bank head welcomed
              Regulations on tax free savings accounts soon expected - David Warneke
              Dividends important for superior long-term investment results - Rynel Moodley

              Agriculture
                Wool prices higher as shortage rises
                Sea Harvest launches new R125m trawler

                Building
                  Guidance note on BIM released

                  GreenBiz
                    Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Resigning without a new job is not always a bad idea - Niteske Marshall
                      Shell, Raizcorp launch revised LiveWire programme
                      Creating a work environment that improves wellbeing

                      Legal
                        Lawyer returns from China-Africa exchange programme
                        Private healthcare stakeholders to make submissions - Neil Kirby
                        Shuttleworth judgment requires more detailed analysis - Ashlin Perumall and Shmuel Moch

                        Manufacturing
                          Ellies shares fall 20% to R1.13 - Fifi Peters
                          Mining, manufacturing remain marooned - Claire Bisseker

                          Property
                            'Copy and paste' won't work in African retail landscape
                            Growthpoint's talks with Acucap at advanced stage - Alistair Anderson
                            Redefine offers learnership programme for listed property sector

                            Education
                              EduPlant announces competition winners
                              UCT's Medical School is best in Africa
                              How to choose an essay writing service - Charles Mburugu

                              ICT
                                A new marketing era? - Jessie Rudd
                                Oracle addresses IT skills shortage in Africa
                                Always-on enterprise class storage is key - Kalvin Subbadu

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Shimmy Beach Club announces new Summer Season menu
                                  2014/2015 Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert line-up

                                  Automotive
                                    Super Group buys UK motor dealer Allen Ford for R606m
                                    Kia Optima Hybrid wins four Plus X awards
                                    First Car Rental expands African footprint
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