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The City Walk will be Cape Town's newest tourist attraction
It has been announced that a new urban attraction in Cape Town's CBD, The City Walk, will be co-created through multi-level stakeholder engagement and is expected to be unfolded in 2015. read more>>



Tourism
Cape Point website now available in German
German-speaking visitors to Cape Point can now access the website in their mother tongue, after the website has undergone a German translation. read more>>
Commonwealth Games would offer great economic growth potential for SA
Hosting the Commonwealth or Olympic Games would not only allow South Africa to access a greater share of the global sports tourism market, which is estimated to be valued at between R2- and R6 trillion, but also better position the country for tourism and inward investment, according to Grant Thornton. read more>>
Surfers an ideal target market, report finds
Many emerging tourism destinations in Africa have identified surfing as a target market, the WTM Global Trends Report 2014 by Euromonitor International, which was recently released, has found. read more>>
Welcome wellness, says Technogym
The very concepts of holiday and business travel have long been associated with excess: too much eating, drinking and too little sleep. This century-old problem has left too many travellers less healthy when they check out. read more>>
FlySafair announces a second base and new routes
It's been nothing but full speed ahead for South Africa's first newest low-cost airline, FlySafair in recent weeks and now from 3 December 2014, FlySafair will launch their second base at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo airport, allowing passengers to fly from Johannesburg to George and Port Elizabeth. read more>>
VOR Village comes alive as yachts arrive in Cape Town
The South African Maritime Safety Authority welcomed the arrival of the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing followed by the Dongfeng Race teams who are participating in the 2014 Volvo Ocean Race. read more>>
Free on-board Wi-Fi envisaged, says Emirates president
In the first three years since Emirates launched in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity, over half a million passengers have connected to the internet on board an Emirates flight, and the airline expects this number to increase exponentially. read more>>
World Tourism Awards honours top achievers
Luxury safari and conservation company, Singita, has been awarded the 2014 World Tourism Award along with Earthwatch Institute and Google at the global travel industry event, World Travel Market. read more>>
Plett plan for small boat harbour sinks
Opponents of a R4bn plan for a small boat harbour in Plettenberg Bay - intended to incorporate 482 homes, a hotel and 2000 parking bays - are celebrating after the developer's scoping report was rejected. read more>>
Hospitality
Zimbali, where special attention is the norm

Brian Berkman

When the F&B director and chef de cuisine ask to meet you to discuss your dietary concerns, you can expect something special... read more>>
Tours
Marmalade Toast launches new luxury cruising products in Indochina
Marmalade Toast, a luxury boutique travel management company based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, has announced the launch of luxury cruising products in Indochina. read more>>
Motoring
Plan a safe, hassle-free holiday trip this December
Midas, a South African industry leader in vehicle parts, DIY and travel equipment, shares some insights into great holiday travel planning. read more>>
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Travel
Go on the rails with Rohan... it's unforgettable

Brian Berkman

With his trademark tie and starched collared shirt, Rohan Vos, the patriarch of the family that redefined luxury train travel with Rovos Rail, inspects the steam locomotive. (Videos) read more>>
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            Finance
              Interest rates will peak at lower rates than previous cycles
              Moody's downgrades SA
              New withholding tax on interest soon into operation - Graeme Palmer

              Agriculture
                New public-private partnership to address skills shortages in agriculture

                Building
                  China, SA sign framework agreement on nuclear cooperation
                  PPC board warns of risk of destabilisation - Nick Hedley

                  GreenBiz
                    New invasive species regulations to have far-reaching consequences
                    2014 Nedbank Capital Sustainable Business Awards winners announced
                    Green panel: Time enough to save Earth

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Springleap attracts international funding
                      Is your organisation entrepreneurially healthy? - Emmanuel Zvada
                      Money isn't everything, Kelly survey finds

                      Legal
                        Reversal of rates as a result of a categorisation change - Chantelle Gladwin and Ramon Pereira
                        Cover pricing is collusive in nature - Natalie von Ey and Kitso Tlhabanelo
                        2015 Best Lawyers in South Africa revealed

                        Manufacturing
                          The drive towards green AV solutions - Stefan Mayer
                          Nordex launches large rotor turbine with 28.6% more power
                          Industry forced to embrace change, adapt and face enormous challenges

                          Property
                            Growthpoint at the forefront of the green building movement in SA
                            Essential guide to building insurance for first-time home owners - Martha Chauke

                            Education
                              Teaching should be a response to 'the calling' - Mautji Pataki
                              Thuthuka Bursary Fund to be presented at World Congress of Accountants
                              Why business leaders support NECT

                              ICT
                                Five reasons why CRM projects flop - Lindsay Britz
                                Better filters are the answer in the fight against spam
                                Busting myths about content charges

                                Logistics
                                  Minister announces resignation of Post Office board
                                  Tolled you so - Peters - Olebogeng Molatlhwa
                                  Imperial sees static or declining activity in Europe

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    Music Film Festival at the Labia, Cape Town
                                    Abigail Donnelly chats Eat Out Awards - Ruth Cooper
                                    Explosive Cock & Bull - Daniel Dercksen

                                    Automotive
                                      GM ordered new ignition switches prior to recall: report
                                      Datsun Go fails crash test but is on sale in SA - Mark Smyth
                                      Despite good car sales‚ people still struggling - David Furlonger
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