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10% Airbnb growth in Cape Town
Airbnb, the global online marketplace that lets people rent rooms or their entire homes to individuals, is growing in popularity among Capetonians... read more>>

The truth about Gauteng
[Issued by Gauteng Tourism Authority]

People from outside the province have some dubious misconceptions which deserve to be challenged, so we let Dawn Robertson, the CEO of Gauteng Tourism, talk back to the misguided..

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CTICC to host its first conference week
[Issued by CTICC Conferencing]

Whether you are planning a large conference or a small meeting, the CTICC has the capacity, flexibility and expertise to create a professional event that will be sure to exceed your delegates' expectations...

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Green Point Urban Park, Sea Point Promenade become favourites

The popularity of the Green Point Urban Park has grown immensely, with nearly 70,000 people entering the venue last year...

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Tourism
Labour and BEE legislation changes discussed at FEDHASA seminar
With the Labour Relations Amendment Act (No. 6 of 2014), which took effect on 1 January, 2015, as well as the Amended B-BBEE Codes, businesses in the hospitality industry will have to make significant changes to the way they do business... read more>>
How can the travel industry catch up with its consumers' online habits?
Every industry faced major changes when the digital revolution struck; those that adopted and incorporated it into their strategy from the start set themselves up well to thrive in today's climate where internet penetration numbers are growing impressively each year... read more>>
French warn of 40% drop in travel unless child travel regulations are rethought
Voyaguers du Monde, a France-based tour operator together with SETO and SNAV have asked the South African departments of Home Affairs, Tourism and Foreign Affairs to improve the laws regarding the entrance of children into South Africa... read more>>
Accommodation
A night at Premier Hotel Cape Manor

Evan-Lee Courie

Just stone throw away from the Sea Point Promenade, you will find Premier Hotel Cape Manor, situated on the corner of Beach and Marias Road, Sea Point... read more>>
Hospitality
Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands wins Diversity & Inclusion award
The Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands has won the Diversity & Inclusion award of The Guardian Sustainable Business Awards, for employing as many as 30% deaf employees across all departments within the hotel... read more>>
TEP launches B-BBEE Codes programme
The Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP) has launched an Enterprise and Supplier Development Solutions (ESDS) programme to assist corporates in the sector meet the new amended B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice.. read more>>
Tourism
Gauteng Conventions & Events Bureau geared up to partner with Automechanika

Issued by Gauteng Tourism Authority

The Gauteng Conventions Bureau (GCEB) has announced its support of the fourth edition of Automechanika Johannesburg, which will take place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre on 6-9 May... read more>>
Ride through time in Gauteng

Issued by Gauteng Tourism Authority

History and culture are often portrayed as crusty and spider-web covered images relegated to the shelves of some decrepit octogenarian, but in Gauteng nothing could be further from the truth... read more>>
Styling in Soweto

Issued by Gauteng Tourism Authority

Soweto is a must for people from all over the world, and all self-respecting Gautengers must visit this iconic township... read more>>
Tours
Tour packages are subject to VAT

Chris Eagar

The Cape Tax Court recently held that tour packages supplied by local tour operators (TO's) to foreign tour operators (FTO's) are subject to VAT at the standard rate and not the zero rate... read more>>
Business
The nuts and bolts of succession planning
Succession planning is about filling the organisation's talent pipeline and building internal strength... read more>>
Lifestyle
One&Only Cape Town: foodie heaven

Eugene Yiga

TripAdvisor chose Cape Town as one of its top destinations for 2015. What better way to experience one of the best cities on the planet than by staying at one of Africa's best hotels? read more>>
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