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[Relentlessly Relevant]: 1. Lessons on innovation from a Soweto street vendor
[Douglas Kruger] Take the off-ramp near Soweto, stop at just the right place, and you will meet a man who runs an unusual food stall. It isn't part of any retail chain you've ever heard of... read more>>



Tourism
Tourism plays a pivotal role in North West's economic growth
The North West Department of Tourism has been mandated with ensuring that the province becomes a preferred tourist destination to influence practical and tangible socio-economic change... read more>>
Tourism Schools Career Expo stimulates young minds
Grade 10-12 tourism learners from high schools within the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District were recently given an opportunity to explore various career opportunities within the tourism and hospitality industry... read more>>
Tips for Bok supporters traveling to the World Cup
It's September which, for the rugby fans among us, means one thing: the kick-off to the Rugby World Cup 2015! read more>>
FlightSiteAgent partners with national bus carriers
The 2014 National Household Travel Survey in South Africa suggests there has been a general increase in the amount of South Africans travelling by bus... read more>>
SA travellers continue to enjoy Mozambique
Research from the Mozambique beach resort, San Martinho Beach Club, has shown that 75% of their guests during the July holiday season have been South African... read more>>
Jovago launches mobile app
Jovago.com has released its first mobile application in order to facilitate the hotel booking process for its customers... read more>>
2015 Business Traveller Africa Awards winners announced
SAA, Emirates, Tsogo Sun, HRG Rennies Travel and Avis were the big winners at the fourth annual Business Traveller Africa Conference & Awards... read more>>
Durban, the new destination of choice?
The rand has taken a battering, the fuel price remains high, resulting in an ever-shrinking average family income and considering the exorbitant costs of air travel, closer-to-home holidays are becoming the norm... read more>>
SA Season in the UK a success
SA Season projects fly the Proudly South African flag in the United Kingdom... read more>>
Convenient collections system for tour operators
According to a report by iVeri Payment Systems, 'Payment Methods for Incoming Tour Operators in sub-Saharan Africa', the tourism industry in sub-Saharan Africa currently directly accounts for 2.7% of the GDP in sub-Saharan Africa... read more>>



Accommodation
Golden Mile hotel restored
Tsogo Sun's nine seafront hotels and Suncoast entertainment destination carry the memories of hundreds of thousands of travellers and holiday makers across generations... read more>>
Two new resorts in Mauritius
There are two new beach resorts in Mauritius: the Radisson Blu Azuri Resort & Spa, and the Radisson Blu Poste Lafayette Resort & Spa... read more>>
Club Med secures second resort in Senegal
Club Med has signed a deal committing to the development of Club Med Saraba, the resort operator's second property in Senegal... read more>>
Food Services
Michito Kaneko named World Class Bartender of the Year 2015
Michito Kaneko from Japan was crowned the Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender of the Year 2015... read more>>
Hospitality
One&Only and Diageo Reserve present lifestyle experiences
One&Only Resorts and Diageo Reserve have announced a collaboration which brings together the worlds of distinctive resorts and refined, world-class mixology experiences... read more>>
Tours
Access SA National Parks for free
From Monday, 14 September until Friday, 18 September, entry to South African National Park (SANParks) will be free... read more>>
MSC Cruises to make maiden call to Shanghai
MSC Cruises SA recently revealed plans to make its first cruise to China. The newly-renovated MSC Lirica will be calling in Shanghai on 1 May 2016... read more>>
International
The Intrepid Traveller's Guide to Thailand

Liezel Visser

Most travellers seek a once-in-a-lifetime experience when travelling abroad, which usually happens when you stray off the beaten track and explore the local wonders... read more>>
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Business
Save your bottom (line) with well-being

Linda Trim

Have you ever spent the day at work but never actually achieved anything? Have no fear, you are not alone. Due to poor workplace well-being, presenteeism is a phenomenon spreading far and wide across the globe... read more>>
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