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Festive flights: who soared and who was grounded on social media
[Nick Paul] If engagement on Facebook is anything to go by, it looks like Mango was a clear winner... read


Tourism
The countdown to ATW has begun
Anticipation for the third edition of Africa Travel Week is building with less than three weeks to go. Highly sought after industry shows will provide a... read
Accommodation
Best Western Hotels expands into Southern Africa
Best Western Hotels & Resorts will be growing its portfolio from one to 14 total properties in the region over the next 12 months as part of its... read
Air Travel
Kenya Airways to co-sponsor World Travel Awards
Kenya Airways will co-sponsor the upcoming World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016... read
Hospitality
Partnership creates hospitality employment opportunities
Protea Hotels is collaborating with Harambee youth employment accelerator to create employment opportunities for young South Africans in the hospitality industry... read
Meet the ASATA Diners Club Awards finalists
The ASATA Diners Club Awards announced those travel professionals, singled out by their peers and travel industry judges, for the service they offer their clients... read
Restaurant
Running a financially successful restaurant is about optimising simple processes

Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library

Saving pennies hundreds of times a day, over the course of a year, is enough to make the difference between a business that stays open and a business that closes... read
Supply
Competition for Sommelier Cup heating up
Competition for the WOSA Sommelier Cup finals is heating up, with South Africa seen by tastemakers as one of the most innovating and exciting wine countries... read
GDS makes real-time bookings a dream

Vanessa Rogers

Read on for all the important ways that listing your travel service on one of these portals can open up markets, boost bookings and save time for all concerned... read
Tourism
Campaign launched to promote tourism in Ghana
Jovago has launched its #MyGhana social media campaign promoting tourism in the country worldwide. The campaign will run on Facebook and Twitter. read
The Swiss adventure part 1 - A day in Davos

Ruth Cooper

The crack of virgin snow, your boots the first to break the pure. Inhale the air so fresh and damp; fill your lungs and exhale a puff of icy smoke. It's all so still, so silent, the crunch crunch of footsteps the only sound. read
A new life for an ancient practice
Arriving at Madi a Thavha just outside Makhado, in the lushness of Limpopo's mountains, lakes and forests, one is immediately taken by the traditional sculptures read
Tours
New Cape West Coast tourist routes launched
James Vos officially launched two new sightseeing tourism routes in the Cape West Coast region. These circular self-drive routes, developed by West Coast Way, include some of the most beautiful and... read
Travel
How do South Africans like to spend their summer holidays?
Using information submitted by potential guests, Protea Hotels has extrapolated some fascinating data that shows what South African love about the sunny summer season... read
How to remain relevant for the African traveller
As smartphone penetration across the continent increases, African travellers are increasingly looking for agents offering online and mobile services... read
Victoria Falls: the smoke is thundering
Listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the "Smoke That Thunders" is looking spectacular at the moment and is luring visitors to Victoria Falls... read
Business
What keeps CEOs awake at night?

Leigh Andrews

Imagine walking into a bank and being greeted by a robot that uses facial recognition to identify you and your standing in the bank, and possibly predict the service you've come in for - it's not science fiction, this is already a reality in Japan. Here's how business as we know it is about to be disrupted for good... read
Lifestyle
Tap(as) into the Haiku taste

Ruth Cooper

I have a love/hate relationship with tapas. When done right they offer so many different bites of deliciousness and are perfect for sharing with those you love... read
New appointments
  • Dlamini appointed vice-chair of SAACI - more info
  • Park Inn Cape Town Foreshore appoints new rooms division manager - more info

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Research Manager - Western Cape
Cape Town Tourism currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced research manager. Applications close 29 March 2016. Read more >>



Information/Reservation Consultant - Western Cape
Cape Town Tourism currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced information and reservation consultant. Applications close 29 March 2016. Read more >>




New events to diarise
Pinot Noir festival
Vineyard Hotel - 9 Apr 2016 to 10 Apr 2016, Cape Town


Forage for fungi at Delheim Estate
Delheim - 16 Jun 2016 to 2 Jul 2016, Cape Town


Upcoming events
Easter Brunch at Trees Café
Townhouse hotel - 27 Mar 2016, Cape Town


Easter Sunday Lunch
Sandton Sun - 27 Mar 2016, Johannesburg


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