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Flight Centre advises SAA passengers to take proactive steps

In light of the strike action by South African Airways (SAA) pilots that commenced on Thursday, December 5, Flight Centre Travel Group has advised passengers to take proactive steps. The strike will affect all SAA-operated flights on major domestic and regional routes, including: Johannesburg (JNB) to/from Cape Town (CPT) Johannesburg (JNB) to/from Durban (DUR) Johannesburg (JNB) to/from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Johannesburg (JNB) to/from Windhoek (WDH) Johannesburg (JNB) to/from Mauritius (MRU) Partner airlines, including codeshare flights and...

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Chat’r Xperience launches new division

Chat’r Xperience has unveiled EcoExhib by Chat’r – a new division that aims to address the growing demand for sustainable eventing solutions. The launch of EcoExhib by Chat’r affirms Chat’r Xperience’s commitment to delivering stands, branding, and other promotional event elements to South Africa’s events industry using the most innovative designs and eco-friendly materials. “At Chat’r, we have always been at the forefront of driving sustainability in the events industry. EcoExhib by Chat’r is the next step in our commitment to delivering...

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Africa’s Eden and partners launch tourism ready assessment

Africa’s Eden, an association dedicated to promoting sustainable travel within Southern Africa, has partnered with Jones Lang LaSalle’s (JLL) Global Tourism and Destination Advisory practice and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) to evaluate four of the region’s nations as competitive global tourism destinations. Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe will be benchmarked using the Tourism Readiness Index, which has examined 200 global destinations. The index comprises 70 data points, including: Infrastructure development;...

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Close out your year with intention

Alvin Govender, international performance coach and business strategist, provides steps that can be taken to assess the past year with balance, compassion, and purpose to set the stage for future success.    As October arrives, we all feel it approaching… We feel mounting pressure when we spy the first sets of Christmas decor in our local shops. The fact that it’s the last quarter of the year dawns on us, and we are hurtling towards ‘Silly Season.’ I want to challenge the notion of the season being silly. The end of a year is often just...
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African Pride Melrose Arch

African Pride Melrose Arch is not just a place to stay, it’s an invitation to come together and explore the soul of Southern Africa. Immerse yourself in the warmth of Africa Pride’s hospitality, savour the flavours of local cuisine, and embark on journeys that uncover hidden gems of this vast and vibrant continent.

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Event Synthesis is renowned for its comprehensive eventing solutions that span across Africa. As a full-service agency, it excels in conference facilitation, event and project management, event safety consultation, RSVP management, as well as sports, travel management, and corporate gifting solutions. Proudly holding a Level 2 B-BEEE certification, Event Synthesis operates with a national and international footprint, bringing its expertise to a wide array of clients and projects.

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