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Make me over

The elegant Protea Hotel Ryalls in central Blantyre has received a gorgeous facelift that covers public and private areas. The hotel is also introducing 4 new luxury suites to its offering. Situated in the central business district of Blantyre, the...

ABCs please

Sighs of relief are likely when the MICE industry discover their hidden tattoo does not have to be confessed when completing any form as a way of acceptance or entry. Louis the Lawyer has provided the stringency of the Protection of Personal...

Better, best, beneficial!

Ever wondered the real size of the corporate & association sectors of the events industry and the impact on the economy? At last the first-ever Economic Impact Study (UKEIS) for the UK events industry has been released. The South African...

‘Food’ is the word!

….And it’s delicious! It’s been five months since Aarya opened its doors to the public and the response has been overwhelming. Thousands of MasterChef SA fans have flocked to Montecasino in Fourways for a taste of the culinary talent...

Country crooner

Sean Granger has been appointed as the General Manager of Granny Mouse Country House and Spa, effective from 01 May 2013. Described as a “dependable hospitality professional” by peers and with a decade of seasoned experience under his belt,...

A cut above the rest

Taking the brand to a whole new level of excellence is Sandton Convention Centre’s mission as it reviews its position in the South African and global market. Last year Sandton Convention Centre commissioned intensive and independent research to...

Celebrate good times, come on!

The members of the Johannesburg Boutique Collection (JBC) celebrated their first year of collaboration during a convivial cocktail party at Clico Boutique Hotel on April 17 2013. Early 2012 saw this association form a preferred brand of bespoke...

A star is born

Emmah Makatu, entrepreneur and owner of Zwinoni Lodge in Milnerton Ridge in Cape Town, was named the winner of the Tsogo Sun Book a Guesthouse – Guesthouse of the Year 2013 at a five-star banquet at the Sandton Convention Centre on 13 April...