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‘BON’ this way

November 1, 2013 will see the opening of BON Hotel Margate, a six-story, 60-room, full-service hotel on Margate’s main thoroughfare overlooking the blue flag beaches. Adding to their growing stable, BON Hotels, have concluded a joint venture with...

Marketing magnifique!

Times are tough out there for the independent organizer – whether PCO, Event Management company or whatever type of name used to explain the duties and tasks of the range of co-ordinating requirements for any gathering of people. Unless an...

Kenya’s connected

The Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) and other leaders of the hotel investment community today welcomed the new pro-tourism administration in Kenya, hot on the heels of the announcement by the President of several ministerial candidates. The...

All eyes on Joburg

Joburg Tourism and the City’s Department of Economic Development are joining forces to promote the City from both a tourism investment and a leisure destination perspective at two marketing platforms in Durban in early May. They will be undertaking...

Coming of age

There seems to be a big future for conferences as they become increasingly professional, almost moving from the “realms of amateurism to pure professionalism”, said Nicolette Kruger, operations manager at NFS Technology, the developer and supplier...

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...