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Ruimsig Country Club

New property for Guvon Hotels & Spas

Guvon Hotels & Spas is adding a second golfing destination to its portfolio. Kosie Pansegrouw, Managing Director of Guvon Hotels & Spas, and Gary Geddes, General Manager of Ruimsig Country Club, signed a five year agreement with Guvon...
Protea Hotel Balalaika

Protea Hotel Balalaika gets R12m nip and tuck

Sandton’s Protea Hotel Balalaika has spent more than R12 million upgrading the hotel. The revamp is the first phase of a two part refurbishment to modernise the hotel and enhance the guest experience. The foyer and reception areas have been given a...

The changing event landscape

Driven by factors ranging from new technologies and changing delegate expectations to shifts in programme requirements and increasing engagement by participants in shaping the event structure itself, these shifts can require a significant...
Air-Namibia

More comfort for business travellers

Air Namibia has taken delivery of its first A330-200 from Airbus at a ceremony in Toulouse. The aircraft is the first of two A330s being leased by Air Namibia from US lessor Intrepid. The airline’s A330 features a two-class cabin layout seating 244...

Saving MICE costs but at what price

‘There are tight purse strings in the MICE industry – at this time – with costs being shaved wherever possible but not always in a practical manner’ so witnesses the Academy in checking the temperature as we go into the final and customary...
In the zone

Bringing technology to team building

In The Zone, launched in April, takes the popular treasure hunt concept and adds cutting edge technology to create a GPS challenge range of games that can be played in either an urban or rural setting. There are a number of games to choose from to...

The truth about event management

Half the people I know think I bake cakes for a living while the other half thinks I jump out of them at parties, writes Miss Meet. The typical conversation around my occupation goes something like this: Me: I am an event project manager. The...
Cape Grace wins awards

Cape Grace wins at Lilizela Tourism Awards

Cape Grace has been awarded the best five star hotel, in the first ever, Lilizela Tourism Award launched at INDABA 2013, by the Minister of Tourism, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk. The Lilizela Tourism Awards honour and celebrate those who make a...