Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 17, 2020
The iconic Glencairn Hotel, nestled between Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town, has been transformed into a new family-friendly restaurant called the Barstaurant at Glencairn. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the establishment serves...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 15, 2020
In an address to the nation last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new Lockdown Level 1 regulations as South Africa heads into its second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We have to recognise that the more we travel, the greater the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 15, 2020
The latest EventMB report, 10 Event trends for 2021, has a lot of unsurprising trends for next year – heightened attention on safety, and the growth of virtual and hybrid events, for example. But one intriguing prediction is audio-only events. This...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 11, 2020
Herman Swart Sun International’s property, The Maslow, reopened in October after six months of closure due to Covid-19. Herman Swart, General Manager, shares his experience working in the hotel industry during this lockdown period. “The most...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 11, 2020
Mike Lysko Flock Eventing Platform, a local company that offers digital solutions for the events industry, is strategically expanding its international presence and will open its Lisbon, Portugal, office in January 2021. Mike Lysko, Founder and CEO...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 10, 2020
FYN chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Ashley Moss, together with their team, are marking FYN’s 2nd anniversary with a one-off lunch series at birthday prices. Tempelhoff’s love of Japanese food and culture gave him the idea to create a series of the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 10, 2020
The Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West is striving to prove that local is lekker this summer. The team has reviewed its restaurant and picnic menus, extended opening hours and ensured that most budgets are catered for. Vergelegen MD Wayne...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 10, 2020
The Cape Milner, a boutique hotel in Cape Town’s leafy Tamboerskloof suburb, will reopen on 15 December with enticing packages and promotions for both day visitors and overnight stays. The property has been newly upgraded and the team have been...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 10, 2020
This festive season, the City Lodge Hotel Group is starting a new tradition offering celebratory brunch or breakfast. Both in-house guests and day visitors can book a festive brunch or breakfast at any City Lodge hotel on 24, 25 and 26 December...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 9, 2020
Samuel Nassimov Premier Hotels & Resorts has invested R380 million in a new development on Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, overlooking the Indian Ocean. The property will feature a 4-Star Premier Hotel, which is set to open in February 2021, a 3-Star...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 9, 2020
The Ticketpro Dome has unveiled its latest offering: The Ticketpro Dome Hybrid Studio. This permanent studio at The Ticketpro Dome Conference and Events Venue delivers a fully integrated solution, from live streaming to 100% virtual events, and can...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 9, 2020
British Airways, operated by Comair, has restarted its domestic services as of today. It will serve the same domestic routes it did prior to lockdown, except for the Port Elizabeth to Durban route which is scheduled to restart in early 2021....
