Julia Mafcher | Sep 12, 2012
THE wheels of the big Emirates Airlines plane touch the tarred surface of the runway with a soft bump as its excited passengers clap their hands thankfully. After completing the usual post-landing turns and twists, the pilots finally coax the...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 11, 2012
Every year, Joburg bursts into spring with a flurry of festivals, activities and events, encouraging all to celebrate the new season by getting out and about – and this year is no different, says Phelisa Mangcu, Acting CEO, Joburg Tourism....
Julia Mafcher | Sep 11, 2012
The pressure preceding any big event can take its toll and when faced with the dilemma of needing to urgently make photocopies, scan a document or laminate a poster during build-up or on show day, a reliable onsite business service facility is...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 11, 2012
Thank you for the opportunity to address this esteemed audience at this prestigious event. As tourism minister from one of the BRICS emerging markets, it is indeed a privilege to share some thoughts with you this afternoon. Globally, the tourism...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 11, 2012
Discriminatory travel taxes and fees enacted on travel-related services impose an average increased cost on visitors of 57% over general sales tax, according to new research released by the GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the...