Heather Hook | Sep 21, 2016
In between Stellenbosch and Strand in the Helderberg, lies Somerset West, a sophisticated town that has a lot more to offer than what meets the eye. It may not be the first place to visit for spur of the moment trips but it should definitely be on...
Heather Hook | Sep 21, 2016
This October, the Seychelles Tourism Board will put renewed focus on the destination’s appeal as a MICE destination through trade-focused workshops to be held in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Says David Germain, Seychelles Tourism Board Director for...
Heather Hook | Sep 20, 2016
Budget These days’ budgets are tight, and you need to ensure that your décor company can supply what you need, within your budgetary guidelines. The joke of client brief versus client budget is a well-known one in this industry – so make sure that...
Heather Hook | Sep 20, 2016
Not necessarily, although the trend these days is more towards reusable, recycled and green decor, rather than use them once, and then chuck them in the bin, flower displays. That said, it is hard to beat a beautifully arranged vase of flowers, and...
Heather Hook | Sep 20, 2016
What does being an event planner entail? Firstly ask yourself – What kinds of events are we talking about? And, what is event planning? First things first. Generally speaking, special events occur for the following purposes: Celebrations...
Heather Hook | Sep 19, 2016
After three marriages, a few flings and a divorce or two, BON Hotel Riviera on Vaal celebrates her ninetieth birthday this year and the hotel seems to be enjoying a new lease on life. The Vaal Triangle’s commercial success is steeped in the...
Heather Hook | Sep 16, 2016
Room at the inn is about to become no problem with the addition of no fewer than 2 400 new hotel rooms in Abu Dhabi this year to meet the increasing exhibition and events demand being seen by the capital of the United Arab Emirates. New hotel...
Heather Hook | Sep 16, 2016
Finish the year with a great party, because you deserve it! With menu’s tailored just for you in either The Circle Bar, Zen Garden, Sunken Lounge, Pool Deck or even a private venue from only R 195 per person. We have preferred AV suppliers,...
Heather Hook | Sep 16, 2016
Mauritius Incentive Connection (MIC), a unique consortium comprising 12 top Mauritian hotels, a production company, Impact Production Group (IPG) and destination management company, Connections DMC, celebrated its fifth anniversary in style,...
Heather Hook | Sep 16, 2016
Tourism Month, a South African initiative, is celebrated annually in September with the aim of encouraging people to explore their own country and increase their awareness of the affordable, exciting and world class attractions available on their...
Heather Hook | Sep 16, 2016
Who knows better than South Africans about the power of sport to draw a nation together? From the 1995 Rugby World Cup, to the recent support for Team SA at the Rio 2016 Olympics, these moments are our finest hours, when we stand united. There are...
Heather Hook | Sep 16, 2016
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, is honoured to receive a total of 21 World Travel Awards for its hotels in Europe and Africa. Celebrating its 23rd anniversary this year, the World Travel Awards...
