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R60 million refurbishment at the Palazzo

The palatial Palazzo Hotel at Montecasino recently celebrated its 14th anniversary with a comprehensive refurbishment that included the transformation of all rooms as well as the addition of a beautiful new restaurant and function venue. “We pride...
THINGS TO DO

Three things to do in Fourways

If you have some spare time and don’t know what to do, explore Fourways by doing one of the following things. For the best Al fresco dining in Joburg, from artisan pizza to homemade chilli burgers, great summer cocktails and the finest wines...
FUN FACT

Friday fun fact about Cape Town

Did you know Cape Town was named the best place in the world to visit in 2014? Not only did The New York Times appoint the Mother City as the best place in the world to visit in 2014, but it  was also deemed the second best African city to visit by...

Countdown to WTM Africa

There is just under a month left until Africa’s largest B2B inbound and outbound travel trade show takes place in Cape Town. WTM Africa will be taking place from 15 to 17 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and promises a vast...

Murder mystery fun at your event

For 12 years South African Murder Mysteries have been writing murder mystery dinners. They bring all the costumes, characters and clues. You don’t need to bring anything. Just arrive, choose one of the wild South African Murder Mystery...

Soon you can fly directly to Sun City

As of April, people visiting Sun International’s Sun City resort in the North West will have the convenience of flying directly to the Pilanesberg from Cape Town or Johannesburg. The North West Safety and Transport Department has given local...
THINGS TO DO

Enjoy a cold one at the World of Beer

The SAB World if Beer is an interactive tourist experience which delves into the brewing process and the history of beer. Visitors can take a 90-minute guided tour of the SAB World of Beer through the centre’s seven exhibition rooms. The tour...

Green your next event

Here are AV Direct’s top tips for greening your next event: • Produce reusable, generically branded events materials that can be used at several events • Encourage guests to return their name badges as they leave the event • Plan menus that use...