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Endangered birds can be seen at eastern Cape reserve

A bird lover’s paradise in the Eastern Cape

With all the various biomes found on the Mpongo Private Game Reserve near East London in the Eastern Cape, taking time to do some bird spotting will no doubt lead to some fantastic and variable sightings of the various bird species to be found...
How to ruin your chances of referrals

How to ruin your chance of referrals

It’s easy to become unnerved by the dipping economy, but staying true to your business and its core offering is crucial if you want to be seen as a credible supplier and stand a chance of being recommended by others. Here are some of the most...
Travel in style

On the right track

A moving meeting, a high-speed event or an interactive incentive travel trip. Next time you’re looking for the perfect staff reward, a journey on one of South Africa’s luxury trains should be top of your list. BLUE TRAIN Since its inception in...
Men can cook

Are men better cooks than women?

Over the last year Elephants in Main Street’s hottest new teambuilding event, Chef Masters, has generated enormous debate and controversy.  Participants have laughed, listened and learned. Elephant’s in Main Street findings have been...

Joburg to come alive in August

The Joburg City Tourism Association (JCTA) will host the first Joburg City Festival scheduled for the week between Joy of Jazz and Arts Alive, meaning the inner city will come abuzz with activities for three weeks. The Joburg City Festival will run...

Top conferencing tips

Pieter Buitendag, general manager of Protea Hotel President in Cape Town, gives us his top conferencing tips. The most frequent requirements from CLIENTS and PCOs about MICE locations are: Technology  It’s very seldom that one sees anyone at a...

Beauty on the Boulevard

Nestled in the rolling hills of Umhlali on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, Boulevard 44 Boutique Hotel provides a truly South African ‘country’ experience. It’s the perfect wedding, private function and conference destination. The exquisite and...