Julia Mafcher | Sep 13, 2012
The South African meetings industry has come of age with employers and potential clients agreeing that only performance counts in the many varied sectors of the MICE industry. An Academy Advisory Board spokesperson emphasized Our track record bears...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 12, 2012
In celebration of the world wide anti-Rhino poaching drive in September, Askari Game Lodge & Spa in Magaliesburg is introducing Anti-poaching teambuilding activities at its Big 5 lodge.Elephants in Main Streets Anti-Poaching Unit teambuilding...
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
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...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 11, 2012
A HUNDRED SMALL, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) drawn from South African Tourisms South African Travel Directory will attend the 5th Annual E Tourism Africa Summit in Cape Town next week courtesy of South African Tourism.South African Tourism...
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 6, 2012
Guvon Hotels & Spas is taking a humorous approach to a very serious matter. With rhino poaching on the increase, Guvon Hotels & Spas is implementing a number of promotions and events to increase awareness and collect funds for Anti-Rhino...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 6, 2012
The first ring-binder known as Professional Profile Portfolio – is for all individuals who wish to effectively record their CPD certificates. CPD is continuing professional development which will prove ongoing knowledge update in the fast...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 6, 2012
SATTIC 12 the South African Travel and Tourism Industry Conference, which ended in Ekurhuleni yesterday – put South Africa on the path to success by providing a platform for many of the countrys most important role players to share their...
Julia Mafcher | Sep 6, 2012
In the start of a concerted portfolio energy sustainability drive, 20 hotels in the Protea Hospitality Group have in the past year been fitted with lighting or water heating energy saving devices that substantially reduce those properties overall...