Julia Mafcher | Aug 16, 2012
After two years of anticipation, the Aerial Cableway Hartbeesport has officially reopened! New owners took over in 2010 and purchased the once popular cableway that had operated for 32 years which by 2005 had fallen into a state of disrepair....
Julia Mafcher | Aug 16, 2012
The glittering award ceremony for South Africas foremost branding awards the Sunday Times Top Brands Award, saw Tsogo Sun walking away with first place in the Business-to-Business, Local Hotel Group category. Tsogo Sun joined top business brands...
Julia Mafcher | Aug 8, 2012
Widespread unemployment is currently hampering South Africas progress as a country, with an unemployment rate of almost 24% in the formal sector. Youth and women have been particularly affected, with 2.8 million unemployed youth between the ages of...
Julia Mafcher | Aug 8, 2012
On the 14th of August domestictourism in South Africa will receive a boost when Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Minister of Tourism, will officially launch thenewtourism initiative – Harties Cableway,which spans the majesticHartebeespoort Dam and...
Julia Mafcher | Aug 8, 2012
Lorin Bowen has been appointed as general manager of the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI), with effect from 1 September 2012.SAACI National Chairperson Nina Freysen-Pretorius says Bowens appointment follows a...
Julia Mafcher | Aug 8, 2012
CATHSSETA (Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, Sports Sector Education and Training Authority) have recently joined this years Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE) conference (12-13 September) as naming sponsors. As one of 21 SETAs (sector...
Julia Mafcher | Aug 8, 2012
Three key Southern African lodges the Hide Safari Camp in Zimbabwe, the Makakatana Bay Lodge within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu Natal and Ubizane near have joined the Three Cities safari collection, Exceptional Safaris.Executive...
Julia Mafcher | Aug 8, 2012
Accommodating the needs and wants of the modern day sports star is a challenge, but Tsogo Suns Southern Sun The Cullinan, Cape Towns premier home away from home for top local and overseas sports teams, has certainly risen to the occasion. In...
Julia Mafcher | Aug 7, 2012
Since 2010 Gallagher Convention Centre has kept a close watch on the CMP status attainment process with key personnel taking the successful plunge into gaining recognition for much studying in having their knowledge and experience rigorously...
Julia Mafcher | Aug 6, 2012
The African Pride Irene Country Lodge will, this Womens Day, host a Live Your Purpose high tea event organised by Mrs South Africa 2012 finalist, Gugu Chama with special guests Thoko Mokgosi-Mwantembe, a successful business woman, Kutana Investment...
Julia Mafcher | Aug 6, 2012
August 2012: The name of Protea Hotel Vineyards Estate, located in the Tyger Valley area in Cape Towns northern suburbs, has been changed to Protea Hotel Durbanville.Protea Hospitality Group Director of Sales, Marketing and Revenue, Danny Bryer,...
Julia Mafcher | Aug 1, 2012
HALEIWA, Hawaii, USA; BRUSSELS, Belgium; VICTORIA, Seychelles The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) has become a destination member. SATSA is one of five tourism...
