Martin HIller | May 9, 2017
We’ve all read the note on the bathroom stall – “please leave these restrooms in the condition you found them”. While the appearance of cleanliness and the pungent aroma of bleach gives us a sense that the toilets we use at work...
Martin HIller | Apr 18, 2017
There are a few emails I receive daily that get priority attention, especially invitations. Eating the best of best foods is something I can’t say no to, it’s my favourite part of the job. When I got this email however, there was a hint...
Martin HIller | Mar 28, 2017
The Cape Town International Convention Centre is continuing to play its part in reducing water consumption and has implemented initiatives to further curtail its use of potable and irrigation water. Over the past year the CTICC has: Reduced the...
Martin HIller | Mar 28, 2017
Please note that effective Saturday, 25th March 2017 until Saturday, 14th October 2017, travellers to the United States from Dubai International airport can no longer carry any electronic device larger than a cell phone or smartphone(excluding...
Martin HIller | Mar 17, 2017
The Cornell Center for Hospitality Research recently revealed that only 22% of U.S. hotel visitors still use hotel gyms. The study, which covered 33 U.S. hotels across 6 global hotel brands seemingly contradicts another research report released by...
Martin HIller | Feb 21, 2017
When travelling to Namibia, it doesn’t always have to be business as usual. This desert land is a diamond in the rough, and has many untapped jewels on offer. There are a few must-do activities in Namibia, and specifically in the buzzing capital...
Martin HIller | Jan 20, 2017
The expansion of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has been underway for more than two years now and according to CTICC management, the centre will be operational from mid-2017. However, construction was recently brought to a...
Martin HIller | Jan 20, 2017
Etihad Airways today announced its Abu Dhabi – Düsseldorf route will be operated 14 times a week with the addition of a new daily service, effective 26 March 2017. The double daily schedule will provide greater choice to local passengers travelling...
Martin HIller | Jan 17, 2017
Abu Dhabi has been ranked among the fastest-growing destinations in the world, and the fastest-growing destination in the Middle East, in a new report by financial services giant Mastercard. The Global Cities Index Report recognised the UAE...
Martin HIller | Jan 17, 2017
From his relatively humble beginnings as a steward at Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom’s Aqua Restaurant, Kervin Barnes is now a passionate sushi chef who is keen to share the art and taste for sushi. “Sushi is a creative culinary art that...
Martin HIller | Jan 12, 2017
Rob Kucera officially announced his resignation as Chairperson of the FEDHASA Cape Board. “It is with deep sadness that I must resign as Chairperson of the FEDHASA Cape Board, as I have accepted a fantastic opportunity abroad. I would like to...
Martin HIller | Jan 12, 2017
Durban, Cape Town and Tshwane are the first African cities to be included in the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index), an innovative new measure for the level of sustainability that cities can offer to the MICE events (Meetings,...
