‘Obama effect’ boosts African tourism

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The "Obama effect" of a US president with African heritage and the 2010 World Cup are boosting tourism in Africa, industry experts say. The head of the UN World Tourism Organisation, Taleb Rifai told a conference in Madrid: "There has been ...Read More »

Mantis Group partners with Preferred Hotel Group to grow portfolio

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US-based Preferred Hotel Group has formed a strategic partnership with local boutique hotel company Mantis Group. The result is the Preferred Hotel Group is now the largest international hotel brand in South Africa, bringing the total number of its member ...Read More »

Clean sweep for students and industry

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Students at the University of Johannesburg's School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) received a donation of a range of hospitality cleaning equipment from Numatic International. The mopping units and housekeeping and laundry trolleys, valued at R35 000, allow students to ...Read More »

Marija Bruce’s China Trip Report

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From divine dumplings to cruising the Yangtze, Chicagoans Marija Norusis and Bruce Stephenson reveled in the surprises of their largely self-guided trip to China. If you're interested in sharing your most recent travel experiences (and photos), drop us an email ...Read More »

Best of Cruising: Family Fun

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A cruise vacation is ideal for families with children. With a safe environment and enough facilities and activities to keep everyone amused, parents can relax, and kids can have fun. Put these cruise lines at the top of your list ...Read More »

Amarula fans hit Hollywood and the Oscars

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Last year Amarula invited its fans to experience the glitz and glam associated with the 2010 Academy Awards, at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. For Kgomotso More, his dream of experiencing the Oscars firsthand came true when he was ...Read More »

Meat Free Mondays a winner for Steenberg

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Catharina's, the restaurant at the Steenberg hotel and wine farm in the Constantia winelands, has taken up the baton for Meat Free Mondays in South Africa, and offers a meat free dining option on Mondays. Taking the "vegetarian option" further than ...Read More »

Hotel review: The Lion Inn, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire

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Unusually I uncover tonight's pub flicking through an interiors magazine. Goodness, hostelries are upping their game. A well hung oil painting and a bit of exposed stone do not a great pub make, however. The proof will be in the ...Read More »
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