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Protea Hotels launches Fire & Ice Hotel at Melrose Arch

Protea's second Fire & Ice Hotel opened on Monday 15 March 2010 at The Piazza, Melrose Arch, joining the group's luxury brand, Melrose Arch Hotel, to broaden the offering of both accommodation and restaurants to visitors, travellers, residents and office staff. It is a decision that is already paying off, with both hotels booked solid for the much-anticipated FIFA 2010 World Cup in June. 16 Mar 2010 11:57




Mixed findings for tourism industry poll

A South African Tourism and Tourism Update Online poll has found that more than two-thirds (64 percent) of tourism businesses are working on improving service ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but that 30 percent regarded the event as “a load of hype”. 16 Mar 2010 08:27


Theuns Jordaan at Thabazimbi Game and Tourism Expo

The 27th annual Thabazimbi Game and Tourism Expo will be held from 29 April to 1 May, 2010. As in previous years it will be a festive affair with loads of top notch artists and exciting activities, including Theuns Jordaan. 10 Mar 2010 12:56


Half-price sushi and cocktail special at Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa

In a bustling summer city such as Cape Town, the hotel pool is as important as the rooms, restaurants and bars. To celebrate the wonderful summer weather the Crystal Towers Hotel & Spa has announced a half-price sushi and cocktail special coupled with live music around the pool from 4.30pm to 7pm on Thursdays. 10 Mar 2010 11:00


Shakama Private Game Lodge appoints Manley Communications

Manley Communications will be holding the PR account for the five-star Shakama Private Game Lodge & Spa with immediate effect. The focus will be on both the domestic and international markets by highlighting the many attractions of the appealing bush destination. 10 Mar 2010 10:55


SA bucks declining visitor trend

South Africa outperformed most international markets in 2009 and recorded growth in foreign arrivals of 3.6 percent, Minister of Tourism, Marthinus van Schalkwyk, recently announced, adding that "growth of 3.6 percent against an international decline of four percent reaffirms the vitality of our tourism industry." 9 Mar 2010 14:56


Mango's in-flight Internet by mid-2010

Mango recently announced that it will be offering Internet connectivity on board all its aircraft later this year, subject to CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) approval. The airline is in partnership with G-Connect for the project and use of the G-Connect Internet on board Mango's aircraft will cost less than R1 per megabyte. 9 Mar 2010 14:52


Hilton signs management agreement in Cairo

Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with High for Touristic Projects, which is part of The Egyptian Engineers Companies - Zaghloul Group, for the new-build Hilton Heliopolis in Cairo. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2014. 9 Mar 2010 14:49


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