SANParks Kudu Awards 2009 nominations for now open

This according to SANParks, Chief Executive, Dr David Mabunda, who said the awards is an initiative that aims to recognize external stakeholders for their contributions and efforts in making South African National Parks the custodian of choice for the national parks system in South Africa. “It aims at enhancing equitable and sustainable relationships with various [...]

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SA Roadlink’s testing drive “nothing extraordinary” – Bheki Cele

Johannesburg – SA Roadlink has refuted claims by the KZN MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Bheki Cele, that the voluntary Certificate of Roadworthiness (CRW) testing exercise it has embarked on was “nothing extraordinary” and formed part of the company’s normal operational requirements.Responding to the allegation that “most of the buses taken for voluntary [...]

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Yet another drug bust of SAA crew members in Heathrow

Fifteen SA Airways crew members were arrested in Heathrow in London on Monday for possession of illegal goods, the airways said. Spokeswoman Robyn Chalmers said three cockpit and 12 cabin crew of flight SA234 from Johannesburg to London were detained by authorities after “contraband” was found in the crew bus at the airport.“This comes after [...]

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Africa is hot for holiday romance

Forget about the Maldives, Hawaii or Paris – Southern Africa is the place to be this Valentine’s Day. Africa is shaking the dust from its feet and shedding its image as a destination only for the adventurous and hardy. The continent is increasingly being associated with luxury and romance.The rich and famous often spotted cavorting [...]

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SA Roadlink sends fleet on testing drive

Johannesburg – SA Roadlink, the country’s largest intercity coach operator, has volunteered to send its entire fleet of over 50 luxury coaches to government testing centres for roadworthy certification assessments. The coach company is confident that the popular, bright yellow buses will be given the stamp of approval and hopes the exercise may put an [...]

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Leading Hotels of the World lists Kampala Serena Hotel

Kampala – Kampala Serena Hotel is now a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, a prestigious luxury hospitality organization that represents the world’s finest hotels, resorts and spas. In order to be considered for inclusion, the Hotel had to undergo a rigorous inspection process encompassing 1,500 quality standards covering areas such as infrastructure, [...]

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Table Mountain launches touch screen information station

Cape Town – Visitors to the top of Cape Town’s Table Mountain can now plan the rest of their day out from the top of the mountain, when they use Cape Town Tourism’s new interactive Touch Screen Information Units. The remote digital information station is one of many new state of the art electronic information [...]

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Ol Donyo Wuas finalist in 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

Nairobi – Ol Donyo Wuas, set on the slopes of the Chyulu Hills in southern Kenya, has been recognised as a finalist in this year’s Tourism for Tomorrow awards. “It is indeed a great honour that Ol Donyo Wuas has been recognised as a finalist in the Community Benefit category of this year’s awards” comments [...]

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Adventure for charity – compete for a diamond

Namibia hosted a unique adventure tour that not only challenged the body and mind of the participants but also benefited the children of Namibia. Erik Molnár, Honorary Consul of Namibia to Hungary, started planning the Diamond Trophy Namibia more than a year ago. Besides attracting attention to the wonderful adventure possibilities in Namibia, the natural [...]

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Ol Donyo Wuas finalist in 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

Nairobi – Ol Donyo Wuas, set on the slopes of the Chyulu Hills in southern Kenya, has been recognised as a finalist in this year’s Tourism for Tomorrow awards. “It is indeed a great honour that Ol Donyo Wuas has been recognised as a finalist in the Community Benefit category of this year’s awards” comments [...]

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