Fedhasa Imvelo

11/10/2013

Fosun International, the leading non-state owned enterprise in China, has entered into an agreement with Kerzner International Holdings, a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos and luxury hotels for a new, cutting-edge Atlantis resort along the Haitang Bay National Coast. This will be the first Atlantis resort in China and only the third Atlantis worldwide.
http://bit.ly/1626yyW

Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, Thursday, 10th October 2013; FOSUN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (together with its subsidiaries, “Fosun”), the leading non-state owned enterprise in China, has entered into an agreement with KERZNER INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED (“Kerzner”), a leading international de...

10/10/2013

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife recently launched an - trial in the Tembe Elephant Park and Ndumo Game Reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal, in which it infused rhino horns with poison. The trial, funded by the Peace Park Foundation, has been successful so far. Read more about it here: http://bit.ly/19BgzDl

Southern African Tourism Update website

10/10/2013

Tsogo Sun rebrands their budget hotel chain, Formula1 as :
http://www.hotelsmag.com/Industry/News/Details/45245?allowguest=true

After buying Accor’s 52.6% stake in the Hotel Formula 1 portfolio in South Africa for €28 million (US$37.5 million) in 2011, Tsogo Sun announced last week that it is rebranding the budget hotel...

08/10/2013

Interesting stats on the Adventure Traveller:
http://www.tourismupdate.co.za/Contents/Editions/October13/Stats.html

04/10/2013

It's time to celebrate the inhabitants of Boulders Beach and stars of Happy Feet again! The 11th annual Simon’s Town SANCCOB Penguin Festival, takes place at Boulders Beach Penguin Colony in Simon’s Town on Saturday, 12 October 2013.

SANParks - Nature Conservation, Accommodation, Activities, Reservations

04/10/2013

According to SA Tourism, the campaign generated the equivalent of R37-million in advertising value. Bloggers are now an integral part of a marketing campaign:
http://bit.ly/1g8Avoe

Southern African Tourism Update website

03/10/2013

Hospitality Management expert, WOLFGANG LEYRER has launched his own project development and management consultancy. http://liaise.andraslengyel.com/t/ViewEmail/r/242EE0576BA58D5B2540EF23F30FEDED/54C39B30072ABAB36CBD507C784BD83B

South Africa, October 2013; HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT EXPERT WOLFGANG LEYRER has launched his own project development and management consultancy, drawing on his considerable and varied experience in the hospitality and wine industries working for globally recognised brands in South Africa, Europe and t...

18/09/2013

Gauteng Tourism has been accepted as an UNWTO affiliate member http://www.tourismupdate.co.za/NewsDetails.aspx?newsId=69881

Southern African Tourism Update website

17/09/2013

An overjoyed Johan Nortje, procurement manager from Mosetlha Bush Camp came to FEDHASA's Offices today to collect the trophy and certificate won by Mosetlha Bushcamp and Eco Lodge in the inaugural Awards Sustainable Development category (Best single resource management - Water, small).
Owner Caroline Lucas commented: "We are super-chuffed - so proud, so chuffed to have won! This is an awesome award to display at our lodge!"

13/09/2013

WINNERS 2013 Awards
Most Empowered Tourism Business:
Big - Garden Court Hatfield, Gauteng
Small - Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Central, Free State

13/09/2013

WINNERS 2013 Awards
Investing in People:
Big - Garden Court Hatfield, Gauteng
Small - Garden Court Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal

13/09/2013

WINNERS 2013 Awards
Best Single Resource Management Programme – Waste:
Big - CSIR International Convention Centre, Gauteng
Small - Edge of Africa, Eastern Cape