January 28, 2012

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Paying a holiday deposit with a credit card

It’s that time of year again, when Christmas is over and we need something to look forward to in the year ahead. Often that means a holiday, an opportunity to get away from it all in a warmer climate. As many people are still paying off some Christmas expenses, they often put their holiday-deposit payment [...]

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January 26, 2012

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Exhibitors must use Business Matchmaking System – Meetings Africa

With buyer interest for Meetings 2012 surpassing all expectations, exhibitors are urged to set up their meetings now for Africa’s biggest business trade show. Almost 200 international buyers from around the world are expected to attend Meetings Africa 2012, which takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 28 February to 1 March 2012 and [...]

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January 26, 2012

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How to quit your job and travel

If you’ve always wanted to take a sabbatical from the working world, there’s no time like now to start making that dream become a reality. There is so much value in having an extended hiatus from your usual daily routine, especially if you are not fully committed to your current career path, truly hate your [...]

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January 26, 2012

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Etihad Airways to acquire 40% stake in Air Seychelles

The Government of Seychelles and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding wherein Etihad will invest to acquire a 40 per cent stake in Air Seychelles Ltd as part of a strategic partnership alliance initiative between Air Seychelles and Etihad Airways. The deal was announced yesterday [...]

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January 26, 2012

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SANParks offers’ social science bursaries

South African National Parks announced today that it will be offering bursaries to students as part of their Social Science Student Support Programme. This programme which supports tertiary learning and research will provide financial assistance to talented and deserving candidates. According to Ishmael Makwaeba, Manager Community-Based Conservation, SANParks is committed to contributing to South Africa’s [...]

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January 26, 2012

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Amadeus agrees to distribute HRS hotel content

Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, and HRS, the worldwide leading hotel portal for corporate customers, yesterday announced a strategic alliance to distribute HRS’s hotel content through Amadeus. This is a milestone in HRS’ strategy as it is the first time the hotel portal will [...]

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January 25, 2012

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Travel agents are here to stay – Trafalgar

“We don’t sell widgets. We are actually in the business of fulfilling dreams.”So said Gavin Tollman, president and CEO of Trafalgar worldwide, speaking to leading travel agents at a special luncheon in Johannesburg this week. At the luncheon, at The Saxon Hotel, Tollman reiterated the value of travel agents in arranging holidays, in this day [...]

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January 25, 2012

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Travel business intro – Bungolow.com

Today I chat to Scott Thompson the co-founder of Bungolow.com, a luxury travel site offering savings to Latin American destinations. In 2011, Bungolow was chosen to participate in the inaugural Start Up Chile incubator. Thompson holds an MBA from Tulane University and is originally from Rockville, Maryland (USA)… 1.    Describe your travel business, exactly what [...]

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January 24, 2012

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First World Hotel assigns SiteMinder to distribute room inventory

Giant leisure, hospitality and entertainment corporation, Genting Malaysia Berhad, which owns the 6118-room First World Hotel at the famous Resorts World Genting in the Malaysian Highlands, has partnered with channel manager, SiteMinder, to distribute a combined 10,000-room inventory to third party booking websites to generate online bookings and optimise their distribution around the world. Dubbed [...]

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January 24, 2012

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Town Lodge PE supports Herald VW Cycle Tour

Cyclists descending on Port Elizabeth for The Herald VW Cycle Tour on February 4 and 5 will experience the hospitality for which The Friendly City is known, thanks to the support of a local hotel group. Town Lodge PE, which has been a sponsor of the event since opening on the beachfront last year, is [...]

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