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Roshene Singh, Chief Marketing Officer, South African Tourism @ ITB 2010
Roshene Singh - Chief Marketing Officer - South African Tourism interviewed at ITB 2010
South Africa’s tourism minister nominated for top UN role
South Africa is putting forward its tourism minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk for the key post of UN’s climate change chief. President Jacob Zuma met with him at the weekend to emphasise the importance of achieving a binding climate change agreement with South Africa playing a major role in the process.
South Africa bids for sporting glory
South Africa has hosted the Rugby World Cup, the Cricket World Cup and this summer will welcome the FIFA World Cup finals. In its bid to become a sports tourism powerhouse, football’s biggest event can be the springboard to fulfil the country’s massive ambitions. By Mike Starling
London prepares for Bayede! restaurant
The reigning king of the Zulu nation has endorsed a new Bayede! restaurant in London, set to open later this month. The Camden location will exclusively sell Bayede! wine, while also showcasing products from the South African range.
The Greatest Show on Earth!
The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be like no other World Cup in history. For the first time the greatest event in football, the most widely-followed sporting extravaganza on the planet, is breaking new ground in Africa – more specifically, South Africa.
Hotel price fixing allegations hit World Cup
Tourism officials in South Africa have announced an investigation into price collusion among hoteliers ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The allegations follow a separate investigation into airline ticketing earlier this year.
In Search of Excellence in Sport Tourism
Sport tourism powers South Africa through global downturn. As anticipation reaches fever pitch ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the success of three mega sporting events hosted in South Africa over the past twelve months has given the country’s tourism sector a significant boost.
SA Tourism signs six figure deal with TripAdvisor
South African Tourism has signed a creative partnership deal with TripAdvisor®, taking advantage of the world’s largest and most popular travel community’s content to promote South Africa as a diverse and exciting tourist destination for 2010.
Sport tourism powers South Africa through global downturn
As anticipation reaches fever pitch ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the success of three mega sporting events hosted in South Africa over the past twelve months has given the country’s tourism sector a significant boost.
BTN spotlight: Mariëtte du Toit-Helmbold, CEO Cape Town Tourism
With less than 350 days to go till Fifa 2010, Mariëtte du Toit-Helmbold, CEO of Cape Town Tourism, is one of the business people in travel. However she found time in her hectic schedule to share with BTN her views on the industry, as well how preparations are going for the World Cup when Cape Town is an Official Host City.
IFA Hotels raises South African interests
IFA Hotels & Resorts has strengthened its interests in South Africa by acquiring a further 5.25% in Boschendal Limited, increasing its stake to 37.33%.
Jabu Mabuza, Chairman of South African Tourism @ WTTC 2009
Breaking Travel News interviews Jabu Mabuza, Chairman of South African Tourism