The world’s most esteemed association of hotel concierges, Les Clefs d’Or, has awarded Hilton Durban’s longstanding head concierge, Wellington Nzuza, his Golden Keys and now formerly becoming a member of the “Society of the Golden Keys”. This prestigious membership is by invitation only and is one of the highest honors …
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Durban ICC ranked in the Top 15 Convention Centres in the World
The Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) has been named amongst the top 15 convention centres in the world by the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC). The announcement of the finalists of the AIPC Apex Awards was made at the organisation’s annual general assembly held earlier this month in …
Read More »Oceans Introduces R700-million Gem to “Triangle of Opulence”
The much-vaunted Oceans Umhlanga development added a new jewel to its crown today with the launch of its latest unique feature, the R700-million Radisson Blu Hotel. This first footprint of Radisson in KZN Province has been hailed as a defining coup for the City of Durban and Entrepreneur extraordinaire …
Read More »Seychelles and South African tourism boards sign MoU in Durban for better cooperation
Seychelles and South African tourism boards sign MoU for better cooperation Better cooperation and exchanges are expected in the field of tourism between Seychelles and South Africa after the two countries’ respective tourism boards signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the INDABA trade fair last week in Durban. The …
Read More »Durban: Is Desalination The Answer?
MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs for KwaZulu-Natal, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, told media gathered at the opening press briefing of WISA 2016 that all options – including that of desalination – are being considered in a bid to ensure continuous water availability for South Africans. Desalinisation has long been a …
Read More »Pearl Walk: Introducing Umhlanga village’s first boutique shopping mall
With 6 months to go until the doors of Pearl Walk are officially opened, 96% of the high-end boutique mall is already tenanted. Fulfilling the role as Umhlanga’s first boutique shopping mall, Pearl Walk has generated demand from some of the country’s biggest brands as they vie to become part …
Read More »Indaba: Opening address by Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom
Indaba 2016 Speech by Derek Hanekom – Minister of Tourism in South Africa May 7th 2016 My fellow Ministers of Tourism from Africa, Members of National, Provincial and Municipal Government present, Organisers, exhibitors, buyers and members of the media, You are all part of our tourism family. Many of you …
Read More »KwaZulu-Natal: Fast becoming an economic powerhouse
A journey of building a stronger KwaZulu-Natal is continuing with KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu determined to position this province as an economic powerhouse. Today, Mchunu hosted the Ambassador of Qatar, His Excellency Mr Salem Abdulla al-Jaber and the Ambassador of Poland, Her Excellency Ms Anna Raduchwska-Brochwicz. “Because of our hard …
Read More »Indaba 2016 Durban – Why it’s the most important tourism event of the year
Indaba 2016: Tourism Indaba has become a part of the fabric of Durban in a way – year after year the event has grown, and proven time and again that Durban is the best destination by far for a huge networking event like Indaba. This year Indaba 2016 is said to …
Read More »International Flying Aces to Buzz Durban
BEST OF THE BEST TO COMPETE IN DURBAN The Sky Grand Prix of Aerobatics will take place in Durban on the 28 May at Greyville Racecourse. The Aerobatic flying will occur over the lush playing greens of Royal Durban Golf course and will feature Ten of the Worlds most experienced pilots swathed …
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