Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines
* South African wines need an international champion to market them overseas. International companies with drinks interests, such as LVMH and Pernod Ricard, have no local wine interests, but do have in Australia.
* Uber is increasingly utilising metered taxis as part of its operation, despite the Western Cape Metered Taxi Council calling for the shut-down of the transport service. Uber says it has created 2000 jobs in our country in the past two years, and could create a further 15000 jobs in the next two years.
* Our country’s visa regulations could be revised, according to President Jacob Zuma. He said ‘To attract foreign skills for our growing economy, we will invite dialogue with various stakeholders on the Migration Policy. We will also prioritise the review of visa regulations to strike a balance between national security and growth in tourism’.
* South African cuisine is coming to Kate’s Kitchen in San Francisco this evening, with a ‘Poykee Pop-Up Dinner’ consisting of 4-courses as well as 5 glasses of wine, costing $12. A potjie, chakalaka, bunny chow, pap, Indian curry dishes, and rooibos crème brûlée will be served, prepared by ex-Johannesburg waitress Sankara Gibbs working at the restaurant.
Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com Tel (021) 433-2100, Twitter:@WhaleCottage Facebook: click here
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