Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines
* The French association of travel agents and tour operators has written to the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Tourism, and the Department of Foreign Affairs, requesting an improvement regarding the new Immigration Regulations regarding children traveling to our country. The association points out that tourism to our country will be harmed, by up to 40% they warn!
* A number of South African wine estates have made the short-lists in The Drinks Business Green Awards 2015, the winners of which are to be announced in London next week. South African nominees are:
+ The Drinks Business Ethical Award: Bosman Family Vineyards
+ The Amorim Sustainability Award (Wine) : Backsberg Estate Cellar, La Motte Wine Estate
+ The Drinks Business Green Company of the Year: La Motte Wine Estate
+ The Drinks Business Best Green Launch: Anthonij Rupert Wyne, for their Protea relaunch.
* The African Responsible Tourism Award winners were announced at World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town yesterday. South African winners were: Best for Poverty Reduction : Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, and Transfrontier Park Destination; Best destination for responsible tourism: Gansbaai Tourism; Best for engaging people & culture : Coffee Beans Routes; Best for wildlife conservation: Marine Dynamics; Best Blog for Responsible Tourism: The Good Holiday. (received via e-mail from WTM Africa)
* The Elgin Cool Wine & Country Festival will be held on 2 and 3 May, 18 Elgin wineries offering their wines to taste, with food and entertainment too. Tickets cost R100 via www.webtickets.co.za. (received via Hazell Public Relations & Wine Consultants)
* The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa and Stellenzicht are hosting a 4-course Food & Wine Pairing evening at Azure Restaurant on 24 April, at the cost of R545, inclusive of wine, water, and coffee. (received via media release from FIVESTAR PR)
Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com Tel (021) 433-2100, Twitter:@WhaleCottage Facebook: click here
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