Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines
* Brent Perremore of Orphanage Cocktail Emporium has won the Cape Town leg of the World Class Mixologist competition with his ‘Gift from Persia‘ cocktail, made as follows: 50ml Ron Zacapa, 25ml Dolin Dry Vermouth, 15ml homemade date syrup, and 3 dashes of naartjie and green cardamom bitters. (received via Communication Services Africa)
* International arrivals at Cape Town International in the first quarter of this year increased by 3% compared to the same period last year, according to Western Cape Tourism Minister Alan Winde. In total all arrivals increased by 1% in the same year, meaning that Domestic tourist arrivals declined in this period. (received via media release from the Minister’s office)
* Cape Town and the Western Cape is the most popular conference destination in Africa, according to International Congress and Convention Association figures. Based on the number of meetings held, South Africa was in top position, followed by Kenya and Morocco. Stellenbosch is in 10th position in Africa. The performance of Cape Town and the Western Cape is attributed to the award-winning Cape Town International, the infrastructure, its award-winning international convention centre, and the appeal of our region. (received via media release from Wesgro)
* The price of petrol is set to drop by 26 – 30 cents per litre on 4 June, says the Automobile Association.
* Tim James and Jacques van Zyl have won the Franschhoek Literary Festival Wine Writers Competition. No further information nor media release from the Franschhoek Literary Festival organisers is available yet. (seen via Tweet from Franschhoek Literary Festival).
* Garreth Bloor has been named the new Mayoral Committee member for Tourism, Events and Marketing, taking over the position from Grant Pascoe, who defected to the ANC just before the last election! Councillor Bloor is not well-known to the Cape Town hospitality and tourism industry, although he was involved in the by-law relating to the sale and drinking of alcoholic beverages in retails outlets and hospitality establishments. One hopes that Western Cape Tourism Minister Alan Winde retails his portfolio, following the recent election.
Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com Twitter: @WhaleCottage
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