Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines
* The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has projected total international passenger numbers at 7,3 billion by 2034, an annual growth rate of 4% per annum, and a doubling of current passenger numbers. China is expected to overtake the USA in having the largest number of passengers by 2030. India, Indonesia, and Brazil are projected to have the third, fourth, and fifth largest passenger numbers, respectively.
* The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) FNB Tourism Business Index for the 3rd quarter of this year is 105, an improvement on the second quarter, but markedly lower than the index range of 112 – 116 measured in the 3rd quarter a year ago, the 4th quarter of 2013, and the first quarter of this year. An Index of 110 is projected for the 4th quarter.
* SAA has lost four non-executive Board members and one Board member in the past week, which expresses the dissatisfaction with the chairmanship of Dudu Myeni. The airline is making a loss of R300 million per year.
* Following complaints last summer, the MyCiTi Buses are set to cool down, 80 of the buses having been fitted with ‘forced ventilation units‘ (high-powered fans), and another 16 with airconditioners. The latter units will be fitted in 9-meter feeder buses used in the City Bowl, which has above average temperatures.
* Tiger Brands has recalled 17000 packs of its ‘Tastic Simply Delicious‘ instant rice and cooking sauces, made for the company in India, having found a dangerous colourant in the products.
Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com Tel (021) 433-2100, Twitter:@WhaleCottage Facebook: click here
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