Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines
* The Rand dropped to its lowest level ever yesterday, at R14 to the dollar, mainly in reaction to lower than expected growth forecast for China. The exchange rate will impact on inflation locally, but the oil price was at a 61/2 year low of $40 per barrel yesterday.
* The on-going visa regulation drama can have a further dire consequence, warns Flight Centre MD Andrew Stark. Should the problem not be addressed, and thus affect the volume of passengers traveling, airlines may cancel flights to our country. This could also affect our country’s positioning as the ‘Gateway to Africa’!
* The Western Cape government and University of Stellenbosch have signed an agreement whereby post-graduate Agriculture students will be mentored, eligible for internships, and access the University’s Young Professional Persons programme. The agricultural sector in the Western Cape has the potential of 100000 jobs and a R26 billion contribution to its economy. The reaction to climate change by the agricultural industry in the province will also be studied. (received via media release from Minister Alan Winde’s office).
* Vrede en Lust has ‘promoted’ its Kogelberg Chenin Blanc 2013 to its flagship range, to reflect the quality and popularity of the wine. Similarly, its Barrique Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc blend 2013 has been moved from the Artisan range to its flagship range. Last week these wines were launched to the media, together with the 2012 vintage of its Boet Erasmus (now also available in a gift pack of the latest six vintages), and the 2014 vintage of its Pinot Noir. (received via media release from Waterford Communications)
* SAA and Air China have signed a new codeshare agreement, expanding the points benefit on flights to other destinations in China, as well as in South Africa.
Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com Tel (021) 433-2100 Twitter:@WhaleCottage Facebook: click here
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