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Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines

* ACSA is introducing new hand luggage regulations at its airports from Monday onwards, which are expected to cause check-in delays initially. If the hand luggage does not conform to regulations, it will have to be checked in. Each piece of hand luggage will now be weighed, not to exceed 7 kg. Passengers are allowed a handbag OR a ‘slim-line laptog bag‘. The carry-on bag dimensions may not exceed 36 cm x 23 cm x 56 cm.

* The petrol price will decrease by 93 cents a litre from Wednesday, dropping to below R10 a litre at the coast. The drastic drop is due to the drop in the crude oil price, and a weaker exchange rate.

* The Competitions Commission has blocked Tsogo Sun’s bid for 40% of GrandWest and Worcester Continue reading →

Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines

* The Business Confidence Index of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry retracted by 2,5 points last month, to 88, and was also lower than in December 2013, and the lowest in the past six months. The economic future for our country for the coming year will be a balance between the crude oil price and electricity loadshedding. The Index being below 100 is a ‘matter of grave concern‘.

* A survey conducted by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District reflects a young owner profile, being 25 – 34 years old; plan to live in the city for at least another 4 years; enjoy visiting The Company’s Garden, St George’s Mall, Greenmarket Square, The Fan Walk, and Church Square; 84% visit a city coffee shop at least once a week; 68% visit a restaurant in the city centre at least once a week; and 66% live 3 km or less from their work. (source: City Views)

* South African Stormhoek Wines is the Official Wine Partner for the 40000 nautical mile 2015/16 Clipper Race starting on 30 Continue reading →