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Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines

* The Legatum Prosperity Index shows that most African countries, including South Africa (now in 77th position) have declined in prosperity in the past year. The most prosperous countries are, in order, Norway, Switzerland, Canada, Sweden, New Zealand, and Denmark. Both the USA (11th) and UK (16th) have slipped on the Index relative to last year, particularly the former.

* World Travel Market, one of the top three travel and tourism exhibitions, and taking place in London from Monday – Thursday, will boost the UK economy by £160 million, and deals to the value of £2 billion are expected to be signed amongst the 50000 attendees.

* The Gfk Consumer Climate Europe is measuring a small upturn in the economic outlook for the European Union countries, signalling that the worst of the economic crisis in Europe may be over.

* Ebony Gallery on Loop Street is exhibiting Grace Kotze’s ‘Within’ exhibition from 7 November – 4 December. (received via e-mail from Ebony)

* A new ranking of climate-friendly airlines by Atmosfair places Continue reading →

Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines

* Du Toitskloof Wines is the official wine sponsor of Seasons 2 – 4 of Kokkedoor, the Afrikaans cooking program filmed in Prince Albert and broadcast on kykNET. Teams of amateur and experienced chefs are ‘paired’ in teams of two, and are eliminated over the duration of the series. (received via media release from De Kock Communications)

* At the Aviation Association of Southern Africa Conference held last week, the question was raised about SAA being a Government-funded airline. It was suggested that it be sold off to a commercial operator, and that the government should make the operation of all airlines financially viable.

* The First Lady of Equatorial Guinea, Mrs Constancia Mangue de Obiang, Continue reading →