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WhaleTales Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines: 2 September

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*.  The hosting by Durban of the Commonwealth Games in July 2022 has been announced, the first time that the Games will be held in Africa.  The city had no competitive bidders, as Edmonton had withdrawn its bid earlier this year. Athletes from more than 50 countries are expected to compete, mainly in the Moses Mabhida Stadium and at the Rachel Finlayson Swimming Complex. The Games are expected to generate R20 billion, at a cost of R12 billion.

*   SAA reduced its losses by almost half in the first five months of its new financial year. Business was influenced by Continue reading →

WhaleTales Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines: 5 August

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*   The Cape Town and Western Cape Convention Bureau has won the South African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) Award for Best Convention Bureau in Southern Africa for the second year running. The Bureau is part of Wesgro, and its Award was based on a vote by SAACI members.

*  Lufthansa has introduced a restaurant-style service in Business Continue reading →

WhaleTales Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines: 1 June

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*   Chef Luke Dale-Roberts of The Test Kitchen has traveled to London, to attend the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, which will be awarded tonight.  It is a sure sign that he will win a Top 50 world restaurant ranking. (received via media release from Manley Communications)

*   Chef Dylan Laity of The Roundhouse is the guest chef at the secret [spasie] dinner held tonight and tomorrow night at 97 Continue reading →