The impact of the new Visa regulations on the Tourism industry is making itself felt, with a 13 % decline in international tourist arrivals for the period June 2014 (the month in which the new regulations were implemented) to June this year. Continue reading →
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Airbnb likely to double growth, to reach 80 million bed nights!
Airbnb is on an amazing growth trajectory, set to double the number of bed nights booked this year to 80 million, after seven years of operation. The sharing accommodation platform claims to have 1,5 million rental listings around the world .
A lot has been written already about the effect that Airbnb has on the hotel industry, Continue reading →
Cape Town 4th most expensive city for accommodation in Africa!
A survey conducted by STR Global Hospitality research firm has found that Cape Town is the fourth most expensive accommodation city on the African continent, and is more expensive than Johannesburg!
Addis Ababa in Ethiopia was found to be the most expensive African city for Continue reading →
Bistro Sixteen82 refreshed for summer: new decor, new menu!
To tie in with its classy decor upgrade, which more strongly links Bistro Sixteen82 with its home on the Steenberg wine estate, a new menu has been launched for the ‘transitional’ Spring season.
The interior makeover has resulted in new comfortable seating, with stylish new fittings, and with colour bursts. One can now see into the cellar, having become the focal point of the restaurant, and an area closest to this new feature will be used for larger groups and Continue reading →