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Exploring Hotel Investments in South Africa’s Thriving Tourism Sector

Hotel investments have long been considered a solid way to diversify a portfolio while capitalizing on the booming tourism industry. South Africa, with its rich natural attractions and world-renowned destinations, offers prime opportunities for hotel investments. These investments provide not only financial growth but also a way to be part of one of the country’s […]

60Th Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards Announce Special Award Recipients For 2025

The panel of judges for the 60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages, has announced the recipients of the 2025 special awards ahead of the highly anticipated ceremony at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday, 23 March. “South Africa is endowed with an abundance of talent, and what a pleasure it is to […]

Lalibela Wildlife Reserve’s Bold ‘Ecosystem Reset’ Takes Root

In a corner of South Africa’s Eastern Cape, something extraordinary is unfolding. Lalibela Wildlife Reserve, known for its conservation-first approach, is expanding its protected wilderness through a carefully orchestrated series of land acquisitions and rehabilitation projects that will reshape both the landscape and the future of wildlife conservation in the region. The expansion is a […]

WTM Africa Reschedules China Ready® Workshop to 2026

  World Travel Market (WTM) Africa, in partnership with CBISN, today announced the strategic enhancement of its China Ready® Workshop. The workshop will be rescheduled for April 2026 and transformed into a more accessible Continuing Professional Education (CPE) format. The decision comes in direct response to industry feedback, with many exhibitors and tourism professionals expressing […]

Spier’s Love Of The Land Made Visible

  Stellenbosch, South Africa – At Spier, everything starts with the soil. Regeneration is the golden thread that runs through all farm life, from vineyard practices to indigenous propagation and re-planting programmes. Everywhere on the farm, the passion for life from the ground up is almost tangible. Now the new Soil Room adjoining Spier’s Cowshed […]

Why winemakers are finding great promise in Cinsaut and Pinot Noir

  Cinsaut – formerly known as Hermitage – and Pinot Noir hold a significant place in the history of South African wine, being the two cultivars that were combined 100 years ago to create our signature Pinotage. Today, through the effort and dedication of winemakers, each can stand on its own as a single variety […]

Hansgrohe iBox Universal 2: The Ultimate Solution for Bathroom Comfort and Safety

  It was a revolution in concealed installation: the hansgrohe iBox universal. That was 22 years ago, and the successful product is in use in millions of bathrooms around the world. At last year’s ISH, the premium brand hansgrohe presented the iBox universal 2, a new generation of its pioneering concealed technology. And now, the […]

The State Of The Business Woman In South Africa

  As part of Veuve Clicquot’s ongoing commitment to supporting and celebrating women in business, the Maison has created the Bold International Barometer in 2019 to shed light on and provide meaningful insights into the evolution of female entrepreneurship. Now in its 3rd year, the Barometer continues to lead the conversation around women and their presence […]

Designing Bathrooms in the Smallest of Spaces with hansgrohe Small Rooms, Big Dreams

  How can you fit moments of well-being, sustainability, tidiness and aesthetics into less than seven square meters? The premium brand hansgrohe meets this challenge with two individual bathroom concepts that do not compromise on comfort, budget or quality despite limited space. After all, small, rented apartments, in particular, often have purely functional and unimaginative […]

Exaltation of Extraordinary

  Luxury Lifestyle Awards, the global authority on luxury and excellence, proudly announces the release of its highly anticipated Winners Guides 2023. These guides showcase the best of the best in the realms of Real Estate, Hospitality & Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Real Estate Guide: Step into the extraordinary world of architectural marvels and groundbreaking designs with […]

Cosentino Announces Dekton® Ukiyo, a first-of-its-kind fluted collection with designer Claudia Afshar

  Cosentino, the global leader in the production of sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, announces Dekton® Ukiyo, a new textured collection that is available in ready-to-instal fluted tiles, one of the first offerings of its kind in the industry.  The collection, which offers livable luxury with the durability of Dekton®, was created in collaboration […]

Trend Group, HK Studio Design New Head Office For International Management Consultant

  With its strong track-record in office design and fit-out, Trend Group joined forces with the creative minds at HK Studio – a firm specialising in experiential design – to create a breathtaking bespoke office environment of over 3 000 m2 of space in the up-and-coming Oxford Parks precinct in Rosebank for an international management consultant. […]

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden Named Best Botanical Garden in Africa

  The World Luxury Travel Awards has named Kirstenbosch National Botanical the best botanical garden in Africa.  The Award acknowledges sustained commitment to excellence and outstanding achievement in global luxury travel. “The World Luxury Travel Awards are voted for by the public and are awarded to travel establishments across a diverse variety of categories, presented […]

Divercity Takes Its Successful Affordable Housing Model To Cape Town

  CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, 30 October 2023 – Divercity Urban Property Group is breaking ground on a brand-new mixed-use development that will see almost 400 affordable rental apartments constructed in Cape Town’s vibrant Salt River node. 9 Hopkins, which will also feature street-level retail and leisure amenities for its tenants, is Divercity’s first development […]

Terre Paisible Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  Long before the concept of super foods became a phenomenon, and way ahead of the curve of eco-conscious eating and plant-based diets, there was olive oil. It’s defied the waves of faddish trends endemic to the pursuit of longevity for decades, remaining a health stalwart for its natural goodness and the life-enhancing conviviality with […]