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Micros Hospitality Tech Connect 2025 unlocks the future. Industry leaders will grasp the rapid disruption of AI and opportunities across the value chain South Africa's hospitality and restaurant sector is at the pinnacle of the technological revolution. Artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology are not just buzzwords, but fundamentally redefine success across operations, guest engagement, service delivery and commercial models. Speaking at Micros Hospitality Tech Connect 2025, Micros Managing Director Reginald Sibeko is frank. The conference, held from April 7th to 8th, brought together hospitality executives, operations heads and technology leaders from around the country. Vendors such as Broadvision Technologies,…

Corendon Airlines celebrates 20 years with Grand Gala, industry guests, special flight discounts, anniversary menus and ongoing growth plans. Corendon Airlines celebrated its 20th anniversary on May 22nd with an epic galanite at the Cosmos Theatre in Antalya. The evening, organized under the theme of “20 Happy Flight Years – 20 Mutlu Uçuşyılı,” attracted prominent figures from the aviation and tourism industry, government agencies, business, sports, politics and the media. On an evening hosted by Corendon Airlines Board Chairman Yıldıray Karaer and co-founder Atılay Uslu of Corendon Tourism Group, many notable guests were welcomed, including Acun Ilıcalı, which includes owners…

Overstory offers spectacular views of Manhattan.Elizabeth Raydel In New York City, city residents stare enthusiastically at the sky on refreshing summer days and refreshing nights. The rooftop season has arrived. This is the time to showcase the towering structures of the city. There, the top of the building becomes a true oasis. We've compiled a list of six incredible New York City rooftop bars across the city. Brooklyn's West Lights have breathtaking views.Douglas Lyle Thompson It may sound counterintuitive, but you often have to travel to Brooklyn to get some of the best views of Manhattan. At Westlight, a rooftop…

Overstory offers spectacular views of Manhattan.Elizabeth Raydel In New York City, city residents stare enthusiastically at the sky on refreshing summer days and refreshing nights. The rooftop season has arrived. This is the time to showcase the towering structures of the city. There, the top of the building becomes a true oasis. We've compiled a list of six incredible New York City rooftop bars across the city. Brooklyn's West Lights have breathtaking views.Douglas Lyle Thompson It may sound counterintuitive, but you often have to travel to Brooklyn to get some of the best views of Manhattan. At Westlight, a rooftop…

The FBW Group, a major planning, design, architecture and engineering business in Africa, is forecasting strong growth in Uganda's visitor economy as more international investors are attracted to the country's tourism potential. Uganda has been focusing on tourism arrests of $5.2 billion by 2028, aiming to reach 3.5 million visitors per year over the next five years. Paul Moores, managing director of FBW, headquartered in the Uganda capital, Kampala, says ambitions are already driving global investment interest. As a result, FBW, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is currently working on many major projects in the sector, including visitor…

It's time to break up our daily school routine and let our kids engage in nature on a day trip to the Crocworld Conservation Center on the South Coast of KZN! With over 30 years of experience in conservation education and set in Scottberg's stunning coastal setting, Clock World offers student-friendly schools and rich, affordable school excursions. Crocworld has gained a reputation as an outdoor classroom that brings nature to life through hands-on experiences and guided tours. Susan Badat, manager of the Clock World Conservation Centre, explains that their tours aim to inspire young minds while promoting a deeper understanding…

Apart from cases where concerts are presumed to be factual (as explained below), assessments of whether concert parties exist or not require subtle assessments of potentially opaque factors. Understanding the legal principles surrounding concert party relationships is essential. This is because concert parties' decisions can have a great deal of significance in pursuing the transactions affected and ensuring compliance with the acquisition laws. What is going on at the concert? The term “concert act” is defined under section 117(1)(b) of the Act. “An action based on a contract between two or more people or more than one person in that…

A recent meeting between President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on May 21, 2025, aimed to address trade relations and geopolitical tensions at the White House's Oval Office, but it made a dramatic shift when Trump unveiled and exposed the controversy of a “white genocide” targeting South Africa, particularly white farmers. This highly publicized and controversial encounter raised concerns about the potential impact on the South African tourism industry. This is an important economic sector that contributes significantly to the country's GDP. This article explores the short- and long-term impacts of conferences on tourism in South Africa…

United Airlines continues to expand internationally with new destinations and services in the summer of 2025. Airlines are offering more travel options to their customers, increasing the global connectivity of the company.Washington Dulles will merge as United's second transatlantic hub after Newark. In the summer of 2025, the airline began operations in Senegal and has introduced new routes in France and Italy.A new connection with the French RivieraOn May 22nd, United launched the Washington-Nice route with four flights per week, adding daily service from Newark. With this addition, the airline will increase capacity between the US and Nice Cote d'Azur…

Ghana's foreign minister announced in an investigation into alleged visa fraud that the country has temporarily closed its embassy in the US capital.Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the embassy will be closed following the “bad findings” of the audit team compiled to investigate alleged corruption in Washington's diplomatic mission.The closure will last “a few days” until “rebuilding and system overhaul” is complete. According to Ablakwa, locally recruited staff and “collaborators” were involved in a “fraudulent” scheme, which extracted money from visa and passport applicants. The scheme is said to consist of creating fraudulent links on the embassy website to redirect visa…