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The birth of India’s wine culture

When one thinks of fine wines, what country springs to mind? Old established European wine producers like France, Italy and Portugal, perhaps? Or New World upstarts like California, Chile or Australia? What about India? Fancy a nice Indian Shiraz Chenin or Blanc? OK, maybe you’re more accustomed to drinking beer with your curry. India’s Sula...

Live, breathe and eat hospitality

Pierre van Heerden is an IHS student, sharing his experiences of student life in the hospitality industry…

For my first blog post, I would like to give more information about me, and where I come from. The one thing that I hate is following a blogger and not knowing how that person got to that position to actually write about that topic.

Passion for hospitality

I have always had a passion for the Hospitality Industry (although I will add that I never knew it would be such intensive hard labour, but I still do love it!)

If you go into this industry and you...

Live, breathe and eat hospitality

Pierre van Heerden is an IHS student, sharing his experiences of student life in the hospitality industry…

For my first blog post, I would like to give more information about me, and where I come from. The one thing that I hate is following a blogger and not knowing how that person got to that position to actually write about that topic.

Passion for hospitality

I have always had a passion for the Hospitality Industry (although I will add that I never knew it would be such intensive hard labour, but I still do love it!)

If you go into this industry and you...

Thailand’s Wine List of the Year awards debut this July

Thailand has its own hospitality awards this year, dubbed Wine List of the Year 2012, which will commence July 1. Released yesterday on its website winelistoftheyearthailand entrants will have twelve categories in which they can enter. Participants in the Thai hospitality sectors who have a restaurant, hotel, resort, bar or licensed area selling wine will be...

3 reasons to study in Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg

Are you wondering what Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg have to offer as university towns? As it turns out, plenty! These three unique cities are renowned for hosting generations of students, hereʼs why…

1. Things to do in your free time

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Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Sunny Durbs is known for its relaxed atmosphere and warm, golden beaches. Shopping, culture and sports are also high on the cityʼs list of attractions. Beaches to visit include Durban Beachfront, Umhlanga if you like a little more space, and Suncoast for a grassy spot if you prefer to avoid the sand!

If youʼre a...