The South African National Parks (SANParks) recognised deserving conservationists at their 9th annual Kudu Awards ceremony held at CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria last week. Congratulations are due for the Vineyard Hotel & Spa for winning the prestigious Kudu Award in the Corporate Contribution category in recognition of its work in clearing alien vegetation at … [Read more...]
Celebration explores addictions in the green space
“The unhealthiness of the world today is in direct proportion to our inability to see it as a whole,” said Dr. John Parker, quoting Peter Senge. He was the main speaker at the Green Times’ 100th Issue Celebration last week at the pioneer of green hotels, the Vineyard in Newlands, discussing the Culture of Addiction with relevance to Consumerism. Dr. Parker is a psychiatrist … [Read more...]
Tread lightly on your travels
The Vineyard Hotel & Spa, a leader in sustainability in the South African hotel sector, has made huge strides in implementing various “green” initiatives over the last couple of years. Chris van Zyl (pictured below), group sustainability manager and horticulturist at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa, has highlighted a few essential tips that hotel guests can implement in … [Read more...]
Art auction for needy children & reforestation
A truly South African experience of the senses awaits discerning art-lovers and buyers on the 5th of September 2013. The Vineyard Hotel & Spa’s Fine Art Auction themed: “Southern Africa – An Indigenous Perspective – Old and Modern Masters” presents an opportunity to enjoy the very best that our country's artists can offer, and in doing so, contribute towards the social … [Read more...]
Hotel fights aliens to save fynbos and water
On Earth Day one of Cape Town’s greenest hotels gathered together staff, guests and friends to clear alien vegetation in the Silvermine Valley in the Table Mountain National Park during their 45th Adopt-a-Spot initiative. The Vineyard Hotel & Spa in Newlands, Cape Town, were assisted by three Miss Earth SA finalists, Nayha Gautam, Lara Potgieter and Luanne … [Read more...]
