 
Welcome to "Izindaba" our very own, monthly newsletter, created as the interactive aspect to our website. Sharing relevant news within the hospitality and tourism industry; providing informative conservation facts, sharing our latest exclusive and exciting holiday packages with you, as well as, personal news from the du Toit family.
 Our Company Profile References Tourism Services Marketing Services Consulting Services Management Services Exclusive Holiday Packages Exclusive Destinations Exclusive Properties "For Sale" Fee Structure Izindaba - Newsletter Contact Details Enquiry Online Useful Links Home Site Map  |
|||||||||||||||||||
The Primate Family Tree, , by Ian Redmond
Cultural 
PROFESSIONAL CAREER SERVICES (PCS) this year are celebrating 25 years of Service to various industries including the HOSPITALITY industry. PCS assist Client companies in gaining a competitive advantage and increased success by providing them with staff most suited to their needs, and also assist Applicants in defining their career goals and providing them with opportunities which allow them to achieve those goals. For more information or to view available positions and current available applicants, log on to their website www.pcs-sa.co.za or contact one of their specialist consultants, Angela Hiles, Joanne Farmer or Jean Rymer on 011 789 3337.d interviews with the 2007 winners, by visiting the following website:- www.responsibletourismawards.com
Having worked with Alan & Vivienne, the owners of Web Inn, on various Website development projects during the last 2 years, Wendy now represents the Web Inn team covering the North Coast, Elephant Coast and Zululand regions of KwaZulu-Natal. When you deal with Web Inn you are dealing with a reliable business that has been around for a while. From very humble beginnings in Johannesburg in 1997, under the name of Netactiveza, they have grown tremendously, offering state of the art technology and world-class service, yet consistently retaining their personal touch and individual attention to detail. Specialising in Website Development, Hosting, Domain Registration and Website Marketing, Web Inn is proud to announce their new SEO and Website Development Training Courses. For further information on the services offered by Web Inn, kindly visit their website at www.web-inn.co.za or contact Wendy by email at wendy@web-inn.co.za for assistance.
Perfectly situated just off the N2 (only 30 minutes drive from central Durban), with stunning sea views over Shaka's Rock, the Royal Meander Manor Boutique Guest Lodge offers its guests beautifully appointed accommodation, relaxing Spa treatments and superb hospitality. Due to a high demand for weddings, large scale corporate functions and banqueting dinners at Meander Manor, they have recently increased the entertainment area adjoining the conference room to incorporate an area large enough to host functions to a maximum of 180 guests / delegates. With this development they have in addition increased their off-road secured parking area and re-landscaped the balance of the lodge grounds to include a break-away lapa. Joining the professional team at Meander Manor from next month is Nicholas Cronning, a part owner in Meander Manor, as the General Manager. In celebration of these new developments at Meander Manor, they are offering all "Izindaba" readers a 10% discount on reservations made prior to the 1st December 2008. For further information kindly contact Wendy by email at marketing@meandermanor.co.za for assistance.
We received a request from one of our European clients to assist them with recruiting a management couple to manage their two Villas from April 2009 for a minimum period of 2 years. Our clients run Italian and Mediterranean cookery courses in both Villas attracting mostly American, Canadian, English guests, some Australians, South Africans and New Zealanders too. The Villas are sometimes also rented out privately for family reunions, weddings or groups of friends vacationing together, with 5 star standards of service required. We are looking for a reliable couple who have experience in running a high end tourist operation and most importantly understand the high level of service required. The skills required include management skills, good planning, administrative skills, a good knowledge of gardening, housekeeping and technical knowledge (swimming pools, heating systems etc). We are preferably looking for a management couple with EU passports, however all qualified applicants will be considered. CV's can be emailed to 
As an international business solutions provider SAP-RAPIDE exhibited its hospitality systems to the industry. At Indaba version 3.6 of myGUESTS International (management software for B&Bs, guests houses, lodges, self-catering etc.) was released. Now, now one can create quotes faster, print colour brochures, extract numerous bed nights analysis and more. The system's stability has improved and supports Microsoft Vista. Without a doubt myGUESTS will save an establishment countless hours of tedious work and frustration. Unfortunately due to space constraints it is not possible to mention every functionality of myGUESTS. What sets SAP-RAPIDE apart from other local software companies? According to clients and visitors comments (to mention some) client centricity, fair pricing, international quality and IT standards, superior technology but simple, innovative design, business process driven and secure investment. Visit the official website for myGUESTS at www.sap-rapide.com, for further information, support contact details and downloads too.
Multitudes of A guidelines manual and certificate system is in place to encourage tourism companies to comply with recognised environmental standards … The Tourism Board consequently implemented a national strategy in 2002 focusing on what needs to be done to make certain that Botswana's tourism continues to be environmentally driven. "We wanted an accepted and consistent understanding of what we mean by eco-tourism. Otherwise there is a danger that companies will all start calling themselves 'environmentally friendly' when in fact none of them are complying to the same standards," says Myra Sekgororoane, Chief Executive Officer of the Tourism Board ... If companies comply with these 'best practices' laid out in the manual they will be given a certificate - similar to the star rating used by hotels - so that tourists can recognise that they are subscribing to recognised standards. "What has been quite evident in the last couple of years is that the international community is more and more interested in looking at whether certain environmental standards are being met," explains Ms Sekgororoane …
Hotels which had been shut down following the post-poll violence have started to re-open as tourism begins to pick up, hoteliers said Sunday. The Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers Coast branch chairman Mohamed Hersi said several hotels in the South Coast and North Coast, which may also have been closed for renovations, have re-opened after the low tourist season. Speaking to the Nation Sunday, Mr Hersi said that hotels in Malindi and Watamu resort towns are set to re-open within the month as tourists from Italy are expected in the country. Mr Hersi, who is also the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort general manager said two charter firms, Eurofly and Lauda from Italy are expected to resume flights before month's end. He said that another charter firm, First Choice from the UK was expected to resume its flights this month to join Monarch airline which has been bringing tourists since April this year. He said the number of visitors this month would be low …
Mozambique Tourism Ministry is planning to grant, by the end of this year, certificates and patents or special brands to hotels and other tourist resorts, as recognition of their role in the promotion of social and environmental sustainable practices. Thus, the Tourism Ministry in partnership with the Hotel Association of Southern Mozambique and Centro Terra Viva is organizing as from last Monday a number of consultation seminars across the country to discuss the viability of this certification exercise in Mozambique. According to the tourism national deputy director, Hélder Chambal, cited in Thursday's issue of the daily "Noticias", this initiative seeks to promote best practices on social and sustainable tourism that would yield results with impact in the regions where these units have been established. In his understanding, this certification will allow tourist resorts or hotels to be recognized not only for the quality of services provided, but also for their role in social development, environment protection and preservation. Certification and patenting are not expected to be obligatory …
"Namibia: Enviro Law to be Enforced Soon" 
CNN International and South African Tourism (SA Tourism) have partnered together on its first-ever user generated content-driven multimedia brand campaign, geared towards raising the profile of South Africa to CNN's elite audience of business and leisure travelers. The 'My South Africa' brand campaign encourages CNN viewers worldwide to harness their creativity and upload compelling photographs, moving images and stories that encapsulate their experiences of South Africa, via the 'My South Africa' website, for the chance to win a trip to South Africa … Comments Rani R Raad, SVP, ad sales, CNN International, "This campaign taps into the trend towards sharing experiences and sees the audience truly become part of the marketing mix, by creating the advertising themselves. It's a breakthrough campaign where South Africa Tourism can draw on CNN's expertise in creating completely flexible, bespoke brand concepts to reach the right audience for their business. We're thrilled to have South Africa Tourism on board for this campaign." …
The Royal Jozini Big six Tanzania targets to record 1.2 million tourist arrivals and generate 1.5 billion US dollars by 2012, the National Assembly was told here today. Tourist arrivals were recorded at 724,000 last year, where 930 million US dollars (about 1.12trillion/-) was earned, the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Mrs Shamsa Mwangunga, said. Presenting her ministry's 2008/09 budget, the minister said the government and other relevant institutions have embarked on various promotional drives aimed at attracting more tourists. "These include extensive multi-media advertising campaigns on tourist attractions available in the country," she said. "In implementing economic diplomacy, the ministry spent 450,000 US dollars in financing embassies in 28 countries to advertise the country's tourist attractions," she said. Mrs Mwangunga also said 2.94bn/- has been donated by several stakeholders to advertise the country's tourist attractions abroad. "Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) intends to enter into agreements with various television channels including Africa Channel of California, Skynews of England, BBC World News, Euronews and CNN to advertise the country's tourist attractions," she said …
"Zambia: Zambia hosts tourism expo" 
Click to download the 1st Edition of Izindaba
Click to download the 2nd Edition of Izindaba|
|