Thursday, 19 January 2012 12:55
Invest in tourism SMMEs to solve unemployment
With 25% of South Africa’s workforce and over 50% of our youths between 15 and 25 years of age out of a job, the beloved Rainbow Nation is in dire need of employment opportunities. The key to solving this problem of mammoth proportions is stimulating entrepreneurship and investing in small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) – particularly those operating in the tourism sector, experts claim.
Thursday, 19 January 2012 09:01
Are we turning enough focus to strengthening tourism ties within the African continent?
South African tourism bodies and private companies are putting immense effort into building relationships with their counterparts beyond the country’s borders. James Seymour, chief executive officer of the Durban KwaZulu-Natal Convention Bureau, believes that South Africa could do more to market to the African continent.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011 07:32
The hospitality industry was touted as the sector to gain most from the Fifa World Cup. But has that boom been sustained?
According to industry experts, today’s discernible tourist seeks value for money. An ailing world economy has given rise to a phenomenon where tourists are now demanding competitive specials. The tourism sector must put massive efforts into building the industry over the next five to 10 years in an effort reminiscent of preparations for the Soccer World Cup last year.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011 07:22
Johanna Mukoki chats to BBQ about establishing a global travel agency rooted in South Africa
Speaking to Johanna Mukoki, one immediately recognises her humility and leadership presence; there is a firmness, authority and passion in the way she speaks. She tells of her upbringing and the values her late father instilled in his children (she and sister and business partner, Basetsana Kumalo) and how, in turn, their upbringing has influenced their establishment of Africa’s leading and globally recognised travel agency – Travel with Flair.
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