UPDATE regarding FEDHASA’s successful urgent interdict halting the extension of the Bargaining Council to non-parties
You will all recollect that in January this year, the Department of Employment and Labour gazetted an extension to the Bargaining Council to non-parties. What this meant was that anyone in hospitality (excluding accommodation), would have to comply with the existing legislation of the Bargaining Council. The Bargaining Council only had jurisdiction over food and […]
Indaba and Meetings Africa returns in 2022
South African Tourism has confirmed that Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba will return next year, highlighting that both shows will be hosted as physical events, with limited virtual components. Meetings Africa will take place from February 28 to March 2 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, while Africa’s Travel Indaba will be hosted […]
Register: City Nation Place – 17 November
Members are invited to join WTM Africa on 17 November for a City Nation Place Webinar which will focus on putting African place brands and destinations on the global investment map through authentic storytelling. Why the ways in which places present their assets and potential for tourism and economic development need to evolve to stand […]
How about special rates for locals? It’s up to each business, says Fedhasa chair
As the local hospitality sector prepares for international tourists this summer, businesses have been reminded to continue supporting domestic travellers who have helped keep the industry afloat during uncertain times. The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (Fedhasa) in the Western Cape says domestic tourism has helped sustain the industry amid a very difficult period […]
Post-Event Feedback: FEDHASA Cape Member Event – 2 November 2021
We are excited to give you some feedback from a very successful, COVID-friendly, In-person member event held on Tuesday 2nd November 2021 at Simons Restaurant, Groot Constantia. FEDHASA Cape Chairperson, Jeremy Clayton, welcomed all members, guests and industry partners to our first in-person member event of 2021. We are pleased to understand that our industry has seen a […]
UIF TERS Update: Data Quality Error
Hettie Fourie of the TERS Info & Support Page has advised that the ‘Data Quality Error’ when uploading claims after the Sector Appeals Appeals Approval for the October 2020 to March 2021 claim period has been resolved. Members who experienced this error should now be able to upload claims. However, should the problem persist, members […]
MTPA and Kruger Lowveld Tourism launch Festive Season Visitor Campaign
The MTPA and Kruger Lowveld Tourism is launching a Festive Season Campaign, which will continue until 31 January 2022. The aim of the campaign is to encourage the travellers to choose Mpumalanga for their Festive Season holidays. Members are invited to share their festive season packages and special offers to be promoted on social media […]
SANParks announces free access week dates for 2021
South African National Parks (SANParks), together with Total Energies and FNB will be hosting the 16th annual SA National Parks Week from 22 to 28 November 2021. The free access will only be valid until Friday 26 November at the following national parks – Addo, Kgalagadi, Kruger and the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route […]
Cape Town wins top spot at 28th World Travel Awards
The 28th annual World Travel Awards has named Cape Town Africa’s Leading City Destination for 2021, with Table Mountain named Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction. The World Travel Awards recognises, rewards, and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of travel, tourism, and hospitality. Despite global challenges, the World Travel Awards reported that travel appetites have reached […]
Recording: Tourism resilience, recovery, and prospects beyond COVID-19: “Tourism is Alive”
TESA has kindly shared the recording of its recent Tourism resilience, recovery, and prospects beyond COVID-19: “Tourism is Alive” webinar. To watch the recording here: