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 Tourism Internet Business Association
of South Africa
TIBASA represents Tourism Internet Businesses - such as guesthouses, lodges, etc - that use internet as a mechanism for generating part or all of their tourism business.
TIBASA aims to serve such clients by providing more than 10 years' experience gained in internet hosting, web design and layout, graphic design, search engine optimisation, database design and electronic newsletter marketing in tourism to any company or business doing a portion or all of its tourism business on the internet.
Ask yourself these questions:
Is my website of high quality and standard?
Is my website design completed on time?
Does my website cost me an arm and a leg?
Am I happy with my internet service provider and the promises made?
Am I feeling uneasy with the feedback of my internet service provider?
Am I frustrated because I DON'T have a website?
Does my internet service provider confuse me with computer jargon?
Please join TIBASA to help us improve service delivery to tourism providers in South Africa! for more information, please visit www.tibasa.co.za. |
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Advertising with AA Travel Guides
In advertising there is nothing that is quite as effective as a well-known brand. A brand that is entrenched in the psyche of the consumer brings about feelings of trust, comfort and peace of mind. The AA brand is such a brand, one of the most recognisable in South Africa.
The AA Quality Assured Programme makes it possible for you to market your property in association with this AA brand.
AA Travel Guides Awards
In addition to publishing information about accommodation establishments, AA Travel Guides is vitally interested in what kind of stay guests experience at any establishment in South Africa which we list.
Establishments which are really good have the opportunity of being chosen as qualifying establishments in our AA Travel Guides Accommodation Awards programme. |
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GHASA was established in 1992 when a group of establishment owners got together to promote the guest house industry.
In 2000, GHASA became a private company, known as Guest House Association of SA (Pty) Limited, also incorporating the Self-Catering Registry of SA.
Over the past 15 years, GHASA has become well known as experts in quality guest house accommodation, offering many benefits, assistance and valued advice to members, as well as booking opportunities for travellers.
When GHASA members display our plaque and certificate, guests know they’re staying in a professional, quality establishment.
Advertising & Marketing
Our website is marketed nationally and internationally. We work constantly at Search Engine Optimisation to improve our presence on the World Wide Web.
We attend INDABA every year.
We advertise in various publications (GSA, TIR e-news, AA Travel Guide etc.).
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NAA-SA [National Accommodation Association of SA] is a national registered non-profit making organisation for the small accommodation sector. Members receive help, advice and support together with information about the legalities and regulations to which they should comply when operating their businesses. NAA-SA has over 1000 members and uses the power of numbers to negotiate for discounts with major suppliers to the industry.
The organisation strives to provide members with a one-stop shop for all their needs whether they are new start-ups or established operations. |
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 The Tourism Business Council of South Africa
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) is the voice of the tourism business sector involved in tourism. The TBCSA was established in February 1996 by leading tourism businesses. Its primary purpose is to engage with all stakeholders in developing macro strategies that create an enabling environment for tourism development. The TBCSA does not replace the trade associations. Trade associations, representing their members interests are members of the TBCSA.
OUR MISSION
The Council represents the business sector of the tourism industry. It ensures that through comprehensive, united and effective representation at national level, the appropriate macro strategies are adopted. These strategies require the development and maintenance of an environment in which international and local tourism will prosper, as a national priority, and in which the business sector will be able to achieve successful growth and development, while ensuring the protection of our natural and cultural heritage.
MEMBERSHIP
The TBCSA's membership comprises numerous tour operators, accommodation establishments, restaurants and providers of transport facilities. Over and above the companies directly involved in tourism, our Crown Members are corporations from various business sectors, which appreciate the enormous value that tourism has to add to their businesses. |
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 Tourism Marketing Levy South Africa TOMSA (Tourism Marketing Levy for South Africa) was set up in 1998 to provide additional marketing funding for South African Tourism for promoting destinations South Africa internationally.
TOMSA has grown from collecting R9.9 Million in 1999 with under 50 members, to collecting in excess of R60 Million in 2006. The marketing of Destination South Africa has increased dramatically over the same period and South African Tourism now actively promotes the country in twelve core markets around the world.
They now have sufficient funds to address both tactical and potential source markets for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
The core markets where TOMSA funding is utilised - include USA, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Kenya, Nigeria, China, Japan, India and Australia.
South African Tourism also invest marketing funds to stimulate and grow the domestic tourism market and have a dedicated Business Tourism marketing unit to promote these world class offerings. |
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 The Tourism Enterprise Partnership
The Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP) is a public-private partnership between the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and the Business Trust.
TEP facilitates the growth and development of small, micro, and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in the tourism economy, resulting in income generating opportunities and sustainable job creation. This is achieved by assisting SMMEs to identify business opportunities and to equip themselves to take advantage of these business opportunities.
TEP also offers in the section “Tourism Information” useful material covering topics such as Website Planning, Business Planning, Marketing, and many more. |
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 Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa
Ensuring a sustainable and profitable business environment for the South African Hospitality Industry Putting you first!
In its role as a Trade Association, FEDHASA represents member interests on most recognised public and private sector economic, business and environmental forums. Close ties with organizations such as South African Tourism, the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, the Department of Environmental Affairs, the Department of Forestry & Water Affairs and many others, ensure member participation and input at the highest possible levels.
Registration with the Department of Labour allows member employers direct representation on the THETA (Tourism, Hospitality, Sport, Education & Training Authority) and support, when required, at the CCMA (Court of Conciliation, Mediation & Arbitration).
Founded in 1949, a restructured and transformed FEDHASA is recognised by both the private sector and Government as the official representative of the South African Hospitality industry.
The Association, as the established voice of industry, represents the interests of South African Hotels, restaurants, conference centres, caterers, self-catering accommodation, home hosting establishments (B&B's and guest houses), clubs, taverns, shebeens, suppliers and trainers, consultants and service providers to the hospitality industry. |
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 Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
Credibility, Stability, Integrity
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is the member driven association representing the private sector of the incoming tourism industry in Southern Africa. SATSA is a non-profit association, dedicated to providing and maintaining the highest possible standards in the tourism industry within South Africa.
Not only is SATSA of benefit to businesses within the industry, in successfully aligning with an association of such a high calibre, it is also extremely useful to tourists wishing to experience tourism at its best.
By doing business with a SATSA accredited member, people are able to achieve piece of mind and a guarantee that they are receiving the best possible services within the tourism industry.
SATSA represents the key players and principles within the industry including:
- Transport providers
- Tour operators or Destination Management Companies
- Accommodation suppliers
- Brokers
- Adventure Tourism providers
- Business Tourism providers
- Tourism services providers
SATSA’s aim is to set the highest possible standards for tourism in South Africa supplying a measure of accreditation that each member needs to comply with in order to bear the SATSA logo. The logo is a symbol of credibility, stability and integrity that ultimately provides both tourists and the trade with peace of mind when it comes to dealing with tourist related businesses. |
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Enterprise Investment Programme(EIP
New investment incentive – Enterprise Investment Programme (EIP)
The Minister of Trade & Industry, Mandisi Mpahlwa, announced the long awaited investment incentive grant, the Enterprise Investment Programme that replaces the Small Medium Enterprise Development Programme on Thursday 3 July 2008 and published in the Government Gazette Friday 4 July 2008.
The EIP has two sub programmes with specific industry focus on manufacturing, the Manufacturing Investment Programme (MIP), and tourism, Tourism Support Programme (TSP).
The EIP is legislated to run from 21 July 2008 for a six year period ending July 2014. This allows for applications to be submitted from 21 July 2008.
Applications under the new incentive programme must be made at least three months prior to the start of production for an establishment or expansion project. Applicants are further required to apply and receive approval for the investment prior to acquiring investment assets.
The benefits are calculated as follows:
- Total Qualifying Investment less than R 5 million: The benefit is calculated at 30% over a three year period of the total qualifying investment.
- Total Qualifying Investment greater than R 5 million and less than R 200 million: The benefit is calculated on a regressive scale from 30% to 15%over a two year period of the total qualifying investment.
- The total benefit is limited to a maximum of R 30 million over the period of the incentive term.
The following broad asset items would qualify for incentivisation under the EIP:
- Capitalised machinery and equipment
- Owned land and buildings
- Rented land and buildings – limited to 20% of machinery and equipment qualifying value
- Customised commercial vehicles (eg refrigerated trucks)
A Foreign Investment Grant (FIG) is available to foreign owned legal entities applying for benefits under the MIP in order to assist with the costs of relocating machinery and equipment to SA.
The FIG is not available to legal entities applying for TSP benefits.
The available benefit under the FIG is calculated at 15% of the qualifying cost limited to a maximum of R 10 million.
Only incorporated legal entities can apply for establishment and expansion investment benefits under both the MIP and TSP. Legal entities in the clothing and textile sector can apply for specific upgrading benefits.
Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) is a requirement for both the MIP and TSP. BBBEE compliance certificates are required for submission of both applications and claims.
For further information on the above mentioned programme please contact one of our following branches:
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 The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)
The Small Enterprise Development Agency (seda) was established in December 2004 in terms of the National Small Business Act. This law merged the previous small enterprise development agencies Ntsika Enterprise Promotion Agency, NAMAC Trust and the Community Public Private Partnerships (CPPP) into a single small enterprise support agency.
The mandate of seda is to design and implement a standard national delivery network that must uniformly apply throughout the country. Its role includes the support and promotion of co-operative enterprises, particularly those located in rural areas.
The work of seda is carried out in line with the Department of Trade and Industry’s Integrated Small Enterprise Development Strategy, which aims to:
- Strengthen support for SMME’s access to finance
- Create an enabling regulatory environment
- Expand market opportunities for specific categories of small enterprises
- Localise small business support through a grid of seda-coordinated information and advice access points
- Initiate a national entrepreneurship drive and expand education and training for small business
- Co-fund minimum business infrastructure facilities in local authority areas across the country
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