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February 2010 - Newsletter   24 Feb 2010 04:44

February 2010 - Newsletter

 

With March almost upon us & hot summer days about to fade into milder autumn temperatures, your GHASA team has been working hard with preferred suppliers to improve deals & find new buying opportunities for our members.  Check out our Supplier Information section.

 

We’ve also been working on Search Engine Optimisation and need your help to optimise our website & your page rankings.  Please go to http://blog.ghasa.co.za, click on the BLOG and then “Link to Us” and follow the instructions.  We promise it’s quick & easy, so please do it ASAP.


Last but not least, if you’re able to make it, we’d love to see you at HOSTEX CAPE from 8 – 10 March.  Look out for us at <b>Stand E48</b>.  You can even pre-register (it’s FREE) at www.hostexcape.co.za & you won’t have to pay the R40 entrance fee!   

 

Warm wishes

 

The GHASA Team

 

 

TOURISM STATS & FACTS

Do you know about SAMPRA?

Norma Le Roux of SAMPRA (South African Music Performance Rights Association) has asked us to advise members of this licence as they will be contacting businesses in this regard:

“It is legally required that ANY BUSINESS that makes use of ANY SORT of music – has the legally required license. This enables the Guesthouse to play RADIO/ CD/ CASSETTE/ COMPUTER/ etc. in public areas such as Dining room/ Lounge/ Bar….”

 

For more information please visit their website www.sampra.org.za or contact Norma at 011 7895784.

 

Tourism Update (19 Feb; 18 Feb)

 

  1. UK, Dutch markets show good growth for November

Both the UK and Dutch arrivals have shown significant increases for November last year indicated by the figures released recently by Statistics South Africa.


Total overseas arrivals for the month held fast with a 1,2% increase from 203 702 in November 2008 to 206 085 in November 2009.


The French market did, however, take a 32% dive for the month, the biggest decrease for one of South Africa's top markets.


Asian markets seem to be making good recovery with China coming to the fore with a 21,6% increase for the month.

 

  1. Airlines must come to the party

Hoteliers are finding it difficult to predict hotel occupancies over the FIFA World Cup, saying a lot will depend on last-minute bookings and pricing, especially
of the airlines.

At least one of South Africa's biggest hotel groups is in discussion with local carriers about the high fares being charged, which is feared may discourage fans from attending.

"We just hope the airlines will come to the party," says Greenways Susanne Faussner-Ringer. She says hoteliers are cautiously optimistic because they are hoping for a last-minute run on rooms. 

 

Meanwhile, Willie Williams says the Sheraton Pretoria is not contracted to MATCH but is receiving daily inquiries for World Cup accommodation. "But we find that people are experiencing a snowball effect in that they need game and airline tickets first before they are able to book rooms." He says bookings for peak match days are looking excellent but there is still availability for the periods in between.

 

TNW – 8 Feb. (by Melody Brandon)

Price Gouging

Accommodation establishments guilty of price gouging during the 2010 World Cup should also be probed, demand outraged agents in the wake of this week’s announcement by the Competition Commission that it would be looking into domestic airlines’ alleged collusion.

“Why are only airlines targeted? I received a quote from a five-star hotel in Cape Town. Their rates prior to the World Cup are R2 150 per single room per night, sharing. From June 9 the rate increases to R6 200 per night per single room. Do they not also fall under this category?” said Vanessa Janse van Rensburg, senior consultant All Travel Services, Johannesburg.

Tanya Kitching, director of Island Safaris agreed: “It is not only airfares that should be investigated. I had clients booked into the Formula 1 at OR Tambo for the night of June 9. The budget hotel called me three weeks ago to tell me the price had increased by R1 000 per room per night and would I still like to keep my booking. What do you suppose my answer was? Certainly nothing I would like to put on paper!”

The Competition Commission has told TNW that it can only investigate non-priority sectors like tourism if an official complaint is made. Meanwhile, TNW is compiling a list of the ‘Good Guys’, accommodation establishments that have made a decision to keep their prices at reasonable levels over the World Cup.

But what is reasonable? Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) ceo, Michael Tatalias, said reasonable would probably be the high-season rate plus 50%. “Suppliers should not overestimate the appetite for consumers to pay over the odds to be at the event, but these fans do accept that prices will be higher than usual.”

 

Iol – Tuesday Jan 26

12% fewer international arrivals in Cape Town

Fewer tourists visited Cape Town this year, but the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) lists Africa as the only continent to buck negative trends in 2009 with a robust five percent growth.

The global economic crisis saw international arrivals to the city drop by up to 12% last year, while domestic arrivals fell up to eight percent as South Africa braced its first post-apartheid recession.

"The world recession really hit us very late," said Calvyn Gilfellan, chief executive of the regional tourism body Cape Town Routes Unlimited.

Foreign spending in the region topped R20 billion for the first time last year, even though a stronger rand has made South Africa more expensive for foreigners.

Domestic tourists brought in a further R4.5 billion.

With summer winding down, foreign arrivals are down 6% and locals 3% during the peak season that runs December 12 to January 13.

Part of the visitor drop could be because holidaymakers plan to visit later during 2010, said Kamilla Swart of the Centre for Tourism Research in Africa, said.

 

SUPPLIER INFORMATION

 

RED ESPRESSO®

Introducing red espresso®: an exciting, uniquely South African, healthy drink to serve in your guesthouse

Made from the finest Rooibos tea and produced to a patented espresso grind for use in espresso and coffee appliances, red espresso® delivers a strong, rich-tasting and delicious shot of Rooibos tea that is naturally caffeine-free, loaded with antioxidants and makes a range of healthy, hot and cold Rooibos drinks that combine the style of coffee with the health benefits of Rooibos tea!   It's easy to delight your visitors with red espresso® in your guest house!  Serve a jug of fresh red® at the breakfast and lunch table; a sophisticated red cappuccino® during the afternoon or a calming, caffeine-free red latte® after dinner. Drop a pack in their room – or retail it as the ultimate take-home gift for their family and friends.

Special offer for GHASA members: 

Buy a case of 12 x 250g red espresso® packs and pay only for 11!

R30 per pack excl delivery.

For more information, see www.redespresso.com or contact Leonie van der Merwe,

027 482 2832, Fax: +27 27 482 2832, E-Mail: biedouwval@telkomsa.net or info@redespresso.com .

 

AFRICLINER
The AFRICLINER is a handmade outdoor lounger that reclines fully by simply lying back in it and back upright again by simply sitting up as if you were sitting up in bed. 
The AFRICLINER works by simple bodyweight distribution.  No levers or intricate mechanisms are used.   All materials used are waterproof and U.V. resistant using entirely water based products and teflon treatment.  A full two year guarantee covers any possible unseen flaw in the wood.
For further information go to www.africliner.com

Africliner is offering a 10% discount to all GHASA members.

INTERMARKET GUEST AMENITIES IS GOING EVEN MORE GREEN

INTERMARKET is proud to announce the launch of their new EARTH range.

This range represents the ultimate in environmentally friendly guest amenities.

The liquids are fragranced with natural essential oils, and are completely bio-degradable. We have recognised, and therefore minimised, the commonly used paraben preservatives, SLS, and SLES, which are the ‘nasties’ that are often found in shampoos and similar products. These are responsible for the foaming but research is telling us that they could be carcinogenic ……..   

Bottles and caps are inert.

A more environmentally friendly alternative to 50ml bottles (which normally get thrown away) is refillable 250ml bottles – all the liquid products are available in either 5 or 25 litres.

Extras are packed in attractive semi opaque packets with a minimalist look.

The range includes wrapped bio-degradable palm oil soap in a choice of sizes.

The whole look is one of simplicity and concern for the user and the environment.

And - it’s very affordable!

For more details please contact the Intermarket Team.

Tel: 021 761 4246    Fax: 021 761 4249    e-m: info@intermarket.co.za.

Or please check out on our website: www.intermarket.co.za

 

RESTONIC

2010 is upon us and by now the rooms should be filling up and attention should be turning to your bed and mattress requirements! Very often a guest at your establishment will judge his or her stay on the quality of sleep they had at your property.  We at RESTONIC understand this and have a full range of beds, designed specifically for your needs.

Many have been approved by the ‘Chiropractors Association of SA”.  We select only the finest quality materials to construct a product strong and sturdy enough to meet the needs of the hospitality trade. The durability we build into all RESTONIC mattresses and beds is your assurance of lasting quality.

5% discount on all mattresses or beds for all GHASA members

Contact:  Ian van Oudtshoorn at 021 9518948 or 082 8945738 or email at sales@falsebaydist.co.za

 

LINEN DRAWER

Linen Drawer is a producer of top quality pure cotton percale bedding. We also supply a comprehensive range of pure cotton toweling, duvets, cotton throws, gowns and related products to the hospitality industry.

SPECIAL OFFER: For the months of February & March 2010 we are offering 5% discount on our standard trade price to any GHASA member that makes mention of this special offer at the time of placing their order.

Our trade prices are very competitive – see our website www.linendrawer.co.za for details or call us on 021 8720108. We will have our agent in your area contact you to discuss your requirements.

 

BOTTOM LINE & DIY MARKETING

 

Our mission is to improve the Bottom Line of Self Catering & Smaller Type Accommodation Establishments (STAES) by increasing turnover and reducing margins through our customized consulting services. 

 

Contact:  Adine Perel at 021 5561009 or 082 4687111.  Email adine@bottomlinehospitality.co.za. Website:  www.bedbutler.co.za

GET SMARTER

The University of Cape Town would like to inform the Hospitality Industry of the (Law@Work) Practical Labour Law Course. Go to www.getsmarter.co.za for   

  • Learn the practical application of South African Labour Law
  • Receive tools & document templates to make use of in the workplace
  • Increase your knowledge with the latest Labour Legislation

Go to www.getsmarter.co.za for more information or contact Deborah – Deborah@getsmarter.co.za.

If 3 or more properties sign up, a discount of 10% applies.

BUDGET RENT A CAR

Budget Rent a Car will be upping their fleet line for the 2010 World Cup and will NOT be raising their prices.  Please contact Mogamat Isaacs on 021-418 5232, 079 5177 087 or email him at mogamati@budget.co.za .

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to the following new GHASA members. We look forward to a long and happy relationship with you all!

 

Beaches & Bays Guest Accommodation; 2 Watsonia Heights; Christiana Lodge; Oceana Palms; Birch Bush; The Mountain House; Bijou LeMarsch 113; Art Gallery Guest House – Thandekayo; Royal Palm Guest House; Waterberg Guest Home; Monte Vidéo Guest House; 40 Winks Sea Point Lodge; L’Anda Guest House; Haswell Guest House; Cape Cottage; The Villa; Isiphiwo Guest Lodge; Venue, Spa; Sea Point Self Catering Studio; 20 Milkwood, Zimbali;

 

 

 


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