SA Tourism Quarterly Market Review Q2

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November 2009 Quarterly Market Review July – September 2009   Welcome Our second quarter of the year was filled with new faces. Some are famous personalities, while others like Stefano and Viktoria Dedola, and Rob Crozier and Joan Allin are the respective winners of our CNN International and BBC World competitions, and having been guests of South African Tourism, they have departed as friends, and staunch ambassadors, for our destination. Khensani Nkosi, Reuben Riffel and Andrew Desmet, 3 new ambassadors for our CNN International campaign, introduce fresh perspectives on our destination; while 4 famous Pioneers shared their personal experience of South Africa for the second phase of our BBC World Journey’s campaign. Lucas Radebe, former Bafana Bafana and Leeds United captain, is our new 2010 tourism ambassador. In July, we launched the first Consumer Choice Welcome Award, a new initiative that urges travellers to publicly laud and reward Service Excellence; and in August, we launched our Brand Messaging Book for Tourism. In September, we learnt that it had won a Loerie Award for excellence in creativity. We launched Tourism Month celebrations in September with activities in Newtown that were broadcast live on Morning Live. Sho’t Left took centre stage with new wall art murals, a giant billboard advertising campaign, and 3 new JMA partnerships. The month-long celebrations ended the quarter on a high note, as the industry’s future tourism entrepreneurs, our 9 provincial ETEYA finalists, were announced. Roshene Singh, CMO:South African Tourism TARGET MARKET AFRICA ASIA & AUSTRALASIA EUROPE AMERICAS & UNITED KINGDOM SADC DOM Kenya Nigeria Australia & New Zealand India Japan China France Germany Italy Netherlands United Kingdom & Ireland Unites States of AmericaBUSINESS TOURISM Q2 NEWS Phase 2 of BBC campaign reaches millions Bigger, bolder Meetings Africa Q2 closes on a high with World Tourism Day celebrations South African Tourism receives US incentive industry award CONTACT For queries please contact South African Tourism’s Product department on product Click here to unsubscribePhysical address Bojanala House 90 Protea rd Chislehurston Sandton 2196 Postal address Private Bag X 10012 Sandton 2146 South Africa Telephone +27 11 895 3000 Fax +27 11 895 3001 Email info www.southafrica.net

URGENT – Opening of new Terminal at CT International Airport

This is to inform you of the opening of the new international terminal on Saturday the 7th of November 2009.

As from 05:00am it will be officially open and what this means to you is that all DROP OFFS (all departures) will take place on the upper level road.

On the elevated road there will be parking for vehicles, shuttles and busses which will be controlled and monitored by the department.

ARRIVALS will take place on the lower inside lane.

Water

To my friends who enjoy a glass of wine… And those who don’t.As Ben Franklin said: In wine there is wisdom, In beer there is freedom, In water there is bacteria. In a number of carefully controlled trials, Scientists have demonstrated that if we drink 1 litre of water each day, At the end of the year we would have absorbed More than 1 kilo of Escherichia coli, (E. Coli) – bacteria Found in faeces. In other words, we are consuming 1 kilo of poop.. However, We do NOT run that risk when drinking wine & beer (or tequila, rum, whiskey or other liquor) Because alcohol has to go through a purification process Of boiling, filtering and/or fermenting. Remember: Water = Poop, Wine = Health. Therefore, it’s better to drink wine and talk nonsence, Than to drink water and be full of poop. There is no need to thank me for this valuable information: I’m doing it as a public service!

VREDENHEIM CAPE TOWN LION PARK

VREDENHEIM CAPE TOWN LION PARK

Prices: R95 Adults

R65 Children

R65 S.A Pensionarus

Open: 7 Days a week from 08:00-18:00

Closed: Good Friday, Chrismas and New Years.

We have 18 lions- 5 white lions

– 13 brown lions wich 8 of them are cubs

We Offer: A tourguide educational presentation!

-Learn about the physiology, hunting methods and the lions way of life as a pride.

-See a lions scull, haert and brain.

-Followed by a guided tour to the lionss enclosures.

Cape Town Lion Park is situated on Vredenheim Wine Farm (between Speir and Stellenbosch)

R310 Vlottenburg road, Stellenbosch.

For any further questions or to make a booking. Contact Madelie Jansen at: 072 611 9652

email: indigomad

AN INVITATION TO JOIN A HISTORICAL WALK

AN INVITATION TO JOIN A HISTORICAL WALK

the old hotel trail

Muizenberg

Sunday 15 November 2009 from 08h45 for 09h00 til 13h00

with Tourist Guide Andre Rudman

To register: info

This Flagship Trail In Outline

In its prime Muizenberg boasted 46 licenced and unlicenced hotels and boarding houses. Of the 46, twenty hugged what is now known as Surfer’s Corner over a period of time. Most on the beach front have been demolished whereas many in the old Village remain.

Kosher establishments dominated eg: the Mon Desir, Hotel Imperial and Imperial Court.

This nostalgia – driven trail offers folk an opportunity to see where the establishments were located – or where they still stand in a variety of new guises – as well as to appreciate the architecture of shops and of the residences of the predominantly Jewish hoteliers and other movers and shakers who once lived in the quaint Village or ghetto and the contrasting Millionaire’s Row.

Messrs Sacks, Hansen, Pevsner, Sonnenberg, Marks, Hirsch, Susman and Oppenheimer to name a few.

Assembly Point/End Point

Meet at Knead Bakery & Coffee Shop at 08h30 to register. After coffee, Andre will uncover some of the magic and stories of a once prosperous industry that attracted thousands of guests, many of whom travelled in stylish cars or arrived by train direct from Kimberley and Johannesburg.

Maps and Hotel Menus

Each participant will be given a map showing the location of each establishment as well as a postcard depicting one of the old hotels.

Fee:

R40-00 payable to the tourist guide for his fee.

It is advisable to bring along some cash for refreshments during and at the end of the walk.

To register: info

NEXT CTGA MEETING – WED 11 NOVEMBER

This is to confirm the next meeting will be on Wed 11 November (and not on 9 November, which I recently advised to some new members).

It will be held at Robben Island Museum at the V&A Waterfront, Clocktower area, in the Auditorium, at 6 for 6.30. I will send another notice later regarding speakers etc.

As usual, I will need you to let me know if you will or will not be attending.

Cape Town and Western Cape get new Indaba venue

Cape Town and Western Cape get new Indaba venue

South African Tourism has agreed to relocate the Cape Town and Western Cape Indaba 2010 exhibit to the Durban Exhibition Centre (DEC).

This is in the wake of considerable protest from Indaba stand-holders from the Western Cape Hospitality sector.

Following Indaba 2009, held in May, Fedhasa Cape’s office was swamped with complaints from members regarding the position of this year’s stand. A survey was conducted among members, which revealed, among others, that the tent was perceived as an area that was too remote, poorly maintained and thus also inadequate to represent the Western Cape at the event that many tourism product owners rely on for a significant amount of business generation.

“With Indaba billed as the southern hemisphere’s largest annual travel trade fair, and moreover with the Western Cape serving as a major gateway to the rest of South Africa and beyond, our members felt it was vital that the province be accorded a more strategically visible area, all the more so for Indaba 2010,” said Phillip Couvaras, Chairperson Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa Cape.

“Given that space limitations are the only downside to this new stand position, it is imperative that our members input as soon as possible on their stand requirements both from a creative branding and logistics perspective,” says Couvaras.

Fedhasa Cape appeals to its members to forward all comments regarding their involvement in the Indaba 2010 Western Cape stand to rema and to copy in minette

Constantia Valley Newsletter – November 2009

http://www.constantiavalley.com/e-news/november2009/

Voortrekker Monument -60 Concert

VOORTREKKERMONUMENT 60 FESTIVAL CONCERT

Afrikaner emotions.. past, present and future.. expressed in words and music

Voortrekker Monument Hall of Heroes

Sat 7 Nov 2009

19h30 for 20h00

R80

(R50 students, sen citiz. R30 learners)
R50.00 Tour Guides!

Bookings

Monument office 0123266770

ontvangs

It is the Voortrekker Monument’s 60th anniversary. As deel van die vieringe is Francois le Roux (die HA!Man) gevra om ‘n Feeskonsert op Saterdag 7 November byeen te bring. As part of the celebrations Francois le Roux (the HA!Man) was asked to put together a festival concert on Saturday 7 November. Daar is onlangs wyd berig in die Rapport en Sunday Times oor die unieke loopbaan van die HA!Man wat oor byna twintig jaar strek. The unique career of the HA!Man which stretches over nearly twenty years was recently well publicised in the Rapport and Sunday Times.Waarom sou die keuse op hierdie spontane tjellis val wat die wereld deurkruis met sy optredes en werkswinkels? Why choose this spontaneous cellist who traverses the world with his performances and workshops?

Besides his experience as musical director of major events such as the “Woman of the Year” gala and spontaneous mass choir and orchestral performances, the main reason was his new choral work “Afrikaner is my naam” (Afrikaner is my name). Anders as die nuwe populere liedere wat Afrikanertrots bevorder op grond van die geskiedenis, is hierdie ‘n ernstige massa-saamsinglied wat met diep emosie die hand uitreik na ander: “Ek het my ysterhand verloor / toe ek jou hartklop hoor.” Unlike the recent popular songs that promotes Afrikaner pride on the basis of pre-apartheid history, this is a serious mass sing-along song that reaches out to others with deep emotion: “Ek het my ysterhand verloor / toe ek jou hartklop hoor” (I’ve lost my iron grip the moment I heard your heartbeat”). Dit sing eerlik oor “‘n boodskap van elkeen apart” as donker deel van die Afrikanerverlede en spel tipiese vrese oor Suid-Afrika uit: “die angs van ‘n skip wat kan sink.” It sings honestly about “’n boodskap van elkeen apart” (a mission of everyone apart) as part of the Afrikaner’s dark past and mentions typical fears about South Africa: “die angs van ‘n skip wat kan sink” (the fear of a ship that might sink). Dit vra “kan die Boer nog sy planne verkoop?” en stel met waagmoed voor: “miskien word ons hier uitgedaag / om met menslike brugbou te slaag!” It asks: “kan die Boer nog sy planne verkoop?” (can the Boer still sell his innovations?) and proposes daringly: “miskien word ons hier uitgedaag / om met menslike brugbou te slaag!” (perhaps we are challenged here to succeed with building human bridges). Volgens die HA!Man is dit net met eerlike emosie dat die Afrikaner sy onsekerheid oor die toekoms kan help besweer. According to the HA!Man it is only honest emotion that could help to allay the Afrikaner’s uncertainty about the future. Die musiek slaag dan ook daarin om gehore diep aan te raak en lok sedert die eerste uitvoering daarvan by Durban se Kolligfees (2008) staande ovasies uit. The song succeeds to touch audiences deeply and drew standing ovations since its first performance at Durban’s Kolligfees (2008).

During the festival concert on 7 November “Afrikaner is my name” will be sung by the popular Singkronies Chamber Choir in collaboration with ad hoc singers. Dit vorm die klimaks van ‘n program wat daarop gemik is om musiek en woord uit die dieper lae van Afrikanergevoelens aan te bied en te bevorder. It will form the climax of a programme that aims to promote music and words from the deeper layers of Afrikaner-feelings Uiteenlopende en dinamiese kunstenaars word byeengebring om gehoorlede te verras, mee te voer en uiteindelik te inspireer vir die toekoms, net soos wat hierdie besondere landmerk dit by geleentheid in die verlede gedoen het. Diverse and dynamic artists are brought together to surprise, transport and ultimately inspire members of the audience for the future, just as this special landmark did on occasion in the past.

The exceptional acoustic space of the Monument will be exploited by brass fanfares, instrumental contributions by Clorinda Panebianco-Warrens (oboe) and Marie Oosthuizen (flute), the reciting voices of Lieb Bester and Gisela de Villiers and the improvisational art of the HA!Man on cello, keyboard and organ. The African context will be coloured by talented young players (drum, saxophone, flute) from Soshanguve, as part of the UNISA Music Foundation’s community music development project (John Roos).

Landmark events from Afrikaner history will be represented by heartfelt poetic works of CM vd Heever, Totius, Jan F. Celliers, I.D. du Plessis, Antjie Krog and the emerging poet Carina Stander. Die kragtige stem van die rare en grootliks onontdekte Afrikaanse verhoogdigter Laura Kirsten basuin eietydse gevoelens oor Afrikanerwees uit. The powerful voice of the largely undiscovered Afrikaans stage poet Laura Kirsten will express contemporary feelings about being an Afrikaner.

Moving art songs like “Mali die slaaf se lied” (Song of Mali the slave), “Dis Al” (That is all, a Jan Bouws arrangement) and the under-appreciated “Liefdesweë” (Ways of Love by Mornay du Plessis) will be sung by Hannes Pienaar, Madeleen Engelbrecht and the exciting young tenor Henrico Coetzer. Singkronies Chamber Choir further enriches the event with extracts from Niel Van der Watt’s “Liedwerk van Klip” (NP van Wyk Louw) that featured at the recent UP “Woordpoort” festival. ‘n Bonus is die hartroerende lied van ‘n eeu gelede “Boereseun,” gesing deur Lebogang Khumalo, ‘n jong tenoor uit Soweto. A bonus is the heart wrenching song of a century ago “Boereseun,” sung by Lebogang Khumalo, a young tenor from Soweto.

Other items include an adaptation of the lesser known but highly emotive Voortrekker rendition of Psalm 51, an Afrikaans experimental work by electronic artist Benedikt Sebastian and sing-alongs of “Prys die Heer” (Voortrekker rendition) and the familiar “En hoor jy die magtige dreuning”. Besides the final climax of” Afrikaner is my naam,” the HA!Man’s arrangement of Sarie Marais for violin (Willem Servius) and orchestra (recording) also forms a highlight.Dit is in 2004 vir die Ukkasiefees geskep en is onder dawering uitgevoer in die Royal Albert Hall, Londen. It was created in 2004 for the Ukkasie festival and first performed in the Royal Albert Hall, London.

This once-off “VTM 60 Feeskonsert” happens then on Saturday, November 7 at 19h30 for 20h00. Admission is R80 (R50 for Tour Guides students, senior citizens above 65 years, R30 for learners and preschool children). Bookings can be done with the Monument office (0123266770 or ontvangs), preferably well in advance. Both the Afrikaans and wider public are invited to make use of the opportunity to experience – besides the usual light and escapist sort of entertainment – beauty, grandeur and inspiration, to nourish the spirit for a long while after.

Nuusbrief ala Dorpstraat

Dagsê Dorpstraat se vriendeOns het ‘n heerlike 10 dae agter die rug, en net so ‘n great line-up” vir die volgende 10 dae. All the artists performing here are worth a listen. Laat ons sommer met die deur in die huis val. Woensdag, 4 November, kuier die mooie Helene Bester hier by ons. Nie net sing sy soos ‘n nagtegaal nie, maar is haar vertoning ‘n belewenis. Sy word begelei deur Hilandi du Toit en Werner Carstens. Friday, 6 November, belongs to the beloved four piece rockers Bed on Bricks, who are well known for their explosive live performances. Tickets are only R60. Bed on Bricks bassist Schalk van der Merwe will also be celebrating his birthday at this gig, and we want to invite everyone to join the party! So make your booking NOW – seats are limited! Expect a few surprise colaborations… Saterdag, 7 November kuier die talentvolle groep, Flip a Coin by ons. 6 Aantreklike jong mans, 6 uitsonderlike stemme. Sit daarby ongelooflike energie en verhoogpersoonlikheid en wat kry jy: Flip a Coin. Hierdie is `n a capella groep soos jy nog nooit van tevore ervaar het nie. Hulle gebruik slegs hulle stemme om `n lewendige “band” klank te kry. Hulle ritme, harmonieuse melodieë en dan nog iets vir die oog, is die resep waarom Flip a Coin hulle merk kan maak as voltydse en professionele kunstenaars in hierdie bedryf. Hul musiek is uiteenlopend en goeie vermaak vir oud en jonk. Woensdag 11 November, kuier die manne van Zinkplaat by ons met hul splinternuwe CD Mooi Besoedeling. Hierdie is ‘n moet vir alle Zinkplaat aanhangers! Kaartjies is slegs R50 en ons bied 3 heerlike geregte met ‘n glas wyn vir slegs R55 per persoon. Wie kan hiervoor nee sê? Vrydag 13 en Saterdag 14 November, kuier die mooie en een van ons gunsteling dames weer hier. Lize Beekman het geen bekendstelling nodig nie. Met treffers soos Sonneblom uit Bethlehem, Draadkar oor die See, Ami en Nieu-Bethesda, kan jy nie bekostig om dit mis te loop nie. Beide vertonings is amper vol, so bespreek dadelik vir hierdie onvergeetlike aand. Net as voorsmakie kan ek noem dat vir die res van November raak dit nog lekkerder. Lucas Maree, Acoustica, Albert Frost, Valiant & Trawante, Laurie Levine, Gian Groen, Mr Cat & The Jackal en Jak de Priester is op ons bederflysie. Onthou, hierdie sal die laaste keer ooit wees wat jy hierdie kunstenaars by Dorpstraat 59 sal kan sien! Moet dit nie misloop nie. Liefde en vrede vanaf die pienk bank Michelle & Anita PROGRAM VIR NOVEMBER 3de Akkedis R50 4de Helene Bester R70 6de Bed on Bricks R60 7de Flip a Coin R80 11de Zinkplaat R50 13&14de Lize Beekman R80 18de Lucas Maree R80 20ste Privaat Funksie 21ste Acoustica R60 24ste Albert Frost R70 25ste Valiant Swart & Vrinne Birthday Bash R80 26ste Laurie Levine R60 27ste Gian Groen R70 28ste Mr Cat & The Jackal R50 30ste Jak de Priester R80 PROGRAM VIR DESEMBER 1ste Jak de Priester R80 2de Andriëtte R50 3de Ryno Velvet R60 4de Nianell – UITVERKOOP – R140 5de Glaskas R60 8ste Melktert Kommissie R60 10de Navi Redd R120 11de Navi Redd – UITVERKOOP – Privaat Funksie R120 12de Bobby van Jaarsveld R100 14de Ddisselblom R90 15de Bobby van Jaarsveld R100 16de CH2 R70 17de Dozi R80 18de Schalk Joubert met Kayamandi R60 19de Henry van Dyk R80 21ste André Swiegers R 22ste Black Cat Bone & Akkedis R 23ste Anton Goosen & Vrinne R80 BELANGRIKE INLIGTING Alle vertonings begin om 20:30 tensy anders aangedui. Die kroeg en die kombuis is van 18:00 af oop en laaste bestellings vir die kombuis is om 19:30 Wil u op ons E-pos lys wees? Stuur ‘n e-pos na: info Ons bankbesonderhede is: Dorpstraat Teater ABSA Tjekrekening 4066983006 Besprekings kan per e-pos, of per telefoon geskied. Die nommer by die teater is:(021) 88 66 107. As julle per internet betaal, onthou om die bevestiging vir ons te e-pos na info. Julle naam is baie belangrik vir julle en vir ons, so gebruik dit asseblief as die verwysing saam met julle inbetalings. Alle Kaartjies is 7 dae vooruitbetaalbaar en daar is ‘n 48 uur kansellasie afsny punt. Let op dat die teater toe is op Sondae en Maandae, so besprekings kan per e-pos gedoen word, of skakel die teater en los ‘n boodskap om seker te maak jy kry jou plekkie in die son. NB!! Dorpstraat Restaurant Teater is ‘n restaurant. Daar sal ‘n R30 diensfooi per kop gevra word vir die mense wat nie by ons Restaurant eet nie. So moenie by die huis eet nie, ons kos is die beste in Stellenbosch!!!

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