ncop select committee: trade & international realtions 17 october 2012
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NCOP Select Committee: Trade & International Realtions 17 October 2012. Michael Tatalias - CEO, SATSA. Who is SATSA?. Southern Africa Tourism Services Association THE MARK OF QUALITY TOURISM IN SOUTHERN AFRICA Established in 1969. Founder member of TBCSA - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Michael Tatalias - CEO, SATSA
NCOP Select Committee:Trade & International
Realtions17 October 2012
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Who is SATSA?Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
THE MARK OF QUALITY TOURISM IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Established in 1969.
Founder member of TBCSA (along with ASATA and FEDHASA – 1987 Tourism Liaison Council)
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WHERE DO WE FIT IN? WHERE DO WE FIT IN? GOVERNMENT
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INDUSTRY
PARTNERS FEDHASA ASATA SATSA BIG MEMBERS TEPTOMSA
Collector of funds for marketing
SAACI SALTA SAVRLA SAYTC NAA ETC
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ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
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THE MARK OF QUALITY TOURISM IN SOUTHERN AFRICAOur Vision is to be the most recognised and sought-after
endorsement of good business practice in the Southern Africa Tourism Industry.
Our Purpose is to provide domestic and international buyers with quality advice and information on credible tourism partners in the Southern Africa Tourism Industry.
Our Mission is to be a dynamic grouping of quality tourism service providers throughout Southern Africa.
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Who is SATSA?We are a non-profit, member-driven association that
represents both small business and principals in the private sector of tourism.
(These include airlines, coach operators, tour operators, accommodation establishments, vehicle hire companies, attractions, conference organisers and related marketing organisations.)
To become a SATSA member, a business must prove adherence to the highest standards of professionalism and service. This adherence is checked every year.
All SATSA members are Bonded at R1.5 million, (Providing a financial guarantee against the involuntary liquidation of a
SATSA member for the recovery of deposits held)
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Who is SATSA?SATSA is committed to the transformation and sustainable
development of the tourism industry. SATSA signed a 2nd MOU with NDT/TECSATo this end, the Tourism Mentorship Programme (TMP) was
initiated, along with industry and government partners, by SATSA in 2003, and is constantly evolving to address the development needs of emerging businesses, through partnering emerging businesses with established businesses, with the aim of stimulating the ability of these emerging businesses to operate more efficiently, increase profitability and create sustainable jobs.
SATSA Tour Operator Course
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Who is SATSA?The results of a 2006 Economic Impact Survey of our
members show that:SATSA members contribute in excess of R5 938 billion to
South Africa’s direct tourism revenue (based on only 58% of members
who provided turnover information), Provide 25 509 permanent jobs, Have 33 947 beds in the accommodation category, and 17 969 seats in the transport/tour operator category.
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Thank YouThank You
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Michael TataliasCEO SATSA
NCOP Select Committee : Trade & International Realtions17 October 2012