I trust that you and the   team are finding that business is picking up as we head into the second half of the year.

This end we have definitely kicked up a gear. Our tourismZA networking footprint continues to pick up momentum with more tourism companies starting to use our online newsletter and email marketing capabilities AND the fact that, on a daily basis, we are engaging more and more travellers who have opted us into their personal space.

In May we were appointed as the online communication partner in the CapriX expedition. At the end of June I head out to Switzerland to finalise the arrangements to bring two or three tourism buyers from Switzerland and Germany back to South Africa.

Until we chat again, please remember that if ever you need a once off newsletter or want to know how to integrate your contacts with your existing newsletter feel free to give us a shout - we're always happy and willing to assist.

Warm regards and safe travelling

Mike  

On the 3rd of July we fly to Switzerland to finalise arrangements to bring tourism buyers from Switzerland and Germany to South Africa. The idea is to land them in Cape Town, let them catch their breath for a day or so in the Mother City and then fly them directly to East London and into the Wild Coast for about five days. As soon as I get the green light from the Swiss Consulate we will start finalising the itinerary.

The purpose of this initiative is to start putting buyers from around the world directly in touch with participating South African tourism companies. More than that, tourismZA wants to physically create personal relationships between international buyers and network them directly to tourism companies in South Africa.  

I've had a few enquiries about the lucky draws and how they work. In a nutshell, a 'lucky draw' email is sent out to everybody who has entered. We try to have a lucky draw every month and, here's the good part, you stay in it 'till you win it or until you opt out. 

Stormsriver Adventures was the first activity company to be Fair Trade accredited in 2003.

They recently achieved their re-accreditation with Fair Trade with an awesome scoring of 91.6%.  They are very proud of their dedicated team and will always ensure the highest service quality for their tours.

Plettenberg Bay has so many wonderful outdoor attractions that it is the ideal place for activities such as trail running, mountain biking, sea swimming, surfski racing and the township run that Tamodi sponsored over the Easter weekend. 

Winter is upon us and now is the time to visit Tamodi for red wine and cosy evenings next to the fire. Tamodi have a great selection of wine in their cellar. 

Email owen@tamodi.co.za for winter specials.

Eating 100% Gluten free is not an easy thing. Getting recipes and restaurants where you could sit down and have a meal without fearing the gluten that might hide in the dish is not easy!

GlutenfreeSA is now offering the tourist and hospitality industry an one stop shop to order 100% gluten free products online! From dry products including cake mixes, pasta, scones to pizza bases and wraps.

Visit their website www.glutenfreesa.co.za to find out where to buy and where to eat. Get relevant information on gluten and gluten related issues. Register online to get access to loads of free recipes. Live Life Gluten Free!