Newsletter - 26 April 2012

New TTA board portfolios

The following portfolios have been assigned to TTA board members. We encourage members to liaise with board members regarding matters of concern or strategic importance regarding the development of tourism in Tshwane.

Chairperson: Franco Jordaan - franco@sea.co.za
Vice chairperson: Bronwen Cadle De Ponte - bcadle@csir.co.za
Treasurer: Srinivas Venkatkumar - gm@arcadiahotel.co.za
Stakeholder liaison: Prem Gangiah - prem@stt.co.za
Marketing: Marli Toerien - marlitoerien.hpc@up.ac.za
Marketing: Ebirth Adams - e.adams@sanbi.org.za
Membership: Greg Waspe - greg.w@premierhotels.co.za
Membership: Natalie Botha - gm@proteawaterfront.co.za
Chapter co-ordination: Gita Jivan - geet@worldonline.co.za
Chapter co-ordination: Rosemarie van Staden - rosemarie@theangelsplace.com
Special projects: Elsa Daniels - bemarkingshoof@voortrekkermon.org.za

Member opportunities: Formation of Gauteng Convention Bureau

Members are reminded to RSVP to the invitation to the stakeholder engagement session taking place on Wednesday 2 May 2012.

Tshwane Tourism Award winners announced

At a glittering gala function held last night the winners of the eighth annual Tshwane Tourism Awards were announced. The awards recognise service excellence in the tourism industry and encourage local tourism and hospitality businesses to keep achieving high standards.

The TTA offers heartfelt and proud congratulations to the winners who were:

Nature Conservation Reserves
Winner - Groenkloof Nature Reserve

Heritage Site
Winner - Voortrekker Monument

Tourist Guides
Winner - Linda Leung

Tour Operators
Winner - Sol Ant Travel & Tours
Hall of Excellence - Ulysses Tours & Safaris

Guest Houses
Winner - Menlyn Guest House

Conference - Small Venues
Winner - Didimala Conference Centre

Conference - Large Venue
Winner - Royal Elephant
Hall of Excellence - CSIR International Convention Centre

Accommodation

Hotel Sub-Category
Winner - Centurion Lake Hotel
Special Mention - High Performance Centre

B&B Sub-Category
Winner - Bed & Breakfast at Ted's Place
Hall of Excellence - All Seasons Bed and Breakfast

Lodges Sub-Category
Winner - Kwalata Game Ranch

Food & Beverage Category
Winner - Kream Restaurant

Arts and Crafts Category

Modern Sub-Category
Winner - Siza Arts
Hall of Excellence - Kea-Nthabi Designs
Special Mention - Tshepo Moatlhodi Designs