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CONTENTS
Conference sponsors
Welcome from the Chairman
Programme
Speakers
Nieu Bethesda info
Map of Nieu Bethesda
Delegates
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Nieu-Bethesda Cactus
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NIEU BETHESDA - 2008
BSA YOUTH & ADVENTURE TRAVEL CONFERENCE
A BIG THANK YOU TO THE CONFERENCE SPONSORS
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NIEU BETHESDA - 2008
WELCOME FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Welcome to Backpacking South Africa's Youth and Aventure Travel Conference 2008 in Nieu Bethesda.
It is in keeping with the free-spirited backpacking ethos that we chose to go off the beaten track to host this year's conference. Backpackers have always been tourism's pioneers in their search for new, authentic experiences and as the organisation representing the youth and adventure travel industry, BSA believed that it should break the mold and host this year's conference in this beautiful Karoo village. No surprise then that this is the first conference ever staged here!
This year, the Youth and Adventure Travel conference takes another giant leap forward with an exciting group of speakers covering a broad range of pertinent topics. With the fantastic support of our main sponsors, the Eastern Cape Tourism Board, Hostelworld and Around About Cars, you'll also be enjoying some first class entertainment in the evenings.
BSA has had another year of rapid growth and this will culminate in the launch at this year's AGM of a new larger organisation incorporating BSA as well as wheels operators, voluntourism businesses, language centres and adventure businesses. This new organisation will thus represent the entire youth travel industry and will be called the South African Youth, Student and Education Travel Confederation in keeping with international naming practises.
But, enough of these formalities, put on your beanie, grab a bottle of sherry and have a mind-blowing conference.
Cheers!David MalherbeChairBackpacking South Africa
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BSA YOUTH & ADVENTURE TRAVEL CONFERENCE
Tuesday, 3 June 2008
15:00 - 17:00
17:00 - 18:30
19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
07:00 - 08:30
09:00 - 09:15
09:15 - 09:25
09:30 - 10:30
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:45
11:45 - 11:50
11:50 - 12:35
12:40 - 13:40
13:45 - 14:20
14:20 - 14:35
14:35 - 15:10
15:10 - 15:40
15:40 - 16:20
16:20 - 17:00
19:00 - 21:00
Registration and renew membership
Cocktail evening (sponsored by Coffee Shack, Old Gaol, Island Vibe,
Away with the Fairies and Buccanneers)
Dinner Alan Weyer (Spirits of the past raconteur) (sponsored by ECTB)
Breakfast
Welcome from Dave Martin - Chair of the BSA Eastern Cape
Welcome from ECTB
Cheryl Carolus - Chair of SANParks Board
Tea (sponsored by The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre)
Alan Weyer (Spirits of the Past Raconteur – Winner of SA Tourism Grand
Prix Welcome Award)
Win a Prize!
Hugh Bartis - Chairperson of SATSA
Tourism: the good, the bad and the ugly
Lunch
Dr Guillaume Johnson - Multi-cultural Marketing
Outdoor action
Paul Miedema - Calabash Tours
Voluntourism
Tea (sponsored by Moorosi Chalets and Freeplay Energy)
Tim Whittaker – Way Less Energy
Anne Paul - Re-Action
HIV/AIDS in SA and impact on Tourism and Hospitality industry. What can you do?
Dinner
Comedian Mark Sampson
Fund-raising auction (sponsored by Around About Cars)
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Thursday, 5 June 2008
07:00 - 08:30
08:30 - 09:15
09:15 - 10:45
10:45 - 11:15
11:15 - 13:15
13:15 - 14:15
14:15 - 16:15
16:15 - 16:45
16:45 - 17:00
19:00 - 21:00
21:00 - late
Breakfast
SAYSETC presentation
Breakaway discussions:
Pricing our industry
BSA Marketing Strategy
BSA for big and small
Voluntourism in SA – the way forward
Tea (sponsored by Backpackers Paradise)
Speed Dating
Lunch
Backpacking South Africa Annual General Meeting
Tea (sponsored by Cape Town Deco Lodge, Saltycrax Backpackers &
Capetownvolunteers)
Thanks & Close
Gala Dinner – The Road to Mecca (sponsored by Hostelworld)
Party – live music: Tidal Waves reggae band (sponsored by Hostelworld)
Helen Martins Owl House
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BSA YOUTH & ADVENTURE TRAVEL CONFERENCE
Alan Weyer
Historian and Raconteur
SPEAKERS
The story that must be told …
The history of the Eastern Cape frontier may evoke different interpretations, but what cannot be disputed is that it involves the ancestors of people from all over the world. The confluence of African and European cultures which took place in this region shaped modern South Africa.
The mounting pressure from colonial expansion was resisted for over 100 years by the Xhosa people, putting them at the forefront of African resistance and underlining their prominence in South African politics today.
Alan Weyer’s insightful historical knowledge coupled with many truths, tales and legends of the region make for an unforgettable journey through time.
Born, bred and educated in the Eastern Cape; a true son of the Frontier region and of farming stock going back 4 generations, Weyer’s interest in history and people began as a young boy roaming the family farm with his companions and friends; wondering about the lives of those who had once lived in the ruins which littered the farm. Educated at Graeme College in Grahamstown, Alan refused to take history as a matric subject. “Back then, it was a one-sided story, anyway”, he comments.
Today Alan runs a successful business offering sought after lectures throughout the country and tours into the province’s frontier territory. He is also contracted to Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and No 7 Worcester Street, 2 premier tourist destinations, where he talks up a storm about the Frontier country’s engrossing and colourful history.
In 2004 Alan launched his lecture series: Spirits of the Past at South Africa House in London were he spoke to a sold-out audience. He has since been awarded the
• 2005 winner of the prestigious SA Tourism’s Tour Guide of the Year
• 2006, the Grand Prix winner of the inaugural SA Tourism Welcome Awards as the best tourism product in the country.
In addition, Alan is one half of the popular Boet & Swaer comic duo, regaling crowds with their hilarious, dour renditions of farming life in the Eastern Cape and playing to audiences throughout the country, UK and Australia.
Alan is married to Audrey and they have two young daughters, Catherine and Candice. They live in a beautifully renovated crafters cottage in historic Grahamstown.
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Anne Paul
Anne Paul is a HIV/AIDS and wellness consultant with Re-Action! Consulting (Pty) Ltd. She consults to large, small and medium sized companies. She currently implements strategic HIV/AIDS, TB and wellness programmes over long and short term periods in a number of leading corporations, organizations and communities.
Anne has a medical background and has been involved in HIV/AIDS since the early 1990s. Her research project for a MBA titled “Critical success factors for HIV/AIDS workplace programmes” has been used strategically to improve many HIV/AIDS programmes.
In 2007 Anne conducted HIV/AIDS and wellness workshops and training for Fair Trade and Tourism SA in the tourism sector.
Re-Action!Wellness Consultant
Cheryl Carolus
Executive ChairPeotona Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Cheryl Carolus is currently Executive Chair of Peotona Group Holdings, a wholly women-owned company with assets in resources and infrastructure feeder industries. The Company has been set up with a vision to leverage sustainable opportunities for individuals and communities in the “second economy” through the company’s own “first economy” activity.
Cheryl was part of the ANC elections team that prepared the organisation to fight the first democratic election. She led the consultative process to develop a policy for a post-apartheid South Africa.
As Deputy Secretary General of the ANC, she repositioned its structures to function as a parliamentary party at national, provincial and local levels.
Through her work as SA High Commissioner (Ambassador) to the UK, Cheryl built a good model for collaboration with South African companies based in London. She built strong networks with the major players in the British government, business and NGO world – networks that she has applied in her work for South African Tourism and continues to maintain today. Her stint at South African Tourism saw a major repositioning of South Africa as a serious global tourism destination.
Cheryl is Chairperson of the South African National Parks Board, a board executive committee member of the International Marketing Council of South Africa, Chairperson of loveLife, and a board member of Soul City Health Institute and the International Crisis Group and WWF International.
She also holds non-executive positions on the boards of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited, Fenner Conveyor Belting SA (Pty) Limited, Macsteel Service Centres SA, IQ Business Group, Investec Ltd and Investec plc, PG Group and the Constitution Hill Trust.
Cheryl has a BA Law degree and Bachelor of Education.
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Dr. Guillaume Johnson
Dr. Guillaume Johnson is Lecturer in Marketing at Rhodes University. He received his Ph.D. in Management, with a major in Marketing, from Rhodes University in 2008. He also has a Master in Commerce from the Sorbonne University (Paris, France). His research interests cover a number of areas in the consumer marketing and advertising domains with particular emphasis on issues related to the social impact of marketing efforts and multi-cultural advertising. His Ph.D. thesis investigated the relationship between multi-cultural advertising and consumer attitudes.
In South Africa since November 2005, he is a long-term sentenced prisoner of the Old Gaol Backpackers, Grahamstown.
Management DepartmentRhodes University
Hugh Bartis heads the Department of Tourism at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Apart from his teaching responsibilities, supervising post-graduate research, he has served as a Non-Executive Director on the Boards of Eastern Cape Tourism and Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism. At present he is chairman of the Eastern Cape Chapter of the Southern Africa Tourism Service Association.
Hugh Bartis
ChairmanSATSA - Eastern Cape
Tim Whittaker
Energy consultantSustainable Living Projects
Tim has been involved with energy efficiency and sustainable develoment issues for the last 7 years.
He has an MSc in Energy and Environmental Studies through the Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales.
Living in Port St Johns in the rural Transkei and running Amapondo backpackers, Tim has gained invaluable practical experience in appropriate technology. He is currently an energy consultant for Sustainable Living Projects specialising in project management of a full sprectrum of alternative technologies.
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Mark Sampson
Since playing at the International Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2003 and receiving 4 star reviews, comedian Mark Sampson has gained huge popularity playing at the Maulhelden (Verbal Heroes) Festival in Berlin, January 2004 and following this with his hit show “Missing Links” which was launched in 2005.
This hilarious solo show about evolution and South African identity, sold out its opening run in Cape Town 2005, toured the country for three years and played to 500 people nightly at the Baxter Concert Hall in August 2007.
The final run was at The Liberty Theatre, JHB in October 2007
More recently Missing Links has been used as a teambuilding show about the power of diversity.
Mark Sampson’s new show Mark Sampson Feels Funny opens in March at The Masque Theatre Muizenberg.
Comedian
Paul Miedema
Paul graduated from Trinity High School in 1988 and did a BA Degree at UPE in Politics and Sociology. He was actively involved in student politics – in particular the End Conscription Campaign and the UDF. He did a post Grad degree in Development UCT and worked at UCT in student support for 4 years.
Paul did a backpacking trip in 1996 that pricked his passion for tourism. He started Calabash Lodge and Tours with his wife in 1997. In 2005, he sold Calabash Lodge to focus on the Tour Company
The Calabash Trust was established in 1999.
Paul has served on various tourism boards and structures including the NMBT Board, the ECTOUR Board and the Chapter Board of SATSA. He is now a tour company owner, development practitioner and a sustainable tourism consultant.
Paul’s passion is for developing strategies for poor communities to benefit from tourism. He is active in Fair Trade and Sustainable Tourism Circles
Paul has 3 daughters aged 5, 7 and 5 months and is very happily married to a most supportive wife, Thandi.
Development PractitionerCalabash Tours
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NIEU BETHESDA
BSA has demonstrated pride in our industry by using a backpackers lodge as the anchor host of the conference. This is an important opportunity to showcase our sector to government and other stakeholders.
Nieu Bethesda is an isolated community, far off South Africa’s main tourism routes. It forms part of the Camdeboo region in the Eastern Cape Karoo that is identified by National Government as a poverty node and a designated tourism development node.
The 2008 conference will make a real and direct difference to the economy of Nieu Bethesda. After government grants, tourism is the biggest contributor to the local economy.
Most of the economically active members of the community, including the township, have been involved in some way in the conference. Some are hosts of conference venues, others offer accommodation, provide catering, cleaning, crafts, guiding, etc.
The delegates have resulted in a more than 10% increase in the annual bed night count alone. Other immediate and long-term benefits are immeasurable.
The catering menu was drawn up to include as much local produce as possible and the majority of the conference supplies were sourced locally.
The Owlhouse Backpackers is environmentally aware and conference delegates will be exposed to permaculture, garbage recycling, solar geysers, compost toilets and grey water systems.
BSA Eastern Cape has brought delegates well off the beaten track. Many will keep on the back roads, learning and seeing more of the Eastern Cape and South Africa en route to the conference and back home.
Nieu Bethesda is a fertile oasis in the arid Great Karoo. Helen Martin’s Owl House is the reason why many people come to this remote village. The lucid light, gigantic skies, babbling water furrows and tender pace of life are why so many stay.
The benefits of this confererence to Nieu Bethesda
Colour and light
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DELEGATES
Lolla Meyer
Originally from Joburg, Lolla has been in Cape Town for the last 3 years working as BSA’s National Coordinator. She has worked in tourism for the last 8 years in various marketing and sales positions worldwide. After her 3-year stint in the youth and adventure industry, Lolla has taken a new role as the Marketing Manager for Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa.
Andrea Jennes
Backpacking South AfricaPersonal Assistant
Originally from Cologne, Andrea loves Cape Town and has spent the last 4 months assisting Lolla with the AGM, Moola Magic and everything else. Not only is Andrea very organised, she is also very creative. Back home, she worked in the event business for 4 years. She will decide her future plans after her holiday to Mozambique.
Deborah Kleynhans
Backpacking South AfricaNew National Coordinator
Deborah studied Travel and Tourism before working and travelling for 5 years in Europe and Asia. She has been back in SA for 2 years now and has been doing Marketing and Sales for Eurocentres Language Centre. In this position she became actively involved with BSA. She is passionate about the Youth Industry and South Africa. She is also currently busy with her B.Tech at CPUT.
Backpacking South AfricaNational Coordinator
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Roger Airey
See Cape Town ToursAbe Bailey Lodge, BSA Treasurer
Roger swopped an international electronic engineering background a couple of years ago and is now fully enjoying the tourist business. Involved with the Abe Bailey Lodge in Muizenberg. Roger specialises in Western Cape and Garden Route get off-the-bus tours where visitors are encouraged to observe our natural beauty close up. The backpacker market keeps him young and active!
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+27 (0)21 788 2301
www.hisa.org.za
Ronel Vincent
Acacia Holidays
Ronel has joined the Acacia group and is new to the concepts of the tourism industry. Ronel has being a successful project man-ager in the corporate industry, heading many projects with Government including SARS. Starting her career as a legal secre-tary, Ronel has chosen a new life and career in tourism and is eager to make tourism her business in the years to come.
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+27(0)11 452 9252
www.gomad.co.za
Michael Lourens
Acacia Holidays
Mike is appointed with Acacia Holidays lead-ing their local marketing team and Johan-nesburg division and also owns and oper-ates vehicles that are contracted to Acacia and various other sectors of tourism in South Africa. Michael has been involved in tourism since 1992 and has proven his dedi-cation to the promotion of our Backpacker industry globally over the years.
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+27(0)11 452 9252
www.gomad.co.za
NIEU BETHESDA - 2008
13Patience Ndlovu
2B Happy backpackers
Patience Ndlovu is the manager of 2B Happy backpackers lodge. Interested in making everyone smile when they arrive at 2B happy Yeoville, Johannesburg, safely and that they experience a hearty welcome. My passion is to encourage the tourists to support the local community, especially the youth, as there are tomorrow’s leaders in tourism.
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+27 (0)11 487 3126
www.2bhappy.co.za
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Sabine Behrmann
Africa Travel Co
After spending the last 5 years travelling through Southern & Eastern Africa on an overland truck, the next most obvious thing for me to do was find a job where I could share the wonderful experiences I’ve had with everyone else. We pride ourselves in providing fun & educational overland safari trips where passengers get to experience Africa up close and personal.
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+27 (0)21 385 1530
www.africatravelco.com
Michael Denison
African Heartland JourneysVolunteer Africa 32º South
Michael Denison, director and partner with Sean Price of African Heartland Journeys cc and Volunteer Africa 32º South, which oper-ate out of Chintsa. They have 8 years expe-rience of specialised tours and development projects, including volunteering, on the Wild Coast. Mike is averse to meetings.
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+27 (0) 43 738 5523
www.volunteerafrica.co.za
Leslie Langeler
Albergo for Backpackers
After working for about 10 years in the IT in Holland, Leslie travelled for about two years together with Mirjam in Asia, South America and Southern Africa. After travelling Leslie decided to change his lifestyle and take over a backpackers in S.A. Leslie’s ambition is that one day he will own and run his own hotel in Plettenberg Bay together with Mirjam.
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+27 (0) 44 533 4434
www.albergo.co.za
Mirjam Elsinger
Albergo for Backpackers
After working for about 10 years in the Hospitality Industry in Holland, Mirjam trav-elled for about two years together with Leslie in Asia, South America and Southern Africa. After travelling Mirjam decided to change her livestyle and take over a back-packers in S.A. Mirjams’s ambition is that one-day she will own and run her own hotel in Plettenberg Bay together with Leslie.
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+27 (0)44 533 4434
www.albergo.co.za
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Jacques Passier
Alternative Route &Mkoya Travel Marketing
Sadia does the work and I take the credit. Good deal! I now also produce promotional videos and websites for small tourism businesses - that’s you. My favourite hobby is contemplating and I don’t have kids. When I am not contemplating you’ll find me vacuuming and doing the dishes.
+27(0)82 927 3552
www.mkoya.co.za
Geoff Higgo
Around About Cars
Geoff's initiation in the backpacker industry began in 1990 by opening The Backpack. He got Daytrippers tripping along with Steve before starting St John's Waterfront Lodge. Together with Monika he saw the gap in car hire and since 1995 they have made Around About Cars a force to be reckoned with in a fiercely contested market.
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+27 (0)21 422 4022
www.aroundaboutcars.com
Dan Cornick
Away With The Fairies
Dan and Spoonbill own Away with the Fairies in Hogsback, we're very serious.
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+27 (0)45 962 1031
www.awaywiththefairies.co.za
Lisa Mason
Ashanti Lodge
Lisa Mason (single and available) is passionate about South African tourism and is the managing partner of Ashanti Lodge and Travel in Gardens, Cape Town and coming soon to Green Point. She is a founding member of BSA as well as a trustee of the Tourism CommunityDevelopment Trust.
+27 (0)21 423 8721
www.ashanti.co.za
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Ntokozo Moyo
The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre
My name is Ntokozo Moyo; I’m 23 years old, married and a mother of a two-year-old girl. I was born in Bulawayo, Zimba-bwe and came to South Africa in 2005. I’m a very humble person, well mannered and respectful. My main interest is doing volunteer work for those less privileged and those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.
+27 (0)21 423 4530
www.backpackers.co.za
Lee Harris
The Backpack & Africa Travel Centre
One of the pioneers of the backpacking industry. Started The Backpack 17 years ago with her friend Toni and from a humble beginning now has a well established 5 star backpackers with 100 beds, amazing travel centre called The Africa Travel Centre and funky café/bar where the world gets together.
+27 (0)21 423 4530
www.backpackers.co.za
Toni Shina
The Backpack & Africa Travel CentreMoola Magic
Started South Africa’s first backpacker in 1990 with Lee Harris, her childhood friend. Is passionate about the industry and sustainable and ethical tourism. Toni is also very committed to uplifting the underprivileged and is a keen fundraiser. Moola Magic is her bright idea. Need help on how to sell Moola Magic cards?
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+27 (0)21 423 4530
www.backpackers.co.za
Cecilia De Freitas
Baz Bus
Cecilia joined Baz Bus in July 2007 as the Sales Rep for Cape Town and the Garden Route. She was promoted to the Sales and Marketing Manager from 1 May this year and is looking forward to her new role. I have worked in sales environments in tour-ism and sector. Travel is a passion of mine and to relax I love cooking and experiment-ing with ingredients and different cuisines.
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+27 (0)21 439 2323
www.bazbus.com
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Sean Price
Buccaneers
Sean Price has established and co-owns three tourism businesses; African Heartland Journeys, Volunteer Africa 32° south and Buccaneers Lodge and backpackers – a family business where he learnt every aspect of the tourism trade from a young age, from motor mechanics to construction and business planning. He lives with Lynne and his daughter Josie in Chintsa.
+27 (0)43 734 3012
www.cintsa.com
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Bulungula Lodge
Dave was born in Cape Town. He studied at UCT where he was involved in SHAWCO, a student-run community development organization. After working in the UK and backpacking around Africa, South America, China and Oz, Dave returned home to SA and started Bulungula Lodge. Bulungula aims to be a model for using tourism in sustainable rural development.
+27 (0)47 577 8900
www.bulungula.com
Nomfundo Nodanga
Bulungula Lodge
I was born and raised in Nqileni village where Bulungula lodge is located. I have completed a 3 year diploma in Human Resources Management at Walter Sisulu University and now I'm training to be a manager at Bulungula Lodge.
+27 (0)47 577 8900
www.bulungula.com
Stefanie van der Merwe
The Bundu Safari Company
I have been working for Bundu Safaris for 3 years in the marketing department. Bundu has just merged with Intrepid Travel and I am now representing them as well as Bundu Safaris. I like travelling, socializing and generally having a good time.
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+27 (0)11 675 0767
www.bundusafaris.com
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Erin Conradie
Cape Agulhas Backpackers
I grew up on a farm between Struisbaai and Bredasdorp. I studied Jewellery design and travelled to England & Amsterdam. Studied Public Relations in Stellenbosch. 7 months in Spain. Malan and I got married, back-packed to the Transkei, decided our house was the perfect backpackers and the market was in need. The rest is history. I cannot see myself doing anything else - I just love it.
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+27 (0)82 372 3354
www.capeagulhasbackpackers.com
Malan Conradie
Cape Agulhas Backpackers
Born and bred in Wynberg, Cape Town, I Studied Mechanical Engineering and specialized in Boat engineering. I have been involved with water sports from a young age and decided to build resort boats after sailing through the Mediterranean. Two years ago I married Erin, a local girl from Bredasdorp, and we opened the backpackers together.I still skipper and design boats.
+27 (0)82 372 3354
www.capeagulhasbackpackers.com
Bongani Madikane
Cape Town Deco Lodge
I am Bongani Madikane, an employee at Deco Lodge. I started to work there when I was doing my in service training, then I went back to finish my studies at Walter Sisulu University. I will be graduating on the 22nd of May 2008, so I will have a National Diploma in Tourism Management. I would love to learn more in this industry cause it is a big industry and it’s challenging.
+27 (0)21 447 4216
www.capetowndeco.com
Robyn Heyns
Cape Town Deco Lodge
Hi Everyone. I met Hannes when he joined the same company as me, and we became instant friends. 7 years later we both felt fed-up with our jobs and agreed that owning a backpackers lodge would be our choice of work. In 2000 we purchased a run-down Art-Deco style building and started renovating. Deco Lodge was born and still grows 7 years later.
+27 (0)21 447 4216
www.capetowndeco.com
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Hannes Potgieter
Cape Town Deco Lodge
“Somewhere in the late 20th century, at the ripe age of 40, I discovered the wonderful world of Backpacking and joined immediately. With a head of new grey hair and almost a decade later, I am still a very passionate member of BSA and all its wonderful people.”
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+27 (0)21 447 4216
www.capetowndeco.com
Thembile Nikelo
Cape Town Deco Lodge
My name is Thembile Nikelo and I started working in the tourism industry in 2004 at Green Elephant backpackers. I did my tour guiding course in 2005. I joined Cape Town Deco Lodge team as a manager in 2006. My next goal is to start my own touring com-pany.
+27 (0)21 447 4216
www.capetowndeco.com
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Wilma Koeppen
Capetownvolunteers
Hi. I love, and have been part of the back-packing industry since 1992. I am a founder member of BSA and have been operating under Ideal Marketing for the past few years but now operate under Capetownvolunteers where the BSA is concerned. I love network-ing, partying and meeting new people.
+27 (0)72 489 5831
www.southafricavolunteers.co.za
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Geoff Heald
Coast To Coast
A woman gets onto a bus with her baby.The bus driver says, "That's the ugliest baby I've ever seen. Ugh!" The woman goes to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. She says to a man next to her, "The driver just insulted me!" The man says, "There's no call for that. You go right up there and tell him off. Go ahead, I'll hold your monkey for you."
+27 (0)21 786 1742
www.coastingafrica.com
David Malherbe
Coffee Shack Backpackers
Graduated with a B.Sc statistics. Travelled the world as a pro surfer for 6 years. Spent 4 years as European marketing manager and coordinator for an international surf wear label. Returned home and started Coffee Shack in 2000. Still likes surfing competitively, loves coaching, is currently trying unsuccessfully get back the lifestyle that he was accustomed to in years gone by.
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+27 (0)47 575 2048
www.coffeeshack.co.za
Lindani Mnunu
Coffee Shack Backpackers
Lindani grew up in the rural Transkei. He started working as a barman at Coffee Shack in late 2002 and soon progressed to tour guide and got his guiding qualification in 2007. He is part of the management team at Coffee Shack. The boss' influence has rubbed off and Lindani has progressed from being a weak swimmer to a competent surfer. He is currently studying a B.Com.
+27 (0)47 575 2048
www.coffeeshack.co.za
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Belinda Malherbe
Coffee Shack Backpackers
Originally a farm girl from Australia, Belinda grew up in a family business in the hospitality industry. She arrived in Africa at the end of '99 after a 2year stint in the UK. After 12 months of travel and work around southern Africa, she settled in Coffee Bay working at the Coffee Shack and becoming attached to Dave. They eventually got married in 2004 and are now expecting their first child.
+27 (0)47 575 2048
www.coffeeshack.co.za
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Francois van Binsbergen
Daddy Long Legs
Manager of Daddy Long legs Apartments and Travel Centre and Project Manager of the new Daddy Long Legs Airstream Trailer Park.8 years experience in the tourism industry.Passionate about travel.
+27 (0)21 422 3074
www.daddylonglegs.co.za
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Stefan Botha
Daddy Long Legs
I’ve been in tourism for the last 7 years, starting as tour guide and later as Ops Manager for Ferdinand’s. I joined Daddy Long Legs as GM and opened our Travel Centre on Long Street and managed the existing Self Catering Apartments. I worked on the Art Hotel Project that opened in November 2005. I now mainly focus on new projects.
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+27 (0)21 422 3074
www.daddylonglegs.co.za
Sergio Dreyer
Daddy Long Legs
I have been in the industry for the past five years, I started as manager at Cape Town Deco lodge. I moved abroad in November 2003 and started working at Piccadilly Backpackers in London as a duty manager and later the ops manager. In 2005 I returned and started at Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel as manager, I’m currently the Assistant General Manager.
+27 (0)21 422 3074
www.daddylonglegs.co.za
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Di Thomas
Day Trippers
Di is the owner & General Manager of Day Trippers – a tour company, specializing in biking & hiking tours, corporate events and Day Trips for the young and young-at-heart. She s still loving her job and is passionate about her hobby, mountain biking. She is soon to set off on the 26-day Freedom Chal-lenge which she is riding on behalf of the TCD Trust, of which she is a founder.
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+27 (0) 21 511 4766
www.daytrippers.co.za
Steve Thomas
Day Trippers
Steve set up his small cycle touring company with an old VW combi and 6 bicycles. The business has grown into a leading adventure touring company in the Western Cape with 7 busses and over 200 bicycles. Notoriously laid-back Steve is at the helm (with his wife, the proverbial muscle behind the man). His promise is “We don’t just get you high… we raise your consciousness!”
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+27 (0)21 511 4766
www.daytrippers.co.za
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Soné Boshoff
Dyer Island Cruises
Grew up in the Boland area where I also matriculated. Studied Tourism at the then Cape Technicon. Married my high school sweetheart, Jaco, with whom I have two beautiful daughters, Isabella & Nina. I’ve been working for Dyer Island Cruises and Marine Dynamics for the last 6 years and am stationed in the most beautiful town in SA, Gansbaai.
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+27(0)28 384 0406
www.whalewatchsa.com
Michelle Petzer
Dijembe Backpackers
Spent the last few years in this beautiful area called Tsitsikamma – Stormsriver and what an amazing place. I am the manager at Dijembe Backpackers Lodge and has been a wow experience from the day we started. Have a passion for horses and am actively involved in the horse riding offered from the backpackers
+27 (0)42 2811842
www.dijembelodge.co.za
Zile de Kock
Dyer Island Cruises
Born and raised near Loeriesfontein in the Northern Cape on a sheep farm. Studied in Stellenbosch, got married and have a beautiful little girl of 14 months. I have been working for Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Cruises for the past 3 years. I am passionate about what we do and believing in our responsible and sustainable operation.
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+27(0)28 384 0406
www.whalewatchsa.com
Chris Kruger
The Elephant Sanctuary
Chris started working with elephants in the early 80's in the KNP. He moved to the Oka-vango Delta region in the late 80's and was a shareholder and director of Wilderness Safaris for 16 years. Chris bought the exist-ing elephant sanctuary farm in 2004 and moved the elephants to the sanctuary in January 2005. Chris has a MSc Degree in Tourism Development and Management.
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+27 (0) 44 534 8145
www.elephantsanctuary.co.za
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David Neale
Fisherhaven Traveller’s Lodge
Dave and Cristina own and run Fisherhaven Traveller’s Lodge, with the “assistance” of new arrival Chloe, (10months). Both of us are relatively new to South Africa. Dave, hails from the UK originally, having been here in one form or another for 17 years. Cristina arrived from the Philippines 3 years ago. FTL is a new place that we are trying to build up and improve all the time.
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+27(0)28 315 1463
www.ftlodge.com
Howard Johnson
Eurocentres Language School
Howard started One World Language School in 1998. It now trades as Eurocentres. He was the founding chairperson of ELTASA (English Language Travel Association of SA) and held this position for 3 years. He is now the vice-chairperson. He has recently been elected onto the Executive Committee of SATSA Western Cape to spearhead the newly formed Edu-tourism portfolio.
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+27 (0)21 423 1833
www.eurocentres.co.za
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Jennifer Seif
Fair Trade In Tourism South Africa
Jennifer is Executive Director of FTTSA, a position she has held for 7 years. She holds a number of academic qualifications and is currently completing her Ph.D. Prior to joining FTTSA, she was Product Develop-ment Manager for the North West Parks & Tourism Board and worked in academia here and in the USA. Jennifer serves on a number of boards including BSA since 2007.
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+27(0)12 342 2945/3642
www.fairtourismsa.org.za
Johan Du Toit
Hotspots2c
Owner/ Manager of HOTSPOTS2C. Born in Malmesbury, studied at Stellenbosch and lived in Scotland, Switzerland, France and Australia before trying to settle down in South Africa. After working in the travel industry for the past 10 years, he started HOTSPOTS2C last year.
+27 (0)79 983 0812
www.hotspots2c.co.za
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Edmund Salomons
Inkosana Lodge
Ed gave up law in Pretoria to start a hostel for climbers in the Champagne Valley , Drakensberg. A veteran of Himalayan and Andean expeditions, Ed led overnight hikes in the Berg for many years. After 1994, the accent changed from local to overseas hikers and Inkosana became part of the backpacking circuit. Ed is passionate about the Berg and good service delivery.
+27 (0)36 468 1202
www.inkosana.co.za
Esmeralda Aarendse
Ikhaya Stellenbosch Backpackers
Esme’ looks after iKhaya and our kitchen during the day, preparing food and, making and taking reservations. She also co-ordinates our cleaning staff and maintains our reservation book. Esme’ had many years of hospitality and restaurant experience before joining us on opening almost 3 years ago.
+27 (0) 21 883 8550
www.stellenboschbackpackers.co.za
Loren Sampson
Island Vibe Backpackers
Loren grew up in Port Elizabeth and visited J-Bay frequently during his childhood. Thus when the opportunity arose that he and partner, Taise, could start Island Vibe Back-packers there 12 years ago, there was no hesitation. The business has since been supplemented by J-Bay Surf School and J-Bay Language School. Loren and Taise live in J-Bay with their 3 boys.
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+27 (0)42 293 1625
www.islandvibe.co.za
Gavin Eyre
LAL Group
I'm originally from England and came to Cape Town on holiday in 1995. The rest is history. Cape Town is now my home with my wife Wanda and furry children Rufus, Chloe, Winston & Charlie. Since 1999 I have been working for LAL (Language and Leisure) as the marketing manager for the two centres in Cape Town and Durban. I am actively involved in the formation of SAYSETC.
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+27 (0)83 6404145
gavin@[email protected]
www.lalgroup.com
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Glenn Jones
Malealea Tours
B.Comm (Stellenbosch- 1999) Honours in Development Studies (Wits 2004) Post Grad Diploma in Development Studies (Wits 2005). Been involved in tourism since 2002 with Malealea Lodge. Other projects include setting up a lodge in Bulembu, Swaziland in 2004 as well as currently involved in the development of Moorosi Chalets in Southern Lesotho.
+27 82 824 0883
www.malealeatours.com
Phillip Malepa
Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers
Phillip is part of the managing team at Lebo’s in Soweto, Soweto’s first andonly backpackers. He is also a popular guide for the even more popular Soweto Bicycle tours. Phil takes our guests around the com-munity introducing them to everything from previous anti-Apartheid struggles, home brewed beer and today’s vibey township life.
+27 (0)84 8518681
www.sowetobackpackers.com
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Leigh Sandford
Nomads Backpackers
Being the privileged owner of Nomads Back-packers has lead me on a spiritual journey of incredible understanding, sharing, care & happiness. The love and support from my staff + people from all over the globe, has brought an indescribable richness to my life. These experiences have made me the person I have become........Love Leigh
+27(0)31 202 9709
www.nomadsbp.com
Dawie Swanepoel
Outeniqua Backpackers
I studied and studied and studied in preparation for my academic career. I did that. Then got bored and went bacpacking for a year. Then went farming. Then safari business in Botswana. And then I bought a backpackers in George.
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+27 (0)82 316 7220
www.outeniqua-backpackers.com
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Carla Ferreira
Saltycrax Backpackers & Adventures
After studying travel and tourism and travel-ling the USA, I returned to SA and started the first backpackers in Table View – Salty-crax. We cater for water sports enthusiasts and those that want to explore the Blaau-berg area. We now offer Cederberg and West Coast tours, volunteer programs & package tours. I am actively involved in BSA as the secretary of Western Cape & National.
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+27(0)21 556 9369
www.saltycrax.com
Ian Alleman
Owlhouse Backpackers
Fat, bald and 40-something. 1985: qualified as a veterinarian. 1987: courtmarshalled by the former SADF for “conduct unbecoming to an officer”. 1990: launched weather balloons in Antarctic blizzards. 1996: crossed the Congo in a dugout canoe. 1998: decided that Nieu-Bethesda is the place to be and opened the Owlhouse Backpackers.
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+27 (0)49 841 1642
www.owlhouse.info
Russell Suchet
Sani Lodge
Russell started Sani Lodge in 1992. In 1993, he wrote "A Backpackers Guide to Lesotho" which is currently in its 6th edition. He was one of the founder members of BSA in KZN. He and his wife Simone started a tour com-pany, Drakensberg Adventures in 1998 that now specialises in community tourism in Lesotho. Russell also keeps bees, milks the cow and makes huge pots of bubbling jam!!
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+27(0)33 702 0330
www.sanilodge.co.za
Kathryn Duffell
Stormsriver Adventures
Kathryn joined Stormsriver Adventures in January 2007. She brings a wealth of expe-rience from the pharmaceutical industry, where she held a management position in Sales & Marketing. Kathryn is involved in the global public relations of Tsitsikamma Backpackers & Stormsriver Adventures. She also drives their e-marketing and assists with packaging both companies.
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+27(0)42 281 1836
www.stormsriver.com
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Ashley Wentworth
Stormsriver AdventuresTsitsikamma Backpackers
Ashley left the pharmaceutical industry in 1998 and moved to Stormsriver with the vision of making a tangible difference to the community’s lives. He was particularly interested in developing youngsters. He took the very brave step of selling up every-thing at the age of 46 and established SRA with very limited capital. Ashley’s vision is to extend this model to other rural areas.
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+27(0)42 281 1836
www.stormsriver.com
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Stumble Inn
Started Stumble Inn in 1994. Been running it ever since. Likes playing golf, fishing and computers.
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+27 (0)21 887 4049
www.jump.to/stumble
Andre Malherbe
Sugarshack Backpackers
15 - 02 – 67. I am a partner in the Sugarshack, Coffeeshack and Away With The Fairies group of backpackers and properties. I am married with 2 kids and live in East London in the Eastern Cape. I enjoy surfing, fishing and travelling. My favourite destination in SA is the Transkei coast and abroad I enjoy Indonesia.
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+27 (0)43 722 8240
www.sugarshack.co.za
Bongani Sindelo
Toverberg Guest Houses
Jurie van Wyk and Bongani Sindelo are the people responsible at Toverberg Guest Houses & Backpackers. Bongani makes it possible for Jurie to participate in the current restoration of the Colesberg-Kemper Museum. Bongani did his practical work at Toverberg as a tourism student. He was employed there full-time and was appointed as Manager shortly after.
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+27(0)51 753 0422
www.colesberginfo.co.za
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Ian Kruger
Transfrontiers Wildlife Walking Safaris
Ian gained knowledge within the wildlife industry in Zululand and the Lowveld; Namibia’s Chobe & Kwando regions; and Botswana’s Chobe, Savuti, & Moremi. He believes in providing an experience that leads towards capturing the spirit of the African bush. When Ian is not in the bush, he is working on the development of his own walking safari venture Transfrontiers.
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+27(0)83 382 5098
www.transfrontiers.com
Ingrid Geertsema
Transfrontiers Wildlife Walking Safaris
Borne in the Netherlands, Ingrid has been in SA since 2001. Working as a tour guide for 3 years, she travelled extensively through-out Southern Africa before she finally settled down in Hoedspruit. Ingrid combines her love and passion for Africa with a personalised, professional approach and a 100% commitment to exceed the expecta-tions of all the guests of Transfrontiers.
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+27(0)83 382 5098
www.transfrontiers.com
Petrus Abrahams
Tsitsikamma Backpackers
Petrus is Lodge Manager of Tsitsikamma Backpackers and has a wealth of experience in the Tourism Industry. He started with Stormsriver Adventures in 2000 and progressed to Assistant Operations Manager of Stormsriver Adventures. Born and bred in the Tsitsikamma, he has an intimate knowl-edge of the area and offers a highly profes-sional service to clients.
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+27(0)42 281 1868
www.tsitsikammabackpackers.com
Lee-Anne Krüger
Tube ‘n Axe Backpackers
Lee-Anne left the IT industry in Pta/Jhb in 2005 to work at Tube ‘n Axe for a few months. In the just over 3 years that she’s been there, she’s gone from working in the bar to helping Marius manage the place, marketing, bookkeeping, admin and HR, and even some driving, reception and bar. She’s studied everything from art to tax, and has no intention of stopping there.
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+27 (0)42 281 1757
www.tubenaxe.co.za
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Meruschka Govender
Wits University
After two years in the backpacking industry, I decided to expand my horizons. I am currently doing a Masters in Tourism Development at Wits and researching volunteer tourism. When I’m not studying and partying, I consult businesses on sustainable tourism and lend moral support to my partners at Alternative Route.
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+27 (0)83 390 4943
www.mkoya.co.za
Billy Fourie
Wild at Heart Backpackers
Born in Zambia in 1954 and have an absolute passion and love for Africa, her people and wildlife. Married for 30 years with 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Been in youth travel 11 years. Owns Durban’s largest backpacker lodge with 180 beds, a Conservation Volunteer Program and English Language School. Employ 25 people.
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+27 (0)83 359 1037
www.wahgroup.co.za
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Embrenzia du Plessis
WorkTravelSA.org
I grew up in a small town in the Free State and moved to Cape Town in 2000 where I finished High School in 2004. I’m currently working at WorkTravelSA.org and studying Public Relations through Unisa. I’m inquisitive, adventurous, motivated and energetic and I dearly enjoy a glass of wine and sushi.Looking forward to meet you!
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+27 (0)21 851 9494
www.worktravelsa.org
Nicolette Nel
WorkTravelSA.org
Nicolette Nel studied BCom Tourism Management at the University of Pretoria before she went to England for 4 years where she gained valuable work and life experience. She has been back in SA since the end of 2006 and started working at WorkTravelSA.org in 2007 as Programme Manager of the Humanitarian and Internship Programmes.
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+27 (0)21 851 9494
www.worktravelsa.org
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