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World Cup: How to prepare the hotel industry and the tourist infrastructure
Eddy KhosaChairman: FEDHASAAugust 2008
I am a proud African
South AfricaOur land of opportunity at the Southern tip of the African continent
FEDHASAFederated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa
FEDHASA is the voice of the hospitality industry with a strong focus on representation and lobbying
FEDHASA truly represents industry
FEDHASA builds on a proud legacy
Our role in the industry
Key FEDHASA differentiators
Global trends are in our favour
South Africa grows more competitive
• Tourism, the South African economy and global destination competitiveness are all positive:
– SA’s global competitiveness as a global destination depends on four things
– air access– skills development– tourist product development – safety & security of visitors
– Tourism has delivered more than a million South African jobs– Government, the private sector, the industry and nation continues
working together to achieve potential– Tourism is a growing and sustainable industry
South African Tourism :, Moeketsi Mosola, South African Tourism CEO, March 2008
Positive foreign tourism growth
3.2%
-1.5%
10.9%
1.4%2.6%
10.3%
13.2%
8.2%
-
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
-4%-2%0%2%4%6%8%10%12%14%
Total Visitor Arrivals & change Total Visitor Arrivals yr.yr
Source: Statistics SA
Total of arrivalsR
Mill
ions
The South African offering at a glance
Our challenges are also opportunities
Ready to deliver a successful 2010
Our approach for 2010 success
Building a legacy beyond 2010
Influential partnerships for success
What 2010 holds for South Africa
Thank you
We look forward to welcoming you to South Africa!
South Africa – it’s possible
