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Green IDs open local tourism doors
Domestic tourism contributed more than 70% of SA's total tourism volume last year, giving the economy a R20bn boost, making it an increasingly important component of the overall tourism mix, and highlighting the need for a robust domestic tourism industry.
Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk says: "There is huge room for growth in the domestic market. It has been neglected in the past but countries with a successful tourist industry have a very strong domestic market."
"We must protect and grow the domestic market and all South Africans need to become tourists in their own country and to experience what millions of international tourists are drawn to annually - the sheer beauty of their land, its rich culture and heritage, and the warmth and hospitality of their fellow citizens."
TEP Chief Executive, Dr Salifou Siddo says: "In line with the new Domestic Tourism Growth Strategy, TEP aims to implement exposure strategies to promote and enhance domestic tourism and thereby grow the sector, beginning with the Green ID Specials."
The campaign allows any individual who produces his or her South African Identity Document (Green ID) a discount of up to 50% on the participating product on World Tourism Day - 27 September 2012.
Products from all nine provinces are participating and domestic travellers can choose from a variety of accommodation establishments, game lodges, museums, restaurants, and adventure activities such as canopy trails, paragliding, and a cheetah experience. There is even a theatre production for those who are less adventurous.
By encouraging the use of tourism products by domestic travellers, much needed exposure is given to small and medium tourism businesses that offer great experiences at an affordable price. The ripple effect of such product uptake is increased staff requirements, which aligns itself with the job creation mandate of the TEP.
The campaign is planned to be an annual event and will be launched at the Getaway Show in Johannesburg (August 31 to September 02) as part of the commencement of Tourism Month.
To view the specials available, please visit www.sahiddentreasures.co.za or www.tep.co.za and click on Green ID Specials to view the place, price and pictures. Or join in the conversation on www.facebook.com/GreenIDSpecials
Additional products wanting to participate can do so by contacting Barbara Sentongo on az.oc.pet@sarabrab or call +27 (0) 11 880 3790.
About TEP:
TEP is a twelve year old public private partnership with a mandate of enterprise development and job creation. Funded through the National Department of Tourism a Corporate South Africa, TEP has invested more than R500m to support approximately 4000 tourism SMMEs. This has resulted in more than 70 000 jobs being created and more than R5 billion in additional turnover being generated by these SMMEs.
About South African Hidden Treasures:
South Africa is a country of great diversity; a melting pot of heritage and cultural practices all showcased in our varied music, dance, arts, cuisine, lifestyles and sports. The need to make this melting pot accessible to both domestic and international travellers led to the establishment of South African Hidden Treasures.
Spread across South Africa's nine provinces, a collection of 150 Hidden Treasures features genuinely top-notch, cutting edge, and unmistakably South African experiences and products that travellers can mix and match to create their ultimate art, adventure, food, or heritage itinerary.
This is travel that engages the senses, stimulates the mind, exposes visitors to unique activities and connects on an emotional, spiritual or intellectual level.
Participating products:
New products are continually added. For an updated list please visit www.sahiddentreasures.co.za or www.tep.co.za.
COMPANY | PROVINCE | TOWN | PRODUCT CATEGORY | SPECIAL PRICE 1 |
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Birdsong Cottages | Limpopo | Bela Bela | Accommodation | R550 for standard 4 sleeper unit - Self Catering |
Boulders Beach Lodge and Restaurant | Western Cape | Cape Town | Accommodation | 50% discount on upperdeck and courtyard suites and family apartments |
Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel | Western Cape | Cape Town | Accommodation | R600 per person per night |
Dithakong B&B | Gauteng | Soweto | Accommodation | R270 per person per night sharing |
Elephant Springs Hotel | Limpopo | Bela Bela | Accommodation | R250 per person per night sharing |
Gracepoint Guesthouse & Conference Centre | North-West | Mooinooi | Accommodation | R500 per person per night - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast |
Modimolle Funky Stay | Limpopo | Modimolle | Accommodation | R120 per person per night sharing |
Paternoster Seaside Cottages | Western Cape | Paternoster | Accommodation | R370 for 2 sleeper unit (Kliphuisie) |
Shangri-La Country Hotel | Limpopo | Modimolle | Accommodation | R285 per person per night sharing |
Summerhill Guesthouse | Eastern Cape | St Francis Bay | Accommodation | R225 per person per night |
The Ballinrobe | Western Cape | Cape Town | Accommodation | R1000 per night for a 4 sleeper unit |
The Elegant Lodge | Gauteng | Pretoria | Accommodation | R470 per double room per night - Room Only |
The Grace Guest House | KwaZulu-Natal | Pietermaritzburg | Accommodation | R400 per person per night |
Tzaneen Country Lodge | Limpopo | Tzaneen | Accommodation | R300 per person per night sharing |
Vaalnest Boutique Hotel | Gauteng | Vereeniging | Accommodation | 50% discount on room rates |
Vakhusi Bed and Breakfast | Limpopo | Malamulele | Accommodation | R460 per room per night - Bed and Breakfast |
Ceres Zipline Adventures | Western Cape | Ceres | Adventure Activity | R400 per person per Zipline tour |
Magoebaskloof Canopy Tour | Limpopo | Tzaneen | Adventure Activity | R225 per person per Canopy Trail |
Para Taxi Tandem Paragliding | Western Cape | Cape Town | Adventure Activity | R850 per person per Paraglide |
Predator World | North West | Brits | Adventure Activity | R50 per person for Cheetah interaction, R35 entrance for Adults, R17,5 entrance for Children |
Soweto Outdoor Adventures | Gauteng | Soweto | Adventure Activity | 50% discount for a group of 10 playing Paintball |
Jikeleza Lodge International Backpackers Hostel | Eastern Cape | Port Elizabeth | Backpackers | R82 per single room per night, R115 per double room per night |
Bateleur Tented Safari Lodge & Bush Spa | Limpopo | Lephalale | Game Lodge | R348 per person per night sharing - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast |
Mattanu Private Game Reserve | Northern Cape | Barkley West | Game Lodge | R800 per person per night in luxury safari tent - All Meals and 2 Game Drives included |
Sefapane Lodge & Safaris | Limpopo | Phalaborwa | Game Lodge | R350 per person per night in Rondavels - Bed and Breakfast, and 30% discount on all activities |
Thunzi Bush Lodge | Eastern Cape | Port Elizabeth | Game Lodge | R395 per person per night sharing - Bed and Breakfast |
District Six Museum | Western Cape | Cape Town | Museum | Free entrance for the month of September |
Readers Restaurant | Western Cape | Tulbagh | Restaurant | 50% discount on all main courses |
Victory Theatre | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Theatre Production | R100 per Theatre Ticket |
Asivakasheni Tours | Mpumalanga | Nelspruit | Tour Operator | 20% discount on all quotes |
Thabile Tours & Shuttle | Free State | Bloemfontein | Tour Operator | Discount on quotes |