At the recent AGM of the Sandton Tourism Association, Hans Heijligers (General Manager/Director of Operations Inter-Continental Sandton Sun and Towers) was nominated as Chairman of the Association going for the 2006/7 operational year.
The new committee comprises 13 members including:
Established in January 2000 to market business and convention tourism to Sandton in preparation for the opening of Sandton Convention Centre in September 2000, the STA has enjoyed a successful, productive six-year run alongside the growth of business tourism in Sandton and the greater Johannesburg area. The association has maintained a core of 50 to 60 members throughout this period, with members enjoying marketing, networking and information-sharing benefits.
Aside from enjoying status as the most experienced regional tourism association in Johannesburg (and maintaining a healthy financial position since inception), the association's board has built lasting relationships with both Alexandra Tourism Business Association (ATBA) and Sandton Central Management District, SA Tourism, the JTC and GTA, amongst others.
Members include Sandton's top business tourism and hospitality facilities and services. However, the STA's fee structure recognizes and allows for SMME's in its fee structure and caters for various types of members across the industry. The tiered fee structure accommodates members in outlying areas who stand to benefit from convention and business tourism opportunities and developments in Sandton.
