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Travel associations
When searching for service providers in the Eastern Cape look out for those that are members of the following associations as the level of service offered is more likely to be advertised correctly.
FEDHASA – FEDERATED HOSPITALITY ORGANISATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
Fedhasa is a non-profit organisation ad employer’s body. It was established in 1949 and is known as the lobbing body and watchdog for the South Africa hospitality industry nationally and in all tiers of government on tourism, legislation, trading conditions, taxation, education and related industry issues.
www.fedhasa.co.za
SATSA – SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM SERVICES ASSOCIATION
SATSA is a member driven association, representing the private sector of the incoming tourism industry of Southern Africa. By doing business with a SATSA accredited member, people are able to achieve piece of mind and a guarantee that they are receiving the best possible services within the tourism industry.
www.satsa.co.za
SKAL INTERNATIONAL
Skal International is a professional organisation of tourism leaders around the world, promoting global tourism and friendship. It is the only international group uniting all branches of the travel industry. Skal International today has approximately 23 000 members in 500 clubs throughout 87 nations. “Doing business among friends”. Skal is not a community organisation, rather it benefits and develops the professional sector, while assisting the community at large.
www.skalsouthafrica.co.za or www.skal.org
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