Article Date: 21 January 2010
As I write this newsletter we only have 140 days to the biggest sporting event our country has ever seen!
Did you know that on the 2nd of March 2010 is “Support National Fly the Flag Day which will mark 100 days to kick off? I sincerely hope that you will proudly display our beautiful flag on your car, person and in your offices!
The housekeepers have been hard at work putting together a working draft document that will assist you to identify the gaps within your department and hotel prior to World Cup. It is a great document and I thank ...Read More
NEWSLETTER November 2009
Article Date: 27 October 2009
Thank you very much to the many delegates that wrote to me following the conference. Your feedback was appreciated and makes all the hard work that goes into running an event a pleasure.
The recession has hit each of us hard - my gratitude to the directors of the various hotel groups and our industry partners for your faith in us.
The YES WE WILL H.A.S.A. 2010 and Beyond Conference is behind us now, but the challenges that face us over the next year will be immense.
Challenges require great struggle and enormous sacrifice. We will need to change ...Read More
NEWSLETTER June 2009
Article Date: 15 June 2009
Simone Lobetti
What a wonderful experience we had last night, 14th June 2009. We were fortunate enough to attend the opening ceremony of the Confederations Cup at Ellis Park. Soccer is not really my game, but to feel the passion and excitement of the fans - you cannot but get caught up in the hype!
I have never attended a soccer match and I tell you one thing, it is an experience to be amongst the fans, and the enthusiasm is infectious.
There were a few problems, but in general the match was well organised, the transfers from the ...Read More
NEWSLETTER April 2009
