ABSA Corporate and Business Bank

Absa Corporate and Business Bank is committed to partnering economic and business development. Following the exponential growth of the Tourism and Hospitality sector, Absa has made a strategic decision to focus on providing more streamlined and relevant specific banking solutions for the industry. Absa Tourism specialists are equipped with excellent industry knowledge and insight, making Absa Tourism more than just a bank, but a partner in the every sense of the word. Being a true partner is about adding value, and adding value is more than a financial relationship. It's about industry support by providing a collaborative platform for networking and growth across all sectors and industries in the South African economy. For more information please email tourism@absa.co.za.

Pam Golding Property Group

In 1997 the Pam Golding Property Group embarked on a strategy to leverage the synergy that exists between property, developments and the hospitality industry, by launching Golding Hotel Investment Consultants (Pty) Ltd (GHIC). GHIC provides a wide variety of services to hotels owners, developers and hotel operators in Southern Africa and The Indian Ocean.

The South African Breweries Ltd

Established in 1895, The South African Breweries Ltd was the source of SABMiller plc, now the worlds second largest brewer by volume. The company employs some 8,800 people in SA and owns seven breweries with a capacity of about 3.1 billion litres. It is a major contributor to South Africas GDP and has achieved wide ranging success in its social investment and entrepreneurial development programmes. SAB has been voted South Africas most admired company two years in a row

Timeshare Institute of Southern Africa

TISA was established in 1990 as an organization representing the interests of the respective stakeholders with its primary objective being to create, maintain and develop an environment within which the long-term viability and growth of vacation ownership through timeshare can be optimally ensured.Fundamental to the existence of TISA, is its ability to self regulate and control the industry in such a manner that the national authorities, via the Department of Trade & Industry, is confident of its ongoing ability to manage and deliver a mature industry that instills confidence within all stakeholders and is positively perceived by the consumer at large. A key contributor to TISAs existence is the protection of consumer rights and the stimulation of the ongoing growth within the industry in a positive and organized manner.

Global Calendars & Publications

A media company offering design, printing and media solutions.

United Nations World Travel Organisation

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO/OMT), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is the leading international organization in the field of tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and practical source of tourism know-how. The UNWTO's membership is comprised of 150 countries, seven territories and more than 300 Affiliate Members representing the private sector, educational institutions, tourism associations and local tourism authorities.

South African Tourism

South African Tourism is a national tourism agency responsible for the international marketing of South Africa as a preferred tourist destination. Its aim is to make tourism the leading economic sector in South Africa, and to promote sustainable economic and social empowerment of all South Africans. At the same time South Africa is marketed as an integral part of Africa and particularly the subcontinent of southern Africa. South African Tourism, a statutory body, whose functions extends beyond tourism promotion and marketing, and encompass product development and other functions, such as playing a strong leadership, facilitating and coordinating roles in the tourism development thrust of South Africa.

Interval International

With more than 30 years' experience in vacation ownership services, Interval International is at the forefront in providing superior services to developers and its nearly 1.9 million consumer members. Having built a network of the finest resorts in the most sought-after destinations around the world, Interval is the partner of choice for major hospitality companies and prominent independent resort developers. Interval is a developer's best resource for access to expertise in all phases of the development process, from program design to sales and marketing to resort operations, helping assure the viability of your project and long-term owner satisfaction.

World Travel & Tourism Council

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the forum for business leaders in the Travel & Tourism industry. With Chief Executives of some one hundred of the world's leading Travel & Tourism companies as its Members, WTTC has a unique mandate and overview on all matters related to Travel & Tourism. WTTC works to raise awareness of Travel & Tourism as one of the world's largest industries, employing approximately 231 million people and generating over 10.4 per cent of world GDP.