Compass Group SA in finals for Chef of the Year

 

 

The annual Unilever Food Solutions Chef of the Year 2011 competition sees the best in the Food Solutions industry compete against each other. The three categories which can be competed in is “Team of Four”, “Junior Chef of the Year” and “Chef of the Year”.

Compass Group Southern Africa (Compass Group SA) has been nominated for two of the six slots in the Team of Four category. Compass Group JHB and Compass Group KZN have been selected to compete in the Mystery Basket National Final at the Unilever Food Solutions Head Office in Durban...full story

 

 

Retirement under the Spotlight at October Expo

 

 

South Africa’s first-ever expo aimed at enhancing peoples’ lifestyles after retirement will be held at Johannesburg’s Coca-Cola dome from 28 to 30 October 2011.

Owned by the Thebe Exhibitions and Projects Group (TEPG) and presented by Century Property Developments, the Retirement Expo will showcase leading financial, property and lifestyle brands.
TEPG Managing Director Carol Weaving says the expo will be established as an important annual platform where South Africans can obtain information, services and products that will suit their retirement lifestyle needs. “We will literally present every relevant option for a mature lifestyle under one roof.”...full story

 

 

Simple Simon says Cape Point!

 

 

It wasn’t all work and no play at this year’s annual Cape Town Big 6 Educational, a marketing collaboration of which Cape Point is a member. As one participant put it “There was a perfect balance between having fun and learning”.

Having fun while learning was exactly what the Cape Town Big 6 wanted to achieve with this year’s educational by adding a twist to the usual tour: a Tri-Active twist! Tri-Active is an event management company led by the dynamic Cany Bugler who has a penchant for ice-breaking, ego re-adjusting games...full story

 

 

See some of Club Travel's current deals below. To find more of these, go to:

www.clubtravel.co.za

 

4* Swiss Garden Hotel
Kuala Lumpur
 


 

Departs Johannesburg: R10790
Departs Cape Town: R12230
Departs Durban: R11580
 

Includes:
* Return flights to Kuala Lumpur
* Pre-payable airport/security taxes
* Return airport/hotel transfers
* 5 nights accommodation at the 4* Swiss Garden Hotel
* Breakfast daily
* Travel bag

Validity:
01 - 30 NOV 2011.

 

5* Victoria Falls Hotel
Zimbabwe


Departs Johannesburg: R5750
Departs Cape Town: R7980
Departs Durban: R7480
 

Includes:
* Return flights to Livingstone
* Pre-payable airport/security taxes
* Return airport/hotel transfers
* 3 nights accommodation at the 5* Victoria Falls Hotel
* Breakfast daily
* One high tea
 

Additional Info:
** Clients departing from Cape Town & Durban, might need to overnight in Johannesburg, due to connecting flights **

Validity:
20 NOV 2011 - 20 DEC 2011. Valid for SA residents only.
 
 

 

Contents

Main

CEO's message
Editor's note

Q&A with Andre Bouwer, CEO of FX Africa

Club Travel does it again!
World’s first ‘green’ mobile checkout for First Car

Fragrance Fusion enters new era
 

Group Highlights

Compass Group SA in finals for Chef of the Year
Retirement under the Spotlight at October Expo

Simple Simon says Cape Point!

 

CEO's Message

 

Our chairman recently reminded us of the miracle of South Africa and what a privilege it is to live in a country where a peaceful transition to democracy was achieved. We should therefore always be mindful of the huge debt that is due to all those who ensured that no blood was shed during this transition.

No person is owed a bigger debt than Mr Nelson Mandela, whose courage and determination to create a united South Africa inspired the nation. When South Africa hosted the Rugby World Cup in 1995 Mr Mandela saw an opportunity to bring this vision to life. The 2009 sports drama Invictus tells this story and how Mr Mandela used rugby as a vehicle to successfully unite all South Africans.
 

 

With South Africa once again gripped by Rugby World Cup fever one is reminded of the Springboks’ 2005 campaign and how their team work and the nation’s support carried them to victory.

Powerful analogies for business can be drawn from that event and the game of rugby, in general. In rugby, same as in business, a team can only triumph over its opposition by working together, supporting each other and with the entire team working towards a common goal - teamwork is critical and so is team-spirit.

This analogy can be applied to TTG which is going through its own version of the World Cup where success cannot be achieved without employees’ positive attitude and team work.

To close off I’d like to remind my colleagues in the industry is that our job in tourism is to bring the world to our shores and to share the miracle of what we achieved. Through tourism we have the opportunity to make a difference by creating jobs, and meeting the skills need.

We need to start each day with a moment of gratitude and a desire to make a difference. Every day should be a Madiba day.

 

Marilyn Lewis
Interim CEO, Thebe Tourism Group
 

Editor's Note

 

We kick this month’s bulletin off with an introduction to Andre Bouwer, newly appointed CEO of FX Africa. In the Q&A he discusses his future vision for the company and how he plans to steer the company through the current tough economical times.


This bulletin is also filled with lots of news and events from our subsidiaries and partners: First Car Rental is always one step ahead of the pack as the article “World’s first ‘green’ mobile checkout for First Car” illustrates; A group of Compass Group SA’s chefs make it to the finals of a prestigious national competition and in “Club Travel does it again” we celebrate the company’s recent victory at the World Travel Awards.

Until next month!
 

Hapiloe Sello
 Group GM: Marketing, Thebe Tourism Group
 

Q&A with Andre Bouwer, CEO of FX Africa

 

 

What sets FXA apart from its competitors
We are set apart from our competitors ultimately by what our customers experience and how well we perform. This will be the result of competencies and capabilities effectively leveraged from both our shareholders. The Thebe Tourism Group is a truly empowered South African company with extensive networks in the South African market, whilst Travelex is the biggest and most dominant global foreign exchange player. I believe that the replication of their processes and operating models into that of FXA, will contribute to setting us apart from our competition by offering customers superior offerings and convenience.
 

What is the relationship with Travelex
Travelex will become a 49% shareholder, with 51% held by TTG, and will bring their global knowledge and expertise to FXA. For example, FXA is busy scoping out a change program that will leverage the Travelex point of sales system and their internal processes and procedures as well. At an operational level, we could in future be viewed as a franchise of Travelex.

Will there be any rebranding to go hand-in-hand with the new shareholder agreement
We will be operating under a brand-license agreement. We are however already using the Travelex brand extensively in our stores, due to the existing franchise agreement. We need to leverage on the global Travelex brand that will be recognised by the foreign visitor, whilst continuing to build the brand in our local market.

What is your future vision for FXA
I see FXA as the number one Authorised Dealer with Limited Authority within the next 3 years by exceeding the expectations of our stakeholders including our shareholder, our customers and also our staff...full story

  
   

Club Travel does it again!

 

Club Travel has again been voted ‘Africa’s Leading Travel Agency’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards, held in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt on 16 September 2011. The World Travel Awards, is a highlight on the annual Travel Industry calendar and celebrates excellence within the fast-paced world of travel.

Not only did Club Travel walk away with the coveted title for the fifth consecutive year but Flightsite, a division of Club Travel and South Africa's first truly online travel agency, was also awarded Africa’s Leading Online Travel Company.
 

 


This follows the recent news that Club Travel was selected as the Africa Distributor for the CCRA Global Travel Network, an international travel agency consortium.

“Living by the six points within Club Travel’s DNA has certainly put us ahead of our competitors and has proven to not only be the ethos that sets us apart but also the qualities that caught the eye of all our peers who voted online for us”, says Wally Gaynor Managing Director of Club Travel...full story

 

  

World’s first ‘green’ mobile checkout for First Car

 

 

First Car Rental’s latest industry-leading check-out solution was recently launched at the Cape Town International Airport branch. What is believed to be the world’s first mobile checkout facility has been created for First Car Rental’s corporate customer base. The corporate loyalty tier is called “Show & Go” which is exactly what First Car Rental’s corporates do in a seamless, 100% paperless process.

The mobile checkout facility involves a handheld mobile checkout device which allows First Car Rental’s

corporate customers to checkout in 3.5 minutes without having to go into a branch, avoids time-consuming paperwork and doesn’t require any signatures.

Says Melissa Storey, Executive Head: Strategy, Development & Marketing at First Car Rental, “We are very proud of this achievement as ultimately our business is incredibly customer-centric, plus in this day and age it is smart to simultaneously improve processes that are also ‘green’. This mobile checkout facility is designed to save our corporate customers effort and time, which as we all know, when you travel a lot, as this market sector does, is invaluable.”...full story

  
   

Fragrance Fusion enters new era

 

Fragrance Fusion is entering a new era in gifting having acquired the first and only liquor license at Cape Town International Airport.

In addition to the exquisite perfumes that the store already sells, customers can now also buy alcohol and cigars as gifts for their loved ones or business associates.

Although the store stocks popular whiskey, brandy, champagne and tequila brands it also offers the more discerning customer high end Veuve Clicquot and Moët &

 

Chandon Champagnes, Scotch Whiskeys such as Macallan and Highland Park, and cognacs such as Hennessy VSOP.


Fragrance Fusion will also be treating cigar lovers with an excellent selection of fine cigars for their personal enjoyment or that perfect last minute gift.

To launch the new alcohol range Fragrance Fusion is planning centre-court promotions and will also be using social media to raise awareness.

So pop into the store when next at the Cape Town International Airport or join TTGR on their facebook page to receive the latest specials...full story

 

 

  

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