Comments on: Is South Africa’s Tourism Industry Missing Its Biggest USP? http://www.thistourismweek.co.za/newsletters/is-south-africa%e2%80%99s-tourism-industry-missing-its-biggest-usp/ Newsletter on-line commentary and discussion about tourism in South Africa Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:26:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Alison from Cape Town http://www.thistourismweek.co.za/newsletters/is-south-africa%e2%80%99s-tourism-industry-missing-its-biggest-usp/#comment-256 Alison from Cape Town Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:12:18 +0000 http://www.thistourismweek.co.za/newsletters/is-south-africa%e2%80%99s-tourism-industry-missing-its-biggest-usp/#comment-256 In my opinion South Africa's USP is somehow involved in its wide open spaces and hospitable, friendly inhabitants. Connecting people with other people in new contexts and surroundings creates a wonderful experience. Visitors need to slow down and not aim to 'do' SA in two weeks... :-) Getting off the main routes and into the 'backwaters' is an eye opener and a glimpse of another world. In my opinion South Africa’s USP is somehow involved in its wide open spaces and hospitable, friendly inhabitants.

Connecting people with other people in new contexts and surroundings creates a wonderful experience.

Visitors need to slow down and not aim to ‘do’ SA in two weeks… :-)

Getting off the main routes and into the ‘backwaters’ is an eye opener and a glimpse of another world.

]]> By: Nalin http://www.thistourismweek.co.za/newsletters/is-south-africa%e2%80%99s-tourism-industry-missing-its-biggest-usp/#comment-255 Nalin Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:42:38 +0000 http://www.thistourismweek.co.za/newsletters/is-south-africa%e2%80%99s-tourism-industry-missing-its-biggest-usp/#comment-255 Salü Martin "Cape Town’s not the world’s only beautiful coastal city and Kruger’s not the only great national park." Heres my comments WELL SAID.....South Africans need to wake up and realise that. I have been trying to say that at 3 Indabas to people, some how no one listens. However, SA has lots to offer, but unfortunately there appears to be a lack innovation in tourism product development and packaging. Some are trying hard, but generally the industry is stills needs to be tapped and opportunities are vast. The big 5 run is over! The local market potential is truly neglected in exchange for overseas tourist and greed with high prices, simply because they receive a good exchange rate, and I hope that this changes soon. When I compare Europe , US with SA, with a bit of smart thinking SA operators can learn and tailor ideas. Regards Nalin Salü Martin

“Cape Town’s not the world’s only beautiful coastal city and Kruger’s not the only great national park.”

Heres my comments

WELL SAID…..South Africans need to wake up and realise that. I have been trying to say that at 3 Indabas to people, some how no one listens. However, SA has lots to offer, but unfortunately there appears to be a lack innovation in tourism product development and packaging. Some are trying hard, but generally the industry is stills needs to be tapped and opportunities are vast. The big 5 run is over! The local market potential is truly neglected in exchange for overseas tourist and greed with high prices, simply because they receive a good exchange rate, and I hope that this changes soon.
When I compare Europe , US with SA, with a bit of smart thinking SA operators can learn and tailor ideas.

Regards
Nalin

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