Seven tools, products and initiatives for the trade

30 Apr 2015

Wilderness Safaris and their partners move more rhino to safety.

If you are attending this year’s Indaba, make sure you find out about these new tools and initiatives for the inbound tourism trade.

1. ResRequest releases new plugin

*The new booking plugin for tourism businesses by ResRequest.*

ResRequest will release an online booking plugin for tourism business websites called ResNova. It is a customisable booking plugin that feeds availability from ResRequest to your website. ResNova also supports credit card payments through PayGate SA and is planning to add more vendors to this list.

To find out more about this, visit ResRequest in the Atta Pavilion ODG 02.

2. Eco Atlas integrates with SA Tourism website

*Eco Atlas provides exposure to businesses that practise sustainable tourism.*

Eco Atlas has integrated with the SA Tourism website’s Travel Directory, giving both small and large businesses exposure for practising responsible and sustainable tourism. Properties including community-owned lodges such as Bulungula on the Wild Coast, and establishments such as Spier, are being recognised for their efforts.

For more information, visit Eco Atlas at stand ICC ODW09.

3. New Mobile Safari Family Tent

*The new mobile family safari tent by Safari and Guide Services.*

Safari and Guide Services will launch its New Mobile Safari Family Tent at Indaba. This dual mini-meru with a double toilet and shower, allows both kids and parents to have their own space.

For more information visit Safari and Guide Services at stand DEC2A01 under Botswana Tourism.

4. SATSA to provide platform for industry assistance

SATSA will share its Indaba stand with partner companies including, Bidvest Bank, which offers industry preferential exchange rates, referral commissions on Forex transactions, foreign currency, accounts for incoming payments and asset finance;

Insurance broker SATIB will be offering short-term commercial insurance such as asset insurance, general public liability cover, passenger liability insurance , and domestic insurance covering household and private car insurance requirements. Sprout Consulting, will offer outsourced capacity in accounting, tax, human resources, marketing and IT.

To find out more and chat to the industry experts, visit SATSA at stand ICC E01.

5. Wilderness Safaris helps bolster Botswana rhino population

*Wilderness Safaris works to boost rhino populations in Botswana.*

Wilderness Safaris has partnered with the Botswana, South African and Zimbabwean Governments in the signing of purchase agreements for a further significant addition of critically endangered Black rhino and near-threatened White rhino, to bolster existing Botswana populations.

For more information or for a demonstration on new technologies, visit the Wilderness Safaris stand (ICCH04).

6. Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge launches film

*Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge will launch a short nature film.*

Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge in Polokwane, is launching a short film by renowned film-maker Daréll Lourens. It features South Africa's top local Bird Guide, David Letsoalo, in an indigenous forest with a 2000-year-old champion tree; real-life village tours and an Adventure Mountain Bike Route.

Find Kurisa Moya Nature Lodge at the Limpopo stand ELM01433.

7. Giltedge Africa launches new initiative

*Giltedge Africa make a difference in the countries they visit by being of service to the local communities or positively impacting the environment.*

Giltedge Africa will launch a new initiative in responsible tourism that is dedicated to customising a meaningful experience for its clients, called ‘Travel with a Purpose’.

Giltedge Africa is a member of the TravelSmart Crew and will be exhibiting at stand ICC G06.