The Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA) will be taking full advantage of their attendance at World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa), set to open its doors for the second year running, from April 15-17 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
The association has been industrious during the past 12 months, flexing its muscles and making its voice heard on behalf of the travel industry. They have been deeply embroiled, along with other industry partner associations, in the issues surrounding the new immigration requirements. They have initiated meaningful dialogue with the National Treasury to work together to establish greater integrity in terms of the use of funds for travel and better settlement results to their members. The association recently concluded the ASATA Diners Club Awards by awarding 7 of the most efficient and best in their field travel professionals as voted for by their peers.
In March, a number of deserved individuals in every sector of the Travel Industry were awarded at the annual ASATA Diners Club Awards, and all 7 of these high achievers were sponsored by WTM® Africa to go to Cape Town and to further develop their knowledge and skills by attending the 3 day leading travel b2b event.
ASATA is an official associate partner of WTM® Africa and it is a partnership that is developing well. “It makes sense for us to stand behind an organisation whose aim is to facilitate business to business transactions within our industry. We have similar goals for our members and it is a good fit. We are privileged to be able to host our Western Cape Chapter meeting at the CTICC alongside the WTM® jam-packed programme of events. We are expecting a large number of our members to attend and to benefit from 3 days of appointments and educational sessions,” commented ASATA CEO, Otto de Vries.
WTM® showcases the very best of what South Africa and Africa has to offer local and international travellers,” said Enid Maulin, Winner of the ASATA Diners Award – Wholesale Representative and Group Sales Exectutive of Beachcomber Tours.
ASATA is expected to give attendees insight into the soon-to-be-launched ‘Peace of Mind’ consumer public relations campaign at the Western Cape regional meeting, this function will also see the launch of the inaugural Cape ASATA chapter for the young, up and coming leaders in the travel industry, YPT – Young Professionals in Travel.
