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South Africa in deep trouble – Dawie Roodt

South Africa in deep trouble – Dawie Roodt Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt said South Africans have been getting poorer for a decade and warned that things are set to get much worse.

Perhaps the most unique aspect of the hospitality training programme is SA College for Tourism's ability to offer students practical experience at a 5-star establishment throughout their year long training.

The Drostdy Hotel, a wholly owned subsidiary of the SA College for Tourism, serves as an operational and practical training site for SACT students.

This experience allows students to gain valuable, hands-on, work experience before they begin their job search after graduation. Most employers will not consider applicants with no work experience, so this hands-on experience is invaluable for SACT graduates in securing permanent employment.

*Cultural Diversity Workshops*
In these turbulent times, respect, understanding and acceptance of our diverse cultures is what is needed!
In these workshops we share much of what to us seems obvious and acceptable yet through misunderstanding may be wholly offensive to another culture!
Everyone benefits from these workshops both from a professional and personal point of view!
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Email [email protected]
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Makro and Game owner in big trouble

Makro and Game owner in big trouble Walmart-owned Massmart is reporting mammoth losses.

Another excellent job by the guys at Spruce Building and Renovations in Cape Town

Big changes coming for Pick n Pay, Checkers, Woolworths and other stores in South Africa

Big changes coming for Pick n Pay, Checkers, Woolworths and other stores in South Africa Big changes are on the way for South Africa’s most popular stores.

Network SA Business Consultants updated their phone number.

Network SA Business Consultants updated their phone number.

New laws planned for South Africa – including changes to police, banks and when you can use a gun

https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/436821/new-laws-planned-for-south-africa-including-changes-to-police-banks-and-when-you-can-use-a-gun/?fbclid=IwAR1YyI8hJMSxDfYTfcrhENQAe7wwdTgWZM206hZhtlkd4zPdbveEsL4w-us

New laws planned for South Africa – including changes to police, banks and when you can use a gun Government has approved two new bills for public comment which are likely to have a far-reaching impact on the everyday lives of South Africans.

TBCSA reveals South Africa lost R68 billion travel and tourism spend during national lockdown

TBCSA reveals South Africa lost R68 billion travel and tourism spend during national lockdown TBCSA wants the government to allow interprovincial travel to prevent further losses

Tsogo Sun to close 36 hotels as demand collapses

https://www.google.co.za/amp/s/ewn.co.za/2020/03/22/tsogo-sun-to-close-36-hotels-as-demand-collapses/amp

Tsogo Sun to close 36 hotels as demand collapses Tsogo said in a statement it was looking to reduce costs and capital expenditure further and this will be done by closing a number of hotels in the key areas where the firm has multiple properties.

DATA SHOCKER: SA economy in recession after shock Q4 data, 2019 growth lowest in a decade

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-03-03-sa-economy-in-recession-after-shock-q4-data-2019-growth-lowest-in-a-decade/

DATA SHOCKER: SA economy in recession after shock Q4 data, 2019 growth lowest in a decade It’s official: South Africa ended 2019 mired in recession. Things have not been this bleak since the global financial crisis a decade ago, and since this data was recorded the coronavirus has started taking its toll on key South African trading partners such as China.

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Wise advice from Afscot Financial Services

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SA is a dysfunctional, broken and collapsing society

Disturbing but very insightful article by Sipho Masondo City Press Journalist - well worth a read

https://city-press.news24.com/Voices/sa-is-a-dysfunctional-broken-and-collapsing-society-20190903-2

SA is a dysfunctional, broken and collapsing society The pillars that hold South Africa as a society are being shaken violently and it is time for all citizens, civil society and the private sector to rise up and avert a total collapse which is increasingly looking inevitable with each passing day.

Allow us to take the risk of Letting Agent Scammers taking you for a ride this holiday season - read this before you book any accommodation on KZN's North Coast and South Coast

Government just released a plan to create 1 million jobs and save the economy – here’s what you need to know

Lets see how this initiative unfolds - interesting read https://www.businessinsider.co.za/economic-policy-2019-8

Government just released a plan to create 1 million jobs and save the economy – here’s what you need to know The National Treasury on Tuesday released a document titled "Economic transformation, inclusive growth, and competitiveness: towards an economic strategy for South Africa". Here are the highlights.

*Cultural Diversity Workshops*

In these turbulent times, respect, understanding and acceptance of our diverse cultures is what is needed!

In these workshops we share much of what to us seems obvious and acceptable yet through misunderstanding may be wholly offensive to another culture!

Everyone benefits from these workshops both from a professional and personal point of view!

WhatsApp on 082 569 8991
Email [email protected]
www.networksa.com

Network SA making the world a better place since 1999

Heres to our colleagues in this industry that are making this Mothers Day special

Enjoy a well deserved break, safe in the knowledge that your business is in capable hands!

Network SA Hospitality Industry Consultants offer all Accommodation Establishments and Restaurants strategic and highly confidential assistance with your business:

* We start with an initial introductory conversation with particular focus on the owner / manager's concerns, ideas or assistance with growing the brand.

* We then come on-site and do an introductory analysis of 10 key Hospitality Industry indicators pertaining to your business.

* A professional summary of the key strengths and weaknesses of your business.

* Specific recommendations and expertise to help implement these recommendations.

* We assist in forming a strategic path for your business through careful planning and budgeting.

* We offer marketing campaigns, web site updates and crucial booking engine maintenance.

* We assist with the understanding and implementation of fair Labour Law practice.

* We assist with reservation software maintenance or upgrades.

* On-site training packages for all your service areas, be it F&B, Front Office, Housekeeping etc.

* Expert, strategic assistance for anyone wanting to open an accommodation establishment.

* Relief managerial services when your key members of staff take leave.

* Assistance with preparing your business for TGCSA Grading, allowing you to save costs before being assessed by a registered Grading Council representative

All accommodation establishments this training course AND combined team-building session is being offered for only R395.00 per staff member

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YU Virtual - The future of hospitality

This is the future of the Hospitality Industry folks - amazing ! https://www.mewssystems.com/blog/2019-hospitality-trends/?utm_campaign=Search%20-%20Generic%20-%20Hotel%20%5BENG%5D&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=Hotel%20tech%20and%20trends&utm_term=hotel%20technology&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItdyoifzd4AIVA7TtCh0s5Q8gEAAYASAAEgLilfD_BwE

YU Virtual - The future of hospitality What will the hotel room of the future look like? Discover a concept combining two ideas addressing current challenges faced by the hospitality industry. The...

We need these kind of accolades here to help with better service delivery

Hotel Bar of the Year… is awarded to the hotel bar with the ability to stay on global trends, taking into account the drinking experience with the setting and ability to deliver cocktails off of a 5-star backing.

Happy Valentines day to all our clients, friends and suppliers - hope you are run off your feet today and this weekend !

NOW IS THE TIME TO MOVE YOUR GUEST HOUSE / B&B / LODGE OR HOTEL TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF EFFICIENCY?

Now that the "silly season" is behind us, Network SA Hospitality Consultants work begins to help you iron out the glitches your business may have encountered over the last couple of months!

We specialise in the streamlining and / or restructuring of small to medium size accommodation establishments. We work with you to help improve the efficiency of your business, be it an overall picture or within certain areas e.g. Marketing, Staff Training, Management, IT Solutions, Food and Beverage, Social Media, Housekeeping etc.

We use our extensive knowledge and expertise in hotel management to help you to achieve the maximum return on your property and we tailor our service to meet your individual requirements at all times.

We can help you on a consultancy basis, by owning and managing certain functions for you, or by taking control of the whole hotel, always with regular reporting. It is important to us to spend time with you upfront to understand your objectives and agree how we will best work together.

We draw up a detailed hotel management agreement with you outlining roles and responsibilities, ensuring that all expectations are agreed and met.

Please feel free to contact me at any stage

Sincere best wishes to all of you over the Festive Season

Key findings of the latest report from Stats SA

Tourist accommodation in South Africa, July 2018

Measured in nominal terms (current prices), total income for the tourist accommodation industry decreased by 2,3% in July 2018 compared with July 2017.

Income from accommodation decreased by 0,5% year-on-year in July 2018, the result of a 4,2% decrease in the number of stay unit nights sold and a 3,9% increase in the average income per stay unit night sold.

In July 2018, the types of accommodation that recorded the largest negative year-on-year growth in income from accommodation were:

Guest-houses and guest-farms (-26,6%); and
caravan parks and camping sites (-14,3%).
The largest negative contributor to the 0,5% year-on-year decrease in income from accommodation in July 2018 was guest-houses and guest-farms (contributing -1,7 percentage points).

Income from accommodation decreased by 0,3% in the three months ended July 2018 compared with the three months ended July 2017. Negative contributors to this decrease were:

hotels (-2,3% and contributing -1,5 percentage points); and
guest-houses and guest-farms (-21,0% and contributing -1,2 percentage points).
Seasonally adjusted income from accommodation decreased by 0,5% month-on-month in July 2018. Negative month-on-month growth rates were recorded for:

caravan parks and camping sites (-10,0%);
guest-houses and guest-farms (-2,1%); and
'other' accommodation (-1,4%).

Interesting stats coming out regarding the Hospitality Industry

Make your guests feel EXTRA special with a simple yet well thought out small gift and a personalised letter thanking them - make sure the presentation is outstanding, be it a glass of juice / fruit / biscuits/ bottle of wine or a chocolate perhaps - FIRST and LAST impressions are the lasting impressions

Spring is in the air and with some of the fine mornings we enjoy, spoil your guests with an outdoor breakfast!

Do you have sound business acumen in understanding how to 
run a succesful accommodation establishment?

Relief Manager Service


Do you or your manager need a break before the silly season descends upon us!


We offer the relief management services of a professional and highly trustworthy General Manager who has owned and operated his own hotel and conference centre, as well as having worked as a consultant GM to many properties in the hospitality industry.


If you would like to find out how we can help you, please contact Keith at 

Network SA
 Hospitality Consultants

Website: www.networksa.com


Email: [email protected]


Tel: 082 569 8991