Thursday 31 July 2008

Welcome Awards 2008

THE third annual Welcome Awards, held in May at Indaba in Durban, recognised and honoured service excellence in the tourism and hospitality industry.

The awards, an South African Tourism initiative sponsored by, among others, First National Bank, Satsa, Deat, and the TGCSA, have become catalysts for promoting service excellence and product innovation, said SA Tourism ceo, Moeketsi Mosola, at the awards ceremony.

"The various category winners represent the cream of what our destination offers visitors in terms of outstanding service, luxurious experiences, efficiency and professionalism," said Moeketsi.

This year's 156% increase in entries, he added, bears testimony to the "growing significance of these awards to the South African tourism industry.

The award winners for 2008 Backpackers Category was Gibela Backpackers Lodge - Durban.

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