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TRANSCRIPT
By-Ways To Southern Africarsquos Magnificent
Mountain Splendour
Dear Members Stakeholders amp Friends in Tourism And time just keeps marching on - already we have completed 4 x exhibitions this year Our strong visibility at these shows is proving to be very fruitful At the Indaba we found it very interesting engaging with the trade and finding out from them what their clients are looking for and how we can work collaboratively with stakeholders The MDR is definitely very well positioned to meet travelers and corporate needs and we look forward to following up on these leads on your behalf We are also very excited at the benefits and business opportunities that have come about as seen on page 2 And off we go again the Gauteng Outdoor Eco Adventure Expo in Kyalami Johannesburg running from the 24th ndash 26th May Please remember ndash we are offering you the opportunity to include your photographs in our slide show ndash more details follow on page 4
Amerintia Human - chairmalotidrakensbergroutecom
A message from the Chair
From the Media Desk
Website updates ndash we have now received and uploaded a total of over 100 memberrsquos information Thank you so much for your time and commitment to this process The design and navigation of the site is looking fantastic We are gunning to have this completed (as far as possible as it will always be a work in progress) by mid June There will be an area for the calendar but also some juicy spots for hot news ndash SO once again I implore you to send me - even 3-5 liners (or more full press releases and photos welcome so that I may send these to our press lists)- of whatrsquos up what happened whatrsquos going to happen fun stories unusual stories The more live we keep the site the more chances you will be seen A whirlwind Indaba saw the stand buzzing and some very interesting meetings were held with media and potential stakeholders Please see the following page for some great business opportunities for you And more in the makinghellip I certainly enjoyed the opportunity to meet members patrons and sponsors who I have not managed to meet yet given the vastness of the route So please excuse the photo of myself with our Boundless friends however I thought perhaps sometimes it is easier to put a name to a face when we are communicating ndash so seen here with Boundlessrsquos Programme Manager Deborah Kahatano and Marketing Manager Roland Vorwerk
Nikki Tilley
In this issue A message from the
Chair
From the Media desk
Marketing amp Business
opportunities
Film Tourism
Calendar
Exhibitions
Did you know
Great news
Contact details
Been and seen at the
Indaba
Top L-R - Madga Hearne amp
Amerintia Human
Below ndash Nikki Tilley with
Boundless Friends
Ah the majestic heights of the mountain splendour
May - June 2013
There is only one
Way ndash and thatrsquos up
Picture courtesy of Itchy feet
Have your establishment listed on 8 listing websites and only pay for one To view the standard of the advertisements please click on the following link httpwwwleisurestaycozaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=161ampItemid=223 Websites you will be listed on include wwwleisurestaysacoza wwwsawebholidayscoza wwwnationalaccommodationcoza wwwglobal-accommodationcoza wwwwheretostayinsacoza wwwyoursatravelassistantcoza wwwsleepover-sacoza wwwyourafricantravelassistantcoza For more information send your enquiry infoleisurestaysacoza
Awesome investment
opportunities for KZN
A funding scheme for tourism development has been made available Justin Mackory our Tourism Specialist sat with the Rep for the KZN Growth Fund and in summary he reports R30m-R100m is available for favourable loan funding Tourism projects will need at least 30 BEE ownership or 65 points BBBEE score Projects must be at an advanced stage of development and will need to prove sustainability and risk mitigation The fund is geared towards projects that will
- Create new jobs
- Foster black economic empowerment
Marketing amp business opportunities
Page 2 of 3
May - June 2013
- Be in a financial position to repay debt funding in a prescribed period
If any MDR members (KZN) have an interest in the KZN Growth Fund please contact Bruce Ndidi - Project Investment Officer KZN Growth Fund brucekzngrowthfundcoza 031 372 3738 082 040 9794
And something awesome for
the Free State too ndash YOU ARE
ON DEADLINE
The Free State Development initiative has been sent as a PDF and is also attached to this email The aim is to contribute towards employment creation through SME development Interventions focus on the promotion of an entrepreneurship culture for young people an improvement of the business environment and provision of Business Development Services (BDS) to SMErdquos in selected economic sub-sectorsof the economy The first funding window closes on 31st May and applications of up to R250 000 will be considered Please contact Jens Dyring Christensen ndash Chief Technical Advisor for Free State SME Development Initiative on dyringiloorg
Save on your BampB Insurance
Depending on the age of your business and if you have grading in place- BNB Sure can offer you between 15 and 30 discount on your business So MDR BampB members why not get a quote and see if you can save some money For more information please contact Natasha Krishna - Natashabnbsurecoza
Above
Photo courtesy of Wild Mountain Adventures
Below
Photo courtesy of Moolmanshoek Private Game
Reserve and Lesotho snow (google)
Be hellipCaptivated
Be hellipWith Nature
Be hellipImmersed
Be hellipCreative
Be hellip Active
ampAdventurous
In the
Eastern Free State
Lesotho
Eastern Cape
Highlands
Ukhahlamba
Drakensberg
Film Tourism ndash what is it
Film induced tourism explores the effects that film and TV-productions have on the travel
decisions made when potential tourists plan their upcoming holiday or visit to a
destination Films documentaries TV-productions and commercials inspire people to
experience the locations seen in the content screened to explore new destinations Film
tourism is an excellent vehicle for destination marketing and also creates opportunities
for product and community entrepreneur development such as location tours or film
heritage museums to name but a few One of the best examples of film induced tourism
relates to lsquoThe Lord Of The Ringsrsquo trilogy filmed in New Zealand Research studies
revealed that at least 72 of the current and potential international tourists visiting New
Zealand had seen at least one of the trilogy films More than two-thirds of the tourists
questioned agreed that they would visit the country as a result of the movie (Source
Film Induced Tourism by Sue Beeton) Makes you thinkhellip doesnrsquot it
Calendar of Events ndash A work in progress - Maloti Drakensberg Route 2013
Full 2013 calendar on request nikkithemediamogulcoza
Your event not listed here Then please share with me so that we can build the most comprehensive events calendar for the MDR
May Establishment name Cost of
event Contact person for event Establishment
name Event Cost Contact
25 Morija museum - celebrates Unsung Heroes - dress in African Attire
Free Lineo Segoete at 6387-
0955 or lsegoetegmailcom
24 - 26
Gauteng Outdoor Expo - members are invited to participate
Get your photos on the slideshow
To participate - please contact Magda Hearne
24 - 26
The Cavern - Birding and Nature weekend
R 1 760 036 4386270 infocaverncoza
Skiiing starts at Tiffendale Ski Resort
June Establishment name Cost of event
Contact person for event Establishment name Event
Cost Contact
5
6
7 The CAVERN Stargazing
R 1 760 036 4386270 infocaverncoza
8
9
22-23
Wyndford FouriesbergStargazing weekend
058-2230274
22 Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort Dam
Ann 082 8280401 Four Rivers Adventures off road enduro
Contact 0837851693
July Establishment name Cost of event
Contact person for event Establishment name Event
Cost Contact
5
6
7
11- 14th
Afriski Lesotho slalom racing
Stephan at Gone skiing 0861754669
18-21
4x4 weekend fundraiser for childrens home
Enquiries drakensvilleatkvorgza
26 The Cavern - Christmas in July
R 1 760
27
28
31 Gliders in Champagne Valley - end July- beg Aug
Please remember The MDR members that would like to attend the tourism shows at their own cost will get the benefit - of inserting your individual product brochures in the Maloti Drakensberg Route Brochure during the specific show you attend with the understanding of the principal and advantages of collective marketing - the privilege to have three free individual product slides with images portraying your establishment displayed in the MDR slide presentation running at the specific show that you attend For non-attending members a nominal cost of R25000 applies per show to have 3 x individual product slides inserted Be seen
Did you know Google Street View hits Lesotho
Lesotho is the latest African country to be showcased to Internet users across the globe via Google Street View Street View launched Street View in Hungary and Lesotho on April 23 bringing its presence to 50 countries across the globe ldquoThis is also the largest single update of Street View imagery wersquove ever pushed including new and updated imagery for nearly 350000 miles of roads across 14 countriesrdquo said a statement by Google ldquoUsers can navigate more than five million miles of the world without ever leaving homerdquo continued the statement Users will be able to explore some of the countryrsquos mountainous imagery including the winding roads and lakes Other sights include the Lesotho Evangelical Church which is one of Africas oldest Protestant churches founded in 1833 by missionaries from Paris and the traditional architecture in Nkesi Maseru Street View was launched in South Africa just before the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Botswana was launched last year Tourism Update 25 Thu Apr 2013
Streetview vehicles and the Trike (Bicyle) version Apps on Mobiles (courtesy Google) page 5 refers
A REMINDER Exhibitions we will be attending
PLEASE join us
Gauteng Outdoor Expo 24 ndash 26 May JHB Getwaway Coca Cola Dome 30 Aug ndash 2 September
Our Facebook and Twitter pages are seeing a steady increase Please visit these pages and follow and share Again with grateful thanks to our funders for making this possible- in addition a BIG WELCOME again and thank you to ATKV a new route sponsor We thank you for your support and collaboration
Contact us amp Information
Contact Tel + 27 (0) 78 203 3596 (please note new number)
Web wwwmalotidrakensbergroutecom
Membership enquiries amp subscribe to our newsletter membersmalotidrakensbergroutecom General enquiries infomalotidrakensbergroutecom Media Practitioners
The Media Mogul Co Nikki Tilley + 27 (0)82 441 5795 nikkithemediamogulcoza httpstwittercomMalotiDrakRoute wwwfacebookcomMalutiDrakensbergRoute
Thank you to our sponsors amp patrons
ldquoTravel is more than the seeing of sights it is a change that goes on deep and permanent in the ideas of livingrdquo ndash Miriam Beard
Did you know Travellers who book via
mobile are more impulsive
The behaviour of travellers who book their trips using desktop computers and laptops differs significantly from travellers who book via their mobile phones according to pricelinecomrsquos latest study of airline ticket booking trends among travellers with smartphones Pricelinecomrsquos data is based on a sampling of mobile bookings made earlier this year after the Priceline app added the ability to book round-trip and one-way domestic and international airline tickets ldquoMobile-equipped consumers are what we call lsquountetheredrsquo travellersrdquo said pricelinecoms Brian Ek ldquoThey like to create their travel experiences on the fly rather than stick to itineraries planned far in advance Hotels are typically chosen closer to check-in day (even on the same day) and many bookings are made while on the road or after arrival in townrdquo The study found that mobile travel bookers averaged 32 years of age six years younger than the average desktop air booker The study also found that almost half of mobile air bookers booked one-way tickets and found they paid less for their tickets (average $283) compared with desktop users (average $315) Do you think SA travellers will follow this trend I have no doubt in mind that they will Is your website mobile friendly
Did you know
Every few years the area around Clarens is threatened by serious wild fires These fires are extremely difficult to suppress due to factors such as the extremely poor road access to many areas and the mountainous terrain To improve the chances of minimising the damage and risk to life and property the Clarens Fire Association have been making strategic fire breaks in the area New technology developed in Australia has now been tested in South Africa with considerable success which and allows for the burning of large fire breaks very quickly in inaccessible areas Tests done in the Kruger National Park amp Pilansberg area have shown good results and thanks to the assistance from Malcolm Procter of the Dept of Agriculture and Bob Connolly and his team from Working on Fire we have been able to conduct tests in our area This was new as it involved mountains and very different climate and fuel (grasses and vegetation) types Having a detailed understanding of fire behaviour in our area as well as the correct climatic conditions is essential to the success of this type of fire break Courtesy of wwwclarensnewscom
Have your establishment listed on 8 listing websites and only pay for one To view the standard of the advertisements please click on the following link httpwwwleisurestaycozaindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=161ampItemid=223 Websites you will be listed on include wwwleisurestaysacoza wwwsawebholidayscoza wwwnationalaccommodationcoza wwwglobal-accommodationcoza wwwwheretostayinsacoza wwwyoursatravelassistantcoza wwwsleepover-sacoza wwwyourafricantravelassistantcoza For more information send your enquiry infoleisurestaysacoza
Awesome investment
opportunities for KZN
A funding scheme for tourism development has been made available Justin Mackory our Tourism Specialist sat with the Rep for the KZN Growth Fund and in summary he reports R30m-R100m is available for favourable loan funding Tourism projects will need at least 30 BEE ownership or 65 points BBBEE score Projects must be at an advanced stage of development and will need to prove sustainability and risk mitigation The fund is geared towards projects that will
- Create new jobs
- Foster black economic empowerment
Marketing amp business opportunities
Page 2 of 3
May - June 2013
- Be in a financial position to repay debt funding in a prescribed period
If any MDR members (KZN) have an interest in the KZN Growth Fund please contact Bruce Ndidi - Project Investment Officer KZN Growth Fund brucekzngrowthfundcoza 031 372 3738 082 040 9794
And something awesome for
the Free State too ndash YOU ARE
ON DEADLINE
The Free State Development initiative has been sent as a PDF and is also attached to this email The aim is to contribute towards employment creation through SME development Interventions focus on the promotion of an entrepreneurship culture for young people an improvement of the business environment and provision of Business Development Services (BDS) to SMErdquos in selected economic sub-sectorsof the economy The first funding window closes on 31st May and applications of up to R250 000 will be considered Please contact Jens Dyring Christensen ndash Chief Technical Advisor for Free State SME Development Initiative on dyringiloorg
Save on your BampB Insurance
Depending on the age of your business and if you have grading in place- BNB Sure can offer you between 15 and 30 discount on your business So MDR BampB members why not get a quote and see if you can save some money For more information please contact Natasha Krishna - Natashabnbsurecoza
Above
Photo courtesy of Wild Mountain Adventures
Below
Photo courtesy of Moolmanshoek Private Game
Reserve and Lesotho snow (google)
Be hellipCaptivated
Be hellipWith Nature
Be hellipImmersed
Be hellipCreative
Be hellip Active
ampAdventurous
In the
Eastern Free State
Lesotho
Eastern Cape
Highlands
Ukhahlamba
Drakensberg
Film Tourism ndash what is it
Film induced tourism explores the effects that film and TV-productions have on the travel
decisions made when potential tourists plan their upcoming holiday or visit to a
destination Films documentaries TV-productions and commercials inspire people to
experience the locations seen in the content screened to explore new destinations Film
tourism is an excellent vehicle for destination marketing and also creates opportunities
for product and community entrepreneur development such as location tours or film
heritage museums to name but a few One of the best examples of film induced tourism
relates to lsquoThe Lord Of The Ringsrsquo trilogy filmed in New Zealand Research studies
revealed that at least 72 of the current and potential international tourists visiting New
Zealand had seen at least one of the trilogy films More than two-thirds of the tourists
questioned agreed that they would visit the country as a result of the movie (Source
Film Induced Tourism by Sue Beeton) Makes you thinkhellip doesnrsquot it
Calendar of Events ndash A work in progress - Maloti Drakensberg Route 2013
Full 2013 calendar on request nikkithemediamogulcoza
Your event not listed here Then please share with me so that we can build the most comprehensive events calendar for the MDR
May Establishment name Cost of
event Contact person for event Establishment
name Event Cost Contact
25 Morija museum - celebrates Unsung Heroes - dress in African Attire
Free Lineo Segoete at 6387-
0955 or lsegoetegmailcom
24 - 26
Gauteng Outdoor Expo - members are invited to participate
Get your photos on the slideshow
To participate - please contact Magda Hearne
24 - 26
The Cavern - Birding and Nature weekend
R 1 760 036 4386270 infocaverncoza
Skiiing starts at Tiffendale Ski Resort
June Establishment name Cost of event
Contact person for event Establishment name Event
Cost Contact
5
6
7 The CAVERN Stargazing
R 1 760 036 4386270 infocaverncoza
8
9
22-23
Wyndford FouriesbergStargazing weekend
058-2230274
22 Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort Dam
Ann 082 8280401 Four Rivers Adventures off road enduro
Contact 0837851693
July Establishment name Cost of event
Contact person for event Establishment name Event
Cost Contact
5
6
7
11- 14th
Afriski Lesotho slalom racing
Stephan at Gone skiing 0861754669
18-21
4x4 weekend fundraiser for childrens home
Enquiries drakensvilleatkvorgza
26 The Cavern - Christmas in July
R 1 760
27
28
31 Gliders in Champagne Valley - end July- beg Aug
Please remember The MDR members that would like to attend the tourism shows at their own cost will get the benefit - of inserting your individual product brochures in the Maloti Drakensberg Route Brochure during the specific show you attend with the understanding of the principal and advantages of collective marketing - the privilege to have three free individual product slides with images portraying your establishment displayed in the MDR slide presentation running at the specific show that you attend For non-attending members a nominal cost of R25000 applies per show to have 3 x individual product slides inserted Be seen
Did you know Google Street View hits Lesotho
Lesotho is the latest African country to be showcased to Internet users across the globe via Google Street View Street View launched Street View in Hungary and Lesotho on April 23 bringing its presence to 50 countries across the globe ldquoThis is also the largest single update of Street View imagery wersquove ever pushed including new and updated imagery for nearly 350000 miles of roads across 14 countriesrdquo said a statement by Google ldquoUsers can navigate more than five million miles of the world without ever leaving homerdquo continued the statement Users will be able to explore some of the countryrsquos mountainous imagery including the winding roads and lakes Other sights include the Lesotho Evangelical Church which is one of Africas oldest Protestant churches founded in 1833 by missionaries from Paris and the traditional architecture in Nkesi Maseru Street View was launched in South Africa just before the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Botswana was launched last year Tourism Update 25 Thu Apr 2013
Streetview vehicles and the Trike (Bicyle) version Apps on Mobiles (courtesy Google) page 5 refers
A REMINDER Exhibitions we will be attending
PLEASE join us
Gauteng Outdoor Expo 24 ndash 26 May JHB Getwaway Coca Cola Dome 30 Aug ndash 2 September
Our Facebook and Twitter pages are seeing a steady increase Please visit these pages and follow and share Again with grateful thanks to our funders for making this possible- in addition a BIG WELCOME again and thank you to ATKV a new route sponsor We thank you for your support and collaboration
Contact us amp Information
Contact Tel + 27 (0) 78 203 3596 (please note new number)
Web wwwmalotidrakensbergroutecom
Membership enquiries amp subscribe to our newsletter membersmalotidrakensbergroutecom General enquiries infomalotidrakensbergroutecom Media Practitioners
The Media Mogul Co Nikki Tilley + 27 (0)82 441 5795 nikkithemediamogulcoza httpstwittercomMalotiDrakRoute wwwfacebookcomMalutiDrakensbergRoute
Thank you to our sponsors amp patrons
ldquoTravel is more than the seeing of sights it is a change that goes on deep and permanent in the ideas of livingrdquo ndash Miriam Beard
Did you know Travellers who book via
mobile are more impulsive
The behaviour of travellers who book their trips using desktop computers and laptops differs significantly from travellers who book via their mobile phones according to pricelinecomrsquos latest study of airline ticket booking trends among travellers with smartphones Pricelinecomrsquos data is based on a sampling of mobile bookings made earlier this year after the Priceline app added the ability to book round-trip and one-way domestic and international airline tickets ldquoMobile-equipped consumers are what we call lsquountetheredrsquo travellersrdquo said pricelinecoms Brian Ek ldquoThey like to create their travel experiences on the fly rather than stick to itineraries planned far in advance Hotels are typically chosen closer to check-in day (even on the same day) and many bookings are made while on the road or after arrival in townrdquo The study found that mobile travel bookers averaged 32 years of age six years younger than the average desktop air booker The study also found that almost half of mobile air bookers booked one-way tickets and found they paid less for their tickets (average $283) compared with desktop users (average $315) Do you think SA travellers will follow this trend I have no doubt in mind that they will Is your website mobile friendly
Did you know
Every few years the area around Clarens is threatened by serious wild fires These fires are extremely difficult to suppress due to factors such as the extremely poor road access to many areas and the mountainous terrain To improve the chances of minimising the damage and risk to life and property the Clarens Fire Association have been making strategic fire breaks in the area New technology developed in Australia has now been tested in South Africa with considerable success which and allows for the burning of large fire breaks very quickly in inaccessible areas Tests done in the Kruger National Park amp Pilansberg area have shown good results and thanks to the assistance from Malcolm Procter of the Dept of Agriculture and Bob Connolly and his team from Working on Fire we have been able to conduct tests in our area This was new as it involved mountains and very different climate and fuel (grasses and vegetation) types Having a detailed understanding of fire behaviour in our area as well as the correct climatic conditions is essential to the success of this type of fire break Courtesy of wwwclarensnewscom
Calendar of Events ndash A work in progress - Maloti Drakensberg Route 2013
Full 2013 calendar on request nikkithemediamogulcoza
Your event not listed here Then please share with me so that we can build the most comprehensive events calendar for the MDR
May Establishment name Cost of
event Contact person for event Establishment
name Event Cost Contact
25 Morija museum - celebrates Unsung Heroes - dress in African Attire
Free Lineo Segoete at 6387-
0955 or lsegoetegmailcom
24 - 26
Gauteng Outdoor Expo - members are invited to participate
Get your photos on the slideshow
To participate - please contact Magda Hearne
24 - 26
The Cavern - Birding and Nature weekend
R 1 760 036 4386270 infocaverncoza
Skiiing starts at Tiffendale Ski Resort
June Establishment name Cost of event
Contact person for event Establishment name Event
Cost Contact
5
6
7 The CAVERN Stargazing
R 1 760 036 4386270 infocaverncoza
8
9
22-23
Wyndford FouriesbergStargazing weekend
058-2230274
22 Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort Dam
Ann 082 8280401 Four Rivers Adventures off road enduro
Contact 0837851693
July Establishment name Cost of event
Contact person for event Establishment name Event
Cost Contact
5
6
7
11- 14th
Afriski Lesotho slalom racing
Stephan at Gone skiing 0861754669
18-21
4x4 weekend fundraiser for childrens home
Enquiries drakensvilleatkvorgza
26 The Cavern - Christmas in July
R 1 760
27
28
31 Gliders in Champagne Valley - end July- beg Aug
Please remember The MDR members that would like to attend the tourism shows at their own cost will get the benefit - of inserting your individual product brochures in the Maloti Drakensberg Route Brochure during the specific show you attend with the understanding of the principal and advantages of collective marketing - the privilege to have three free individual product slides with images portraying your establishment displayed in the MDR slide presentation running at the specific show that you attend For non-attending members a nominal cost of R25000 applies per show to have 3 x individual product slides inserted Be seen
Did you know Google Street View hits Lesotho
Lesotho is the latest African country to be showcased to Internet users across the globe via Google Street View Street View launched Street View in Hungary and Lesotho on April 23 bringing its presence to 50 countries across the globe ldquoThis is also the largest single update of Street View imagery wersquove ever pushed including new and updated imagery for nearly 350000 miles of roads across 14 countriesrdquo said a statement by Google ldquoUsers can navigate more than five million miles of the world without ever leaving homerdquo continued the statement Users will be able to explore some of the countryrsquos mountainous imagery including the winding roads and lakes Other sights include the Lesotho Evangelical Church which is one of Africas oldest Protestant churches founded in 1833 by missionaries from Paris and the traditional architecture in Nkesi Maseru Street View was launched in South Africa just before the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Botswana was launched last year Tourism Update 25 Thu Apr 2013
Streetview vehicles and the Trike (Bicyle) version Apps on Mobiles (courtesy Google) page 5 refers
A REMINDER Exhibitions we will be attending
PLEASE join us
Gauteng Outdoor Expo 24 ndash 26 May JHB Getwaway Coca Cola Dome 30 Aug ndash 2 September
Our Facebook and Twitter pages are seeing a steady increase Please visit these pages and follow and share Again with grateful thanks to our funders for making this possible- in addition a BIG WELCOME again and thank you to ATKV a new route sponsor We thank you for your support and collaboration
Contact us amp Information
Contact Tel + 27 (0) 78 203 3596 (please note new number)
Web wwwmalotidrakensbergroutecom
Membership enquiries amp subscribe to our newsletter membersmalotidrakensbergroutecom General enquiries infomalotidrakensbergroutecom Media Practitioners
The Media Mogul Co Nikki Tilley + 27 (0)82 441 5795 nikkithemediamogulcoza httpstwittercomMalotiDrakRoute wwwfacebookcomMalutiDrakensbergRoute
Thank you to our sponsors amp patrons
ldquoTravel is more than the seeing of sights it is a change that goes on deep and permanent in the ideas of livingrdquo ndash Miriam Beard
Did you know Travellers who book via
mobile are more impulsive
The behaviour of travellers who book their trips using desktop computers and laptops differs significantly from travellers who book via their mobile phones according to pricelinecomrsquos latest study of airline ticket booking trends among travellers with smartphones Pricelinecomrsquos data is based on a sampling of mobile bookings made earlier this year after the Priceline app added the ability to book round-trip and one-way domestic and international airline tickets ldquoMobile-equipped consumers are what we call lsquountetheredrsquo travellersrdquo said pricelinecoms Brian Ek ldquoThey like to create their travel experiences on the fly rather than stick to itineraries planned far in advance Hotels are typically chosen closer to check-in day (even on the same day) and many bookings are made while on the road or after arrival in townrdquo The study found that mobile travel bookers averaged 32 years of age six years younger than the average desktop air booker The study also found that almost half of mobile air bookers booked one-way tickets and found they paid less for their tickets (average $283) compared with desktop users (average $315) Do you think SA travellers will follow this trend I have no doubt in mind that they will Is your website mobile friendly
Did you know
Every few years the area around Clarens is threatened by serious wild fires These fires are extremely difficult to suppress due to factors such as the extremely poor road access to many areas and the mountainous terrain To improve the chances of minimising the damage and risk to life and property the Clarens Fire Association have been making strategic fire breaks in the area New technology developed in Australia has now been tested in South Africa with considerable success which and allows for the burning of large fire breaks very quickly in inaccessible areas Tests done in the Kruger National Park amp Pilansberg area have shown good results and thanks to the assistance from Malcolm Procter of the Dept of Agriculture and Bob Connolly and his team from Working on Fire we have been able to conduct tests in our area This was new as it involved mountains and very different climate and fuel (grasses and vegetation) types Having a detailed understanding of fire behaviour in our area as well as the correct climatic conditions is essential to the success of this type of fire break Courtesy of wwwclarensnewscom
Please remember The MDR members that would like to attend the tourism shows at their own cost will get the benefit - of inserting your individual product brochures in the Maloti Drakensberg Route Brochure during the specific show you attend with the understanding of the principal and advantages of collective marketing - the privilege to have three free individual product slides with images portraying your establishment displayed in the MDR slide presentation running at the specific show that you attend For non-attending members a nominal cost of R25000 applies per show to have 3 x individual product slides inserted Be seen
Did you know Google Street View hits Lesotho
Lesotho is the latest African country to be showcased to Internet users across the globe via Google Street View Street View launched Street View in Hungary and Lesotho on April 23 bringing its presence to 50 countries across the globe ldquoThis is also the largest single update of Street View imagery wersquove ever pushed including new and updated imagery for nearly 350000 miles of roads across 14 countriesrdquo said a statement by Google ldquoUsers can navigate more than five million miles of the world without ever leaving homerdquo continued the statement Users will be able to explore some of the countryrsquos mountainous imagery including the winding roads and lakes Other sights include the Lesotho Evangelical Church which is one of Africas oldest Protestant churches founded in 1833 by missionaries from Paris and the traditional architecture in Nkesi Maseru Street View was launched in South Africa just before the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Botswana was launched last year Tourism Update 25 Thu Apr 2013
Streetview vehicles and the Trike (Bicyle) version Apps on Mobiles (courtesy Google) page 5 refers
A REMINDER Exhibitions we will be attending
PLEASE join us
Gauteng Outdoor Expo 24 ndash 26 May JHB Getwaway Coca Cola Dome 30 Aug ndash 2 September
Our Facebook and Twitter pages are seeing a steady increase Please visit these pages and follow and share Again with grateful thanks to our funders for making this possible- in addition a BIG WELCOME again and thank you to ATKV a new route sponsor We thank you for your support and collaboration
Contact us amp Information
Contact Tel + 27 (0) 78 203 3596 (please note new number)
Web wwwmalotidrakensbergroutecom
Membership enquiries amp subscribe to our newsletter membersmalotidrakensbergroutecom General enquiries infomalotidrakensbergroutecom Media Practitioners
The Media Mogul Co Nikki Tilley + 27 (0)82 441 5795 nikkithemediamogulcoza httpstwittercomMalotiDrakRoute wwwfacebookcomMalutiDrakensbergRoute
Thank you to our sponsors amp patrons
ldquoTravel is more than the seeing of sights it is a change that goes on deep and permanent in the ideas of livingrdquo ndash Miriam Beard
Did you know Travellers who book via
mobile are more impulsive
The behaviour of travellers who book their trips using desktop computers and laptops differs significantly from travellers who book via their mobile phones according to pricelinecomrsquos latest study of airline ticket booking trends among travellers with smartphones Pricelinecomrsquos data is based on a sampling of mobile bookings made earlier this year after the Priceline app added the ability to book round-trip and one-way domestic and international airline tickets ldquoMobile-equipped consumers are what we call lsquountetheredrsquo travellersrdquo said pricelinecoms Brian Ek ldquoThey like to create their travel experiences on the fly rather than stick to itineraries planned far in advance Hotels are typically chosen closer to check-in day (even on the same day) and many bookings are made while on the road or after arrival in townrdquo The study found that mobile travel bookers averaged 32 years of age six years younger than the average desktop air booker The study also found that almost half of mobile air bookers booked one-way tickets and found they paid less for their tickets (average $283) compared with desktop users (average $315) Do you think SA travellers will follow this trend I have no doubt in mind that they will Is your website mobile friendly
Did you know
Every few years the area around Clarens is threatened by serious wild fires These fires are extremely difficult to suppress due to factors such as the extremely poor road access to many areas and the mountainous terrain To improve the chances of minimising the damage and risk to life and property the Clarens Fire Association have been making strategic fire breaks in the area New technology developed in Australia has now been tested in South Africa with considerable success which and allows for the burning of large fire breaks very quickly in inaccessible areas Tests done in the Kruger National Park amp Pilansberg area have shown good results and thanks to the assistance from Malcolm Procter of the Dept of Agriculture and Bob Connolly and his team from Working on Fire we have been able to conduct tests in our area This was new as it involved mountains and very different climate and fuel (grasses and vegetation) types Having a detailed understanding of fire behaviour in our area as well as the correct climatic conditions is essential to the success of this type of fire break Courtesy of wwwclarensnewscom
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Did you know Travellers who book via
mobile are more impulsive
The behaviour of travellers who book their trips using desktop computers and laptops differs significantly from travellers who book via their mobile phones according to pricelinecomrsquos latest study of airline ticket booking trends among travellers with smartphones Pricelinecomrsquos data is based on a sampling of mobile bookings made earlier this year after the Priceline app added the ability to book round-trip and one-way domestic and international airline tickets ldquoMobile-equipped consumers are what we call lsquountetheredrsquo travellersrdquo said pricelinecoms Brian Ek ldquoThey like to create their travel experiences on the fly rather than stick to itineraries planned far in advance Hotels are typically chosen closer to check-in day (even on the same day) and many bookings are made while on the road or after arrival in townrdquo The study found that mobile travel bookers averaged 32 years of age six years younger than the average desktop air booker The study also found that almost half of mobile air bookers booked one-way tickets and found they paid less for their tickets (average $283) compared with desktop users (average $315) Do you think SA travellers will follow this trend I have no doubt in mind that they will Is your website mobile friendly
Did you know
Every few years the area around Clarens is threatened by serious wild fires These fires are extremely difficult to suppress due to factors such as the extremely poor road access to many areas and the mountainous terrain To improve the chances of minimising the damage and risk to life and property the Clarens Fire Association have been making strategic fire breaks in the area New technology developed in Australia has now been tested in South Africa with considerable success which and allows for the burning of large fire breaks very quickly in inaccessible areas Tests done in the Kruger National Park amp Pilansberg area have shown good results and thanks to the assistance from Malcolm Procter of the Dept of Agriculture and Bob Connolly and his team from Working on Fire we have been able to conduct tests in our area This was new as it involved mountains and very different climate and fuel (grasses and vegetation) types Having a detailed understanding of fire behaviour in our area as well as the correct climatic conditions is essential to the success of this type of fire break Courtesy of wwwclarensnewscom