THE majority of accommodation providers in South Africa have acted responsibly when it comes to pricing for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk made this statement releasing the results of a survey conducted by Grant Thornton to compare 2010 rates to regular accommodation rates.
“The research shows that 74% of all accommodation establishments in the country are charging a premium less than 50% above their highest rate for 2010. Half of all establishments will not be charging a premium at all,” said van Schalkwyk.
A total of 2479 respondents were sourced in all nine provinces, including hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfast establishments, lodges, camping and self-catering facilities.
“The survey has found that the addition of price premiums to normal high season rates for accommodation during major events is a global norm, during such events, normal economic principles of supply and demand result in premium pricing,” the minister said.
He added that many respondents do “recognise the damaging impact that exorbitant accommodation prices will have on the legacy of 2010.”
“We will continue to do everything to discourage excessive premiums when these do occur. I have consulted with the tourism industry in this regard,” Van Schalkwyk concluded.
The Easy Africa Site www.africatravelnetwork.net
Monday, March 29, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
U20 Cape Town International Challange
Next month Cape Town will host some top U20's International Teams in the International Challenge.
This will be staged at both Newlands Stadium and the NEW Cape Town Stadium
8/4 Ghana v Nigeria 13:00 CET
Brazil v SA 18:00
10/4 SA v Nigeria 15:30 CET
Ghana v Brazil 18:00
Tickets available through Computicket
This will be staged at both Newlands Stadium and the NEW Cape Town Stadium
8/4 Ghana v Nigeria 13:00 CET
Brazil v SA 18:00
10/4 SA v Nigeria 15:30 CET
Ghana v Brazil 18:00
Tickets available through Computicket
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Cheap World Cup Beds
superior hostel accommodation – cape town
NO MIN STAY & FIXED PRICES ALL MONTH!!
* Affordable and comfortable accommodation
* Within walking distance to Cape Town Stadium and Fan Mile
* 24 hour professional security guaranteed
* Cater for single and group bookings
* Newly furnished beds and linen included
* Rates include breakfast and complimentary gift pack (MTN Sim card, Rain mack and more)
* 2000 beds available
package contents
* Rooms available – 2; 4; 8; 12 and 16 bed rooms
* Shared bathrooms (separate male and female)
* Breakfast lounge
* Big screen TV’s to view all World Cup games
* Internet kiosks and wireless connection (Pay as you go)
* 24 hour security
* Digital Safes
* All rooms heated
* 24 hour Reception
* 24 hour medical on site
SOCIAL INITIATIVE
This great opportunity to host the World Cup has provided many benefits to the people of South Africa. It has generated thousands of jobs and allowed us to regenerate our infrastructure across the country.
We have contracted with 4 disadvantaged schools in Cape Town to convert them into hostels during the world cup period. The classrooms and bathrooms will be refurbished and painted. The dormitories will benefit from all the new bedding and linen. The schools will also benefit financially.
Please contact us for more info and prices
info@africatravelnetwork.net
Monday, March 1, 2010
World Cup Accom, Great Locations, Sensible Prices
Affordable 4*Guest Houses Close to the action
Beat Inflated prices without having to compromise on standards. African Travel network have held some key 4* guest houses close to all the action in Johannesburg and Cape Town at very sensible prices
Affordable 5* Safari and Football
Find time for a Big Five Safari whilst watching the football. African Travel Network have exlusive access to a 5* Private Reserve within 1 ½ hours drive from the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth.
Stalk Cheetah and hunt down the big 5 in the morning before taking a luxury transfer to the football in Port Elizabeth.
Please contact us for more info.
Simon
www.africatravelnetwork.net
Beat Inflated prices without having to compromise on standards. African Travel network have held some key 4* guest houses close to all the action in Johannesburg and Cape Town at very sensible prices
Affordable 5* Safari and Football
Find time for a Big Five Safari whilst watching the football. African Travel Network have exlusive access to a 5* Private Reserve within 1 ½ hours drive from the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth.
Stalk Cheetah and hunt down the big 5 in the morning before taking a luxury transfer to the football in Port Elizabeth.
Please contact us for more info.
Simon
www.africatravelnetwork.net
World Cup Accom, Great Locations, Sensible Prices
Affordable 4*Guest Houses Close to the action
Beat Inflated prices without having to compromise on standards. African Travel network have held some key 4* guest houses close to all the action in Johannesburg and Cape Town at very sensible prices
Affordable 5* Safari and Football
Find time for a Big Five Safari whilst watching the football. African Travel Network have exlusive access to a 5* Private Reserve within 1 ½ hours drive from the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth.
Stalk Cheetah and hunt down the big 5 in the morning before taking a luxury transfer to the football in Port Elizabeth.
Please contact us for more info.
Simon
www.africatravelnetwork.net
Beat Inflated prices without having to compromise on standards. African Travel network have held some key 4* guest houses close to all the action in Johannesburg and Cape Town at very sensible prices
Affordable 5* Safari and Football
Find time for a Big Five Safari whilst watching the football. African Travel Network have exlusive access to a 5* Private Reserve within 1 ½ hours drive from the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth.
Stalk Cheetah and hunt down the big 5 in the morning before taking a luxury transfer to the football in Port Elizabeth.
Please contact us for more info.
Simon
www.africatravelnetwork.net
Hotel rooms selling fast -We have beds!!
It's not only football tickets which are selling like hot cakes, but hotel rooms marketed by FIFA for the World Cup in South Africa this year are fast running out with nearly three-quarters having been all booked out, organisers told Sapa.
According to the LOC Chairperson Irvin Khoza, about 73% of rooms have been reserved for the international football governing body courtesy of Match, which provides accommodation services for FIFA.
“The report we received from Match is satisfactroy,” Khoza told the media.
Match is reported to have struck deals with hotels across South Africa to market 48,000 rooms during the one month long tournament which will begin on June 11 and end on July 11.
However a number of bed and breakfasts and some big hotel chains like Hyatt opted not to work with Match as they did not want to have to set aside big blocks of rooms months before the finals.
About 450,000 thousand foreign visitors are expected to pour in for the tournament which South Africa spent a whooping R33bn on in preparations.
The number of arrivals is expected to be lower than previously estimated due to a series of challenges but no predictions have been made by the Sepp Blatter-led body.
“Whenever you play the tournament away from Europe, it is a challenge for some fans to come... a financial and organisational challenge,” FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke told Sapa.
According to the LOC Chairperson Irvin Khoza, about 73% of rooms have been reserved for the international football governing body courtesy of Match, which provides accommodation services for FIFA.
“The report we received from Match is satisfactroy,” Khoza told the media.
Match is reported to have struck deals with hotels across South Africa to market 48,000 rooms during the one month long tournament which will begin on June 11 and end on July 11.
However a number of bed and breakfasts and some big hotel chains like Hyatt opted not to work with Match as they did not want to have to set aside big blocks of rooms months before the finals.
About 450,000 thousand foreign visitors are expected to pour in for the tournament which South Africa spent a whooping R33bn on in preparations.
The number of arrivals is expected to be lower than previously estimated due to a series of challenges but no predictions have been made by the Sepp Blatter-led body.
“Whenever you play the tournament away from Europe, it is a challenge for some fans to come... a financial and organisational challenge,” FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke told Sapa.
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