SANParks Strategic Plan 2016/17 to 2019/20
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Re: SANParks Stratetic Plan 2016/17 to 2019/20
Well, I have come to the conclusion that giving money to SANParks is like giving money to an addict. They are development-junkies and patronising them only enables their addiction.
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Re: SANParks Stratetic Plan 2016/17 to 2019/20
Too true, Puffie, about sums it up!
But remember, the higher-ups in the system rake in the money, those on the ground are 99% doing their best!
Please check Needs Attention pre-booking: https://africawild-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=322&t=596
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Re: SANParks Stratetic Plan 2016/17 to 2019/20
SANParks revises commission margins to benefit small industry players
07 May 2019
South African National Parks (SANParks) has revised the commission margins for the travel trade marketing accommodation and other activities in its various national parks. These new commission margins will come into effect on travel trade bookings made after 1 November 2019, when the new two year contracts will be entered into.
This according to SANParks, Managing Executive: Tourism Development and Marketing, Hapiloe Sello who said in order to stimulate the growth of new and smaller entrants into the industry, smaller operators have had favourable commission margins introduced for them.
The lower and average occupancy parks and commission margins for small businesses were increased while high occupancy camps saw the reduction of the commission margins (except for the small turnover category).
Sello further explained that the commission margins of the high occupancy camps have been reduced from between 5%, for small turnover operators, and 15%, for high turnover operators, to 5% and 10% respectively. While for average occupancy camps, the commission margins changed from between 10% and 30% to 15% and 25%, respectively and finally the low occupancy camps will see the commission margins changed from between 15% and 35% respectively, to 40% for all turnover categories. “This process is an effort by SANParks to benefit all stakeholders, by implementing a strategy to grow occupancies in lower use camps and national parks, while ensuring small players play a part in the SANParks business.”
According to Sello the bulk (in excess of 80%) of its revenue is generated from its tourism plant “and as a State entity, therefore SANParks has an obligation to operate its tourism wing within best business practice principles. “The management of our commission regimen to the trade is an important element of SANParks business strategy.”
SANParks primary obligation is to ensure that its business model remains sustainable in years to come, especially in an environment of increased expenses and a relentless onslaught on its wildlife by criminals. “As an organization we value support from all operators, and it is our view that this revised approach will go a long way in benefitting all parties involved.”
Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communications
Tel: 012 426 5170
Media Enquiries:
Reynold “Rey” Thakhuli
SANParks GM: Media, PR & Stakeholder Relations
Tel: 012 426 5203; Cell: 073 373 4999
Email: rey.thakhuli@sanparks.org
https://www.sanparks.org/about/news/?id=57796
07 May 2019
South African National Parks (SANParks) has revised the commission margins for the travel trade marketing accommodation and other activities in its various national parks. These new commission margins will come into effect on travel trade bookings made after 1 November 2019, when the new two year contracts will be entered into.
This according to SANParks, Managing Executive: Tourism Development and Marketing, Hapiloe Sello who said in order to stimulate the growth of new and smaller entrants into the industry, smaller operators have had favourable commission margins introduced for them.
The lower and average occupancy parks and commission margins for small businesses were increased while high occupancy camps saw the reduction of the commission margins (except for the small turnover category).
Sello further explained that the commission margins of the high occupancy camps have been reduced from between 5%, for small turnover operators, and 15%, for high turnover operators, to 5% and 10% respectively. While for average occupancy camps, the commission margins changed from between 10% and 30% to 15% and 25%, respectively and finally the low occupancy camps will see the commission margins changed from between 15% and 35% respectively, to 40% for all turnover categories. “This process is an effort by SANParks to benefit all stakeholders, by implementing a strategy to grow occupancies in lower use camps and national parks, while ensuring small players play a part in the SANParks business.”
According to Sello the bulk (in excess of 80%) of its revenue is generated from its tourism plant “and as a State entity, therefore SANParks has an obligation to operate its tourism wing within best business practice principles. “The management of our commission regimen to the trade is an important element of SANParks business strategy.”
SANParks primary obligation is to ensure that its business model remains sustainable in years to come, especially in an environment of increased expenses and a relentless onslaught on its wildlife by criminals. “As an organization we value support from all operators, and it is our view that this revised approach will go a long way in benefitting all parties involved.”
Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks) Corporate Communications
Tel: 012 426 5170
Media Enquiries:
Reynold “Rey” Thakhuli
SANParks GM: Media, PR & Stakeholder Relations
Tel: 012 426 5203; Cell: 073 373 4999
Email: rey.thakhuli@sanparks.org
https://www.sanparks.org/about/news/?id=57796
Please check Needs Attention pre-booking: https://africawild-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=322&t=596
Re: SANParks Strategic Plan 2016/17 to 2019/20
Would be nice if the reductions in commission could be passed on to the customers to reduce the high prices a little.
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Re: SANParks Strategic Plan 2016/17 to 2019/20
How right you are Graham
If you book directly like most of us do, you ought to have a discount
There will be quite a difference in gain for the various travel trade companies
If you book directly like most of us do, you ought to have a discount
There will be quite a difference in gain for the various travel trade companies
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