27 January 2011: TravelPeople with you all the way

People will always need people. That will never change - even though we very much live in a DIY society. There is a "do-it-yourself" or self-help book available on almost any topic these days. Now if you have never built a cupboard, or painted a house and you are looking for a challenging project, this is all good and well. Broaden your horizons, stretch your mind and gather all the information you could possibly need. But if you have a need to prove your independence and display your brilliance, and feel that you could fix the ablutions just as well as the plumber, or repair the electric wiring of your house just as well as an electrician, may the sirens go off and the red lights start flashing! Some things are better left to those with the necessary know-how. We all have our areas of strength and there is nothing wrong with a bit of healthy co-dependency ... Here on http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ we are not shy to admit that we need you - and this week we are happy to be of assistance to you too!

Please allow http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ to assist you in entering our first COMPETITION for 2011! You and a partner could spend two luxurious nights with breakfast at the upmarket & very trendy Alpine Attitude Boutique Hotel in Pretoria! Don't miss out - enter today!

WORKSHOPS

• Johannesburg: 24 February 2011. If you are a travel buyer and your invitation went missing in cyberspace BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

EVENTS DIARY Important industry events, trade shows, workshops etc. Plan ahead!

TRAVEL NEWS

• Ashtons' Hoedspruit shuttle is one year old!
• Belvidere Manor has a new video and now also offers holistic therapies
• It's a 15 year celebration for Leriba Hotel & Spa!
• The 2011 http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ Workshop Schedule

TRAVEL SPECIALS

• Unbeatable introductory rates from Elephant Lake Inn!
• Leriba Hotel & Spa brings you tempting Valentines treats plus spa treatments with enticing add-on's
• It's three nights for the price of two at Aquarius Luxury Suites!
• and many other exciting offers ...

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

• Treat yourself to high tea at Leriba's Hemingway's Restaurant or a champagne tasting with a difference!
• Join the Winchester Mansions for an exclusive wine & dine evening or a lazy Sunday jazz brunch
• The fun never stops at GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World

TRAVEL SERVICES People who provide a service to you!

VACANCIES New sought-after tourism related positions posted daily! Advertise your own company's vacancies - it's free!

BLUE PAGES A quick A-Z guide of all our wonderful Suppliers. A wealth of information at your fingertips!

"If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good." (Dr. Seuss)
Hope you have tons of it this week!

Kind regards

Louise

Johannesburg: Invitation to a complimentary workshop and lunch

Who is exhibiting?

10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate / Annette Ashley Promotions (representing Riverside Estates, Excelsior Manor Guesthouse & Phantom View River Resorts / Lightleys Houseboats) / Ashtons Tours / Cathedral Peak Hotel / Champagne Sports Resort & Pumula Beach Hotel / Drakensberg Canopy Tours / Fancourt / Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre / Knysna Tourism / NAC Makana Aviation / Park Inn Sandton / Pepper Club Luxury Hotel & Spa / Protea Hotel Tsitsikamma Village Inn / Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel / Spier / Springbok Atlas / Unashamed Africa / White Shark Projects

Who should attend? All Gauteng travel buyers, including tour operators, travel agents, conference organizers & corporate secretaries who book travel and conferencing for their companies. Travel Agents are welcome to invite their corporate secretaries to an informative, fun-filled morning!

Where and When?

DATE: Thursday 24 February 2011

VENUE: Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel - Corner Rivonia Road & West Street, Johannesburg (complimentary parking)

TIMES:

• Registration & Coffee 0800 - 0830
• Workshop 0830 - 1200
• Lunch 12h00 onwards

BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

Cost: Absolutely free + lovely prizes to be won too!

RSVP for catering purposes by Monday 21 February 2011 (All confirmations are sent out on the RSVP date).

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS
Round robin means you are guided around the room as part of a group in a controlled, timed environment and a relaxed atmosphere.

We hope to see you there!

Best wishes

Louise

20 January 2011: Welcome back from TravelPeople

A big warm welcome to 2011 from http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ We hope that you will embrace everything that this year has to offer, and that you (like any good recipe for food or success), will throw in a good measure of passion, a positive attitude and a strong belief in yourself. Mix this with a good dose of empathy for others and your year is guaranteed to be a good one! After lots of sleep and soaking up of Vitamin D, we are thrilled to be back and http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ is excited about keeping you informed this year. Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on ...

The first COMPETITION for 2011 will run from next week, so keep a look-out ...

EVENTS DIARY The 2011 calendar that includes those important trade show & tourism workshop dates.

WORKSHOPS We kick off this year's workshops in Johannesburg on 24 February 2011. Make a note in your diaries - invitations go out next week!

TRAVEL NEWS

• Proud new owners for the Tsitsikamma Village Inn!
• Fancourt opens new Manor House Luxury Boutique Hotel
• Relais & Chateaux welcomes the new year
• Dragonfly and Green Route host international buyers
• Winchester Mansions scoops a platinum award
• Scheduled http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ workshops for 2011

TRAVEL SPECIALS

• Linger longer with The Last Word
• Mantis Collection brings you irresistible deals!
• Conference packages with a twist from Leriba Hotel & Spa
• and other outstanding offers ...

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

• Fun for the whole family - guaranteed at GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World!
• Enjoy a lazy Sunday brunch with live jazz at the Winchester Mansions
• It's the perfect time for a picnic at Leriba Hotel & Spa

TRAVEL SERVICES These people can make your life run more smoothly!\

VACANCIES No time like the present to look for your dream job! New positions posted daily.

BOAST BOOK Thank you for your kind comments.

BLUE PAGES An A-Z directory of all our lovely Suppliers - with everything you need to know about them!

"Aren't you happy your mind is not skin deep?" (Anon)

Take a deep breath & go for it!

Kind regards
Louise