Hoedspruit Tourism Association Survey

TOURISM SURVEY

As discussed at the inaugural meeting held on 23rd May 2018, of parties interested in establishing a Hoedspruit Tourism Association (HTA), your input in formulating the objectives of the HTA would be most appreciated. The below survey should take no more than 10 minutes of your time to complete and will be key to guiding the way forward for the HTA. Please bear in mind this covers Hoedspruit, which includes the whole Maruleng area.

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* 1. Contact information

Name

Company

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Within the objectives of a Tourism Association, you will usually find the following: (Please tick each of the objectives if you agree with them)

To apply innovation and creativity to identify economic advantage, emerging opportunities and growth to all members and residents who are considered shareholders in the Tourism Industry for Hoedspruit and surrounding area (The Area)

To promote and market the area as a prime Tourism destination

For the provision of commercial and tourism opportunities and services to satisfy the needs and standards of residents and tourists; and

To stimulate and encourage sustainable employment opportunities, skills development and skills share and the overall inclusion of recruitment monitoring within the Tourism Industry

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* 3. Please add any additional or alternative objectives that you would consider should be in the top 5 priorities be for improving tourism in Hoedspruit and the whole Maruleng area, within the next 12 months.

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* 4. Noting we are focusing on matters regarding tourism (direct and indirectly), what are the top 3 issues you believe impact negatively the area as a tourism destination

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* 5. What is the primary focus of your business:

Accommodation: BnB / Guest house

Accommodation: Small lodge < 6 beds

Accommodation: Medium lodge >6 and <20 beds

Accommodation: Large lodge > 20 beds

Service provider

Eco-tourism

Training provider / Services

Restaurant

Tour Operator

Travel Agent

Transfer Company

NPO

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What benefits, as member of Hoedspruit Tourism Association, would you wish to receive to enhance or support your business:

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* 7. What type of information would you wish to access on the HTA's website.

Emergency services directory

Services directory

Hospitality reqruitment

Specialist insurers

Labour advice/information

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What tangible benefits would you like to have access to by being apart of HTA?

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* 9. HTA Membership

Would you wish to become a member of the HTA?

Are you willing to pay R250.00 administration fee on joining?

Are you willing to pay R500.00 annual membership fee?

Would you wish to become a member of the HTA Steering committee?

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* 10. There will be a range of sub-committees, focusing on specific areas within Tourism. which would you agree are relevant or should be included

Accommodation providers

Travel Agent

Tour Operators

Service Providers

Training and Skills development

Eco-Tourism

Other (please specify)