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NATIONAL ACCOMMODATION AWARDS – FINALISTS IN TRADITIONAL CATEGORIES ANNOUNCED
The finalists in the traditional accommodation categories in the 2011 AA Travel Guides American Express Accommodation Awards programme have been announced. Now in its eighteenth year, this awards programme is the only established mechanism that consumers can use to make their opinion of the quality of tourist accommodation in South Africa count. The traditional categories in the programme are Suburban Cultural Experiences, Township Accommodation – Heritage, Township Accommodation – Modern and Township Accommodation – Original. A total of 19 finalists in these categories were announced (list below). Guests commented on aspects such as service levels, the quality of facilities, cleanliness, décor and food. Convenor Vanessa Sand says all comments received are sent back to the participating establishments. “This is hugely valuable information, all of which is sent back to establishments so that they can see where they are successful and where there may be room for improvement. “We believe the awards programme is a contributing factor to empowerment and transformation in the sector, contributing directly to the creation of much needed jobs and skills transfer. “Also, the awards programme is an incentive to accommodation establishments to improve standards. Being an achiever in this programme results in huge exposure, which leads to increased business. There is a definite marketing advantage.” Finalists and winners in the programme receive widespread publicity and appear in the annual South Africa’s Best publication, which is distributed at local and international travel exhibitions. The winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony at the annual tourism Indaba on 8 May 2011. The awards programme is supported by American Express Card, Sealy, BnB Sure and Avis. (Ends)
Released by: Martin van Niekerk, Junxion Communications Tel 012 804 8812 On behalf of: Vanessa Sand AA Travel Guides Tel 011 713 2000 Date: 3 May 2011
2011 AA TRAVEL GUIDES AMERICAN EXPRESS ACCOMMODATION AWARDS FINALISTS – TRADITIONAL CATEGORIES EASTERN CAPE Alice Mak and Mak Guest House and Tea Garden Suburban Cultural Experience Alice Sangweni Lodge B&B & Conference Centre Suburban Cultural Experience Butterworth Big Five B&B Township Accomm - Modern Lusikisiki Cosy Posy Guest House Suburban Cultural Experience GAUTENG Centurion Kgadi's B&B Suburban Cultural Experience Johannesburg - Mondeor Dibelzo's Guest House Suburban Cultural Experience Johannesburg - Mondeor Thahameso Bed & Breakfast Suburban Cultural Experience Johannesburg - Soweto Botle Guest House B&B/SC Township Accomm - Modern Johannesburg - Soweto Connie's B&B Township Accomm - Modern Johannesburg - Soweto Nthateng's B&B Township Accomm - Modern Johannesburg - Soweto The Rose B&B Township Accomm - Modern Johannesburg - Soweto Magora's B&B Township Accomm - Original Johannesburg - Soweto Zizwe Guest House Township Accomm - Original Pretoria/Tshwane Clarina Lizvilla Guest House Suburban Cultural Experience Pretoria/Tshwane Eersterust Re Etile Family House B&B Township Accomm - Modern Pretoria/Tshwane Ga-Rankuwa Suzy's Nice Palace & Tours Township Accomm - Original Pretoria/Tshwane Hammanskraal Maski Bed & Breakfast Township Accomm - Heritage Pretoria/Tshwane Soshanguve Eve's Homestay Bed & Breakfast Township Accomm - Modern West Rand - Westonaria Bogadi Legae B&B Township Accomm - Heritage
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