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he TBCSA predicts that want to bring various parties together to and experiences over this time,” says
600 000 tourism jobs could facilitate the distribution of donations, Bosman. “We’re confident that this
be lost this year alone, which especially to those who are struggling to platform will offer the support needed –
Twould be a devastating reality access relief funds and schemes.” and that people will pay it forward.”
for anyone working in the sector. But
in true South African spirit, people are The platform is not focused solely on Mzansi Tourism Champions also allows
pulling together – and nowhere is this financial support, however. According members (or champions) the opportunity
more evident than in the launch of Mzansi to Bosman, Mzansi Tourism Champions to raise the profile of their own business,
Tourism Champions, an online platform will act as a marketplace for a number of service or offering. One can write a blog
dedicated to championing the needs of different services, from free legal advice about one’s travel adventures, share
those working in the tourism field. to design and copywriting skills. photographs and celebrate all that South
Africa offers.
Heinie Bosman, one of the founders, “Essentially, the website aims to put
says that Mzansi Tourism Champions is a two people together. For example, if Tom For Bosman, Mzansi Tourism Champions
collaborative effort across sectors, which needs data for his work, he can post this is a community, a network and a safe
hopes to bring immediate support or request. Lizy sees the post and has R100 space for the industry to come together.
relief to immediate problems. available. She messages Tom directly in “Any collaboration is welcome, and we’re
order to get his details and buy him some hoping that the website and social media
“The website matches people in need data.” channels will grow significantly over the
with people who can help. It’s very much next few weeks. While the need is great,
a platform of ‘asks’ and ‘answers’. We In many ways, it is a simple, so is the number of people with the skills,
hope that, by building a network of people straightforward way for people in the energy and will to help.”
who can offer skills, advice and monetary tourism industry to support someone
donations, we’ll all be able to weather in need. But it is so much more. There The first phase of the project is complete,
the storm.”A ‘strong collective’ is at the are ‘Think Tank’ discussions on how to and Bosman extends a special ‘thank
heart of Mzansi Tourism Champions. Any improve the industry, and how to innovate you’ to Shanaaz Taliep from SAYTC and
individuals in the industry, from agents for the future, as well as collaborative Tim Louw from Atlantic Point Hostel,
and operators, to freelance guides and discussions on how to solve pressing who were instrumental in getting it
business owners, can register on the industry issues and dilemmas. off the ground: “It has been a magical
website and set up a profile. Once they combination,” says Bosman. “In the
have a profile, they can either ask for “We really hope that the industry will words of Tim Louw, ‘while our borders
help, or offer assistance. connect to share their wisdom, lessons remain closed, our hearts remain open’.”

“Through an honest, supportive and
constructive platform, we aim to unify For more information visit
current efforts,” says Bosman. “We www.tourismchamps.co.za,
call Heinie Bosman on +27 61 107 7625
or email: hello@tourismchampions.org
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