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“Essentially, the website aims to put Mzansi Tourism Champions also the ground. “It has been a magical
two people together. For example, allows members (or champions) the combination,” says Bosman. “In the

if Tom needs data for his work, he opportunity to raise the profile of their words of Tim Louw, ‘while our borders

can post this request. Lizzy sees the own business, service or offering. One remain closed, our hearts remain open’.”
post and has R100 available. she can write a blog about one’s travel
messages Tom directly in order to get adventures, share photographs and For more information visit

his details and buy him some data.” celebrate all that south Africa offers. www.tourismchamps.co.za, call
Heinie Bosman on +27 61 107 7625 or
In many ways, it is a simple, For Bosman, Mzansi Tourism Champions email hello@tourismchampions.org
straightforward way for people in is a community, a network and a
the tourism industry to support safe space for the industry to come
someone in need. But it is so together: “Any collaboration is
much more. There are ‘Think Tank’ welcome, and we’re hoping that the
discussions on how to improve the website and social media channels

industry, and how to innovate for will grow significantly over the next
the future, as well as collaborative few weeks. While the need is great,
discussions on how to solve pressing so are the number of people with
industry issues and dilemmas. the skills, energy and will to help.”

“We really hope that the industry will The first phase of the project is
connect to share their wisdom, lessons complete, and Bosman extends
and experiences over this time,” says a special ‘thank you’ to shanaaz
Bosman. “We’re confident that this Taliep from sAyTC and Tim Louw

platform will offer the support needed from Atlantic Point Hostel, who

– and that people will pay it forward.” were instrumental in getting it off
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