TGCSA calls for Council members

THE Tourism Grading Council of South Africa is calling for member nominations. The three-year term of office of current members of the TGCSA comes to an end on August 31. Nominations for suitable persons to be considered for appointment to a new TGCSA from September 1, 2006, are being invited. When submitting nominations, persons nominated should be capable of promoting the objectives of the Tourism Grading Council of SA in an “unbiased and unprejudiced manner”. They should have some knowledge and/or experience in the tourism industry (hospitality, conferencing, food and beverage, tour operations, tourist transport services, travel agencies, quality assurance, tourism marketing, consumer affairs, game parks, finance and business practice). Members of the Council are appointed by the Minister. Nominations, together with CVs should be sent on, or before, July 24 to: Patrick Matlou: deputy director general, Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Private Bag x447, Pretoria 0001. Fax to 012 322 7496 or email pmatlou@deat.gov.za. Natalia Thomson (nataliat@nowmedia.co.za)