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Finance MEC was happy for DA-linked CEO to receive half million bonus

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The CEO of WESGRO, an ex-DA politician called Tim Harris, has received a 20% increase and a 20% bonus. That means an extra R927,000, paid by the taxpayers. He will earn R3.1-million, more than the President. MEC Finance David Maynier, ranked #4 on the DA’s provincial list, knew about this, and approved WESGRO’s budget, which included an overall 30% increase for the organisation. At this point, I request that you insert your thoughts about our economic situation during covid-19. If you’re a member of our collapsed tourist industry, it will … Read the full article…

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State of Western Cape Tourism

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The Western Cape has taken its place as a global big-hitter among tourists, with arrivals and infrastructure spend reaching record levels. Alan Winde, MEC of Economic Opportunities, and Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, this morning (24 January 2017), revealed key facts on the state of the Western Cape’s tourism sector. MEC Winde said: “We’ve entered a very exciting period for our tourism sector. At a range of key attractions across the region, nine of out ten reported record visitor … Read the full article…

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Wesgro's Garden Route and Klein Karoo Tourist Infographic

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Wesgro, the destination marketing, investment and trade promotion agency for the Western Cape, has released this infographic showing tourist trends in Eden District (Garden Route & Klein Karoo) during an 8-month period of 2014.

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Garden Route Wins IAGTO Award: Best International Golfing Destination

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Since 2000, the IAGTO Awards have become the “Oscars” of the global golf tourism industry, rewarding the best-performing golf destinations and golf resorts. IAGTO is the global golf tourism association and represents more than 85% of golf holiday packages sold worldwide with annual sales of over US$2 billion. The Western Cape’s natural paradise of the Garden Route has been recognised as the 2014 Golf Destination of the Year for Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf States. Nils Flaatten, CEO of Wesgro, the Western Cape’s official tourism, trade and investment … Read the full article…

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