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Sections News Editorial/Opinion Cover Choice Arts & Life Business Politics Sports   Subscription Form Click here       Daily Independent Online.         * Friday, July 02, 2004. S. African tourism woos Nigerian investors Stories by  Shola Ogunode Aviation Reporter, Lagos   Following the huge success recorded in previous partnerships held with Nigerian investors, especially in the telecommunications sector, some South African hospitality companies have shown interest in investing and boosting the nation’s tourism industry. Speaking during an interactive session, the Sales Manager, African and Middle East, Southern Sun Hotels, Mrs. Thulile Klassen, stated that “it became imperative for us to come and say a big thank you to our teeming customers,” adding that      “Nigerians have steadily ranked highest on its patronage list. For this, we have come to invest through shared interest and profit with our Nigerian hospitality businessmen and women, while promising better services.” Confirming this also, the Managing Director, Legend Tours and Transfers, Mr. Faiz Noordien, informed that “Nigeria was instrumental to the final liberation from apartheid of South Africa. Going by this, we are therefore seeking to continue the mutual and beneficial relationship we have continued to share even after our freedom 10 years ago”. However, while acknowledging that much still needed to be done to curb the reported cases of growing segregation between the whites and blacks, Noordien assured that in the next two years, issues as this would have been reduced to the barest minimum because of the concerted efforts of both the South African Tourism Board and the government. He added: “This is why we have been recording influx of tourists into SA because we are now seen as not only security safe country, but also a place where globally, every one can call home.”   Noordien, whose company is a member of many recognised international tourism organisations, said that because the rate of crime has drastically reduced, especially in Johannesburg, “we have been recording heavy influx of tourists. In fact, most people now prefer to visit South Africa instead of Europe as it used to be.” Klassen, who promised tourists from Nigeria preferential treatment  whenever they lodge at any of its strategically located hotels in South Africa, has also assured Nigerians of special local dishes.  Klassen and Noordien also disclosed that there has been encouraging response from target Nigerian investors since they arrived the country last week.       Copyright� 2002. All Rights Reserved Independent Newspapers Limited Block5, Plot 7D, Wempco Road, Ogba, P.M.B. 21777, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. www.dailyindependentng.com e-mail: [email protected]

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