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A CALL TO SUPPORT THE SOUTH AFRICAN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

A CALL TO SUPPORT THE SOUTH AFRICAN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

The severe impact of COVID-related restrictions on the SA hospitality industry will be felt for many months in the future, with a growing number of industry employers and employees under increasing financial stress. Consumers looking to support the hard-working people in this sector can use the option of paying for adventure and travel experiences now, to use at a later stage. This provides both the immediate support the sector requires and peace of mind associated with extended redemption periods (up to 2 years).

Online experiences sites, Buy A Gift Experience and Hospitality Vouchers, were developed by experienced hospitality professionals mindful of these primary goals. These innovative voucher platforms aim to assist consumers and the hospitality industry during this challenging period through additional marketing avenues and the opportunity to tap into an immediate revenue stream during and post restrictions. 

Both Buy A Gift Experience and Hospitality Vouchers offer a convenient platform for consumers seeking to purchase an affordable, premium hospitality experience for immediate or future use. Consumers can choose from various premium hospitality products including hotels, lodges, restaurants, spas and activity service providers. The platforms also enable friends, family, companies or departments to contribute to large events, functions, gifts, incentives and rewards. 

Vouchers can be purchased for a specific product, or for a set value that can be used across the platform. There is no cost for listing a service or product on the platforms. A small, all-inclusive handling fee is charged, which is offset against the invoiced face value price of the service at the time of purchase. Payment is processed to the listing hospitality partner prior to redemption, dependent on the type of product, thus ensuring a risk free pre-paid revenue stream.

Hotels, lodges, restaurants, spas, experience and activity / service providers are invited to list their products or services for free on Hospitality Vouchers by sending an email to sales@hospitalityvouchers.co.za or Buy A Gift Experience at sales@buyagiftexperience.co.za

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EXTENDED REDEMPTION PERIODS FOR EXPERIENCES AND TRAVEL

EXTENDED REDEMPTION PERIODS FOR EXPERIENCES AND TRAVEL PURCHASES

COVID-related restrictions may still be in place for the foreseeable future, with a growing number of consumers looking at the option of paying for adventure and travel experiences now, to use at a later stage. This provides the peace of mind associated with extended redemption periods (up to 2 years).

Online experiences sites, Buy A Gift Experience and Hospitality Vouchers, were developed by experienced hospitality professionals with this in mind. These innovative voucher platforms aim to assist consumers and the hospitality industry during this challenging period through additional marketing avenues and the opportunity to tap into a new revenue stream during and post restrictions. 

These sophisticated e-commerce hospitality platforms enable consumers to instantly pre-purchase hospitality services and experiences for future redemption, either for themselves, a gift recipient, or as a contribution towards a function or event, such as a wedding, family holiday or milestone birthday. 

Both Buy A Gift Experience and Hospitality Vouchers offer a convenient platform for consumers seeking to purchase an affordable, premium hospitality experience for immediate or future use. Consumers can choose from various premium hospitality products including hotels, lodges, restaurants, spas and activity service providers. The platforms also enable friends, family, companies or departments to contribute to large events, functions, gifts, incentives and rewards. 

Vouchers can be purchased for a specific product, or for a set value that can be used across the platform. There is no cost for listing a service or product on the platforms. A small, all-inclusive handling fee is charged, which is offset against the invoiced face value price of the service at the time of purchase. Payment is processed to the listing partner via secure EFT prior to redemption, dependent on the type of product. 

Hotels, lodges, restaurants, spas, experience and activity / service providers are invited to list their products or services for free on Hospitality Vouchers by sending an email to sales@hospitalityvouchers.co.za or Buy A Gift Experience at sales@buyagiftexperience.co.za

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PRESS RELEASE

NEW ONLINE HOSPITALITY VOUCHER PLATFORM LAUNCHED

Inter-provincial leisure travel may still be off the cards, but in the near future all travel will resume and a surge in travel is expected. A growing number of consumers are looking at the option of paying for travel and adventure experiences now, to use at a later stage. 

In response to this, a new voucher platform for premium hospitality service providers in South Africa – Hospitality Vouchers – has been launched to ll this gap in the market. Developed by hospitality professionals and companies with vast experience in all segments of the industry, this innovative voucher platform aims to assist the industry during this challenging period through additional marketing avenues and the opportunity to tap into a new revenue stream during and post the current lockdown. 

Hospitality Vouchers is a sophisticated e-commerce hospitality platform that enables consumers to instantly pre-purchase hospitality services and experiences for future redemption, either for themselves, a gift recipient, or as a contribution towards a function or event, such as a wedding, family holiday or milestone birthday. 

Beyond the current lockdown, Hospitality Vouchers offers a convenient platform for consumers seeking to purchase an affordable, premium hospitality experience for immediate or future use. Consumers can choose from various premium hospitality products including hotels, lodges, restaurants, spas and activity service providers. The platform also enables friends, family, companies or departments to contribute to large events, functions, gifts, incentives and rewards. 

Vouchers can be purchased for a specic product, or for a set value that can be used across the platform. There is no cost for listing a service or product on Hospitality Vouchers. An all-inclusive 12.5% handling fee is charged, which is offset against the invoiced face value price of the service at the time of purchase. Payment is processed to the listing partner via secure EFT within 48 hours of the purchase date / invoice or upon redemption, dependent on the type of product. 

Hotels, lodges, restaurants, spas and activity / service providers are invited to list their products or services for free on Hospitality Vouchers by sending an email to sales@hospitalityvouchers.co.za.

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Gifting Memories That Last A Lifetime With Hospitality Vouchers and Buy A Gift Experience

Gifting Memories That Last A Lifetime With Hospitality Vouchers and Buy A Gift Experience

By The Blessed Barronness

It was my birthday on Thursday, 16th June and what a birthday it was, probably the most memorable birthday I’ve ever had and it was all compliments of Hospitality Vouchers and Buy A Gift Experience!

As a blogger, I won’t lie, I get spoiled…. a lot with weekly blogger drops, press packs and other interesting pressies. I have a bathroom cabinet overflowing with bath, body and other beauty products, I have a roof over my head, food in my tummy, a stable job, a cupboard full of clothes, even when I complain about having nothing to wear. Basically, in a nutshell I have everything I could need and don’t really want for anything.

So what do you buy for the person who has everything?

Or who needs and wants for nothing? That special someone in your life that you’d like to spoil but you’re at a loss as to what to get them?

Hospitality Vouchers and Buy A Gift Experience!

This company literally has something for everybody. From adventure packages, to romance packages and spa packages, ideas for him and ideas for her, even romantic date night packages so when they contacted me and requested to send my husband and I on an experience, in exchange for a review, I had a REALLY hard time choosing a package, but in the end, settled on this one:

A full country breakfast, followed by a horse trails safari and romantic picnic

And what an incredible day it was, our first stop was our country breakfast at the Serendipity Art Cafe which is an undiscovered gem.

Built on an excavated shallow seabed, formed some 2300 million years ago, it’s the most fascinating spot with really hospitable and charming staff and perfect for kids too. The food was fantastic, we started off with coffee and juice, fruit, yoghurt and muesli.

Which was followed by a full cook up breakfast. Walter and I then took our coffee and went exploring in the amazing and incredible gardens. This place is beautiful you guys, bring your children, there is a massive play area, rabbits, chickens, ducks, peacocks and just tons of place for your kids to explore and adventure.

I also loved how the garden is made up of a maize of pathways, with tables hidden in alcoves so there’s no chance you land up sitting on top of anyone else. I could have spent another hour there just exploring!

The restaurant itself is packed with arts and crafts and interesting trinkets, so when you’re done spending time exploring the gardens and the paintball arena, you could browse through all the goods on offer in store, including home made artisinal foods and goods like flavored chutneys etc etc.

Once we were done eating and exploring, we headed over to La Wiida Lodge for our horse back safari.

Walter was really dreading this. He is a completely inexperienced horse rider, having only ridden about 3 times in his life and as a result, he’s really scared of horses but turns out, we were in great hands with Harties Horse Trail Safaris.

The staff paired us up with the perfect horses, Walter got a really lazy boy named Patat who was happy just to plod along at the slowest walk possible and follow the trail, while I landed up on Frida, an Arabian Boerde perd cross who had a bit of spunk in her and she was happy to get up close and personal on the trail and also break into a little trot or canter every time I encouraged her.

We had an incredible safari! Our guide, Daniel, was an absolute gem! Knowledgeable, encouraging and helpful throughout our safari and full of fun too!

He also introduced us to Frankie! At first I thought he was joking when he said Frankie was a tame zebra, but he wasn’t, and I made sure to get some good zebra cuddles in.

We also spotted the lodge’s new acquisition, a Golden Wildebeest. I have never seen one before! What a site, he is just beautiful, fully integrated into the herd of blue Wildebeest, he stands out a mile away and it was incredible to see.

We saw so many incredible animals and sites on our safari, it was such an awe-inspiring experience. Seriously, if you have friends visiting from overseas, you HAVE to take them.

At the end of our safari, we enjoyed a simple, but delightful picnic, complete with champagne and chocolates! And visitors too!

This day was just the most incredible and memorable day. I loved every minute of it. The places we visited, the things we saw, the experience itself, it has created memories for me that will last a lifetime and THAT is for me, so much more precious than any gift anyone could give me.

The Blessed Barrenness

Parenting, lifestyle & health blogger. 2015 Winner best parenting blog – African Blogger Awards.