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Introduction
Standard Industrial Classification Codes
Theta Chamber Committee Terms of Reference
Theta Travel Policy
Call for nominations – 2007/2008 Chamber Committee’s

Call for nominations – 2007/2008 Chamber Committee’s THETA invites all registered employer, employee and stakeholder organisations to submit nominations for candidates to serve on the 2007/2008 Chamber Committee’s. Deadline: 16h00, Monday, 08 January 2007.

For more information
To download a Nomination Form
Proposed 2007/2008 Meeting Schedule

Introduction

The tourism, hospitality and sport sector has the potential to be South Africa's largest employment sector, largest foreign exchange earning sector and largest economic sector in terms of GDP. In addition to the potential for tourism to increase foreign exchange earnings, it is a multiplier domestic industry. That is, domestic tourism and hospitality operations create economic activity and employment also.

The tourism, hospitality, sport and conservation industries are diverse, complex and large, and the sector overlaps many other industry sectors such as transport, arts, culture, entertainment, business and retail.

Chambers that fall within THETA’s scope include:

Hospitality
Gambling and Lotteries
Tourism and Travel Services
Conservation and Tourist Guiding
Sport, Recreation and Fitness

It has been estimated that up to 80 percent of all businesses in the sector are small, micro and medium-sized enterprises, and more than 80 percent are located in urban settings. If true, this reflects industry's desire to access the domestic as well as the international market in order to smooth out as far as possible the peaks and troughs of demand; and it also reflects the availability of services and infrastructure. In addition, a substantial part of the sector is primarily involved in food preparation, food and beverage service and catering – for the general population, not only for tourists – so they are located where their markets are concentrated.

Employment within these chambers is characterised by it being labour intensive; many occupations are operational and require low to intermediate skills; and a relatively high proportion of jobs are part-time and casual. In the Sport and Recreation sub-sector in particular, large numbers of workers are voluntary, unpaid people.

Much of the sector operates 24 hours per day, year-round, but is subject to significant seasonal fluctuation. The sector's clients are both domestic and international, and they seek both natural and built attractions and services. Customer service and ambience are fundamental to the quality of a tourist's or patron's experience, and to the likelihood of return business.

The broad tourism sector and all its five chambers cover a range of enterprises, skills and occupational categories. Listed below are the standard industrial classification (SIC) codes, covered by sector as well as the terms of reference of the chamber committees, their members as well as the THETA travel policy applicable to Chambers and their operations. They comprise:

Standard Industrial Classification Codes

Group	SIC Code	Standard Category



HOSPITALITY



	64101	Hotels, motels, boatels and inns not registered

	64104	Hotels, motels, boatels and inns registered

	64102	Caravan parks and camping sites

	64103	Guesthouses and guest farms

	64105	Bed and breakfast

	64106	Management and operation of game lodges

	64201	Restaurant or tearoom with liquor license;

	64202	Restaurant or tearoom without liquor license

	64203 64205 64206	Take-away counters; take-away restaurants; fast food establishments

	64204	Caterers (including private clinics)

	64207	Other catering services n.e.c. including pubs, taverns, night clubs

	84111	Timesharing (including resorts and parks; self-catering apartments/cottages)

	88994	Bioscope cafes

	91308	Control of undertaking that sells liquor to the public

	9130A	Licensing and control of undertakings that sell food to the public

	96195	Operation and management of convention centres



GAMBLING & LOTTERIES



	96494	Gambling, licensed casinos & the national lottery (incl bookmakers, totalisators, casinos, bingo operators)



TOURISM & TRAVEL SERVICES	71214	Tour operators (inbound and outbound tour operators)



	71223	Safaris and sightseeing trip operators

	73002	Inbound international flights

	74140	Travel agency and related activities

	85111	Renting of land transport equipment including car rentals

	96336	Tourist info centres

	99048	Tourism authorities incl. but not limited to tourism marketing, tourist information centres, publicity associations

	99028	Car Hire



SPORT , RECREATION & FITNESS	93195	Operation and management of health and well-being centres including but not limited to hydros, spas, fitness centres etc.



	96000	Recreational, cultural and sporting activities

	96002	Recreational, leisure and outdoor adventure activities incl. management and operation of facilities, government departments

	96191	Beaches and amusement facilities and fairs

	96196	Amusement Parks

	96410	Sporting activities

	96411	Operation and management of sporting facilities and clubs

	96412	Operation and management of sport academies

	96413	Promotion and management of sporting events and activities

	96415	Management and operation of non-motorized sporting activities

	96416	Operation and management of recreation parks & beaches, fairs and shows and recreational transport activities

	96417	Sporting activities incl. but not limited to sport federations etc.

	96418	Management and operation of motorized sporting activities

	96419	Operation and management of horse racing events and clubs and academies



CONSERVATION & TOURISM GUIDING	96320	Museum activities & preservation of historical sites & buildings



	96322	Provision for management and operation of monuments, historical sites and buildings

	96323	Management and operation of museum, cultural and heritage activities

	96333	Game parks, reserves incl. but not limited to wildlife, parks, zoological or animal parks and botanical gardens

	96334	Activities of conservation bodies

	96335	Wildlife conservation incl. wildlife, game, parks, game reserves, zoological establishments, botanical gardens etc

	11520	Hunting and trapping including related services

	99049	Guides incl. tourist river, mountain etc.

Travel for Theta Stakeholders

THETA upon formal invitation to stakeholders will pay the following travel and subsistence costs.

All travel arrangements will be made by THETA.

Accomodation

THETA makes use of the City Lodge Group as per corporate agreement. If accommodation is unavailable in this regard the following terms and conditions will apply:

Any accommodation facility may be used to the value of R 350.00 / night including dinner, bed and breakfast.

Stakeholders / travelers who elect to be accommodated by friends, family, colleagues or other individuals will not be recompensed any amount toward accommodation or breakfast cost in that environment.

The following expenses are for the personal account of the traveller:

Accommodation facility telephone bill
Laundry and dry cleaning
Additional beverages to standard meal packages
Movies
Videos
Gifts
Tips
Room service, over and above the meal limitation

THETA will provide all other meals (if overnight stay is necessary) at a rate of R 65.00 per night.

Stakeholders / travelers staying with friends, family, colleagues or other individuals are authorised to claim up to a maximum of R 65.00 for dinner (incl. drinks) / night provided the original invoices are submitted together with an original THETA Expense Claim Form in the prescribed manner.

Accommodation and travel arrangements must be made through THETA offices.

Any alternative arrangements made and all expenses incurred will be at the expense of the traveller.

TRAVEL

Air Travel
All local air travel must be undertaken in economy class.
Any upgrades or alternative arrangements are for the expense of the traveller.

Train or Bus
THETA will make travel arrangements for Train and Bus service utilization where needed.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

THETA does not envisage involving stakeholders in international ventures.

VEHICLE RENTAL

All vehicle hire arrangements are to be made via THETA offices.

For all bookings the following table will apply:

CATEGORY	VEHICLE GROUP	MAKE OF VEHICLE



Stakeholders	A	1.3 or similar



Stakeholders	B	1.6 or similar



People with disabilities only able to drive automatic vehicles	D	1.6 or similar



People with disabilities and are unable to drive	Chauffer drive	1.6 or similar



A group of 5 or more stakeholders	L	Microbus or similar

The decision to utilise an A class vehicle rental as opposed to a B class vehicle rental will be at THETA’s discretion based on the following criteria:

Weather
Distance

Claim Procedure

Attain and complete an ‘Expense Claim Form’ from THETA.
Attach supportive original invoices to claim form.
Attach invitation to travel at THETA’s request.

No faxed copies will be accepted, only original copies.
Please ensure that all claims reach THETA no later than 7 days after the meeting.

Use of Personal Motor Vehicles

Stakeholders may use their personal vehicles when attending THETA meetings and claim accordingly.

This is not applicable to employees or representatives of all Government Departments, Parastatals and all other statutory stakeholders, who are using Government vehicles and who have been provided with travel allowances from their departments / organizations.

THETA will only reimburse an amount of R2.07 per kilometre travelled.

Petrol Claim Procedures

A petrol claim form needs to be attained from THETA.
Follow claim procedure in attaching supportive documentation.

THETA reserves the right not to hire vehicles as a resident THETA driver may be available to provide a chauffer service.

Please note:

THETA will not always be in the position to pay for travel costs.
If THETA is unable to pay; clear indication of this will be made upon invitation.

Call for nominations – 2007/2008 Chamber Committee’s

THETA invites all registered employer, employee and stakeholder organisations to submit nominations for candidates to serve on the 2007/2008 Chamber Committee’s.

Deadline: 16h00, Monday, 08 January 2007. (note spacing)

For more information
To download a Nomination Form
Proposed 2007/2008 Meeting Schedule