Tourism is Changing Lives! Alan Campbell Shares Why South Africa Has So Much Potential!
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Tourism is one of South Africa's greatest opportunities, and the good news is that its impact goes far beyond beautiful hotels, incredible holidays and international visitors.
Every tourist who arrives in our country represents jobs, opportunities and families being supported. Think about the hotel staff, the drivers, the restaurants, the local suppliers and the small businesses that all benefit when someone chooses to visit South Africa.
I recently sat down with Alan Campbell, the Talent and Commercial Director at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, on my Good Things Guy podcast, and we had such an interesting conversation about the future of tourism in our country.
ANEW itself is a fantastic South African success story. They've grown from just two properties in 2017 to 17 hotels and resorts across the country in just nine years.
But what really stood out for me was Alan's belief that we've barely scratched the surface of South Africa's tourism potential.
We all know Cape Town and the Kruger National Park, but there are so many other incredible destinations worth exploring. From the beautiful beaches of KwaZulu-Natal to the mountains around Rustenburg and the hidden gems along the Garden Route, our country has so much to offer.
And here's another thing I loved about our conversation. Alan believes hospitality is one of the most accessible industries for young South Africans looking to build a career.
He actually started out as a bartender in Cape Town, and I shared how my own career began with waitering in Alberton and working at a wedding venue. Those early jobs taught us both lessons about people, communication and customer service that we still use today.
Alan has also made it his personal mission to positively impact a thousand families, and he believes tourism is one of the best ways to achieve that.
And I think that's the real good news here. When we support local tourism, we're doing so much more than booking a holiday. We're supporting jobs, creating opportunities and helping South African families build better futures.
So perhaps it's time to explore a little more of our own beautiful country, because every trip has the potential to make a difference in someone's life.
And that is a very good thing!
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Every tourist who arrives in our country represents jobs, opportunities and families being supported. Think about the hotel staff, the drivers, the restaurants, the local suppliers and the small businesses that all benefit when someone chooses to visit South Africa.
I recently sat down with Alan Campbell, the Talent and Commercial Director at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, on my Good Things Guy podcast, and we had such an interesting conversation about the future of tourism in our country.
ANEW itself is a fantastic South African success story. They've grown from just two properties in 2017 to 17 hotels and resorts across the country in just nine years.
But what really stood out for me was Alan's belief that we've barely scratched the surface of South Africa's tourism potential.
We all know Cape Town and the Kruger National Park, but there are so many other incredible destinations worth exploring. From the beautiful beaches of KwaZulu-Natal to the mountains around Rustenburg and the hidden gems along the Garden Route, our country has so much to offer.
And here's another thing I loved about our conversation. Alan believes hospitality is one of the most accessible industries for young South Africans looking to build a career.
He actually started out as a bartender in Cape Town, and I shared how my own career began with waitering in Alberton and working at a wedding venue. Those early jobs taught us both lessons about people, communication and customer service that we still use today.
Alan has also made it his personal mission to positively impact a thousand families, and he believes tourism is one of the best ways to achieve that.
And I think that's the real good news here. When we support local tourism, we're doing so much more than booking a holiday. We're supporting jobs, creating opportunities and helping South African families build better futures.
So perhaps it's time to explore a little more of our own beautiful country, because every trip has the potential to make a difference in someone's life.
And that is a very good thing!
🎧 Watch and listen to the episode on all our social platforms (like all of them).
📆 New episodes drop weekly.
🏡 Powered by BetterBond. Filmed at Primedia Studios.
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