Issue 9
HOSPITALITY TRENDS PROPERTIES FINANCIAL RISK  LEGAL IMMIGRATION CONTACTS
In this issue of Hospitality Business Hub , the formidable members of HPASA discuss hard-hitting topics that affect those of you in the business of hospitality.

The article Bank Like a Banker asks if you would you go into a restaurant and order without referring to the menu and prices? Do you apply the same principles in terms of banking? Food for thought!

The rules within the Consumer Protection Act regarding competitions are not as simple as they used to be. The new rules impose a series of requirements that will make you think twice the next
time you want to give something away in order to increase your brand awareness.

New Companies Act Leaving You Exposed? This article discusses the new Companies Act, which came into effect on the 1st April 2011. It could herald some nasty surprises to Directors and officers of companies. It may be time to discuss liability cover for Directors.

Read these articles and more from our editorial highlights below or go to www.hpasa.com

We look forward to serving your local and worldwide hospitality needs.

Yours in Hospitality,
The Hospitality Partners Association
www.hpasa.com
 
Hospitality Trends
 
• Top New 5-Star Shared Ownership Product Launched In Cape Town
Shared ownership at the top end of the market remains a stylish and intelligent way to own a second or third residence provided one carefully selects the correct legal structure , the right location, a residence that is part of a deluxe Hotel environment and a product with which one can enter in a quality exchange with top global resorts & destinations that do provide availability
Financial
 
• Bank like a Banker
In the following article, we ask you three questions. For each of them, answer either ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Now here’s the trick question: Do you apply the same principles in terms of banking?
Immigration
 
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Immigration Amendment Act Passed by Parliament
For the last 6 months, experts debated the controversial Immigration Amendment Act (IAA) proposed by the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA). In spite of heavy protests, the ANC majority pushed the amendments through Parliament at the end of March 2011
Legal
 
• Do you use Competitions to attract Customers? What the Consumer Protection Act says.
Not so simple any more. The Consumer Protection Act became fully operational on 01 April 2011 and deals specifically with promotional competitions by imposing a series of requirements
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Legally Speaking – Snippets of Law - Provided by STBB ‘Legally Speaking” are thought provoking snippets or newsflashes of law for your interest and motivation
Risk
 
• New Companies Act Leaving You Exposed?
The new Companies Act, which came into effect on the 1st April 2011, could herald some nasty surprises to Directors and officers of companies. One of the key aspects of the Act is that Directors and company officers will be held more accountable for their actions
Properties
 
• A wide selection of Lodges, Guesthouses and Hotels available
Here you will find the most recent hospitality properties on offer through Pam Golding Hospitality
 
Are you an investor who is keen to explore business opportunities in the African hospitality sector, or perhaps a hotel developer/operator seeking a business partner. It could also be that you generally follow global trends in hospitality, and are interested in knowing more about the sectors’ future prospects. If this sounds like you, then talk to our HPASA partners. HPASA partners offer world class, turnkey solutions to the business of hospitality.
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Hospitality Business Hub is the newsletter of the Hospitality Partners Association, a partnership of 5 highly respected companies and individuals, all of whom have proven themselves leaders in business and in the hospitality sector, and as a partnership can offer turnkey solutions to all small and large hospitality and tourism businesses in South Africa from local and international investors and
Hotel Operators worldwide.
 
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