THE 2010 Soccer World Cup that will be hosted by South Africa has presented an excellent opportunity for the Southern African Development Communities (SADC) region in terms of tourism.
Prime Minister, Theo-Ben Gurirab said on Tuesday when he was addressing board members of the Regional Tourism Organisation for Southern Africa (RETOSA) from 10 SADC member states who are in the capital for a board meeting. He said the region needs to co-ordinate its promotional strategies in order to fully participate in the 2010 World Cup activities and benefit from the spin offs thereof.”Such strategy should identify opportunities presented by the hosting of the World Cup,” he said.According to the PM, all SADC member states ought to be fully involved, adding that this World Cup provides golden opportunities whereby even the region’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will have a wonderful venue to enhance their competitiveness and make deals for the future business relations.- NampaHe said the region needs to co-ordinate its promotional strategies in order to fully participate in the 2010 World Cup activities and benefit from the spin offs thereof.”Such strategy should identify opportunities presented by the hosting of the World Cup,” he said.According to the PM, all SADC member states ought to be fully involved, adding that this World Cup provides golden opportunities whereby even the region’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will have a wonderful venue to enhance their competitiveness and make deals for the future business relations.- Nampa
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