South African Tourism invited 100 Tour Operators to submit a proposal as to HOW they would effectively promote South Africa to the North American market.
2AFRKA, INC. submitted its proposal alongside some of the finest Tour Operators . . . and then patiently awaited the judge’s decision as to who the eight winners would be!
Finally, after (what must have been a grueling experience for them), the winners were announced!
And we quote . . . .
Dear valued travel partner,
Thank you for participating in the Journey of Discovery Tour Operator Initiative. Each of the proposals were excellent and we appreciate the efforts you and your teams put into this initiative.
The winners have been selected and we would like to congratulate the following tour operators for their outstanding proposals:
1. 2AFRIKA, INC.
2. XXXX
3. XXXX
4. XXXX
5. XXXX
6. XXXX
7. XXXX
8. XXXX
We look forward to continue working with you and thank you for your endless support of selling South Africa.
Best regards,
South African Tourism
WHAT A THRILL! 2AFRIKA, INC. WON!
“In this ‘electronic age’ with so many very smart, talented people able to communicate to a broader audience, winning South African Tourism’s Journey of Discovery Tour Operator Initiative, feels like winning an ‘Academy Award’!” said Founder & President Kenneth R. Hieber.
"I am well aware that we submitted our proposal alongside some wonderfully talented and highly qualified travel professionals," he said, "and I feel honored that South African Tourism has acknowledged my company for its proposal."
Being South African by nativity, Hieber, now a naturalized American citizen still acknowledges that his heart remains in Africa and more definitively, South Africa.
"Thank you sincerely to the panel of judges," he added, "for recognizing the potential of 2AFRIKA, INC. and
ANOTHER COUNTRY THROUGH MY EYES, and for selecting us as one of your eight winners. You can rest assured that we will do you proud and that we will give the traveling public our very best and most personal attention at all times."
Hieber plans to launch his company’s 'initiative' in specific phases starting Monday July 12th, 2010.