IT HAS BEEN A GREAT YEAR AS WE SAY GOODBYE TO 2011

This was a year to remember as a lot of things happened and we have memories that will be part of South African history. The mistakes that our leaders made that we the youth will learn from them as we move towards a better future and take our place as tomorrow’s leaders. This year we saw COP17 bring delegates from around the globe to South Africa, to try and make decision on how we can make this world a better place. Yes green is on everyone’s mouth. Just this morning on the travel news holiday makers were forced to pay green tax you can read the story on the link (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2077055/Higher-plane-fares-way-EU-apply-emissions-surcharge-ALL-flights-judge-rules.html)
Fedhasa youth had few major events such as the launching of Fedhasa Youth Inland. We had networking events and other events where the youth were able to learn more about the hospitality industry. As we say goodbye to 2011 and as we welcome 2012 let us do so with a good spirit. 2012 is going to be year to be remembered, because we are going to make ever lasting memories as tomorrow’s leaders and make mark in the hospitality and travel industry.

Enjoy your holidays and we will meet again in 2012.

AS WE SAY GOODBYE TO 2011,
2011 IS BOWING OUT AND WE WELCOME 2012

Tomorrow's Leaders

Every day on the news or newspaper, magazines or on any other media source all we here is the debt crisis, unemployment and all this other teams. What are we supposed to do as the youth, do cry and mourn about it or do something about it? Our current leaders have made mistakes and some of the mistakes are affecting us all. As the youth all we can do is try rectifying those mistakes, but how do we do it. Firstly we can position ourselves in right positions and we do that by starting our own business if we can’t get employment and if we do get employed we work hard to climb the cooperate ladder and once we are on top we inspire those at the bottom (future youth) to the same thing work for themselves or work for someone else never the less hard should always be present.

The youth should not depend on the government for support we should be initiative to support ourselves. Southern Sun or Sure T ravel they did not start by being the best in the business they worked themselves there and it is our time to the same. Get up and make a difference IT'S ABOUT TIME TO STOP COMPLAINING AND DO SOMETHING. And that is how we rectify our current leader’s mistakes by getting up and making a difference.

Fedhasa youth is all about preparing the youth to enter the industry as the future leaders in this industry. Whether you’re employed in the hospitality, Hospitality or Tourism student and unemployed hospitality and tourism graduate you can join fedhasa youth and be part of the movement to change the world. Here is how
Contact details

021 552 9870 or 078 338 8704, you can also email fedhasacape@fedhasa.co.za or  michael_oosthuizen@yahoo.com

PERSEVERANCE IS KEY

One thing that is difficult for us the youth swallow is the fact that this industry of ours is difficult to penetrate and to be earn large salary over night. You have to work for years and make a name for yourself, before you can earn a large salary. Perseverance is very important especially in tourism because if you do not persevere you will not be happy to you it will be just a job to pay the bills. In this generation we can no longer afford to work for the sake of working, we have to enjoy what we do because we have so many opportunities waiting for us to utilise them.   

The salary scale for entry level in this industry R2000 to R7000, if you’re lucky you can earn more than that. If you want R15000 to R20000 as a start this may not be the right industry for you. Even when you start your own business it will probably take at least five years before you start making profit. Although exciting and challenging perseverance is the key ingredient in order for you to survive in this industry.

To join fedhasa youth contact 021 552 9870 or email to fedhasacape@fedhasa.co.za

BED AND BREAK FAST

What is the meaning of bed and breakfast? You hear this term everywhere in the Hospitality industry, but what is bed and breakfast. If I was not in the industry I would say breakfast in bed, but is it breakfast in bed. First you have to get up and open the door (now you out of the bed). Second brash your teeth and wash the face. It no longer qualifies to be breakfast in bed. Room service says that I will bring you breakfast in bed, but again you have to open the door and be out of bed.

The known definition of Bed and breakfast may refer to the fact that you get to sleep and eat in the morning. So when they refer to it as bed and breakfast it simply means you can eat breakfast there maybe in bed or out of bed the choice is yours.
There was this other lady who made an example during the tourism stakeholder engagement meeting that when she on a holiday requested breakfast in bed, but she was irritated because she had to get up and open the door which to her it was no longer breakfast in bed, but breakfast in the room cause she was out of the bed”
Interesting maybe bed and breakfast should be something like breakfast in bed where by the attended just use the extra key to open the door to get in without knocking. IS IT A BE DISASTER OR SERVICE EXCELLNCE. Share how you would like your breakfast in bed.

ARE YOU EMPLOYABLE

Most of the hospitality and tourism graduates complain about the industry not offering them the opportunities to start their career after skool. Most of the time when you read an advert only 1% do not require experience, but how do you get experience if no one is willing to give the opportunity to get one.

When you sales person promote an innovative product they try by all means to convince the buyer that the product is worth it. As graduate how do you convince the employer that they should choose you above a person who has experience? You need to prepare a sales pitch to sell yourself to the employer and do not wait for hotels to advertise, contact them ask if they a vacant position or not. You will be surprised at how many of them have vacancies but they did not advertise.

Once you have been invited for an interview make sure you get the job. Sell yourself and never let your gut down. “I once went for an interview and i became too comfortable and you can imagine what happened after that, I did not get the job”. Watch your every step. Once you get the job make sure that the employer does not regret hiring you.

To be employable does not take a miracle, all you have to do is to ensure that you believe and trust yourself. Thousands of people are searching for work and is like a race, if you do not run fast enough you will lose.

CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL EGG DAY

Today is international EGG day. Who would have thought that eggs have a day just dedicated to them. This is your chance to go crazy and experiment different egg dishes, no one can blame you is egg day. This is one of the signs that the hospitality industry is growing each and every day.
Below is a bit of information about eggs.

"Egg consists of the zeaxanthin, lutein and carotenoids which is said to decrease risk of the macular degeneration related to age. Eggs are also known as the outstanding source of the choline. It is the most indispensable nutrient, which is very much necessary for the proper development of the brain in newborn and fetus and can also play the part in the memory function although our lives."

Eggs are healthy and contribute some of health benefits to our bodies, so egg addicts like myself can have more excuses to have eggs. To honour this day why not come up with something new, with lot of eggs inside. I think am going to try and eat eggs with ice cream, yogurt, custard and biscuit.

If you have not yet joined fedhasa youth, either cape or inland this is the perfect time to join. Just contact  021 552 9870 or email fedhasacape@fedhasa.co.za

World Rhino Day 22 September

"Rhino horn is not a medicine". yesterday was world rhino day, a day which is dedicated to make the world aware of the killing of rhinos every year for their horns. "Raising public awareness about the illegal trade in Rhino horn and global rhino conservation issues". You might be asking yourself why I write about rhino day how it connects fedhasa youth. Rhino is part of the big five and also part of our heritage. Tourists spend a lot of money to visit our country and see the big five. If we do not do anything to fight Rhino poaching it is going to affect us in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry because if we do not have the big five few people are going to visit our country. What will happen then, what are we going to do what will make us unique from the rest of the world then.

 The rhinos need to be conserved for the future generation and also to ensure that we always the big five. Let’s do it for our Industry and for the future generation. You do not want to wake up tomorrow only to find out that we are left with the big four and that one of the big five has become extinct. It is your responsibility and my responsibility to ensure that the we conserve the Rhinos and prevent Rhino poaching.

If you know someone who is selling the rhino horns report it, because by keeping quite you’re taking part in killing our heritage.

How To Network

Attending a networking event is not enough to make yourself known. It is important that you make your mark. This doesn't necessarily mean you have to make grand entrance or something spectacular, all it means is that you have to make sure that whenever you open your mouth to speak make sure that every word is valuable.

Everyone wants to be remembered in a good way. When you introduce yourself do so professionally. Don't talk without a full stop or without giving the other person a chance to talk. Most people do not like a person who speaks nonstop like a radio. Small talks can make a lasting impact for you; every conversation is begun with a small talk.

The most important part of the networking event getting the business cards of the people you meet at the event. The volume of the business cards is not important what is important is the impact you made to the people you spoke with. It is better to have two business cards of people who will remember you than having twenty of the people who do not remember you.

Your exit is as important as entrance. After you had your talk with the person met at the event make sure you leave on good terms. If you the conversation is not of your interest rather make a good excuse to exit than just leaving without saying a word.

Fedhasa youth organises networking event to connect the youth with the hospitality and tourism industry. Contact fedhasa Cape 021 552 9870

How To Network

Attending a networking event is not enough to make yourself known. It is important that you make your mark. This doesn't necessarily mean you have to make grand entrance or something spectacular, all it means is that you have to make sure that whenever you open your mouth to speak make sure that every word is valuable.

Everyone wants to be remembered in a good way. When you introduce yourself do so professionally. Don't talk without a full stop or without giving the other person a chance to talk. Most people do not like a person who speaks nonstop like a radio. Small talks can make a lasting impact for you; every conversation is begun with a small talk.

The most important part of the networking event getting the business cards of the people you meet at the event. The volume of the business cards is not important what is important is the impact you made to the people you spoke with. It is better to have two business cards of people who will remember you than having twenty of the people who do not remember you.

Your exit is as important as entrance.  After you had your talk with the person met at the event make sure you leave on good terms. If you the conversation is not of your interest rather make a good excuse to exit than just leaving without saying a word.

Fedhasa youth organises networking event to connect the youth with the hospitality and tourism industry. Contact fedhasa Cape 021 552 9870

The Power of Networking

As entrants in the Tourism and Hospitality industry it is important for one to network with people who have been in the industry for a long time. It will also give you exposure and also a chance to get to know how the industry operates.

"Great networkers make great leaders because they have unlocked the potential of networking in their busy lives" Robyn Henderson.

When you discover the power of networking you will also realise that it things simple, because you might know people with great influence within the industry. When you need assistance you able to find it better because you know who to contact in times of need.

Fedhasa Youth provides you with the opportunity to network at networking events. The youth segment aims to connect you with the industry through networking sessions, especially if your are still  a student, and you want to learn more about the industry.

Regards

Jennifer