Membership provides you with access to information that is relevant to the tourism industry and sets you on track to run a successful business. ICAA membership currently offers many benefits within a structure that protects members, encourages sustainable growth & development and ensures quality.
Membership Benefits: 1. Access to a unique network of opportunities in the tourism industry. 2. Group marketing benefits through the Isi'bubulungu Coast . 3. Discounts with major retailers, wholesalers and other businesses. 4. Get assistance on all issues of compliance with local and national regulations relating to the tourism industry. 5. Opportunities to work in unity as a group to take advantage of our unique position in Durban and KZN. 6. Opportunities to work in unity with the private sector, government & local authorities to develop and maintain a sustainable exciting industry for our region. 7. Referral system - members of the association will pass on business to members only via the website.time-to- time. 8. To maintain standards in the hospitality industry in the Durban South area. 9. ICAA keeps members up to date with advances in technology, advertising & marketing 10. Quality assurance - when dealing with any member you are assured of quality by the standards that all members comply with.
Advertising & Marketing. 1. Free website advertising (www.icaasa.net) - free web page with an enquiry form. 2. Advert in Isi'bubulungu Coast annual brochure. (Map & Attractions) 3. Group advertising benefits.
Cost Structure: Present Cost Structure for members joining up to end of Feb'08 R750.00 Joining fee R750.00 Annual fee + R50.00 per room/unit
Code of Ethics & Conduct To provide services of excellent standard and quality to all tourists regardless of race, gender, religion or place of origin. To do all practically possible to ensure safety and security of tourists who utilize our services or patronise our premises.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Full Membership) 1.) All members and prospective members must comply with “Section A” of the members legal requirements to be members of ICAA from 1 March 2007. (Proof of Ethekwini Business License application/payment, Membership of Durban Africa & Tourism KZN plus proof of public liability insurance.) 2.) All members must be graded in by TGCSA by no later than August 2007 to retain membership of ICAA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Associate Membership)
Provincial Registrar and TIS General Manager - James Seymour tel: 031-3667500 james@zulu.org.za
Registration forms and info.. for KZN Tourism are available on their website http://www.kzn.org.za/kzn/161.xml
Ethekweni Licencing Department Business Licence - tel: 3681278/3624238 5th floor, 75 Winder Street, Durban.
PROCEDURE
Step 1: Join ICAA (request membership pack) Membership pack to be delivered by inspection committee & brief inspection to be made. Once completed forms have been received together with payment, the Membership Sec. to forward proof of payment to the Treasurer and to notify Secretary by e-mail of paid-up member. Step 2: Join NAA (members to send their completed forms together with NAA subs direct to NAA - Step 3: Join Durban Africa (free) Step 4: Join KZN Tourism (R150.00 p.a.) Step 5: Take out B&B Insurance with Public Liability cover (SA Eagle B&B Sure - Afscot - Lynn Easton tel. 5629983) Step 6: Register with Ethekwini Municipality and apply for a licence for the sale or supply of meals, perishable foodstuffs and alcohol. Step 7: Comply with accommodation establishment bylaws - local fire regulations, local health & safety regulations, adhere to all municipal bylaws including electricity ruling, water and rates.
GENERAL INFORMATION (can be downloaded from NAA website www.naa.co.za) - TV Licences & obtain a commercial licence for MNet and DSTV - Radio/Music Legislation - Food Preparation Compliance - Tax - Liquor Licence - Smoking Legislation - Pricing - Guest register plus Disclaimer Indemnity Notices
Contact the Membership Office Now on tel. 4678588 & speak to Bryan Maguire or Sidney Maguire e-mail - beachput@mweb.co.za