BARSA has appointed
Air Mauritius regional
manager Carla da Silva
as its new chairperson,
with Qantas regional
manager Africa, Michi
Messner, and SAA
manager of international
affairs, Darren Hay,
sharing the role of vice
chairperson. Carla’s
focus over the coming
year will be on forging
stronger relationships
with government to
support South Africa
with its tourism number
targets. The appointment
of a new Barsa executive
committee has come
in light of several
challenges experienced
in the industry this year,
such as new immigration
regulations, revenue
volatility, and changing
requirements of doing
business in South Africa.
Appointments
The newlyopened
Radisson
Blu Le Vendome
Hotel on Sea
Point’s Platinum
Mile has appointed
Craig Carmichael
as executive chef. Craig
has over 20 years of
experience in the food
industry. He will be
responsible for maintaining
Radisson Blu’s tradition of
offering fine cuisine.