Professional recognition available for SA agents

SA AGENTS will soon be able to
apply for the official designation
of Travel Practitioner (TPrac)
following the accreditation of Asata by
the SA Qualifications Authority.
Saqa has recognised Asata as a
professional body and registered the
professional designation TPrac on the
National Qualifications Framework. By
registering with the Asata Professional
Programme, agents will be able to
update their professional profiles,
knowledge, skills, qualifications,
experience and continuous
professional development and submit
for review by their line manager and
Asata to apply for the designation.
“Years of preparation have led to
Asata becoming the first recognised
professional body in the travel
and tourism industry in South
Africa. In addition to enhancing the
professionalism of the travel industry,
this designation will contribute to skills
development and professional service
delivery in the country’s travel and
tourism sectors,” says Otto de Vries,
ceo of Asata. “Members of Asata
have signed a charter committing to
professional service, ethical conduct
and trustworthy behaviour so that the
public can travel with peace of mind.
Bringing this designation to the market
shows how seriously Asata takes the
professionalism of the travel industry.”
All SA agents – not only Asata
members – can apply for the
designation TPrac.