NFS Technology Group, software solutions provider for the hospitality, facilities and event sectors, has responded to suggestions that South Africa’s tourism industry has its work cut out for it.

Despite claims from Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom that the industry is in a ‘healthy state’, he has cautioned that in order to improve the attraction for visitors within what is an increasingly competitive market, the tourism industry must continue ‘sharpening its edge.’

In a statement from the SATSA Annual Conference, which was held in Spier, located in the Dutch province of Drenthe, Netherlands, Mr. Hanekom said, “There is an intensifying rivalry between destinations to attract the lucrative millennial traveller segment.”

What this means is that the tourist industry as a whole needs to up their game to beat off rivalry from other competing countries, particularly across the Mediterranean and USA too. The African Safari and wilderness trips have always been a large part of the South African allure but now holiday makers wish for a larger selection of activities that can be easily interlinked, allowing to plan as much into their trips as possible, especially when travelling long distances to their destination.

NFS Technology Group provide a range of software solutions in South Africa, designed to help businesses effectively manage all aspects of their operations, from management to bar and restaurant point of sale (POS). They regularly react to industry news and studies within the country.

A company spokesperson believes that individual businesses that form the core of South Africa’s tourism industry could benefit from having the correct systems in place so that they can offer visiting tourists a more helpful, informative and professional experience:

“Offering a selection of best of breed solutions within the hospitality, leisure, corporate markets and conference venue sectors, NFS Technology Group has a keen understanding of South Africa’s tourism sector. News that the sector is healthy at this stage is a good sign, and one that should be focused on to maintain steady growth. We believe that the more control we can offer with our software solutions, the more adaptive businesses that rely on tourism will benefit.”

With many clients located in South Africa using their solutions and services, including Investec, Old Mutual and Lawyers and Reserve Bank, NFS Technology group is a favourite software provider for small, medium and large organisations. Visit their website at http://nfs.co.za to learn more about their services.