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CRU welcomes appointment of new SA Tourism CEO

Commenting on the announcement by minister of tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk of the appointment of Thulani Nzima as the new South African Tourism CEO, Cape Town Routes Unlimited (CTRU) CEO Calvyn Gilfellan said his organisation welcomes this appointment.
Calvyn Gilfellan
Calvyn Gilfellan

"I have worked with him before and am assured that with his proven track record he will take SA Tourism to unprecedented levels. We congratulate him on his appointment and look forward to working with him to promote tourism in our country."

Nzima has held the position of director - sales and marketing at Avis Rent a Car since 2007, where he was in charge of sales and marketing strategy and all revenue generating business streams. Before joining Avis, he was CEO of South African Travel Centre, a travel agency group. Prior to that, he held various management positions at SAA between 1991 and 2005. His last position at SAA was senior executive manager: SA, where he was responsible for sales in the SA market.

His term of office will be three years.

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