Govt cracks down on errant travel agencies
Friday, October 23, 2015
Clamp down: Licensing of new travel agencies has been frozen
In a recent public notice, the department announced that the Tourism Industry Licensing Committee (TILC) will not receive any applications for these operations until further notice.
Tourism department director, Kelebaone Maselesele told BusinessWeek the decision to suspend the issuance of travel agency licences was made after the committee received reports of unethical conduct from licensed operators, especially on air ticketing.
“Safety first is safety always”– Charles M HayesAs most people begin travelling across the country to spend the President’s Holidays with family and friends, there is every reason to embrace the joy and togetherness that this period brings.While holiday periods bring joy, they are sadly often accompanied by a rise in road accidents, violent incidents and other avoidable tragedies. Too often, families that set out to celebrate together end...