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Northern Cape Scoops Up Prestigious DSTV Getaway Reward

10 November 2008 Northern Cape Tourism was awarded the top accolade at the DSTV Getaway show for the Best Place To Go To (Destination) 2008

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Previous awards were done on the basis of best stand based on a different set of criteria whereas this year it was changed and the following awards were applied:

1. Best place to go to
2. Best place to stay
3. Best overlander
4. Best gear exhibit
5. Best out of Africa
6. Best thing to do
7. Spirit of Getaway

Criteria applied: merchandising and promotional material; customer orientation; sales effort and stand designed. Winners were awarded for excellence as judged by their peers in the industry.

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