Questions & Replies: Tourism
2010-09-07
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QUESTION NO. 3533INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 39
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 26 November 2010
Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether (a) his department and (b) any of its entities provided any financial support to the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) for the World Festival of Youth and Students to be held in Pretoria in December 2010; if not, why not; if so, (i) what amount was provided to the NYDA, (ii) from which budget were these funds drawn, (iii) who made the decision to provide these funds to the NYDA and (iv) how is this (aa) decision and (bb) amount justified;
NW4372E
Mr G R Krumbock SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(a) National Department of Tourism
(i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
(iii) Not applicable.
(iv) (aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(b) South African Tourism
(i) Not applicable.
(ii) Not applicable.
(iii) Not applicable.
(iv) (aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
QUESTION NO. 3485INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 39
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 26 November 2010
Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(a) How many employees of (i) his department and (ii) any entities reporting to his department who are on level 11 salary scale and above have been suspended with full pay (aa) in the 2009-10 financial year and (bb) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available and (b) what is the total amount of money that was paid by his department in respect of these salaries?
NW4320E
Mr G R Krumbock (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(i) National Department of Tourism
(a) (aa) One (1) employee in 2009/10.
(bb) None.
(b) R121 283, 97.
(ii) South African Tourism
(a) (aa) One (1) employee in 2009/10.
(bb) None.
(b) R48 924, 93.
QUESTION NO. 3240INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 37
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 12 November 2010
Mr M J Ellis (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
What is the (a) total cost and (b) number of copies of each (i) annual report and (ii) report on strategic plans that was produced by (aa) his department and (bb) any of its entities in the 2009-10 financial year?
NW4055E
Mr M J Ellis SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(aa) DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM
(i) Annual Report 2009/10.
(a) Printing cost: R80 362, 00.
(b) 2 000 copies (divided equally between the Department of Environment Affairs and the National Department of Tourism).
(ii) Strategic Plan 2010/11 – 2014/15 for the Department of Tourism.
(a) Printing cost: R96 193, 00.
(b) 2 000 copies.
(bb) SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM
(i) Annual Report 2009/10.
(a) Printing cost: R356 002, 00.
(b) 1 200 copies.
(ii) Strategic Plan
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
QUESTION NO. 3109INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 36
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 5 November 2010
Mrs Njobe (COPE) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether, with reference to page 6 of the 2009-10 Annual Report of his department, any of the investment opportunities that were explored during the Africa-Asia Business Forum that was held in June 2009 have been implemented; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3892E Mrs Njobe SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
Yes, as follow up to the Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA's) Investment Conference of October 2008 held in South Africa, TFCA's Investment opportunities were presented at the Fifth Africa-Asia Business Forum (AABF) that was held in Kampala, Uganda from 15 to 17 June 2009. To date, four of the investments sites have secured investors while two are at an advanced stage of negotiation.
QUESTION NO. 3107INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 36
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 5 November 2010
Mr LP Khoarai (ANC) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
How does his department intend dealing with the problems of the quality of the grading process? NW3851E Mr LP Khoarai SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
The Department has developed a draft Bill which seeks to, among others, empower the Minister with the powers to develop and implement a national quality assurance strategy and a national grading and classification system for tourism. The Department will also be given the powers to monitor and evaluate the quality of tourism services and products. I t is through this legislation that the department intends dealing with the problems of the quality of the grading process.
However through the mandate of South African Tourism, the TGCSA in ensuring the grading process for all establishments is robust and credible, undertook a comprehensive review of the Grading System. The new Awards Committee Members were appointed on 1 November 2009, the TGCSA identified six pillars that are core to the implementation of a strategy to enhance the TGCSA Star Grading System.
These are:
1. Introducing Grading Criteria which are globally recognised and credible to visitors/stakeholders.
· The TGCSA consulted the industry extensively on the improvement of the actual Grading Criteria and this work has recently been finalised with the final Grading Criteria document now being available online.
2. Improve the integrity of the Grading Process using IT infrastructure.
· A new IT system has been implemented and all Assessors will now use tablets to get establishments graded, thus reducing subjectivity in the awarding of points and the Star Grade applicable.
3. Simplify the Billing process and implement a more equitable fee structure.
· TGCSA has introduced and is implementing a fee structure that takes into consideration the Room Rate charged to the public, the Star Grading status applied for as well as the number of rooms the establishment has.
4. Improve the Competence and Integrity of Assessors.
· All Assessors including all TGCSA employees recently underwent training on the new Grading Criteria as well as the new IT system being implemented.
5. Stop the illegal use of stars and protect the TGCSA brand.
· The plaque has been re-designed and will be handed out to all establishments that are graded using the new, stricter, Grading Criteria.
· Through the Consumer Protection Act, the TGCSA will have 'teeth'' with which to stop all the establishments that mislead consumers by claiming that they are quality assured when they, in fact, are not.
6. Get industry to see value in participating in the TGCSA Star Grading System
· The TGCSA management are currently on a country-wide Roadshow addressing all the establishment owners on key concerns they have on the new Grading Criteria and ensuring buy-in.
QUESTION NO. 3106INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 36
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 5 November 2010
Mr LP Khoarai (ANC) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
How does his department intend to deal with the inconsistencies in the recording of tourism arrivals? NW3850E Mr LP Khoarai SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
With the availability of more detailed statistics for foreign arrivals to South Africa we are, since 2009, able to distinguish between the total number of foreign arrivals, total number of foreign visitor arrivals and the total number of foreign tourist arrivals as published by Statistic South Africa.
As leaders in the tourism sector we must ensure that we are consistent in the reporting of these statistics and demonstrates the necessary discipline when we do so.
QUESTION NO. 2735INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 30
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 September 2010
Mrs J F Terblanche to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) What are the reasons for the number of tourists required to create a job having risen to the highest number of 16 tourists per direct employee?
NW3407E Mrs J F Terblanche SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
The ratio of the number of jobs created for every foreign tourist has risen as South Africa managed to increase the number of foreign arrivals at a faster rate than the number of direct employees. In other words, we have a larger number of arrivals being serviced by a smaller number of employees.
However, this number requires further investigation to understand the structural issues that impact on South Africa being able to increase jobs through tourism, without creating a scenario of cheap labour.
QUESTION NO. 2734
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 30
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 September 2010
Mrs J F Terblanche to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) What are the reasons for South Africa experiencing a decline in the average lengths of stay of a tourist during the period 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2008 while in similar long-haul destination countries such as Australia, the average length of stay has grown by 3.9%?
NW3406E Mrs J F Terblanche SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
The decreasing average length of stay of tourists to South Africa is driven by the length of stay of tourists from our neighbouring African countries. Most tourists from these countries are now staying one night in South Africa as opposed to two nights previously and this is affecting the average length of stay.
If one considers the average length of stay of overseas tourists, this has remained fairly constant over time with these tourists generally staying for an average of two weeks.
Australia has always enjoyed longer stays by foreign tourists due to the fact that this country is a very long distance from most countries and there are vast distances to be travelled within Australia. Furthermore, Australia also attracts a large number of backpackers and students who tend to travel for longer periods.
QUESTION NO. 2733INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 30
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 September 2010
Mrs J F Terblanche (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether his department has conducted any studies on Australia's expenditure on tourism and the consequences, in terms of contribution to (a) gross domestic product and (b) job creation, of his department spending 45% less than this long-haul competitor; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3405E Mrs J F Terblanche SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
Yes,
South African Tourism (SAT), as an entity of the National Department of Tourism , have always tracked the performance of Australia as a key competitor and through studies such as the Global Competitiveness Programme, they have been able to evaluate the impact of tourism in Australia compared to South Africa. For example, Australia employs almost as many people through tourism as South Africa, but has a larger contribution to GDP. Through such studies, SAT is then able to review strategies for better impact.
Australia is able to capture ~3 times more foreign direct spend than SA. This is because tourists often stay in Australia for longer durations (~24.8 days) and there exists a high incidence of students who study at Australian universities.
QUESTION NO. 2732INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 30
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 September 2010
Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether, in view of the redefined definition of a tourist, his department will recalculate the total number of persons directly and indirectly employed in the tourism industry; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW3404E Mr G R Krumbock SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSMINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
No,
Total arrivals to the country consist of visitors. The visitors comprise of tourists and same day visitors, and these are the only two categories recognised in measurement of tourism contribution to the economy. Total visitor arrivals were always taken into account.
The tourism direct contribution to employment is derived from the National Accounts through the Tourism Satellite Account. The indirect contribution is arrived at through modelling by the World Travel Tourism Council.
QUESTION NO. 2731INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 30
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 September 2010
Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
Whether, in view of the redefined definition of a tourist, his department will recalculate the tourism industry's direct and indirect contributions to gross domestic product; if not, why not; if so, (a) to which base year will these recalculations be computed and (b) when will his department make this information publicly available? NW3403E Mr G R Krumbock SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
Total arrivals to the country consist of visitors. The visitors comprise of tourists and same day visitors, and these are the only two categories recognised in measurement of tourism contribution to the economy. Total visitor arrivals were always taken into account.
The tourism direct contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is derived from the National Accounts through the Tourism Satellite Account. The indirect contribution is arrived at through modelling by the World Travel Tourism Council.
QUESTION NO. 2730INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 30
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 23 September 2010
Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether, with reference to the redefinition of a tourist, his department will recalculate tourist arrivals retrospectively; if not, why not; if so, how far back and when will the new figures be made publically available?
NW3402E Mr G R Krumbock SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
The collection of information in relation to the definition started in the 2009 calendar year. Statistics South Africa is the official statistics agency for the country and is responsible for the publishing of all the statistics. There are no plans to do retrospective calculations from the Department of Tourism as we focus on ensuring alignment to the international definition and standards going forward.
QUESTION NO. 2418INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 25
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 30 August 2010
Mr K A Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether (a) his department or (b) any of its entities has signed any contractual agreements with General Nyanda Security Advisory(GNS) or any of its affiliates (i) in the (aa) 2006-07, (bb) 2007-08, (cc) 2008-09 and (dd) 2009-10 financial years and (ii) during the period 1 April 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; if so, (aaa) what is the nature of each contract, (bbb) what is the monetary value of each contract, (ccc) what is the (aaaa) start and (bbbb) end date of each contract, (ddd) what are the details of the process that was followed for the signing of each contract, (eee) who else tendered for each contract that was awarded and (fff) what amount did each tenderer quote in each case?
NW2987E Mr K A Krumbock (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
(1) (a) No for National Department of Tourism.
(b) No for South African Tourism.
(i) (aa) Not applicable.
(bb) Not applicable.
(cc) Not applicable.
(dd) Not applicable.
(ii) (aaa) Not applicable.
(bbb) Not applicable.
(ccc) Not applicable
(aaaa) Not applicable.
(bbbb) Not applicable.
(ddd) Not applicable.
(eee) Not applicable.
(fff) Not applicable.
QUESTION NO. 2275
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 23
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 20 August 2010
Mr G R Krumbock to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Whether his department and/or any of its entities have purchased any 2010 Fifa World Cup Soccer tournament (a) clothing or (b) other specified paraphernalia; if not, what has been the position in each case; if so, in each case, (i) what are (aa) the details and (bb) the total cost of the items purchased, (ii) (aa) how many items have been purchased and (bb) why, (iii) (aa) to whom has each of these items been allocated and (bb) why have these items been allocated to these persons, (iv) (aa) on what basis was the decision taken to purchase each of these items and (bb) on whose authority was the decision taken to make these purchases?
NW2784E
Mr G R Krumbock (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
National Department of Tourism
(1) (a) and (b) National Department of Tourism – None.
South African Tourism (Public Entity)
(1) (a) Yes.
(b) Yes.
(i) (aa) Bafana Bafana jerseys, South African scarves and beanie sets, and hooded flags.
(bb) Bafana Bafana jerseys - R103 341, South African scarves and beanie sets - R34 200, and hooded flags – 18 240.
(ii) (aa) 350 Bafana Bafana jerseys, 200 South African scarves and beanie sets and 200 hooded flags.
(bb) For the annual Indaba leisure tourism exhibition in Durban and the "Football Friday" project that took place within SAT.
(iii) (aa) All these jerseys were handed out to SAT staff members in all their offices around the world, key inbound- and outbound trade partners and international media representatives.
(bb) Employees look the same at Indaba and are easily identifiable, to wear at every football Friday for a period of almost a year and for marketing purposes.
(iv) (aa) As part of numerous marketing activities around the 2010 FIFA World Cup globally.
(bb) South African Tourism's Executive Committee (EXCO).
QUESTION NO. 2244INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO. 23
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 20 August 2010
(1) Whether his department and any of its entities have (a) purchased or (b) leased any buildings for its administration (i) in the (aa) 2008-09 and (bb) 2009-10 and (ii) for the 2010-11 financial years; if not, why not; if so, in each case, (aa) what is the cost of the building, (bb) what is the size of the building, (cc) why was it bought or leased, (dd) for what will it be used, (ee) who will occupy it and (ff) approximately how many persons will occupy the total space of each building;
(2) whether his department and any of its entities intends on purchasing or leasing any buildings for its administration for the (a) 2011-12, (b) 2012-13 and (c) 2013-14 financial years; if not, why not; if so, in each case, (i) what is the cost of each building, (ii) what is the size of each building, (iii) why will it be bought or leased, (iv) for what will it be used, (v) who will occupy it and (vi) approximately how many persons will occupy the total space of each building?
NW2752E
Mr G R Krumbock (DA) SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENTHANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESSTHE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
National Department of Tourism
(1) (a) No.
(b) (i) (aa) No
(bb) No
(ii) Yes
(aa) R10 388 667.60.
(bb) Pretoria Head Office - 3716.89 m2, Grahamstown - 174 m2 –Bloemfontein - 100 m2, Kimberley - 110 m2, Durban - 159 m2, Rondebosch – 91 m2 and Nelspruit – 130 m2.
(cc) Office accommodation to fulfil its mandate.
(dd) Office accommodation.
(ee) Executive Authority and officials.
(ff) Pretoria (238), Rondebosch (2), Durban (2), Nelspruit (2), Kimberley (2) and
Bloemfontein (2).
(2) (a)(b) (c) Yes.
(i) Cost of each building
| OFFICE/BUILDING | 2011/12 | 2012/13 | 2013/14 |
| GRAHAMSTOWN | R1 252 800,20 | R1 378 080,22 | R1 515 888,24 |
| BLOEMFONTEIN | R954 759,08 | R1 050 234,98 | R1 155 148,47 |
| NELSPRUIT | R1 849 968,20 | R2 034 964,80 | R2 238 461,28 |
| KIMBERLY | R822 809,00 | R905 089,90 | R995 598, 89 |
| RONDEBOSCH | R529 421,96 | R582 364,15 | R640 600,57 |
| PRETORIA – New premises under negotiations with NDPW. | ±R18 000 000,00 | R19 620 000,00 | R21 385 800,00 |
| UMTHATHA | R311 818,00 | R342 999,00 | R377 299,78 |
| DURBAN | R304 935,40 | R335 428,94 | R368 971,83 |
| TOTAL | R24 026 511,84 | R26 249 161,99 | R28 677 769,9606 |
(ii) Size of each building
| OFFICE/BUILDING | SIZE IN m2 |
| GRAHAMSTOWN | 174 m2 |
| BLOEMFONTEIN | 100 m2 |
| NELSPRUIT | 130 m2 |
| KIMBERLY | 110 m2 |
| RONDEBOSCH | 91 m2 |
| PRETORIA | 12 878 m2 |
| UMTHATHA | 72 m2 |
| DURBAN | 159 m2 |
(iii) Office accommodation to fulfil its mandate.
(iv) Executive Authority and officials.
(v) Pretoria (464), Rondebosch (2), Durban (2), Nelspruit (2), Kimberley (2), Bloemfontein (2) and Umthatha (2).
South African Tourism
(1) (a) No.
(b) (i) (aa) Yes.
| Name of Landlord | Office | Current Annual Office Rental | m² |
| Valina Properties b.v | Netherlands | € 61 720.00 | 239.00 |
| Akasaka Soko Kabushiki Kaisha | Japan | ¥11 566 800.00 | 1 806.02 |
| IMMOBILIARE SPINALE SRL | Italy | € 47 730.76 | 100.00 |
| 500 FIFTH AVENUE INC | USA, NYC | $166 950.96 | 353.03 |
| Shobha Arora | India | Rs. 8 146 549.44 | 47.11 |
| Steigenberger Immobilien | Germany | € 134 146.20 | 373.00 |
| Anna( MICHEL) Bataille | France | € 86 400.00 | 21.00 |
| Mastcraft Limited | UK | £88 125.00 | 269.42 |
| 117 York Street | Australia | AUD 91 013.94 | 173.50 |
(bb) Yes.
| Name of Landlord | Office | Current Annual Office Rental | m² |
| Valina Properties b.v | Netherlands | € 61 720.00 | 239.00 |
| Akasaka Soko Kabushiki Kaisha | Japan | ¥11 566 800.00 | 1 806.02 |
| IMMOBILIARE SPINALE SRL | Italy | € 47 730.76 | 100.00 |
| 500 FIFTH AVENUE INC | USA, NYC | $166 950.96 | 353.03 |
| Shobha Arora | India | Rs. 8 146 549.44 | 47.11 |
| Steigenberger Immobilien | Germany | € 134 146.20 | 373.00 |
| Anna( MICHEL) Bataille | France | € 86 400.00 | 21.00 |
| Mastcraft Limited | UK | £88 125.00 | 269.42 |
| 117 York Street | Australia | AUD 91 013.94 | 173.50 |
(ii) (aa) and (bb) 2010/11: Cost and size of the building
| Name of Landlord | Office | Current Annual Office Rental | m² |
| Valina Properties b.v | Netherlands | € 61 720.00 | 239.00 |
| Akasaka Soko Kabushiki Kaisha | Japan | ¥11 566 800.00 | 1 806.02 |
| IMMOBILIARE SPINALE SRL | Italy | € 47 730.76 | 100.00 |
| 500 FIFTH AVENUE INC | USA, NYC | $166 950.96 | 353.03 |
| Shobha Arora | India | Rs. 8 146 549.44 | 47.11 |
| Steigenberger Immobilien | Germany | € 134 146.20 | 373.00 |
| Anna( MICHEL) Bataille | France | € 86 400.00 | 21.00 |
| Mastcraft Limited | UK | £88 125.00 | 269.42 |
| 117 York Street | Australia | AUD 91 013.94 | 173.50 |
| New premises | China | CNY 360 000.00 | 193.00 |
(cc) South African Tourism marketing activities.
(dd) Office accommodation.
(ee) South African Tourism's Country office staff members.
(ff) Persons to occupy the space of the buildings
| Name of Landlord | Office | Number of people to accomodate |
| Valina Properties b.v | Netherlands | 7 |
| Akasaka Soko Kabushiki Kaisha | Japan | 7 |
| IMMOBILIARE SPINALE SRL | Italy | 4 |
| 500 FIFTH AVENUE INC | USA, NYC | 7 |
| Shobha Arora | India | 4 |
| Steigenberger Immobilien | Germany | 7 |
| Anna( MICHEL) Bataille | France | 4 |
| Mastcraft Limited | UK | 7 |
| 117 York Street | Australia | 5 |
| New premises | China | 4 |
2 (a) Yes.
(b) Yes.
(c) Yes.
(i) and (ii) Cost and size of the building.
| Name of Landlord | Office | Current Annual Office Rental | m² |
| Valina Properties b.v | Netherlands | € 61 720.00 | 239.00 |
| Akasaka Soko Kabushiki Kaisha | Japan | ¥11 566 800.00 | 1 806.02 |
| IMMOBILIARE SPINALE SRL | Italy | € 47 730.76 | 100.00 |
| 500 FIFTH AVENUE INC | USA, NYC | $166 950.96 | 353.03 |
| Shobha Arora | India | Rs. 8 146 549.44 | 47.11 |
| Steigenberger Immobilien | Germany | € 134 146.20 | 373.00 |
| Anna( MICHEL) Bataille | France | € 86 400.00 | 21.00 |
| Mastcraft Limited | UK | £88 125.00 | 269.42 |
| 117 York Street | Australia | AUD 91 013.94 | 173.50 |
| New premises | China | CNY 360 000.00 | 193.00 |
(iii) South African Tourism marketing activities.
(iv) Office accommodation.
(v) South African Tourism's Country office staff members.
(vi) Persons to occupy the space of the buildings
| Name of Landlord | Office | Number of people to accomodate |
| Valina Properties b.v | Netherlands | 7 |
| Akasaka Soko Kabushiki Kaisha | Japan | 7 |
| IMMOBILIARE SPINALE SRL | Italy | 4 |
| 500 FIFTH AVENUE INC | USA, NYC | 7 |
| Shobha Arora | India | 4 |
| Steigenberger Immobilien | Germany | 7 |
| Anna( MICHEL) Bataille | France | 4 |
| Mastcraft Limited | UK | 7 |
| 117 York Street | Australia | 5 |
| New premises | China | 4 |