Agreed Paul, this requires time for it to produce results...however these organisations have marketing and communication departments which should be taking responsibility for social media. I'm puzzled that these departments are not clued up with social media as it is part and parcel of their daily duties...

Greetings John, appreciate your concerns and I've forwarded 'Sari' their customer service representative/PR agent to solicit a reply on your concerns raised...
My recent post ABTA’s Travel Trends Report names SA as top destination for 2010

The majority of South Africans though are still sceptical of using their credit cards online. The truth of the matter is that they don't trust transacting online using their plastic money...banks have to up their education in this regard.

There is generally 3 formats of monetising a blog:
1. Affiliate marketing - promoting products and services on behalf of third parties for a commission on every sale generated.
2. Direct and indirect advertising - where you sell advertising space on your website yourself or a third party does that on your behalf.
3. Own products/services - you offer in-house services/products for a fee...this is sustainable since you have total control of your destiny unlike depending on other companies for survival, meaning if they go out of business you're affected as well.
My recent post Travelwires.com 2010 goals – GROWTH & REVENUE

Hehehe overheating brains Darron, by sharing my plans with you will assist me in ensuring I stick to them as I've declared them in public, unlike if I keep them to myself. I hope to get more industry news from Swaziland in the new year...through your contribution.