There is Still a Lack of Women Representation In Tourism – Susan Zinyana, Founder of Ritsako Game Lodge

We continue with our new feature focusing on women where we are introducing a new Women In Travel & Tourism Section. The idea was born from a desire to give exposure and a voice to more women in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industry. This section is for female business owners who feel that they have something that defines the industry and have to be seen by other players in what they are up to. The section will profile leading female voices making an impact in the industry. Women business owners are also free to send in requests to be interviewed or they can submit their profile articles with high-resolution images attached and a short biography.  In this Q & A we bring you Ms Poppy Zinyana, founder of Ritsako Game Lodge, a leading game lodge and located in Dinokeng Game Reserve in Hamaanskraal, Pretoria, Gauteng. Nomad Africa Magazine: Tell us your full name and surname and which city and province you were born? Susan Poppy Zinyana: My name is Susan Poppy Zinyana, I was born and raised in Pretoria (Gauteng). Nomad Africa Magazine: When did you found Ritsako Game Lodge? Susan Poppy Zinyana: Ritsako Game Lodge was founded in 2017 and we officially opened for business in November 2018. Nomad Africa Magazine: How many workers did you start with and how many did you have before Covid started? Susan Poppy Zinyana: We initially started with 8 employees, we have since grown and managed to retain the current 22 employees…

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