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Connecting Pretoria Through Tourism with Susan Marais

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Is Pretoria the wildest Capital City in the world? Susan Marais certainly thinks so and she is on a drive to show off the best of what Pretoria has to offer.

Rudolf spoke with her on her personal journey, from growing up on a farm to running her own guest house 3 Marion in Colbyn, Pretoria.

She also discusses her involvement with the Pretoria Bucket List, a resource for tourists and locals to discover the hidden gems of the city.

Susan is also the vice chairperson of the Tshwane Tourism Association, where she works to promote Pretoria as a tourism destination.

The conversation highlights the importance of networking and community involvement in building a successful business and city.

Connect with Susan Marais:
3 Marion Guest House: https://3marion.co.za/
Pretoria Bucket List: https://pretoriabucketlist.co.za/
Tshwane Tourism Association: https://www.tshwanetourism.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-marais-13376024/

Connect with Rudolf Rautenbach:
Website: https://createinfinity.co.za
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/

Connect with John Watson:
Website: https://johnconnects.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/

#networking #pretoria #bucketlist
26 May 2024 English South Africa Business · Careers

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