Curriculum Vitae

1.  General information

Title, name and surname: / Prof Melville Saayman

2.  Qualifications

Qualification type: / PhD (RECREATION & ECONOMICS)
Field of study: / Leisure Management
Institution: / University of Pretoria
Year obtained: / 1993
Qualification type: / MA (RECREATION)
Field of study: / Leisure Management
Institution: / University of Pretoria
Year obtained: / 1989
Qualification type: / Honours (RECREATION)
Field of study: / Leisure and recreation management
Institution: / University of Pretoria
Year obtained: / 1987
Qualification type: / B.Ed
Field of study: / Leisure and Recreation Management
Institution: / University of Pretoria
Year obtained: / 1986
Qualification type: / BA Recreation Management
Field of study: / Leisure and Recreation Management
Institution: / University of Pretoria
Year obtained: / 1985

3.  Commercialisation of expertise

I have been involved in the tourism industry for nearly twenty years doing research and consultation. I have a vast experience of tourism boards and policies. The list below is an indication of some of the experience and expertise that I have obtained.
Conducting feasibility studies of tourism establishments
Developing business plans for tourism ventures
Conducting economic impact studies
Conducting marketing analysis and development of marketing plans
Executing strategic planning
Acting as a facilitator and presenter

4.  Publications

International publications: / 2011
ROSSOUW, R. & SAAYMAN, M. 2011. Assimilation of tourism satellite accounts and applied general equilibrium models to inform tourism policy analysis. Tourism economics, 17. (Accepted).
2010
SAAYMAN, M. & ROSSOUW, R. 2010. The Cape Town International Jazz Festival – more than just jazz. Development Southern Africa, 27(2):255-272.
SLABBERT, E. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. The influence of culture on community participation and attitudes: the case of two South African arts festivals. Event management. (Accepted).
KRUGER, M., SAAYMAN, M. & ELLIS, S. 2010. Determinants of visitor expenditure at the Aardklop National Arts Festival. Event management, 14(2):137-148.
SAAYMAN, M. & ROSSOUW, R. 2010. The significance of festivals to regional economies: Measuring the economic value of the Grahamstown National Arts Festival in South Africa. Tourism Economics. (Accepted).
2009
KRUGER, M., SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2009. Socio-demographic and behavioural determinants of visitors at the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival. Event management, 13(1):53-68.
SNYMAN, J.A. & SAAYMAN, M. 2009. Determinants of foreign direct investment for the South African tourism industry. Tourism review, 64(3):49-58.
SAAYMAN, M., VAN DER MERWE, P., SAAYMAN, A. & MOUTON, M. 2009. The socio-economic impact of an urban park: the case of Wilderness National Park. Journal of policy research in tourism, leisure and events, 1(3):247-264.
KRUGER, M., SAAYMAN, M. & ELLIS, S. 2009. Segmentation by genres: the case of Aardklop National Arts Festival. International journal of tourism research. (Accepted).
2008
SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2008. Socio-demographic and behavioural determinants of visitor spending at a National Arts Festival: a panel data analysis. World Journal on Events, 1(1):28-33.
SAAYMAN, A. & SAAYMAN, M. 2008. The determinants of inbound tourism to South Africa. Tourism Economics, 14(1):81-96.
SNYMAN, J.A. & SAAYMAN, M. 2008. Determinants of foreign direct investment for the South African tourism industry. Tourism Review
VAN DER MERWE, P., SAAYMAN, M. & ROSSOUW, R. 2008. Economic contribution of biltong hunters in South Africa. Africa Insight. (In process of review)
SAAYMAN, M., ROSSOUW, R. & KRUGELL, W. 2008. The impact of tourism on poverty in South Africa. Africa Insight (In process of review).
KRUGER, M., SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2008. Socio-demographic and behavioural determinants of visitors at the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival. Event Management. (Accepted).
SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2008. Regional development and National Parks in SA: Lessons learned. Tourism Economics. (In process of review)
SAAYMAN, M., SAAYMAN, A. & VAN DER MERWE, P. 2008. The Socio-Economic Impact Of An Urban Park: The Case Of Wilderness National Park. Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events. (In process of review)
SLABBERT, E. & SAAYMAN, M. 2008. The influence of culture on community participation in a South African Arts Festival. Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events. (In process of review).
KRUGER, M., SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2008. Expenditure based segmentation of visitors to the KKNK. Journal of Travel Research. (Process of review).
SAAYMAN, M., ROSSOUW, R. & SAAYMAN, A. 2008. Economic impact of visitor spending at the Cape Argus Cycle Tour. Africa Insight. (Process of Review).
National publications: / Chapters in books
SAAYMAN, M. 2007. Managing growth [In Tassiopolis, D. (ed.). 2007. New Tourism Venture: an entrepreneurial and managerial approach.]
Books
2008
SAAYMAN, M. (ed.). 2008. Hospitality, leisure and tourism management. Leisure Publications: Potchefstroom. (ISBN: 1-86822-396-5).
SAAYMAN, M. (ed.). 2008. Ecotourism in action. 3rd ed. Leisure Publications Potchefstroom. (ISBN: 978-1-86822-546-0)
2007
SAAYMAN, M. (ed.). 2007. En Route with Tourism: An introductory text. Leisure Consultants and Publications: Potchefstroom. (ISBN: 978-1-86822-495-1)
Research Reports and Projects
2010
BOTHA, K., KRUGER, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. A marketing analysis of participants and spectators at the Midmar Mile 2010. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 25p.
KRUGER, M., SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2010. Profile of visitors and economic impact of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2010. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 39p.
KRUGER, M., SAAYMAN, M. & ROSSOUW, R. 2010. A marketing analysis and economic impact of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 54p.
KRUGER, M., VAN LOGGERENBERG, E. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Mountain Zebra National Park 2010. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 29p.
KRUGER, M., VAN LOGGERENBERG, E. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Karoo National Park 2010. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 33p.
SCHOLTZ, M., VAN DER MERWE, P. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. National profile and economic impact of biltong hunters in South Africa 2010. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 37p.
ERASMUS, J., SLABBERT, E., KRUGER, M., SAAYMAN, M., SAAYMAN, A., VIVIERS, P. & OBERHOLZER, S. 2010. The socio-economic impact of visitors to the ABSA KKNK in Oudtshoorn 2010. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 72p.
SCHOLTZ, M., KRUGER, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. The impact of the 2008/2009 recession on visitation to the Kruger National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 29p.
SAAYMAN, M., ROSSOUW, R. & SAAYMAN, A. 2010. The socio-economic impact of the Kruger National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 23p.
SCHOLTZ, M., KRUGER, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Kruger National Park – with specific reference to MATCH June 2010. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 20p.
SAAYMAN, M., SAAYMAN, A. & JOUBERT, E. 2010. The profile and economic impact of visitors to the Wacky Wine Festival 2010. 38p.
VAN DER MERWE, P., SCHOLTZ, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. The market profile and social impact of Table Mountain National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 37p.
2009
SAAYMAN, M. & KRUGER, M. 2009. A marketing analysis of overnight and day visitors to Kruger National Park (December/January 2009). Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M. & KRUGER, M. 2009. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Golden Gate National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M. & KRUGER, M. 2009. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Karoo National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M. & KRUGER, M. 2009. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Mountain Zebra National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M. & KRUGER, M. 2009. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Marakele National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 29p.
VAN DER MERWE, P., SAAYMAN, M., DU PLESSIS, L. & KRUGER, M. 2009. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Mapungubwe National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SLABBERT, E., KRUGER, M., SAAYMAN, M., SAAYMAN, A. & VIVIERS, P. 2009. The socio-economic impact of visitors to the ABSA KKNK in Oudtshoorn 2009. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.72p.
SLABBERT, E., KRUGER, M., SAAYMAN, M., SAAYMAN, A. & VIVIERS, P. 2009. Die sosio-ekonomiese impak van besoekers aan ABSA KKNK te Oudtshoorn 2009. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 72p.
SAAYMAN, M., SAAYMAN, A., ROSSOUW, R. & KRUGER, M. 2009. Profile of visitors and economic impact of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 36p.
SAAYMAN, M., KRUGER, M., SLABBERT, E., SAAYMAN, A. & ROOTENBERG, C. 2009. The socio-economic impact of visitors to the Wacky Wine Festival 2009. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 55p.
SAAYMAN, M., OBERHOLZER, S. & KRUGER, S. 2009. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Addo Elephant National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 29p.
DU PLESSIS, L., KRUGER, M., VAN DER MERWE, P. & SAAYMAN, M. 2009. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 34p.
KRUGER, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2009. A marketing analysis of overnight and day visitors to Kruger National Park (June/July 2009). Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 43p.
SAAYMAN, M., VAN DER MERWE, P., ROSSOUW, R. & OBERHOLZER, S. 2009. A socio-economic impact study of the Northern Cape hunting industry. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 62p.
KRUGER, M., SAAYMAN, M., SAAYMAN, A. & OBERHOLZER, S. 2009. Bemarkingsprofiel, entrepreneurskapsprofiel en ekonomiese impak van besoekers aan die Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees 2009. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 46p.
KRUGER, M. & SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2009. A socio-economic impact of visitors to the Cultivaria festival 2009. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 41p.
KRUGER, M., SAAYMAN, M., SAAYMAN, A., VIVIERS, P. & OBERHOLZER, S. 2009. Profile and socio-economic impact of visitors to Grahamstown National Arts Festival 2009. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 48p.
VAN NIEKERK, M., SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2009. Profile and economic impact of Innibos Arts Festival: 2009. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 45p.
KRUGER, M., SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2009. A marketing analysis and economic impact of the North West International Airshow 2009. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 24p.
DU PLESSIS, L., VAN DER MERWE, P. & SAAYMAN, M. 2009. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Augrabies Falls National Park 2009. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 34p.
KRUGER, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2009. A marketing analysis of day visitors to Namaqua National Park 2009. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 22p.
KRUGER, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2009. A marketing analysis of day visitors to West Coast National Park 2009. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 24p.
SLABBERT, E., SAAYMAN, M. & KRUGER, M. 2009. Social impact of Kruger National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 23p.
SAAYMAN, M. & OBERHOLZER, S. 2009. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Bontebok National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 21p.
2008
VAN DER MERWE, P.; SAAYMAN, M. & NEETHLING, M. 2008. Profile of tourists visiting the seaside resort of Hartenbos. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SLABBERT, E., SAAYMAN, M. & VIVIERS, P. 2008. A community and marketing analysis of visitors to Natalia Resort/Winkelspruit. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SLABBERT, E., SAAYMAN, M. & WAGNER, C. 2008. A marketing analysis of visitors to Jeffreys Bay. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SLABBERT, E., FERREIRA, M. & SAAYMAN, M. (eds.). 2008. Student travel in South Africa. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. ISBN: 978-1-86822-496-8.
SAAYMAN, M. & FERREIRA, M. 2008a. A marketing analysis of visitors to Tsitsikamma National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M. & FERREIRA, M. 2008b. A marketing analysis of visitors to Tsitsikamma National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2008b. Socio-economic impact of Tsitsikamma National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M. & FERREIRA, M. 2008. A Marketing analysis of visitors to Wilderness National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2008a. Socio-economic impact of Wilderness National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SLABBERT, E. & SAAYMAN, M. 2008. A marketing analysis of overnight and day visitors to Kruger National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M., VAN DER MERWE, P. & FERREIRA, M. 2008. A marketing analysis of overnight and day visitors to Kruger National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SLABBERT, E. & SAAYMAN, M. 2008. A marketing analysis of tourists visiting Marakele National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M., VAN DER MERWE, P. & FERREIRA, M. 2008. A Marketing analysis of overnight- and day visitors to Mapungubwe National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M. & FERREIRA, M. 2008. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Mountain Zebra National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M., FOUCHE, M. & KRUGER, M. 2008. Executive summary of research profiles of selected National Parks in South Africa. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M. & VAN DER MERWE, P. 2008. Action plan: Northern Cape hunting industry. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
VAN DER MERWE, P. & SAAYMAN, M. 2008. The national profile and economic impact of biltong hunters in South Africa. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. ISBN: 978-1-86822-497-5.
SLABBERT, E., VIVIERS, P., SAAYMAN, M., SAAYMAN, A. & DREYER, A. 2008. Die sosio-ekonomiese impak van besoekers aan ABSA KKNK te Oudtshoorn. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
VIVIERS, P., SLABBERT, E., SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2008. The socio-economic impact of visitors to Grahamstown National Arts Festival. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.
SAAYMAN, M. & JONKER, E. 2008. The role of entrepreneurs at Klein Karoo National Arts Festival. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.