South African Tourism Invites You to Give a 'SHOUT OUT' to South Africa - And Stand a Chance to Win a Trip for Two to South Africa

NEW YORK, July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2010 FIFA World Cup™, the biggest party on the planet, taking place in nine cities across South Africa, comes to its exhilarating climax this Sunday, July 11, 2010. Fans the world over have been gripped by soccer fever, mesmerized by vuvuzelas, captivated by the exotic scenery and spectacular stadiums, and charmed by the warm welcome from the South African people.

South African Tourism is inviting fans to give a SHOUT OUT to South Africa, as the final matches unfold, in recognition of this young nation's phenomenal achievement in staging this World Cup.  They have created a Facebook Application where fans can upload their good wishes and congratulatory messages to South Africa; Shout Outs can be text, text and an image, or a webcam capture.

Log on to  www.southafrica.net/shoutout through July 12, 2010, and join thousands of fans, including a host of celebrities -- Chris Rock, Jay-Z, Alfre Woodard and Blair Underwood, just to name a few -- who have already given their Shout Outs to this remarkable destination. Fans can create their own 'Shout Out', broadcast it to Facebook, and then invite their friends to do the same. 

Everyone who posts a SHOUT OUT may be entered to win a one week trip for two to South Africa, courtesy of South African Tourism, their own special thank you to fans for their support.  The campaign closes on Thursday, July 15, and winners will be notified by the end of the month.

For more information and contest rules visit www.southafrica.net/shoutout.

About South African Tourism

For more information on South Africa, a world-class destination, the ideal place for both business and leisure, contact South African Tourism at 500 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2040, New York, N.Y., 10110; Tel: (212) 730-2929; Fax: (212) 764-1980; Email: [email protected] or visit www.southafrica.net. 

For everything you need to know about planning your trip to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, visit www.southafrica.net/2010. For information and brochures call 800-593-1318.

About South African Airways

South African Airways features daily nonstop service from the U.S. to South Africa with morning departures from New York JFK, and afternoon direct service from Washington Dulles (with a stop in Dakar, Senegal) that offer travel convenience and award-winning service.   Travelers in Premium Business Class enjoy 180° fully flat-bed seats, and in economy class enjoy the most legroom versus competitors.  Every seat on board offers an individual on-demand entertainment system, plush pillow, warm blanket and amenity kit.  SAA's unrivaled network, featuring seamless connections to more than 20 destinations within South Africa, and more than 20 cities across the rest of the continent, makes the airline the savvy traveler's "gateway to Africa."  For more information on South African Airways, please call (800) 722-9675 or visit www.flysaa.com, where travelers can sign up to be notified of other great travel deals and vacation packages.

Issued by The Portfolio Marketing Group on behalf of South African Tourism

SOURCE South African Tourism