Tourism Empowerment Forum

11/09/2024

[MEDIA STATEMENT]
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille institutes changes to South African Tourism Board

​I have therefore written to the SAT Board Chairperson, Ms Makhosazana Khanyile and Deputy Chairperson, Adv. Lizelle Dominique Jordaan on 9 September 2024 to inform them of their removal from these positions, effective immediately. They will retain their positions as ordinary board members.

To enable them to conduct their duties, the SAT Board was allocated a budget of R1.44million for board fees for the entire 2024/25 financial year. This is the amount for all board members to be paid for attending meetings.

07/09/2024

🌳 Free Access to SA National Parks! 🦒

Enjoy free entry to most national parks from 9-13 September 2024 during SA National Parks Week, with select parks extended to 14-15 September. Experience nature and explore our heritage!

28/08/2024

[MEDIA INVITE] Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms Makhotso Sotyu to host a Tourism Women’s Month Stakeholder Engagement

The engagement will commemorate the contribution of women in the tourism sector, and will share information on the Department’s capacity and empowerment programmes with a view to encourage women to actively participate in initiatives that will improve their career and business prospects.
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06/08/2024

Speech by Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille Economic impact of the tourism sector: Tourism is a key economic driver and it is on the rise

The tourism sector is often overlooked as a key economic sector yet it is a significant contributor and driver of economic growth and job creation. As we commence the 7th administration, our mission is to elevate the profile of tourism by supporting efforts to grow the sector and demonstrating this growth and the sector’s impact on the economy and communities.

25/07/2024

16/07/2024

Tourism Budget Vote 38 Speech by Minister Patricia de Lille

During the 7th administration, our mission is to elevate the profile of tourism as a key driver of economic growth and job creation as identified in the National Development Plan and the Tourism Sector Master Plan.
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24/05/2024

Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024: https://buff.ly/4aDk0Qi

17/05/2024

[VACANCY ALERT]
New Department of Tourism vacancies has been added:

• DIRECTOR: PROGRAMME PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION (DT02/2024)
• DEPUTY DIRECTOR- STRATEGIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP (DT03/2024)
• ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ADVOCACY, AWARENESS AND FACILITATION PROGRAMMES (DT04/2024)
• ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BUILDINGS & ENERGY MANAGEMENT (DT05/2024)
• ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRANSPORT SERVICES (DT06/2024)
• SPATIAL MAPPING OFFICER (DT07/2024)
• TOURISM VISITOR INFORMATION OFFICER x 2 POSTS (DT08/2024)
• ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION (DT09 /2024)

Please visit the following page for more information:

This page is to provide information on vacancies available at and advertised by the Department of Tourism. Information includes application procedures and relevant application forms and documents.

13/05/2024

Speech by Mr Fish Mahlalela, the Deputy Minister of Tourism at the 2024 Africa’s Travel Indaba Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDAY) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. https://tinyurl.com/3azvr33k

Programme Director it gives me an immense pleasure to stand before you today and be part of the 2024 Africa’s Travel Indaba Business Opportunity Networking Day, commonly known as BONDAY, as this is Africa’s Travel and Tourism prestigious platform where industry professionals, exhibitors, and med...

07/05/2024

Tourism Arrival Statistics

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23/04/2024

South African hotels recorded an occupancy rate of 43,4% in February 2024, down from 47,0% in January and 47,7% in December. Read more here: https://www.statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1854&PPN=P6410&SCH=73676

14/03/2024

Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 13 March 2024

2. Tourism

2.1 Progress Report on increasing the volume and value of Domestic and International Tourism
2.1.1 Cabinet was appraised about the working progress to increase the volume and value of Domestic and International Tourism.
2.1.2 The recent official release by StatsSA of international arrival figures from January to December 2023 underscores the rising momentum of South African Tourism sector as the international tourist arrivals for this period totaled 8.5 million a remarkable increase of 48.9% increase compared to 2022.

2.2 Addressing backlog on Tour operator licenses
2.2.1 Cabinet received progress report on addressing backlogs on Tour Operator Licenses
2.2.2 The Department of Tourism will partner with relevant institutions and structures including the Department of Transport Interim National Public Transport Regulator Committee to ensure improvement and more quicker turn-around times in the processing of tour operator licenses
2.2.3 The plans include partnering with department of transport on establishing a call centre on handling tour operator queries.
2.2.4 The Minister of Transport issued an instruction to provincial and local law enforcement officials to stop penalizing Tour Operators who are awaiting responses to their applications.

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A. Issues from the environment 1. Economy 1.1. Trade Matters 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomes the

14/03/2024

Tourism spending heated up in 2022, with domestic tourism taking the lead.

Read more here: https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17075

14/03/2024

Tourism Satellite Account for South Africa, provisional 2020, 2021 and 2022
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11/03/2024

Tourism Research Seminar 2024

The Department invites you to attend a virtual Tourism Research Seminar on 15 March 2024.

Please rsvp by clicking the following link: https://tinyurl.com/mtrfy4pd

For enquiries contact us at: [email protected]
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02/03/2024

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