International Tourist Guiding celebrations at Robben Island
The Department of Tourism in partnership with the Robben Island Museum (RIM) will host the International Tourist Guiding Celebrations at Robben Island – Western Cape.
Themed “Peace and Development through Guiding,” the two-day event will provide a platform for tourist guides to discuss their role in promoting peace, security and mutual understanding in relation to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Programme highlights:
- Peace and Security – Role of Tourist Guides [Focus: global security challenges, crisis management]
- Contribution of Tourism to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- The Root for Mutual Understanding – [Promoting and understanding of cultural diversity]
- Guiding Groups through Controversy and Complexity
- Beyond the Learning Individual or Organisation
- Cross-border Regional Integration.
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms Tokozile Xasa will deliver the keynote address.
Members of the media are cordially invited to attend as follows:
Date: Thursday, 2 March – Friday, 3 March 2017 [two days]
Venue: Robben Island – Cape Town
Time: 7h00 – Registration [Clock Tower – V&A Waterfront]
: 7h45 – Ferry departs for Robben Island
Kindly confirm your attendance by no later than 21 February 2017 to:
Thapelo Mohale
Tel: 012 444 6619
E-mail: tmohale@tourism.gov.za
Phatisa Ntlonze
Tel: 012 444 6625
E-mail: pntlonze@tourism.gov.za
