Please note change of venue
Deputy Minister of Tourism Mr. Fish Mahlalela, along with the North West MEC for Economic Development Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT), Ms. Galebekwe Virginia Tlhapi will join the global community to celebrate World Tourism Day with festivities in the North West Province.
Themed: “Tourism invests in a green future,” the celebration will highlight the initiatives that are poised to drive tourism recovery, whilst advocating for sector collaboration on programmes that create decent employment, inclusive economic growth, vibrant and sustainable local communities.
World Tourism Day is a United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) initiative observed annually on 27 September to highlight the sector’s contribution to the socio–economic development of nations, and the advancement of the global sustainable development goals (SDGs).
South Africa celebrates World Tourism Day as it steadfastly navigates a path to economic recovery, reignites its domestic travel market and safely welcome visitors to the country.
MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA ARE INVITED:
DATE : Wednesday, 27 September 2023
VENUE : Seasons Resort Hartbeespoort - North West Province (Venue changed)
TIME : 09h30 for 10h00
Watch live :FB @Department of Tourism X: @Tourism_gov_za
Members of the media can RSVP by no later than 12:00 noon on 25 September to:
Ms. Sindi Zwane or Seloane Seleka
Department of Tourism (MLO) DEDECT – Communication
E-mail: szwane@tourism.gov.za E-mail: monaisas@nwpg.gov.za
Tel: 0812674665 Tel: 0795653176
Media enquiries:
Ms. Sindi Zwane
Deputy Director: Media liaison and Electronic Communications
T: 012 444 6612
C: 081 267 4665
E- mail: szwane@tourism.gov.za
