The Department of Tourism in collaboration with the City of Ekurhuleni will host a business expo to showcase the services and initiatives under the Enterprise Development and Support Programme that will ensure the sustainability of SMMEs in the sector.
Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe will be open the one-day expo that will feature presentations by various organisations, exhibitions and one-on-one consultations with government and financial entities. Entrepreneurs will leave the expo empowered with skills and information to succeed in the tourism industry.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Friday, 16 February 2018
Venue: Emperors palace, Ekurhuleni (Gauteng)
Time: 08h30 for 09h00
Programme
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Time |
Enterprise Development and Support Programme Expo |
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09:00-09:15 |
Welcome: Cllr. Mzwandile Masina - Mayor, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
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09H15-09H30 |
Purpose of the day: Ms. Morongoe Ramphele - Deputy Director-General: Tourism Sector Support Services, Department of Tourism |
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09:30-09:45 |
Remarks: Member of Executive Council (MEC) Mr. Lebogang Maile - Gauteng Department of Economic Development |
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09:45-10:10 |
Key note address: Honourable Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe - Department of Tourism |
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10:10-10:20 |
Vote of thanks: Ms Phindile Mbanjwa - Head of Department (HoD): Gauteng Department of Economic Development |
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10:20 |
Exhibition walkabout by dignitaries Ms Phindile Mbanjwa Head of Department (HoD): Gauteng Department of Economic Development |
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11:00 |
Media interviews |
Kindly confirm your attendance by no later than 15 February 2018 to:
Ms Sindi Zwane
Tel: 012 444 6612
Cell: 0812674665
E-mail: zwane@tourism.gov.za
