Media is invited to the Resource Efficiency roadshows aimed at educating tourism product owners on the importance of using available natural resources (water and energy) optimally and efficiently in their sector. The roadshows will take place in Polokwane and Nylstroom from 27 to 28 July 2011 respectively. They are conducted jointly by the National Department of Tourism (NDT), Departments of Environmental Affairs (DEA), Water Affairs (DWA) and Eskom.
South Africa is rich in natural and cultural resources and tourism is dependent on these assets for its continued existence. The White Paper on Responsible Tourism requires the sector to promote responsible tourism practices with a view to maximise economic, social and environmental benefits and minimise costs to destination and as well as to improve local economies.
Participants at the roadshows will be afforded an opportunity to learn more about resource saving measures and those who comply with the energy saving requirements will be incentivised. The focus of the roadshows will be on the Green Economy, Waste Management in Tourism, Water Conservation and Demand Management, Energy Efficiency in Tourism, Universal Accessibility and Climate Change.
Details of the roadshows:
Polokwane
Date: 27 July 2011
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium, OR Tambo Hall, Ground floor
Time: 09h00
Nylstroom/ Modimolle
Date: 28 July 2011
Venue: Modimolle Local Municpality, Harry Gwala Street
Time: 09h00
The roadshows began on the 5th this month in Richards Bay and will end in Gauteng in October 2011.
Enquiries can be referred to:
Lizzy Suping
National Department of Tourism
Cell: 083 758 0553
E-mail: lsuping@tourism.gov.za
Lucky Sindane
Department of Environmental Affairs
Tel: 012 310 3198
Cell: 072 188 9216
E-mail: lsindane@environment.gov.za
