The Department of Tourism in partnership with the Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) will host the International Tourist Guiding Celebrations at Maropeng: Cradle of Human Kind – Gauteng. Themed “New Approaches to Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage”, the two-day event will provide tourist guides a platform to discuss the importance of Preserving South Africa’s Cultural and Natural Heritage, and explore ways of interpreting and incorporating heritage in making guided tourist experiences authentically South African.
Guest speakers:
- Professor Lee Burger – Award winning Author and Researcher
Topic: The role of World Heritage Sites in the preservation of Cultural and Natural Heritage and the Promotion of Scientific Endeavour
- Professor Keorapetse Kgositsile – National Poet and Laureate
Topic: Diaspora and Tourism in South Africa
- Professor Wally Serote - World-renowned Poet and Novelist
Topic: Culture as a Tool for Economic Growth.
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms. Tokozile Xasa, will present her keynote address at the Gala Dinner.
Members of the media are cordially invited to attend
Date: 19 - 20 February 2015
Venue: Maropeng – Cradle of Human Kind, Gauteng
Time: Day 1 - 08h30 – 17h00
Day 2 - 08h30 – 12h00
Kindly confirm your attendance by no later than 16 February 2015 to:
Lerato Mogorosi
012 444 6620
E-mail: LMogorosi@tourism.gov.za
Phatisa Ntlonze
Tel: 012 444 6625
E-mail: pntlonze@tourism.gov.za
Enquiries:
Thapelo Mohale
Tel: 012 444 6619
Cell: 072 263 8940
Fax: 012 444 7046
