TOURISM

Tourism Minister urges SA to get on board cruise tourism

Sun, 28 Nov 2010

Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk launching a report on cruise tourism has said that government wants to see more South Africans working on cruise ships and becoming world class operators.

Indalo Project - social enterprise development through design

Wed, 17 Nov 2010

It's said social enterprise is “for dreamers with their feet firmly on the ground” and in essence that is The Indalo Project. It’s a remarkable design & social initiative that’s looking to create massive change in the world of handicraft. This new initiative - the brainchild of social entrepreneur award-winner Patrick Schofield, aims to bring together designers and handicraft producers to create unique market-oriented African ranges.

Addressing skills gaps with international exchange programme

Wed, 17 Nov 2010

The Ritz Carlton International Exchange programme will give unemployed graduates the opportunity to gain work experience in the hospitality industry in North America. 110 graduates have already benefited from this programme and another 252 will leave South Africa for experiential learning at the Ritz Carlton Group.

R24m tourism boost for Barberton

Thu, 21 Oct 2010

After the success of the FIFA World Cup, an increased number of international visitors are expected to visit and tour South Africa. Mpumalanga, which is regarded as the world's most valuable geological landscape has - up until now - been quite inaccessible. Now a R24m series of projects will provide a sophisticated, informative, tourist-friendly route through the area. Many South Africans will also be encouraged to explore this unique heritage...

Close to 400,000 visitors arrived for World Cup

Tue, 05 Oct 2010

According to figures released by Grant Thornton, close to 400,000 visitors arrived in South Africa during the FIFA World Cup tournament, and the tourism sector benefitted from approximately R30,000 per person - a total of R38 billion. For details ...

World Cup benefitted Government tourism industry relations

Tue, 07 Sep 2010

Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk assures that government will engage with tourism industry on building capacity, development of a National Tourism Sector Strategy and a new Tourism Bill.

New era for private hotel school

Mon, 06 Sep 2010

Prominent hospitality training institution, The Private Hotel School in Stellenbosch, is undergoing a major revamp of its facilities. In addition to internationally accredited courses and offerings such as online training provided by experienced lecturers in all parts of the world, this project will transform the institution into one of the country’s leading enterprises of its kind.

Foreign visitors surge in 2010

Thu, 02 Sep 2010

Foreign visitors to South Africa had risen by more than 350 000 for the first four months of this year as compared to the same period in 2009 - Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk.

New tourist guiding course from TBISA proves popular

Wed, 25 Aug 2010

One of the first experiences that many visitors to any city encounter is that of a tour guide, which is the reason that properly certified training is essential.

Accredited Diploma in hospitality management

Tue, 24 Aug 2010

Stellebosch-based Private Hotel School is pioneering an accredited diploma in hospitality education which offers an NQF level 7 qualification suitable for all educators in the hospitality field.

Private Hotel School take it to the next level

Wed, 25 Aug 2010

After a year of operation at its new premises, the Private Hotel School is to take its guesthouse and restaurant - 33 Stay and 33 Dine - to the next level. A significant revamp is among the projects to be undertaken by a newly assembled team of experts.