On 01 October, Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille will host South Africa’s Tourism Infrastructure Investment Summit (SATIS) in Johannesburg, bringing together global leaders, policy makers, investors and industry stakeholders to drive tourism infrastructure investment and advance a sustainable project pipeline for South Africa’s tourism sector.

The celebration will take place under the theme: “Growing South Africa's Tourism Sector in the Digital Era.” It will highlight the transformative role of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in reshaping tourism through improved visitor experiences, smarter destination management, greater operational efficiency, and more sustainable and inclusive tourism practices.

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms Makhotso Sotyu, said: “Tourism transformation becomes meaningful when black entrepreneurs are able to own productive assets, improve their businesses and compete in the market. Hotel 247 demonstrates the value of combining financial support with entrepreneurial ambition. We want to see more women participating in tourism not only as employees, but as owners of sustainable enterprises that create employment and contribute to their communities.”