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Tourism to launch women-owned Hotel 247 in Mpumalanga Province
The launch of the Hotel 247 facility takes place as South Africa celebrates Tourism Month in the month of September, highlighting the significance of the sector as an economic driver that creates entrepreneurship and employment opportunities. The event will celebrate the role of women in building transformative businesses, and it will highlight the importance of domestic travel in ensuring the sustainability of tourism economies.
Keynote address by Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu at the 2nd Annual Coastal and Inland Waterways Tourism Investment Summit
The Summit concept specifically identifies the potential for cross-provincial routes and partnerships around Gariep, as well as opportunities in waterfront infrastructure, boating, recreation, accommodation and community tourism. That is how a destination economy grows.
Minister de Lille hosts Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Al-Rabiah
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille hosted Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, H.E. Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, during his official visit to South Africa, with discussions focused on strengthening cooperation to better serve South African pilgrims and Umrah visitors travelling to the Kingdom.