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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.
Keynote address by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms Maggie Sotyu, at the Women In Tourism North West Provincial Chapter Business Breakfast
We must continue removing the barriers that prevent women from participating fully in the economy. We must create opportunities for women to build sustainable businesses. We must create pathways into ownership and leadership. And we must ensure that women can participate across the entire tourism value chain. Because empowered women empower families, communities, economies, and ultimately the nation.