​​​​​The Department will present the 2022/23 Tourism Budget Vote highlighting its vision and strategic focal points for the new financial year. The vote will also expand on the Tourism Sector Recovery Plan, and initiatives on advancing transformation and skills development in the sector.   

MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA ARE INVITED AS FOLLOWS:

TOURISM BUDGET VOTE PRESENTATION: 

Date:                  19 May 2022

Time:                  14h00 – 16h15

 Virtual links:      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ParliamentofRSA 

 Facebook: @Department of Tourism 

 Twitter: @Tourism_Gov_za  

Pre- Budget Vote Engagement:

Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela will engage with learners and host employers participating in the Department’s Food Safety Skills Development Programme and as part of the Department's Budget Vote Awareness: 

Date:                     17 May 2022

Time:                     10h00

Venue:                   Cape Town Lodge & Conference

Tourism Budget Vote Media Briefing:

Date:                       19 May 2022

Venue:                     Imbizo Media Cantre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament 

Time:                       11h00 – 12h15

Media wishing to join virtually can use the link below: 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85491401487pwd=WAeJQguYn6BgvTFeuI8h1xbJhIp8xh

Meeting ID: 854 9140 1487

Passcode: 791857

MEDIA INTERVIEWS: (one on one sessions)

One on one interview (virtual & telephonic) slots with media are available as follows: 

Dates:       19 May 2022    and    ​20 May 2022    

Times:       17h00 to 20h00         09h00 to 20h00​

KINDLY NOTE: Interview requests can be forwarded to the following officials by 16:00 on 18 May 2022 with:

Mr. Mpumzi Zuzile (Ministry of Tourism)   Ms. Sindi Zwane (Department of Tourism)  

Tel:  060 955 9035                          Or      Tel: 081 267 4665

E-mail: MZuzile@tourism.gov.za              E- Mail:szwane@tourism.gov.za  

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