The Department of Tourism in partnership with SANParks and the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) is hosting the International Tourist Guiding Celebrations at Skukuza, Kruger National Park– Mpumalanga. Themed “building a successful and sustainable tourist guiding sector” the two-day event will provide stakeholders a platform to discuss the importance of building a successful and sustainable tourist guiding sector, and ways of exploring adventure within the Natural and Cultural Context. Discussions will then be followed by a game drive of the Kruger National Park and a bush dinner
Guest speakers:
- Professor Philip Calcott – Astronomer, World-renowned publisher and Researcher
Topic: The South African Night Sky – tapping into our tourism assets
- Professor Dr Sampson Mamphweli – Esteemed Author and Researcher
Topic: Green Economy and Climate Change – the Role of Tourist Guides in Minimising Threats to the Environment
- Ms Chaeli Mycroft – Accomplished Quadriplegic Adventurer and Social Activist
Topic: Adventure Tourism, an Industry perspective
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms. Tokozile Xasa, will present her keynote address at the Gala Dinner.
Members of the media are cordially invited to attend
Date : 18 - 19 February 2016
Venue : Skukuza, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga
Time : Day 1 - 09h00 – 16h30
Game drive and bush dinner: 17:30 - 21:30
Time : Day 2 - 09h00 – 13h30
Kindly confirm your attendance by no later than 16 February 2016 to:
Mr Thapelo Mohale
Telephone: +27 (0) 12 444 6619
Email: tmohale@tourism.gov.za
Ms. Phatisa Ntlonze
Telephone: +27 (0) 12 444 6625
Email: pntlonze@tourism.gov.za
For further information visit: www.tourism.gov.za
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Issued by The National Department of Tourism