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  • Minister Xasa celebrates women’s contribution to tourism
    “As we celebrate Women’s month under the national theme - The Year of OR Tambo: Women United in Moving South Africa Forward, it is critical for us to be mindful of the vital role played by women executives in advancing our economy, especially through tourism,” said Minister Tokozile Xasa. 
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  • Cabinet approves Coastal and Marine Tourism Implementation Plan
    “The coastal and marine tourism sector will contribute about R21.4 billion to the GDP and create about 116 000 direct jobs by 2026, thus reducing poverty, inequality and unemployment, while contributing to sustainable livelihoods and development.  These estimates are conservative as they are growing off a low 2015 base of R 11.9 billion direct contribution to GDP and 64 400 direct jobs,” said Minister Xasa.
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  • Address by Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa at the 2017 SATSA Conference in Cape Town

    ​Thank you for inviting me to address you today. I have always regarded effective engagement between our government and our leadership in tourism as a key factor in the success of tourism in our country.

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National Youth Chef Training Graduation Ceremony

National Youth Chef Training Graduation Ceremony​​ 

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Cabinet  approved  the Coastal and Marine Tourism Implementation Plan, developed    under    the   auspices    of    the   Operation    Phakisa    Oceans Economy.  The plan will uplift tourism in the ocean economy. It will grow a world­ class and sustainable coastal and marine tourism destination that leverages South Africa's competitive advantages  in nature, culture and heritage.  The Minister of Tourism Ms Tokozile Xasa will hold a separate media briefing  to unpack this plan. Read more...​

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Tourism Blue Flag Programme 


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By : Minister Tokozile Xasa

This past week I learnt the people in Knysna are as tough and resilient as the indigenous fynbos that put the “garden” into the world-famous Garden Route. Following the devastating wildfires that led to tragic loss of life and extensive damage to property, they are resolutely mopping up and carrying on, declaring their town “open for business”. Read more...

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Tourism Indaba 2016