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Government Linked
Visit city and province websites for detailed toursm information about individual cities and provinces. Note: Tourism on Provincial and Local Government websites is often located in the economic affairs, development or community sections. Access c2cafrica 'Government database' for a comprehensive list of national and provincial departments, local government as well as information on Traditional Leadership and governance.
Also visit c2cafrica's Business database and National Department's such as the Department of Trade and Industry and the National Department of Labour.
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National Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT)
NEWS: 4th Tourism Conference |
http://www.environment.gov.za
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This comprehensive website provides is a good first stop for those interested in tourism. Important Note: Use the 'Visit Our Sections' down arrow box located towards the top right hand corner of the main webpage - Select 'tourism' using the down arrow. Programmes, documents, policy and legislation available on this website. DEAT is hosting the 4th Tourism Conference: 6-7 October 2005, Sun City (North West Province). Visit DEAT's website for invitation. "The National Tourism Conference, which has been set as and annual event is seen
as a multi-stakeholder, cross-sectoral platform set to facilitate national
dialogue and debate on key strategic issues affecting the growth of the tourism
industry in particular, and the tourism industry in general. It is seen as the
catalyst for strengthening partnerships amongst all stakeholders, and to enable
them to hopefully develop consensus on what new initiatives are required to
bolster growth, as well as streamline priority programmes for the sector as a
whole in the short and medium term" |
| SETA |
Primary SETA Body:
http://www.serviceseta.org.za
Food and Beverage Training:
http://www.foodbev.co.za/
Media, Advertising, Publishing, Printing and Packaging SETA.
http://www.mappp-seta.co.za |
SETA's (Services Sector Education and Training Authority/ies) aim to provide and assist with quality skills transfer, learnership experience and knowledge that is specific to each economic and development sector. Policies, legislation, learnerships and much more information can be found on these websites. Also visit:
http://www.theta.org.za/skills/index.asp?thepage=chambers/tourism_travel.htm |
Cape Gateway
(together with the Western Cape Provincial Government but also with links to Business and Wider Civil Society and National Government)
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Development and Funding:
http://www.capegateway.gov.za/
eng/directories/services/11588
Starting your own Tourism Venture:
http://www.capegateway.gov.za/
eng/directories/services/11587
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Lists and provides information on Government and Business/Private tourism orientated development and funding initiatives as well as assistance with start-up tourism businesses including developing relationships with Black/Affirmative business. Diverse information from road signage through to business databases. For information on Tourist Guides check out:
http://www.capegateway.gov.za/eng/directories/services/11590 |
Tourism Ventures
(KwaZulu Natal Provincial Government)
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http://www.kzn.org.za/kzn/
investors/4.html |
This website offers guidence to those interested in establishing and/or investing in a community tourism and information office |
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| Welcome to South Africa: South Africa's Official Tourism Website |
http://www.sawelcome.com
also Visit South African Gateway which offers links to tourism with the 9 provinces:
http://www.tourism.org.za/
and Tourism: Corporate and Research:
http://www.southafrica.net/satourism |
This superb website is one of the most comprehensive and informative tourism sites available. Very useful for tourists as well as those interested and working in the tourism sector. Check out the tourism awards (other tourism and hospitality awards can be found in Provincial Government initiatives). This website also offers information on tourism training (brochure can be downloaded). |
| Indaba SA |
http://www.indaba-southafrica.co.za |
South Africa and Africa's 'premier travel trade exhibition' - globally recognized for its diversity and quality. "Indaba 2005, regarded as the most successful and productive ever, saw a record number of 10 700 participants. Tourism products and services from over 1500 companies came together to showcase the best the Southern African region has to offer the international tourism trade. Visitor numbers were up by 5%, reflecting the increased interest to do business with Southern Africa. Almost 600 media, both local and international, provided extensive coverage through radio, television, newspaper and dedicated travel publications worldwide." |
| Business Referral and Information Network (Brain): TOURISM |
http://www.brain.org.za/SUPPORT/
industry_sectors/tourism.html |
The Brain website TOURISM section offers a comprehensive range of links and information from provincial tourism website links through to tourism regulation bodies (e.g. Field Guides, Chefs Association, Bed and Breakfast bodies) and funding possibilities. Also review key aspects of the Tourism Act which affects everyone who is active in the industry:
http://www.brain.org.za/SUPPORT/industry_sectors/tourism/tourismact.html
and the tourism case studies section:
http://www.brain.org.za/success/2002/successdec.html |
| Tourism Business Council of South Africa |
http://www.tbcsa.org.za |
Essential resource for those interested and active in tourism (South Africa). The council has targeted: private sector growth and development; Empowerment and Transformation; Training and Skills transfer; Standards and quality service; Enterprise development; Support for international marketing through improved airline access; and Support for Brand SA. Associated with TBCSA is the marketing body:
http://www.tbcsa.org.za/tomsa |