Tag Archives: Derek Hanekom

Domestic Tourism to be supported with R100 million p.a. investment!

February 19, 2016

In his State of the Nation address last week, President Jacob Zuma announced that SA Tourism will spend R100 million per annum to stimulate Domestic Tourism. Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom said that Continue reading →

International tourism down, domestic tourism on the up!

January 31, 2016

Despite the weaker Rand, international tourist arrivals have not increased dramatically as one would have expected. Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom has encouraged locals, Continue reading →

Western Cape delegation to China to double wine exports, to grow tourism!

November 7, 2015

A Western Cape trade, tourism, and investment delegation is currently visiting China, led by Premier Helen Zille and Minister of Economic Opportunities Alan Winde. Exports to China from the Western Cape were valued at R2 billion in 2013. The delegation’s goals include doubling Continue reading →

Visa Regulation amendments a victory for SA Tourism industry!

October 26, 2015

More than a year since the introduction of the first onerous Visa Regulations in June last year, an Inter-Ministerial Committee chaired by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the regulations, tremendous news for the Tourism industry.