News
Previous Posts
- Atta Financial Update (13)
- Tanzania: Strategies to Triple Number of Chinese Tourists Drawn
- ExploreBusiness Travel 3 Ways new Tourism Minister Xasa wants to transform SA's 'tourism treasure chest'
- Uganda expected to drop VAT and other taxes on hotels
- WTM Africa - 2 Weeks to Go
- INDABA2017: All signs point to Africa being the next tourism frontier
- Oman Air launches third destination in Africa
Archives
-
2022
-
2021
-
2020
-
2019
-
2018
-
2017
-
2016
-
2015
-
2014
-
2013
-
2012
-
2011
06 April 2017
How will the cabinet reshuffle affect SA's travel and tourism industry?
According to the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), the appointment of new cabinet ministers in Tourism, Transport, Home Affairs and Finance, present mixed fortunes for the travel and tourism industry. Having two female leaders at the helm of South Africa's travel and tourism public sectors sets a new precedent for women empowerment in the industry says the TBCSA, however, adding its voice to the broader business community, it laments the uncertain political ramifications of the cabinet reshuffle on the economy.
“First and foremost, we congratulate Tokozile Xasa on her appointment as the country’s first female Minister of Tourism,” says TBCSA CEO, Mmatšatši Ramawela. "Xasa has served as Deputy Minister of Tourism since 2009 and is thus familiar with the dynamics and issues in the sector. During her tenure as deputy minister, she amassed the necessary knowledge and experience which should stand her in good stead in her new role.” We further extend a warm welcome to the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Tourism Elizabeth Thabethe.”
Source: BizCommunity