Question NW71 to the Minister of Tourism
27 June 2019 - NW71
Chabangu, Mr M to ask the Minister of Tourism
What projects and budget has her department put in place to ensure growth and job creation in the tourism industry in the former homelands?
Reply:
We do not have specific plans for the former homelands. However, we do have plans for the country as a whole. The Department’s approach for development and enhancement of attractions is across all provinces with a sharp focus on nodes. It may happen that some of these nodes fall within the former homeland areas. Our nodes are based on Coastal Marine Tourism nodes as approved by cabinet, the inland waterways, rural areas, hot springs, areas boarding National Parks and other iconic sites such as World Heritage Sites as well as township precincts, ensuring that the tourism value chain impact is maximised. In the future, we will also look into areas in and around Special Economic Zones (SEZ’s).