Question NW49 to the Minister of Tourism
01 April 2022 - NW49
Winkler, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Tourism
What total (a) number of delegates from her department attended the Dubai Expo 2021 and (b) amount was spent on (i) travel) (ii) accommodation (iii) catering costs; (2) Whether any delegates outside her department attended the Expo; if so what are the relevant details in this regard?
Reply:
1. (a) Eight (8) delegates from the Department of Tourism attended the Dubai Expo 2021.
(b) (i) Travel: R1 360 705.30 (Flights and ground transport)
(ii) Accommodation: R754 426.98
(ii) Catering: R0
2. No delegates outside her Department formed part of the Department’s delegation to the Dubai.