Question NW356 to the Minister of Tourism
28 February 2023 - NW356
Matumba, Mr A to ask the Minister of Tourism
What (a) total number of resorts (i) does her department own in the Republic and (ii) are functional and in good state and (b) steps has her department taken to revive the dysfunctional state-owned resorts?
Reply:
(a) (i) The department owns none [Zero (0)] of the state-owned resorts.
(ii) Information on the functionality of such resorts may be obtained from the respective owning entities (i.e. Provincial, some National Entities like SANParks and Municipalities)
(b) (i)-(iii)
The Department assisted with maintenance of some of the National and Provisional state owned tourism facilities. The Department has also developed a budget resort Network and Brand Concept for piloting.