The Department of Tourism says applications for the next round of the Tourism Transformation Fund (TTF) and Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP) are now open.
The applications officially opened on 1 October.
Departmental spokesperson, Blessing Manale says the TTF is aimed at assisting small and medium-sized, black-owned tourism businesses expand and grow their operations.
He says businesses can also now submit their applications for the Green Tourism Incentive Programme.
The funding, in collaboration with the Industrial Development Corporation, will provide funding to tourism business who want to make their operations “greener” and more environmentally sustainable.
To apply and get more information, click here.
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The Department of Tourism calls on eligible enterprises to apply for the Tourism Transformation Fund (TTF), and the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP) from today, 1 October 2021. https://t.co/4EZiwh4Abz#WeDoTourismSustainably#TourismIncentiveProgramme#WeDoTourism pic.twitter.com/I97Fyemp1z
— Dept of Tourism (@Tourism_gov_za) October 1, 2021
The Green Tourism Incentive Programme is a resource efficiency incentive and assists private sector tourism enterprises in reducing the cost of investing in more energy and water efficient operations, while increasing their competitiveness and profitability in the long term.
— Dept of Tourism (@Tourism_gov_za) October 6, 2021
The Deputy Tourism Minister, Fish Mahlalela has called on tourism operators to make their activities and attractions more affordable for locals.
During the official Tourism Day celebrations he said this will encourage a more inclusive tourism sector.
Mahlalela said pricing is one of the biggest factors that discourage locals from enjoying South Africa’s tourism offerings.
Read the Deputy Minister’s full speech here.
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Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela at the #WorldTourismDay2021 celebrations in Clarens Free State Province encouraging members of the community to get vaccinated for Covid19#WTD#WorldTourismDay#TourismMonth2021#WeDoTourism pic.twitter.com/4irnLFIBVg
— Dept of Tourism (@Tourism_gov_za) September 27, 2021
World Tourism Day Media Statement: Tourism builds back better for inclusive growth#TourismMonth2021 #WTD2021 #WorldTourismDay #WeDoTourism pic.twitter.com/VGxMlevsk0
— Dept of Tourism (@Tourism_gov_za) September 27, 2021
