Tourism Mentorship Workshop

Tourism Mentorship Workshop

The Middelburg Information Centre is looking at providing a tourism business Mentorship workshop for LTO members in the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (STLM). The workshop will provide opportunities and resources for interested tourism services providers to learn and benefit from successful tourism services providers (experienced owners).

The purpose of this Mentorship is to provide the resources necessary to strengthen the tourism industry by developing skills and increasing business knowledge of tourism operators;

Provide opportunities for tourism business operators to learn and benefit from more experienced tourism operators;

Enhance the strength of the tourism industry over the long term by providing resources (Financial) and opportunities for tourism businesses.

Mentors will share their expertise and knowledge and provide support and encouragement to help tourism business owners to remain focused on what is important for the success of their business. Through the Tourism Business Mentorship workshop, tourism operators who are less experienced can gain valuable skills in business, leadership and networking to help maximize their potential and become successful and profitable independent tourism operators.

We are looking at inviting the National Department of Tourism, MTPA, Grading council, National Empowerment Fund.

More information will be available at the Middelburg Information Centre.

Tourism Grading Support Programme

Tourism Grading Support Programme

The Tourism Grading Support Programme was introduced to encourage wider participation in the tourism grading system and to reduce the cost burden of grading on small tourism businesses. The programme also aims to promote and improve compliance with tourism quality standards, which will improve the overall visitor experience and South Africa’s competitiveness as a destination.

The Tourism Grading Support Programme offers discounts ranging from 90% to 100% on the cost of star ratings for accommodation establishments and meeting venues. The programme is administered by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) on behalf of the Department of Tourism. Existing TGCSA members wishing to renew their grading membership as well as new applicants; TGSA’s application process is integrated into the standard online application process is available to all.

On 3 March 2022, TGCSA will be co-hosting a quality assurance workshop for tourism product owners in Steve Tshwete Local with the STLM Tourism Organisation. For more information or to book a place, please contact the Information Office on 013 243 2253 or email: info@middelburginfo.com