Tourism businesses show support for Buy Local
Extensive marketing exposure, business support, networking opportunities, and information sharing are just some of the many benefits of Buy Local membership.
A number of KZN South Coast’s tourism establishments are already enjoying the many membership benefits of Buy Local, including business support, networking, and marketing exposure.
Membership for Buy Local – which forms part of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s Buy Back SA initiative – is free of charge until June 2025… and that is just one reason why tourism businesses are encouraged to sign up now.
Extensive marketing exposure, business support, networking opportunities, and information sharing are just some of the many benefits of Buy Local membership.
On the KZN South Coast, several local tourism establishments are already enjoying these business-enhancing advantages having signed up for the South Coast Tourism and Investment (SCTIE) campaign, which forms part of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s (the DTIC) Buy Back SA initiative.
“We’d like to welcome our new Buy Local members who have recognised the incredible potential that can be uncovered by joining,” commented Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of South Coast Tourism & Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). “For our local tourism businesses that are still deciding, we encourage you to get in touch and find out why signing up for the membership, free of charge until 2025, is the right decision. We’d also like to thank those who have shown support by choosing to buy local wherever they can.”
The Buy Local campaign continues to support the rural sector’s inclusion in the mainstream tourism economy by developing platforms and business connections for SMMEs such as those between crafters, farmers, and growers with retailers. Be sure to support the #buylocal campaign at the following establishments (the details of which are available under Buy Local on the www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za website);
Companies that qualify for the Buy Local membership include those providing products and services of high quality, with at least 50% of the cost of production of products or services incurred within KZN South Coast. The business needs to currently create employment opportunities for people within the region, or intend to create such opportunities in future.
Beyond the direct membership benefits, being part of the Buy Local campaign means enjoying a stronger local and national economy, while attracting more investment. This also leads to better community relationships as local value chains are strengthened. Buy Local membership is free of charge until June 2025, so it’s worth signing up now!
To become a Buy Local member or find out more, visit the Buy Local tab at www.investkznsouthcoast.co.za or click here for a membership form. Alternatively, get in touch by emailing Londiwe@sctie.co.za or calling 039 6827944.
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