Celebrate tourism this Tourism Month

THE theme for this year’s Tourism Month – observed every September – is Tourism for Inclusive Growth.

The KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, together with Tourism KZN, will use this month to focus on initiatives and interventions that will encourage growth and renewal of the local tourism sector under this global theme.

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KZN will join the rest of the world in celebrating tourism’s ability to drive inclusive development, as well as the role it plays in promoting respect while generating economic opportunities for millions across the country.

Inclusive tourism means getting everybody behind a better vision for tourism and the nation.

Coupled with a high visibility and community-focused campaign, the province will be rolling out additional interventions to support local businesses and ensure they are ready to welcome visitors.

Among these will be the launch of the second phase of the Tourism Relief Fund.

The province has developed excellent tourism facilities that have put KZN on the world map, as well as provide exceptional service.

These facilities came about as a result of strategic collaboration between the local communities, private investors, government entities and funding agencies.

The province has put measures in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus, and has taken extraordinary measures to ensure all Covid-19 health and safety protocols are adhered to at all the province’s signature events, and sought-after establishments and attractions.

The month of September has a special significance in South African culture as it is also Heritage Month.