Strides were made towards bolstering rural tourism and fostering economic inclusivity when 150 properties from villages, small towns and dorpies (VTSDs) received certificates of compliance and recognition for completing the Basic Quality Verification (BQV) programme.
The awards ceremony took place during three-day Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban this week.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Amos ‘Fish’ Mahlalela, underscored the programme’s role in strengthening the foundation of the tourism sector. “It is on this strong foundation that we can progress our sector because with assurance, the tourism industry will continue to create opportunities for economic growth, particularly for youth, women and people with disabilities.”
Mahlalela commended the programme for its empowerment initiatives, noting its role in training and employing graduates to conduct verifications in various…
