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Tourism Investment Summit

  • Date: 04 April 2017
  • Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Venue: The Maslow Hotel
  • Location: Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng

SANParks hosted the Tourism Investment Summit at The Maslow, Sandton, on 4 April 2017, as part of its effort to explore new Public Private Partnership (PPP) opportunities.The business summit engaged and interacted with current and potential investors on the PPP environment in SANParks. The purpose of PPPs is to reduce the cost of delivery; improve service levels by focusing on core business; leverage private capital and expertise; expand the range of tourism products; and to generate additional revenue for the funding of conservation and constituency building.

SANParks has increased its PPP transactions over the past 15 years, covering a wide range of projects, including accommodation, restaurants, retail, activities, an airport and the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. By March 2016, there were more than 40 PPP projects in active implementation, resulting in significant contributions to the funding of conservation and creating sustainability for SANParks.

Presentations

Opening Address
Dr B.E.E. Molewa – Minister of Environmental Affairs

Introduction: The Tourism Sector’s contribution to the national priorities of the Republic of South Africa
Ms. Tokozile Xasa – Minister of Tourism

An Introduction to the SANParks Tourism Strategy
Ms. Joanne Yawitch – Chairperson of the SANParks Board

An Overview of the SANParks Commercialisation Strategy
Mr. Fundisile Mketeni – CEO of SANParks

The South African Tourism Sector – an Economic Outlook
Ms Gillian Saunders – Deputy CEO & Leader for Travel, Tourism & Leisure at Grant Thornton

Panel Discussion: The South African Tourism Industry – Opportunities and Challenges

Facilitator: John Robbie

Panellists:

  • Mr. Sisa Ntshona – CEO of South African Tourism
  • Ms. Hannelie du Toit – COO of Southern African Tourism Services Association (SATSA)
  • Mr. Eddy Khosa – Chairperson of FederatedHospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA)
  • Mr. Blacky Komani – Executive Director at Tourvest Holdings
  • Mr. Rob Collins – COO of Sun International

Funding the Growth of the South African Tourism Industry
Ms. Moseketsi Mpeta – Head of Light Manufacturing & Tourism at Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)

An Introduction to the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Governance and Legislative Framework
Mr. Lindokuhle Hlatshwayo – Senior Project Advisor: Business Development, Tourism & ICT, GTAC, PPP Unit at the National Treasury

Transforming the South African Tourism Industry through SMME Development
Dr. Salifou Siddo – CEO Tourism Enterprise Partnership

SANParks’ New Investment Overview
Ms. Hapiloe Sello – Managing Executive: Tourism Development & Marketing at SANParks

Closing Remarks
Ms. Khungeka Njobe – Board Member of SANParks Board of Directors