FEDHASA welcomes disbandment of SA Tourism board
The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) says the disbandment of the board of SA Tourism is a step in the right direction.
Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille dissolved the board on Wednesday following the proposed sponsorship deal with English football club Tottenham Hotspur.
The controversial proposed sponsorship has since been cancelled by the Minister.
"FEDHASA is heartened to see the decisive and swift action that Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille is taking to put Tourism on its path to success," said FEDHASA chairperson, Rosemary Anderson.
"She (Minister De Lille) has repeatedly emphasised the potential for tourism to be a strong catalyst for economic development and job creation and has already shown in her actions that she is committed to making this a reality."
"We stand with Minister de Lille in her efforts to bring private and public sector together to drive inbound tourism to South Africa,” adds Anderson.
"The more successfully we do this, the more jobs and businesses we create, particularly hospitality and tourism SMEs. Tourism must be given the opportunity to deliver on its promise of being one of South Africa’s key exports."
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