11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN LOCAL IN

DESTINATIONS

INCLUSIVE TOURISM :

Social and Economic

14 April 2015Department of Tourism

www.tourism.gov.za

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Inclusive Tourism

NDT Mandate

NDT Responsible Tourism Programme

Inclusive Tourism Initiatives:

- UA City Destination & UA in Provinacial Parks

- SRI Programme

- Madikwe and Giants Castle Pilot Projects

Conclusion

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INCLUSIVE TOURISM Accessible Tourism (Social)

Accessible Tourism enables people with access requirements, including

mobility, vision, hearing and cognitive dimensions of access, to function

independently and with equity and dignity through the delivery of

universally designed tourism products, services and environments.

Accessible tourism is about making it easy for all people

To enjoy tourism experiences irrespective of age, gender or

physical status.

Economic Inclusion

Tourism should meet needs and raise standard of living for communities that are visited.

Responsible Tourism advocates for local employment.

Communities and local entrepreneurs should explore supply chain opportunities.

Tourists should be encouraged to experience local attractions and purchase local products (Slow Tourism)

Communities should be encouraged and be supported to develop indigenous crafts.

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INCLUSIVE TOURISM

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Tourism brings valuable income to countries

and communities.

But, it can impact negatively on communities

and the environment if it is not managed

sustainably.

The tourism industry needs to take action to

protect and sustain the communities and the

environment we depend on.

Visitors and the tourism industry commitment is

required.

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NDT Legislative and Policy Mandates

NTSS

NDP

Constitutional Mandate

1996 White Paper

Act No 3 of 2014: Tourism

Act , 2014

NDT LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY

MANDATES

Responsible Tourism Programme 2015/16

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Programme

• National Minimum Standard for

Responsible Tourism (SANS

1162:2011)

• Community Based Tourism

Framework

• Universal Accessibility in

Tourism.

• Tourism Greening and Climate

Change

ObjectiveTo create common understanding for RT, harmonise Certification Bodies, and promote RT practices.

Develop framework for Community Based Tourism

Position South Africa as a Universally Accessible Destination.

Support tourism sector to reduce contribution to green house gas emissions and introduce measures to combat Climate Change.

NDT INITIATIVES

UA City Destination Framework and Pilot Project

The purpose was to provide the tourism sector, municipalities and allinterested groups with a blueprint guide document that can be usedtowards achieving UA in Cities.

State of UA in Provincial Game Parks/Nature Reserves

Projects seeks to support Game Parks/Nature Reserves to be Universally Accessible.

Social Responsibility Implementation Programme (SRI)

A job creation Expanded Public Works programme. Provides funding for community based tourism infrastructure projects and skills development.

Framework for Community Based Tourism

Provides guidance for development and implementation of Community Based Tourism products.

Madikwe Nature Reserve and Giants Castle Pilot Projects

Partnership with ILO SCORE Programme. Community participation in Environment Conservation. Establishment of new businesses. Participation in supply chain. Community ownership of tourism facilities.

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BENEFITS OF INCLUSIVE TOURISM

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New market development opportunities.

Ability to attract events and conferences for people with special needs.

To encourage building of new tourism structures and facilities which are Universally Accessible and affordable.

Cooperation and support from local communities.

Catalyst for local economic development and stimulates establishment of new local SMEs.

Enhance role of communities in protection of environment.

Contributes to destination positioning, exposure and demand.

Creates better places to live, better places to visit.

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To achieve the true potential of the tourism

industry, it must be clear that

any old tourism will not work.

A new tourism is required that would boost other

sectors of the economy and create entrepreneurial

opportunities for the previously neglected

groups; that would be kind to the environment;

that will bring peace, prosperity and enjoyment for

all South Africans.

1996 White Paper on Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa

Thank You, Siyabonga!

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Experiencing tourism today,

with tomorrow's visitor in

mind!