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2010/09/02
M van Schalkwyk on Tourism Month launch
I would like to encourage the tourism industry to continue to maximise the potential of the domestic market by amongst others marketing locally and maintaining realistic pricing structures, Minister van Schalkwyk said.
South Africa celebrates tourism month annually in September and will also commemorate World Tourism Day on 27 September, with this year s theme being tourism and biodiversity. Furthermore, in line with the theme of Tourism and Biodiversity for World Tourism Day, Limpopo ... [highlighted result]
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2010/08/19
M van Schalkwyk on Soweto tourism promotion
South Africans should continue living the spirit of the 2010 World Cup by supporting all South African sports teams, whether at a national or international level.
The Minister was speaking today at the Ipelegeng Community Centre in Soweto, where he celebrated the launch of South African Tourism s I m a South Africa fan campaign.
By being the loudest and proudest of cheerleaders during the successful 2010 World Cup, we ... [highlighted result]
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2010/08/18
M van Schalkwyk to promote domestic tourism in Soweto, 19 Aug
Soweto is one of the most exciting destination stops in South Africa and now the FNB Stadium just outside Soweto is about to start delivering its legacy as a world class venue for international sports clashes.
The Minister of Tourism, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk will tour Soweto by motorcycle with the Soprano Bikers Club and some well-known South African personalities on Thursday, 19 August. The initiative forms part of the build up to the ... [highlighted result]
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2010/08/16
M van Schalkwyk: Opening of South African Association for Conference Industry (SAACI) 2010
Our track record as a country, and your track record as an industry, position South Africa as a business and events tourism destination par excellence.
It goes without saying that the hard work should continue if we want to keep our glass more than half full. We therefore greatly value our partnership with industry, and especially the joining of forces between SAACI and SA Tourism, to improve overall service delivery to the South African meetings industry.
Rest assured that, ...
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2010/08/13
Please be advised that Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Minister of Tourism, will be delivering the opening address at the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) National Conference. The Minister will focus on the importance of business tourism, events, meetings and conferences for South Africa as a destination.
Date: Monday, 16 August 2010
Venue:Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel, Durban
Time: 08h30 for 09h00
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2010/08/12
M van Schalkwyk on United Kingdom (UK) tourism announcements
The South African Tourism Minister Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk today welcomed the commitment by the British Prime Minister David Cameron in his first major speech on the topic to further mainstream tourism in the United Kingdom (UK) government s policy and planning framework. We look forward to working with the newly appointed Minister for Tourism and Heritage, Mr John Penrose, Minister van Schalkwyk said.
In particular, Minister Van Schalkwyk welcomed Mr Cameron s announcements on ... [highlighted result]
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2010/08/01
M van Schalkwyk accompanies President Zuma on official visit to Russian Federation
Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, the Minister of Tourism, will accompany President Jacob Zuma on his official visit to the Russian Federation this week.
The National Department of Tourism's participation takes place in the context of the very successful 2010 FIFA World Cup just hosted by South Africa and our drive to capitalise on the positive exposure the country has enjoyed as a tourism destination.
"The Russian Federation is one of the fastest growing ...
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2010/07/21
M van Schalkwyk to chair World Economic Forum Council
The South African Minister of Tourism, Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk, has accepted an invitation from Professor Klaus Schwab, Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) to chair its Aviation, Travel and Tourism Industry Agenda Council for the period 2010-2011. I believe the Council plays a vital role in facilitating debate and the exchange of expertise in order to advise the WEF and the international community on emerging issues in the tourism, travel and aviation sector, ... [highlighted result]
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2010/07/05
M van Schalkwyk on 2010 World Cup contribution to tourism growth and development
"The tourism sector in South Africa is ready to capitalise on the success of the world cup and the invaluable branding exposure our destination has enjoyed over the past few weeks," Minister of Tourism, Marthinus van Schalkwyk said today. In addition to growing our status as a world class leisure tourism destination, we are also positioning South Africa as one of the best sport, mega event and conferencing destinations in the world. The National Department of Tourism and ... [highlighted result]
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2010/05/21
M van Schalkwyk launches national tourism sector strategy
The South African tourism industry today took a ground breaking stride on a new path to reach bold growth objectives over the next five years, the Minister of Tourism, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, said today at the launch of the first ever national tourism sector strategy.The national Department of Tourism initiated and managed an inclusive process to draft a national tourism sector strategy to accelerate the responsible growth of the tourism industry from 2010 to 2015.The ... [highlighted result]
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2010/05/21
M van Schalkwyk launches national tourism sector strategy
The South African tourism industry today took a ground breaking stride on a new path to reach bold growth objectives over the next five years, the Minister of Tourism, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, said today at the launch of the first ever national tourism sector strategy.
The national Department of Tourism initiated and managed an inclusive process to draft a national tourism sector strategy to accelerate the responsible growth of the tourism industry from 2010 to 2015.
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2010/05/17
M van Schalkwyk to launch national tourism sector strategy, 21 May
Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, the Minister of Tourism, will launch the national tourism sector strategy for public comment on Friday, 21 May 2010.You are cordially invited to attend.Date: Friday, 21 May 2010
Time: 09h30 for 10h00 to 11h00
Venue: Emperors Palace, GautengRSVP with:
Lizzy Suping
Tel: 021 310 3310
Cell: 083 758 0553
E-mail: lsuping@tourism.gov.zaNatasha Rockman
Tel: ...
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2010/05/04
M van Schalkwyk: Tourism Dept Budget Vote 2010/11
ChairpersonToday, with the World Cup a mere 37 days away, I can say with the utmost confidence that South Africa is not only ready to welcome the world, but we cannot wait to host the best World Cup ever. I have no doubt that our reputation as a world-class destination will be further entrenched after the World Cup.The World Cup will leave a tangible and lasting tourism legacy in South Africa. Sport tourism in South Africa is estimated to contribute more than R6 billion to ... [highlighted result]
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2010/04/22
M van Schalkwyk on appointment of Kingsley Makhubela as Director-General
Minister van Schalkwyk said today that Cabinet has approved the appointment of Mr Kingsley Makhubela to the post of the Director-General of the new national Department of Tourism, which was created last year after the general election as a stand-alone department. I am very pleased with the appointment and confident that Mr Makhubela will help steer our department towards its ambitious goals in terms of tourism growth."Mr Makhubela has served in numerous high level ... [highlighted result]
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2010/03/26
M van Schalkwyk announces 2010 FIFA World Cup accommodation survey results
Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk, the Minister of Tourism, has expressed his satisfaction that the majority of accommodation establishments in South Africa are acting responsibly when it comes to pricing for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.Minister van Schalkwyk today announced the outcomes of a survey commissioned by the national Department of Tourism and undertaken by
Grant Thornton to determine accommodation rates during the world cup and compare these to regular accommodation ...
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2010/03/24
M van Schalkwyk to brief media on 2010 FIFA World Cup accommodation pricing, 26 Mar
Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, the Minister of Tourism, will brief the media on the outcomes of a survey about accommodation pricing in South Africa for the World Cup 2010 on Friday, 26 March 2010.You are cordially invited to attend.Date: Friday 26 March 2010
Time: 11h00
Venue: Emperors Palace, Gauteng, Augustus Press Conference RoomRSVP:
Lizzy Suping
Tel: 021 310 3310
Cell: 083 758 0553
E-mail: ...
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2010/03/12
Honourable Speaker
Honourable membersI rise to table a motion without notice to congratulate the Minister of Tourism, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, on his nomination for the position of the Head of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and to also congratulate the Minister in the Presidency responsible for National Planning, Mr Trevor Manuel on his appointment to the United Nation s Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing.Noting that ...
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2010/03/08
Presidency on nomination of Minister van Schalkwyk for United Nations (UN) post
The head of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) resigned from this position with effect 1 July 2010.The South African government has subsequently been approached by a number of our partners in the developing and developed world, including governments, business institutions and non-governmental organisations, about the availability of the Minister of Tourism, Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk, to head up this UN institution and the global climate change ... [highlighted result]
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2010/03/04
M van Schalkwyk on foreign arrivals to South Africa
Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk: "growth of 3.6 percent against an international decline of four percent reaffirms the vitality of our tourism industry"South Africa outperformed most international markets in 2009 and recorded growth in foreign arrivals of 3.6 percent, Minister of Tourism, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk, announced today. Arrivals growth to South Africa was driven by healthy increases in arrivals from central and South
America (3.5 percent growth), Asia (...
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2010/02/28
M van Schalkwyk and G Oosthuizen on Summit on Tourism, Sport and Mega Events
The United Nations (UN) World Tourism Organisation and South Africa hosted an inaugural Summit on Tourism, Sport and Mega Events in Johannesburg from 24 to 26 February 2010. The Summit was attended by some 450 delegates, ranging from tourism ministers to business leaders, industry experts and top academics from 35 countries.At the conclusion of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)/South Africa Tourism, Sports and Mega-Events Summit the Deputy Minister Gert ... [highlighted result]
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