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2312Gyekye AB Oseifuah E Nethengwe T Dafuleya G Sumbana F Manavhela P2013The contribution of the tourism sector to the South African economy has been well documented. It is also well known that tourism impacts and benefits associated with the hosting of sporting events bolsters economic development at the local level, it could be in an urban or rural milieu. In particular for rural areas, sporting events can be a major generator of tourism since they attract many spectators from different areas. While both direct socio-economic and more intangible benefits of sporting events certainly exist, the presence of sporting events may bring with it some negative impacts as well.University of VendaReportRevolutionising Domestic TourismN4FUYHAX2DSF-245590710-612013/03/27 08:26:06It is also well known that tourism impacts and benefits associated with the hosting of sporting events bolsters economic development at the local level, it could be in an urban or 129https://tkp.tourism.gov.za/ResearchRepo/Shared Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf
23432013The concept of cross-border guiding is relatively new in the international tourism sector. There is a need for greater co-operation and partnership between the tourism industry and its government counterparts in South Africa’s neighbouring countries and within the broader Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. In order to encourage open borders for tourism and harmonious regulations, training and systems, an in-depth understanding of cross-border tourism as a concept and practice in the international; domain is critical in order to make recommendations for the regional circumstances.University of PretoriaReportTourist GuidingN4FUYHAX2DSF-245590710-462023/01/13 07:06:2644https://tkp.tourism.gov.za/ResearchRepo/Shared Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf
2418Ignatius Ludolph Steyn2020University of PretoriaDissertationN4FUYHAX2DSF-245590710-942021/06/08 09:03:19 INVESTIGATING SOUTH AFRICAN INBOUND TOUR OPERATOR PARTICIPATION IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PRACTICES by Mr Ignatius Ludolph Steyn 13072278 Submitted in partial fulfilment of the 289https://tkp.tourism.gov.za/ResearchRepo/Shared Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf
24592017This study is about understanding expectations of tourists to iSimangaliso Wetland Park and determining what constitutes a memorable tourist experience. The purpose is to enhance destination development through minimising the gap between tourists’ expectations and experiences. This report must be read in conjunction with the report on the overall sample description which provides the context and background of the study. This report focusses on the methodology and the results followed by a discussion and recommendations.University of PretoriaReportDestination DevelopmentN4FUYHAX2DSF-245590710-292017/05/11 07:30:06DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT THROUGH UNDERSTANDING TOURISTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND MEMORABLE TOURIST EXPERIENCES AT MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a unique site with 31https://tkp.tourism.gov.za/ResearchRepo/Shared Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf
25282016The National Development Plan (NDP) identifies local economic development as a key priority for the government to create jobs and alleviate poverty. In addition, a key objective of the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) is to unlock tourism economic development at provincial and local government level to ensure support for local government tourism programmes. Tourism researchers have echoed such sentiments by emphasizing on the tourism sector as a key driver of economic growth and employment creation, and therefore constituting an integral part of South Africa’s local economic development strategies (Viljoen and Tlabela, 2007) There are many definitions for local economic development however for the purpose of this study Local economic development (LED) will be defined as a process by which public, business and nongovernmental sector partners work collectively to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation (World Bank, 2015).University of VendaReportDestination DevelopmentN4FUYHAX2DSF-245590710-23https://tkp.tourism.gov.za/ResearchRepo/SeminarDocs/Local%20Economic%20Development-%20The%20Case%20of%20Tourism%20Events.pptx?csf=1&e=Xalk8sPresentation2016/11/29 11:01:46THE CASE STUDY OF TOURISM EVENTS The main objective of this study was to determine how event tourism can be used to promote local economic development in South Africa by drawing 73https://tkp.tourism.gov.za/ResearchRepo/Shared Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf
24612016Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. Modern tourism is closely linked to development and is often a main income source for developing countries. In fact, the business volume of tourism often equals or exceeds that of oil exports, food products or automobiles. This growth goes hand in hand with an increasing diversification and competition amongst destinations.1 The tourism industry is also associated with the phenomenon of globalisation. This is particularly relevant within the context of cross-border tourism.University of PretoriaReportTourist GuidingN4FUYHAX2DSF-245590710-24https://tkp.tourism.gov.za/ResearchRepo/SeminarDocs/Harmonised%20Tourist%20Guiding%20in%20southern%20Africa.pptx?csf=1&e=NdtmCQPresentation2016/11/29 11:04:08List of Definitions of Key Concepts SECTION 1: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT OF STUDY SECTION 2: BACKGROUND AND LITERATURE OVERVIEW SECTION 5: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A TOURIST GUIDE TRAINING 118https://tkp.tourism.gov.za/ResearchRepo/Shared Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf
2445Jane Dewah2015University of PretoriaN4FUYHAX2DSF-2092969366-342015/02/25 11:56:52TERRACE 2: TERRACE 2: TERRACE 2 ON PAR COLLABORATION ON PAR COLLABORATION ON PAR COLLABORATION  Direct contribution of tourism to the GDP is BWP 5,486.6mn (3.2%)  Total 97https://tkp.tourism.gov.za/ResearchRepo/SeminarDocs/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf
23462015Religious tourism is one of the oldest types of tourism. In South Africa thousands of people travel to places of spiritual significance for religious reasons. Such travels have a potential impact on the communities surrounding these sites as travellers require transport, accommodation, food and beverages during their visits. The study conducted a socio-economic assessment of tourists’ activities in in Limpopo Province. The site selected was the pilgrimage site of the United African Apostolic Church (UAAC). The results from the study indicate that, while pilgrims ‘spending during the religious gathering amounted to over R99 million, the economic impact of the gathering on the local community was only about R2 million, the limited economic benefits in the local economy is largely attributed to the substantial leaks out of the pilgrims’ spending. The first recommendation is that for significant positive impact of the annual UAAC pilgrimage to be realised, discussions should be initiated to empower local peoples’ ownership of pilgrimage related businesses. Secondly with residents of the local host community perceiving the positive impact of the religious gathering outweighing the negatives, and expressing the wish for the pilgrim population to grow annually, it is recommended that basic physical infrastructure be provided with collaborative intervention by the Church, provincial government and the local municipality.University of VendaReportRevolutionising Domestic TourismN4FUYHAX2DSF-245590710-442015/03/09 12:22:52The Socioeconomic impact of religious tourism on local communities in Limpopo The University of Venda (UNIVEN), situated in Thohoyandou in the scenic Vhembe district of the Limpopo 75https://tkp.tourism.gov.za/ResearchRepo/Shared Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf
2311Ekundayo Ilesanmi Mejabi2018Sustainability has become one of the key elements of development for most tourist destinations. Some cities have adopted a sustainable development strategy as a long-term solution in improving socio-economic, cultural, and environmental practices. Traditionally, destinations have used events to achieve community enrichment, protect the natural environment, and create or maintain national pride. The aim of this research was to analyse the impact of events on sustainable tourism development in Durban. This research focused on the event tourism sector and its impact on the economy, environment, politics and the socio-cultural being of the host community. The objectives were to discuss the role of events in profiling a destination and the extent to which they could serve as catalyst for repeat visitation; the study sought to analyse the perceptions of key stakeholders regarding the contribution of events to socio-economic growth of the City.University of KwaZulu-NatalThesisN4FUYHAX2DSF-245590710-832019/03/05 12:31:22The Impact of Events on Sustainable Tourism Development in Durban: An Evidence-Based Enquiry Submitted in fulfilment of the academic requirements for the degree of Doctor of 2066https://tkp.tourism.gov.za/ResearchRepo/Shared Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf
2452Berendien A. Lubbe Felicite Fairer-Wessels Anneli Douglas Elizabeth Ann du Preez2017Destinations around the globe are looking for creative solutions to common challenges in tourism development. Researchers have argued that the central challenge facing tourism destination development is the design of effective tourism experiences (Horváth, n.d:1). Creativity has been employed to transform traditional cultural tourism, shifting from tangible heritage towards more intangible culture and greater involvement with the everyday life of the destination. Nowadays tourists are looking for more engaging, interactive experiences that can contribute to their personal growth. Each and every tourist perceives the destination and experience offered by the destination in their very special, personal way which is the sum of their past life experience, education, attitudes, i.e. a whole series of personal characteristics. The focus of the tourism experience is to fulfil the aspirations, wishes and expectations relating to the individual’s personal growth. This study is about understanding those aspirations and expectations and determining what constitutes a memorable tourist experience and whether, given the uniqueness of each tourism attraction and each tourist’s underlying motivations and expectations, the same MTE scale could effectively measure the experiential constructs across divergent tourist attractions. Five major tourist attractions in South Africa were identified, namely two cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites (the Cradle of Humankind consisting of Maropeng and the Sterkfontein Caves, as well as Mapungubwe National Park); one natural World Heritage site (iSimangaliso Wetland Park); a national park (Augrabies); and a national botanical garden (Walter Sisulu).Journal ArticleN4FUYHAX2DSF-245590710-482018/12/30 04:26:37University of Massachusetts Amherst ScholarWorks@UMass Amherst Travel and Tourism Research Association: Advancing Tourism Research Globally 2017 ttra International Conference Does 2051https://tkp.tourism.gov.za/ResearchRepo/Shared Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspxpdfFalsepdf
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