Given that one of the criticisms of the tourism sector codes is their failure to make sufficient impact since the pace of transformation is still slow in the Republic, what measures has her department put in place to (a) accelerate transfor

Investment in community-owned and community-managed tourism assets

The Department of Tourism provides investment in community-owned and community-managed tourism assets as part of its measures to accelerate transformation in rural areas and curb unemployment.

Who it is for

communities in rural areas seeking community-owned and community-managed tourism assets

How to act on it

The document does not state an application or submission route; it only lists this as a measure implemented by the Department.

The document's recorded date is 7 January 2026. Confirm on the official source.

Market Access Programme (enterprise support and improved market access)

The Department of Tourism provides demand-led skills development and enterprise support through the Market Access Programme, as part of its measures to accelerate transformation in rural areas and curb unemployment.

Who it is for

black-owned enterprises and other beneficiaries seeking improved market access, particularly in rural and historically disadvantaged areas

How to act on it

The document does not state an application or submission route; it only names the Market Access Programme as the channel for enterprise support.

The document's recorded date is 7 January 2026. Confirm on the official source.

Women in Tourism (demand-led skills development and enterprise support)

The Department of Tourism provides demand-led skills development and enterprise support through Women in Tourism as part of its measures to accelerate transformation in rural areas and curb unemployment.

Who it is for

people/enterprises targeted through Women in Tourism, particularly in rural and historically disadvantaged areas

How to act on it

The document does not state an application or submission route; it only names Women in Tourism as the channel for skills development and enterprise support.

The document's recorded date is 7 January 2026. Confirm on the official source.