Hgda Tourism Programmes Projects
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Source domain: hgda.co.za
Collected on 30 September 2026
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Development of the Tourism Signage and Destination Frames
The Agency provides tourism directional signage and a destination frame to improve visibility of tourism resources, with four signs and one frame prioritised for strategic entry areas.
- Who it is for
- Visitors and users of tourism destinations
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These are essential for providing visibility to the tourist resources of a territory and destination frames as a strategic approach to managing how the destination is perceived and experienced
Tourism Enterprise Development
Small tourism businesses in accommodation, guiding, crafts and hospitality are supported to grow and compete in the tourism economy.
- Who it is for
- Small tourism businesses and local entrepreneurs
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Supporting small tourism businesses in accommodation, guiding, crafts, and hospitality etc., to grow and compete, helping local entrepreneurs thrive in the tourism economy.
Community Tourism Organisation Support
Community Tourism Organisations can receive training, coordination and funding to participate in and benefit from tourism.
- Who it is for
- Community Tourism Organisations
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The Agency provides training, coordination, and funding to Community Tourism Organisations (CTOs), ensuring that local communities actively participate in and benefit from tourism.
School Tourism Awareness (iNgakithi Tourism Schools Competition)
The Agency identifies a school tourism awareness initiative called the iNgakithi Tourism Schools Competition in partnership with the KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs.
- Who it is for
- Schools
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School Tourism Awareness (iNgakithi Tourism Schools Competition) The Agency’s partnership with the KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
Film Tourism Development
Filmmakers can receive logistical support, location scouting assistance and connections to local support services as Harry Gwala is promoted as a film destination.
- Who it is for
- Filmmakers
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The Agency promotes Harry Gwala as an emerging film destination, supporting film makers with logistics, scouting, and connections to local support services.
Event & Festival Promotion
The Agency partners with event organisers to promote local events that attract visitors and create business opportunities.
- Who it is for
- Local event organisers
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The Agency partners with organizers to boost local events that attract visitors and create business opportunities
Tourism Graduate Development Programme (TGDP)
The programme gives tourism graduates workplace experience within Community Tourism Organisations and tourism offices through a partnership with the KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs.
- Who it is for
- Tourism graduates
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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TGDP offers graduates workplace experience within CTOs and tourism offices, strengthening skills and professional growth.
Tourism Marketing & Promotion
The Agency promotes the “Drakensberg & Beyond” brand through trade and exhibition shows, digital campaigns, expos and collaborations aimed at local and international audiences.
- Who it is for
- Local and international tourism audiences
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“Drakensberg & Beyond” brand is showcased through trade and exhibition shows such as Africa Travel Indaba, World Travel Market Africa etc., digital campaigns, expos, and collaborations that bring the district to both local and international audiences.
Who can apply
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Development of the Tourism Signage and Destination Frames
The document sets no condition.
Where: The prioritised municipality · Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Municipality
Tourism Enterprise Development
The document sets no condition.
Community Tourism Organisation Support
The document sets no condition.
School Tourism Awareness (iNgakithi Tourism Schools Competition)
The document sets no condition.
Film Tourism Development
The document sets no condition.
Event & Festival Promotion
The document sets no condition.
Tourism Graduate Development Programme (TGDP)
The document sets no condition.
Tourism Marketing & Promotion
The document sets no condition.
Facts
Places
KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.hgda.co.za/tourism/hgda-tourism-programmes-projects
Amounts
R 89 000 000
Key Takeaways
- Harry Gwala Development Agency tourism programmes and projects
- Four tourism directional signs and one destination frame prioritised for Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Municipality
- 2025 partnership with Impi Concept Events for Splashy Fen Music Festival
- Splashy Fen economic impact valued at over R89 million
- Support for Community Tourism Organisations, small tourism businesses and filmmakers
- Tourism Graduate Development Programme offers workplace experience to graduates
- Harry Gwala Development Agency
- Impi Concept Events
- Zotshoza Holdings
- KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
- Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Municipality
- Splashy Fen Music Festival
- iNgakithi Tourism Schools Competition