Department Of Tourism Region Iv-B, the Department of Tourism is mandated under the Tourism Act 3 of 2014 to: promote the practice of responsible tourism for the benefit of the country and for the enjoyment of all its residents and foreign visitors; provide for the effective domestic and international marketing of South Africa as a tourist destination; promote quality tourism products and services; promote growth in and development of the tourism sector; and enhance cooperation and coordination between all spheres of government in developing and managing tourism.
The National Development Plan (NDP) is the 2030 vision for the country. It recognizes tourism as one of the main drivers of employment and economic growth.
Tourism is also positioned as one of the six core pillars of growth in the country’s New Growth Path (NGP) framework.
The National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) provides a blueprint for the tourism sector in the pursuit of growth targets contained in the NGP. Through the Department’s NTSS, the tourism sector is committed to creating a total of 225 000 jobs by the year 2020.
MARIA LUISA S. DIPLOMA
Director, Regional Office IV-B
MIMAROPA OFFICE 2nd Flr The New DOT Bldg. , 351 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Brgy. Bel-Air II.Makati City 1200
Tel.No.: (02) 890-1014 / 459-5200 loc. 210
Fax: (02) 890-0945
E-Mail: [email protected]