TRT3705
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 4 APRIL 2025
, TRT3705: Assignment 2 – Semester 1 (2025)
Question 1: Definition of Tourism Governance (5 Marks)
Create your own definition of tourism governance by emphasizing the importance of
governance in tourism. Consider aspects like policy-making, regulation, stakeholder
coordination, and sustainability. For example:
"Tourism governance refers to the strategic management, regulation, and oversight of
the tourism sector by governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to ensure
sustainable growth, economic benefits, and the protection of cultural and natural
resources. Effective tourism governance promotes collaboration among public and
private entities, ensures compliance with tourism policies, and enhances destination
competitiveness while prioritizing social and environmental responsibility."
Question 2: Role and Priorities of Provincial Governments in Tourism (10 Marks)
Explain the responsibilities of provincial governments in tourism, providing examples:
1. Policy Implementation & Regulation: Provinces enforce national tourism
policies and develop regional strategies. Example: The Western Cape
Government promotes wine tourism through regulations supporting vineyard
tourism.
2. Infrastructure Development: Investment in roads, airports, and facilities.
Example: KwaZulu-Natal’s government upgrades beach promenades to enhance
tourist appeal.
3. Marketing & Promotion: Provincial tourism boards run campaigns to attract
visitors. Example: Gauteng Tourism promotes heritage sites like Constitution Hill.
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 4 APRIL 2025
, TRT3705: Assignment 2 – Semester 1 (2025)
Question 1: Definition of Tourism Governance (5 Marks)
Create your own definition of tourism governance by emphasizing the importance of
governance in tourism. Consider aspects like policy-making, regulation, stakeholder
coordination, and sustainability. For example:
"Tourism governance refers to the strategic management, regulation, and oversight of
the tourism sector by governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to ensure
sustainable growth, economic benefits, and the protection of cultural and natural
resources. Effective tourism governance promotes collaboration among public and
private entities, ensures compliance with tourism policies, and enhances destination
competitiveness while prioritizing social and environmental responsibility."
Question 2: Role and Priorities of Provincial Governments in Tourism (10 Marks)
Explain the responsibilities of provincial governments in tourism, providing examples:
1. Policy Implementation & Regulation: Provinces enforce national tourism
policies and develop regional strategies. Example: The Western Cape
Government promotes wine tourism through regulations supporting vineyard
tourism.
2. Infrastructure Development: Investment in roads, airports, and facilities.
Example: KwaZulu-Natal’s government upgrades beach promenades to enhance
tourist appeal.
3. Marketing & Promotion: Provincial tourism boards run campaigns to attract
visitors. Example: Gauteng Tourism promotes heritage sites like Constitution Hill.
