DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
DEPARTEMENT VAN TOERISME
MINISTER
QUESTION NO. 1442 FOR WRITTEN REPLY: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
A draft reply to Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to the above-mentioned question is
enclosed for your
consideration.
Dirk van Schalkwyk
DIRECTOR-GENERAL (Acting)
DATE:
DRAFT REPLY APPROVED/AMENDED
MINISTER
DATE:
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
(For written reply)
QUESTION NO. 1442
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO 18
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 25 September 2009
Mr G R Krumbock (DA) to ask the Minister of Tourism:
(1) Why does his department calculate one job created for every 12
tourists while the international average is one job created for every
eight tourists;
(2) whether he is taking any steps to address this issue; if not, why
not; if so, what are the relevant details?
NW1800E
MR G R KRUMBOCK (DA)
SECRETARY TO PARLIAMENT
HANSARD
PAPERS OFFICE
PRESS
1442. THE MINISTER OF TOURISM ANSWERS:
1) The benchmark of eight tourists creating one direct job was developed
by the World Travel and Trade Council. This is an average for the
world. The norm of 12 tourists creating one direct job is based on a
study done in South Africa in 2002 and is based on South African
unique circumstances.
2) Yes, the long-term objective is to have more products with greater
diversity. The Department is in the process of developing a National
Tourism Strategy which will address the issues raised.