11. Conclusion Education and training remains a critical element for the development and growth of tourism in the provinces. Although the current state of tourism in the Province is not completely satisfactory, there is a huge potential for the Province to advance in the tourism sector. However, for this to happen, there is a need for the tourism budget allocation in the Province to be increased to allow for this potential to be unlocked. This will significantly increase the contribution of tourism to job creation and sustainable livelihoods, as part of the key national priorities of Government. Report to be considered.