The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA)

The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) is the voice of the tourism business sector involved in tourism. The TBCSA was established in February 1996 by leading tourism businesses. Its primary purpose is to engage with all stakeholders in developing macro strategies that create an enabling environment for tourism development. The TBCSA does not replace the trade associations. Trade associations, representing their members interests are members of the TBCSA.

OUR MISSION

The Council represents the business sector of the tourism industry. It ensures that through comprehensive, united and effective representation at national level, the appropriate macro strategies are adopted. These strategies require the development and maintenance of an environment in which international and local tourism will prosper, as a national priority, and in which the business sector will be able to achieve successful growth and development, while ensuring the protection of our natural and cultural heritage.

OUR PARTNERSHIPS

The partnership between government and the private sector is represented by the TBCSA to ensure joint responsibility for South Africa 's tourism policy, its strategic direction and its implementation. This commitment is embodied in the TBCSA's representation on a number of bodies established by the Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and other ministries. These include: South African Tourism Tourism, Hospitality, Education and Sports Training Authority (THETA) The Tourism Grading Council The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism's Advisory Committee on Research and Information The National Department of Transport's Aviation Policy Review panel South African National Parks United Nations World Tourism (Affiliate) The Executive Committee of the Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa (RETOSA)

WHAT WE'VE ACHIEVED

Together with its partners the TBCSA has implemented a number of strategies that have resulted in the increase of the number of visitors to South Africa . These include: Airline access to the country Contribution to the international marketing budget Standards and quality service Tourism enterprise support Hosted first Hospitality Investment Conference Africa 2007

MEMBERSHIP

Who are our Members?

The TBCSA's membership comprises numerous tour operators, accommodation establishments, restaurants and providers of transport facilities. Over and above the companies directly involved in tourism, our Crown Members are corporations from various business sectors, which appreciate the enormous value that tourism has to add to their businesses.

CROWN MEMBERS