Tourism Minister Budget Vote Speech, 3 May 2012

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achieving and exceeding its performance indicators over the past year. For 2011, TEP supported 4 991 jobs created by SMMEs, which delivered an increased turnover of R454 million. This raised TEP’s overall contribution to job creation over the past ten years to more than 66 900 jobs and a turnover of over R5,3 billion. Airlift As a long-haul destination, we are heavily dependent on airlift capacity, particularly for the traditional and emerging markets. Recent developments in this area, such as the loss of capacity by some of our core markets, the fluctuations in the oil price and the unilateral approach taken by the European Union in the implementation of the carbon emissions trading scheme (EU-ETS), are cause for concern. We are working with the Department of Transport and other partners to review the 2006 airlift strategy with a view to enhancing airlift capacity. We will continue to work with the international community through multilateral and other formations, to work towards progressive, fair and consensus-based schemes for a more responsible tourism approach from an air transport perspective. Research capacity The sustainability of our achievements also depends on our ability to plan for the future, in both the medium and long term. With constant change in the geo-political, economic, social, technological and consumer landscape, it is beneficial for us to understand how these mega-trends may affect the South African destination as well as our source markets in the future. In this regard, the Department has begun working on possible future scenarios for 2030 and what they mean for the tourism sector. This will ensure that there is no room for complacency and that there is continuous robust planning that takes the different futures into account. Conclusion In conclusion, I would like to take a moment to thank our Deputy <strong>Minister</strong>, Ms Tokozile Xasa, for her commitment to the portfolio and for sharing this journey with the Department. Thank you also to the Director-General, Mr Kingsley Makhubela, and his capable team for bringing our new Department this far in a very short time. Mr Makhubela, thank you for your strategic leadership and guiding vision for the future of tourism. Furthermore, the unqualified report of the Auditor-General after the 2010/11 audit, which was the Department’s first audit as a stand-alone department, demonstrates administrative success in establishing a sound governance foundation that will support the implementation of our mandate. A special thank you to Thulani Nzima, who is the new SAT Chief Executive Officer, and his excellent team for working very hard together with the Department to achieve its targets.
In addition, I would like to express the Department and SAT’s gratitude towards the private sector for the constructive relationship we have. Thank you to all our partners for engaging with us, and for your commitment to our shared growth goals. To the Chairperson and members of our portfolio committee – we value and appreciate the good working relationship with Parliament. I thank you Ends
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