Boost for tourism and the local economy with the launch of the South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise

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It was a historic occasion for the KZN South Coast recently with the launch of the newly-formed South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE) which is set to attract investment and position the region as a prime tourism destination.

SCTIE will position the KZN South Coast as:
- An accessible, year-round, leisure destination of choice in South Africa, with diverse nature and outdoor experiences both on land and in water;
- A premier beach destination and one with rich cultural and heritage offerings;
- A value-for-money, family destination; and
- A destination for small, intimate meetings and conferences.
 
The SCTIE will also attract investment to the region across all sectors through:
- Pro-active packaging of investment opportunities;
- Linking business and government, as well as businesses with various sectors and value chains;
- Marketing business offerings of the district;
- Positioning the region as a one-stop-shop for business support, opportunities, and information;
-Linking emerging businesses with funding opportunity agencies; and
The attraction of big business and forging of partnerships between big business, foreign and local business.
 
To find out more the KZN South Coast, download the free ‘Explore KZN South Coast’ app from Google Play and Apple stores; visit the ‘South Coast Tourism’ on Facebook or YouTube; @infosouthcoast on Twitter or Instagram; ‘Info Ugu South Coast Tourism’ on LinkedIn; www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za to check out the Events Calendar, the KZN South Coast Meeting Planner Guide and more!

Image and text source: Press release
18 Jul 2022 English South Africa Business · Business News

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