Tourism leaders have gathered at Emperors Palace in Gauteng on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, for the TBCSA Gauteng Roadshow, bringing national and provincial tourism organisations together for industry discussions. The programme includes the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, Gauteng Tourism Authority and South African Tourism, alongside organisations involved in funding, hospitality, tourism grading and cross-border transport. GTA CEO Mputle Dikobe and South African Tourism’s Tony Nkadimeng are among the key industry figures participating as Destination Gauteng takes its place in wider tourism sector discussions.
The roadshow brings private sector tourism representatives and public tourism organisations into one programme focused on issues affecting the industry.
TBCSA representatives Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, Boitumelo Daniels and Ntokozo Mtombeni form part of the programme, alongside GTA representatives and other tourism sector organisations.
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TBCSA Opens Gauteng Tourism Industry Discussions
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa leads the Gauteng roadshow as part of its engagement with the country’s tourism industry.
TBCSA’s Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa opened the industry discussions with an overview of the organisation and its role within South Africa’s tourism sector.
The council represents private sector interests across the travel and tourism industry and engages on issues affecting businesses operating within the sector.
TBCSA representatives Boitumelo Daniels and Ntokozo Mtombeni also form part of the Gauteng programme, giving the organisation several points of engagement with tourism stakeholders.
The roadshow format brings tourism bodies together to address different parts of the industry’s operating environment.
Gauteng Tourism Authority Showcases Destination Gauteng
The Gauteng Tourism Authority is one of the central organisations participating in the roadshow.
GTA representative Creezilda Venter forms part of the programme, while GTA CEO Mputle Dikobe is among the key tourism leaders addressing delegates.
The provincial tourism authority’s participation places Destination Gauteng within wider discussions involving national tourism organisations and the private sector.
Gauteng’s tourism economy includes urban experiences, heritage attractions, cultural precincts, events and business travel across Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Sedibeng and the West Rand.
The province also serves as an important gateway for travellers moving between destinations in South Africa and the wider region.
GTA’s involvement gives the provincial tourism authority a platform to address the province’s position within the country’s broader visitor economy.
GTA CEO Mputle Dikobe Addresses Gauteng Tourism Sector
GTA CEO Mputle Dikobe is among the key speakers participating in the TBCSA Gauteng Industry Roadshow.
As head of the provincial tourism authority, Dikobe’s participation places Gauteng’s tourism priorities within the broader industry programme.
The GTA is responsible for work linked to tourism development and destination marketing in the province.
Its role includes positioning Gauteng as a destination and working within the tourism sector to support the province’s visitor economy.
Dikobe’s participation comes alongside representatives from national tourism organisations, private sector tourism structures and bodies involved in different areas of the industry.
The programme gives Gauteng’s tourism leadership an opportunity to engage within a wider sector discussion while keeping Destination Gauteng part of the conversation.
South African Tourism’s Tony Nkadimeng Joins Roadshow
South African Tourism is also represented at the Gauteng industry roadshow, with Tony Nkadimeng participating in the programme.
South African Tourism is the country’s national tourism marketing organisation and is responsible for marketing South Africa as a tourism destination.
Its inclusion connects the Gauteng roadshow with the country’s broader tourism environment.
Nkadimeng’s participation follows the Gauteng Tourism Authority’s contribution to the programme, bringing provincial and national tourism perspectives into the same industry engagement.
The presence of both GTA and South African Tourism allows tourism stakeholders to hear from organisations operating at different levels of destination marketing.
For Gauteng’s tourism sector, the discussions provide wider context around how the province fits into South Africa’s national tourism offering.
Tourism Funding And Hospitality Form Part Of The Programme
The National Empowerment Fund and the Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa are also represented at the roadshow.
The inclusion of the NEF brings funding and economic participation into the wider tourism industry programme.
Access to funding remains relevant to entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to enter or expand within the tourism sector.
FEDHASA representative Thabo Rantsho is also part of the programme.
The hospitality organisation represents businesses operating within South Africa’s hospitality sector and engages on matters affecting accommodation and related businesses.
By including both funding and hospitality organisations, the roadshow extends beyond destination marketing and considers other areas affecting tourism businesses.
Tourism Grading And Cross Border Transport Included In Discussions
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa and the Cross Border Road Transport Agency also form part of the TBCSA Gauteng Roadshow.
Refilwe Seemise represents the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa during the programme.
Tourism grading remains relevant to accommodation businesses and establishments participating in South Africa’s formal grading system.
The Cross Border Road Transport Agency is represented by Nandi Mboxela.
Its participation introduces cross border movement and transport into the wider tourism discussion.
For Gauteng, transport connectivity is particularly relevant because the province is a major point of arrival and transit for travellers moving between destinations.
The representation of these organisations reflects the different systems and sectors involved in South Africa’s tourism industry.
TBCSA Roadshow Brings Tourism Bodies Into One Industry Programme
The organisations represented at Emperors Palace operate across different parts of the tourism sector.
The programme includes:
- Tourism Business Council of South Africa
- Gauteng Tourism Authority
- South African Tourism
- National Empowerment Fund
- Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa
- Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
- Cross Border Road Transport Agency
Together, the organisations cover private sector tourism, destination marketing, funding, hospitality, grading and transport.
The roadshow gives industry stakeholders an opportunity to hear from these organisations within a single tourism engagement.
It also places Gauteng’s provincial tourism structures within discussions involving national tourism bodies and private sector representatives.
What This Means For Gauteng Residents
The TBCSA Gauteng Industry Roadshow is focused on the tourism sector, but the organisations participating are connected to businesses and services used by residents and visitors across the province.
Tourism activity supports accommodation establishments, attractions, restaurants, transport operators, events and tourism entrepreneurs in Gauteng.
The participation of GTA CEO Mputle Dikobe and the wider Gauteng Tourism Authority places Destination Gauteng directly within the industry programme.
South African Tourism’s Tony Nkadimeng brings a national tourism perspective, while TBCSA represents private sector tourism interests.
The inclusion of funding, hospitality, grading and transport organisations widens the discussion to different areas affecting tourism businesses.
For Gauteng tourism businesses and entrepreneurs, the roadshow brings several organisations connected to the sector into one industry engagement at Emperors Palace.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Is The TBCSA Gauteng Roadshow 2026?
The TBCSA Gauteng Industry Roadshow is taking place on Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Where Is The TBCSA Gauteng Roadshow Taking Place?
The roadshow is taking place at Emperors Palace in Gauteng.
Who Is Representing The Gauteng Tourism Authority?
GTA representative Creezilda Venter forms part of the programme, while GTA CEO Mputle Dikobe is among the key speakers participating in the roadshow.
Who Is Representing South African Tourism?
Tony Nkadimeng is representing South African Tourism as part of the industry programme.
Which Tourism Organisations Are Part Of The Roadshow?
The programme includes TBCSA, the Gauteng Tourism Authority, South African Tourism, the National Empowerment Fund, FEDHASA, the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa and the Cross Border Road Transport Agency.
Destination Gauteng Takes Part In Wider Tourism Industry Talks
The TBCSA Gauteng Industry Roadshow has brought tourism organisations and industry representatives together at Emperors Palace on 15 July 2026.
TBCSA, the Gauteng Tourism Authority and South African Tourism are central to the programme, alongside organisations involved in tourism funding, hospitality, grading and cross border transport.
With GTA CEO Mputle Dikobe and South African Tourism’s Tony Nkadimeng among the participants, the roadshow places Destination Gauteng within a broader discussion involving organisations that operate across South Africa’s tourism industry.
