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    National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) 2016-2026
    (Department of Tourism, South Africa, 2017-11)
    The first National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) for South Africa was published in 2011 as a ten-year Strategy, with targets from 2010 to 2020. It has recently been the subject of a review to determine what adjustments, if any, need to be made given the changing domestic and international environment and in light of lessons learned from the implementation process. The review has taken into account the emergence of important trends in global markets, as well as South Africa’s competitive strengths and weaknesses. An essential part of the exercise was an assessment of the potential and the identification of pathways for the South African tourism economy to play an enhanced role in the growth of the overall economy. The process has culminated in a second iteration of the NTSS. The NTSS focuses on inclusive growth, which must fundamentally be based on domestic and international tourist market growth and expenditure increases. While the national tourism marketing agency, South African Tourism (SA Tourism) has a detailed methodology for identifying priority markets, the NTSS further links the marketing plans to broader development imperatives, including addressing barriers to growth and the building of a transformed and inclusive tourism economy. This growth will, by the values that drive South Africa as a developmental state, be inclusive, responsible and sustainable. It will also be underpinned by an awareness of the imperative of the wise use of scarce resources. Tourism is a partnership between the public and private sectors. The NTSS focuses on harnessing the strengths of the public and private sectors to ensure alignment, the sensible use of resources, as well as drawing on pragmatic planning and prioritisation. While many areas warranting focus and enhancements exist within the tourism economy, the Strategy identifies priority actions for implementation in the short, medium and long term.
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    USAID’S Tourism for All Project : Final report 2018-2023
    (Chemonics International Inc., 2023-04-21)
    Over five years, USAID’s Tourism For All Project (TFA) has made an impact across Timor-Leste’s burgeoning tourism sector. The project’s many noteworthy outcomes include the following: • UNESCO’s inscription of tais — the country’s hallmark handicraft — in December 2021 • The foundation of the Dili Waterfront Development public-private partnership (PPP), valued at $120 million, and a PPP screening methodology • The development of stakeholders’ business skills and establishment of four tourism- related associations unifying stakeholders across the tourism value chain: o Asosiasaun Turizmu Koleku Mahanak Ataúro (ATKOMA) o Asosiasaun Turizmu Ramelau, Blehitu, and Kablake (ASTRABEKA) o Asosiasaun Turizmu Maritima Iha Timor-Leste (ATM-TL) o Asosiasaun Turizmu Relijiouzu Timor-Leste (ATR-TL) • The rollout and maintenance of the Tourism Enterprise Development Program (TEDP), with 67 grants awarded at a value of $1,700,967.14 (USAID grants plus grantee contributions of $477,282.81, or 22%; see Exhibit 1, page 3) • The launch of a domestic tourism campaign (Ha’u-Nia Timor-Leste) • Coordination across the government through the Inter-Ministerial Commission for Tourism Development, resulting in key framework documents and arrangements • Production of three sustainable management plans (SMPs) for protected areas in the project’s geographic focus area — a significant step in responding to climate change • Delivery of a report and training module on climate change and tourism to key stakeholders, including youth The report and training module on climate change and tourism informed several activities involving public and private sector stakeholders. For example, the project coordinated with scuba diving centers to raise youth awareness of the need to protect coral reefs. A project grant enabled 40 scientists from the National University of Timor-Leste to study the country’s coral reefs and marine biodiversity in the context of tourism. The project also started the Green School Initiative in partnership with the Secretary of State for Environment and the Dili Canossian School to encourage its 5,000 students, their parents, and staff to reduce their carbon footprint and plastic waste.