2024-04-252024-04-252023https://www.tourism.gov.za/AboutNDT/Publications/Tourism%20Annual%20Report%202022-23.pdfhttp://lhg.cput.ac.za//handle/123456789/299During this period under review, we witnessed a strong and remarkable milestone of the tourism sector recovery that gradually imbued in us a sense of hope that the dream of a resilient tourism and travel sector capable of massively contributing to the economic growth and well-being of our people is in the offing. The Tourism Grading Support Programme (TGSP) was introduced in 2015/16 and offers discounts of 80% or 90% on grading assessment fees for accommodation and meeting venues that apply for star grading by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). The application process is integrated into, and forms part of the online grading application process of the TGCSA. The Programme enables establishments to receive feedback on areas that require attention prior to full grading application, thereby minimising the numbers of those that do not make it, or increasing the uptake, especially for emerging small enterprises. In 2022/23, the TGSP which is implemented through the TGCSA, supported a total of 3 738 TGSP applications, representing a combined value of R15 874 587,50 in discounts on grading assessment fees. The Department is currently renegotiating its contract with the TGCSA for the continued implementation of the TGSP, which will assist in reducing the cost burden on small enterprises and encourage more enterprises to participate in the star grading system.enAnnual reportsSouth AfricaSouth African tourismTechnical Report