Awards To Honour Tour Operators For Putting Soweto On Global Stage
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Thato Mothopeng – Chairman of Soweto Tourism talks about With a theme of reverting to the roots, Soweto Tourism will host an awards ceremony on 3 February 2023 at Soweto Theatre to honour Soweto-based tourism businesses for putting the famous South African township in the spotlight and for tirelessly promoting it as a preferred tourist destination.
Soweto Tourism Awards organiser Ayanda Kela says that “this event is established to pay tribute to the enormous contribution made by the Soweto tourism operators and service providers to the tourism industry and the improvement to the economy of Soweto and the country as well as to encourage excellence within the industry”.
Kela adds that this event will not only honour excellence of businesses in Soweto but also support improved planning development and internal analysis of tourism businesses while encouraging the continual raising of standards among Soweto tourism through accreditation and certification.
“The goal is to honour and award Soweto-based tourism businesses and business owners who dedicate themselves to making Soweto the top township tourist destination in South Africa.
“The nominees were nominated by members of the public and businesses based on 20 categories ranging from accommodation, arts and craft, camping, restaurants and others.
“Credo Mutwa Village and Hector Pieterson Memorial are among the nominees of best known attraction destinations in Soweto nominated for the awards,” Kela adds.
She expresses optimism and enthusiasm about the event as this has been long overdue since the Covid-19 pandemic. “It is about time we recognise businesses that have survived the hardships of the pandemic and are still thriving. Their commitment and services will be recognised and celebrated publicly,” she says.
Soweto Tourism Awards organiser Ayanda Kela says that “this event is established to pay tribute to the enormous contribution made by the Soweto tourism operators and service providers to the tourism industry and the improvement to the economy of Soweto and the country as well as to encourage excellence within the industry”.
Kela adds that this event will not only honour excellence of businesses in Soweto but also support improved planning development and internal analysis of tourism businesses while encouraging the continual raising of standards among Soweto tourism through accreditation and certification.
“The goal is to honour and award Soweto-based tourism businesses and business owners who dedicate themselves to making Soweto the top township tourist destination in South Africa.
“The nominees were nominated by members of the public and businesses based on 20 categories ranging from accommodation, arts and craft, camping, restaurants and others.
“Credo Mutwa Village and Hector Pieterson Memorial are among the nominees of best known attraction destinations in Soweto nominated for the awards,” Kela adds.
She expresses optimism and enthusiasm about the event as this has been long overdue since the Covid-19 pandemic. “It is about time we recognise businesses that have survived the hardships of the pandemic and are still thriving. Their commitment and services will be recognised and celebrated publicly,” she says.
