Tourism Support Site

The Tourism Support Site is administrated by Rodney Johnson, a tourism educator from Cape Town. The aim is to provide relevant support materials for Tourism Educators and learners that can be accessed via a cellphone. All resources on the site is FREE and can be used for educational purposes.

TOURISM

DEFINITION

The subject Tourism involves the study of why people travel and how to meet their needs and expectations. It focuses on the tourism industry as an interrelated, broad and dynamic economic sector. The subject addresses tourism geography, creates an awareness of the role played by South Africa in the international tourism industry, and investigates and evaluates the value of tourism to a country. The subject emphasises the responsibility of all citizens to contribute towards responsible and sustainable tourism practices and socioeconomic growth. The value and importance of appropriate and clear communication, a respect for diversity, and the provision of quality service are highlighted.

PURPOSE

Tourism will empower learners to develop an understanding of the related services in the tourism industry, the interdependence of sectors and sub-sectors, and the benefit tourism brings to the South African economy. The study of Tourism aims to redress historical imbalances, as the majority of the population was previously excluded from tourism from both an ownership and consumption point of view. Tourism aims to address these imbalances by encouraging learners to explore entrepreneurial and job opportunities and to become responsible consumers of the tourism product and related services. The knowledge, skills, values and attitudes gained in this subject will develop an appreciation of the heritage, cultural and other diversities of South Africa, thereby instilling national pride.  - NCS

The site can be accessed both via PC and mobile cell phones. If your cell phone is WAP enabled you will be able to access this site via your phone.

Feel free to join our mailing list via the newsletter/blog link and you will be included in any future mailings.

Do you want to see your article published on this site, feel free to email it to rodneyivanjohnson@gmail.com

Welcome and enjoy your visit

Rodney Johnson