TO ensure that all local tourism product owners have sufficient time to enter the first annual Durban Tourism Awards, entries have been extended to February 25.
The awards are scheduled to take place in May and the aim is to reward products that attract tourists to the city and contribute to job creation and economic growth.
The award categories include service excellence, meetings and exhibitions, sustainable development and a mayor’s award as well as categories for tour operators, emerging entrepreneurs, tour guides and upcoming filmmakers.
How to enter
Manual entry forms are available at all Durban Tourism satellite offices. Each category will receive five nominations of four runners-up and one winner. The winner will receive cash, a laptop, an iPad or tablet, six months of website development and maintenance, and complimentary data for six months.
For more information, visit the Durban Tourism website at
www.visitdurban.travel or follow Durban Tourism on its social media platforms. Alternatively, contact 031 322 4164.
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