Visitor Information Centre launched in Nelson Mandela Square
SANDTON – As part of Tourism Month, Joburg Tourism recently unveiled a brand new Visitor Information Centre.
Joburg Tourism recently marked Tourism Month by unveiling the new Visitor Information Centre (Vic) and updated website and mobile app.
Councillor Leah Knott, MMC for the Department of Economic Development explained the purpose of the new information centre. “According to the Liberty Group report, Sandton has an annual average foot traffic in excess of 24 million, hence it serves as the perfect location for the new Vic.”
She said the centre and website launch has been chosen to coincide with Tourism Month, which takes place from 1 to 30 September annually, with the highlight being UNWTO World Tourism Day, celebrated globally every year on 27 September.
“In line with the prioritisation of achieving increased visitor arrivals in the city and contributing towards the economic growth target of 5 per cent by 2021, Joburg Tourism seeks ways of increasing its presence and footprint throughout Gauteng, at various strategic locations, which includes Nelson Mandela Square.”
Knott continued that the new centre is situated in the heart of Sandton, Africa’s most iconic square mile, and ideally placed for both business and leisure travellers, who are key to contributing towards growth targets outlined by the City’s administration.
She said Joburg Tourism’s operations are guided by the City’s 10 Priority Implementation Plans (PIPs). “The Tourism department contributes significantly to two of them, namely: 5 per cent economic growth and job creation by reducing unemployment to under 20 per cent by 2021.”
One of Joburg Tourism’s core mandates is to provide online tourism information, along with online SMME and association support. “In order to embrace international technological trends and to remain competitive in the digital sphere, Joburg Tourism has developed a mobile app, while also redeveloping its website to be more user-friendly and appealing and to make it mobi-friendly,” ended Knott.
Details: Johannesburg Tourism www.visit.joburg
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