North West Tourism month geared towards economic empowerment of the residents, says Tourism MEC Bitsa Lenkopane

Simon Nare

North West Department of Tourism MEC Bitsa Lenkopane will dedicate the September Tourism month to unlocking the provincial tourism potential across the four districts in a move that will see mostly young people, rural and township residents reaping the rewards.

Lenkopane made the promise to Inside Travel ahead of the provincial tourism imbizo held at the Hartebeespoort Dam on Tuesday night. 

The MEC admitted that the province has been lagging behind other provinces as far as tourism is concerned and it was about time it upped its game.

She said to celebrate tourism, a host of activities had been lined-up in the province but the emphasis will be on how residents in the province will benefit. 

During the launch the MEC called for responsible tourism in the province and the protection of wildlife and natural resources.

Lenkoppane said the province boasts some of the world-renowned tourist attractions such