Mpumalanga Women in Tourism (MpumaWIT) will be hosting its first annual tourism charity fundraising golf day. The aim of this day is part of celebrating a Women’s Month, will also to empower, connect and support women in tourism.
The coordinator of the golf day Duduzile Mnisi-Khoza, said the funds raised by the event would go towards empowering more women to participate in tourism, one of Mpumalanga’s major streams of income.
“We also want to educate the public about our mission, vision and create awareness about WIT. We wish to encourage local women to join the industry to create jobs for themselves and plan on creating a platform for the public to meet women in tourism by hosting arts and crafts exhibitions and traditional dancers,” she said.
Mnisi also said the sponsors, by interacting with attendees, will have an opportunity to promote their brand. “We are intending to train and create awareness, especially on issues affecting women, youth and people with disabilities; equipping people on how to market their business, create their own tourism destinations and other income generating opportunities. We hope all stakeholders in business, be it tourism or other types will come and market their businesses on the golf day. However, it will also be a fun day with the area open to people of all ages,” she said.
Food will also be available at the venue. The event will take place on August 31 at Kruger Park Lodge in Hazyview. People who want to be part of the golf day can register online or contact WIT for more information with Duduzile Mnisi-Khoza on 082 681 2824
Click on the link to register : https://live.eventtia.com/en/witgolfday
