INTRODUCTION

Tourism is a dynamic sector, which has been dubbed a “sunrise” sector that can always rapidly switch on for inclusive socio-economic growth. It also cuts across societal challenges and upheavals, as long as visitors’ and tourists’ safety are guaranteed. The African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 and the 2030 United Nations (UN) Agenda for Sustainable Development, took special recognition of tourism as one of the engines of inclusive growth and development, including positive impacts on job creation, environmental preservation, and effective resources management. 

OBJECTIVES

If Africa is to participate well in the global ‘pleasure periphery’, it must look at ways in which the tourism sector can be promoted through the regions. There is therefore a need to 1.) Carefully evaluate the region’s use of tourism in its development strategy, and 2.)  Set out broad parameters on future action, so as to enhance the economic and social benefits stemming from tourism development.

It is against this background that the African Union Ministerial Sub-Committee on Tourism have identified touristic asset inventory and mapping analysis in the region. The Sub-Committee recognizes the contributions of tourism to economy of scale; regional integration; and shared development costs, especially in infrastructure and marketing.

Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by the 7th June 2019 by 14:30 hours (South African Time) and should be clearly marked as “CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO CONDUCT TOURISTIC ASSET INVENTORY AND MAPPING ANALYSIS FOR SELECTED AFRICAN COUNTRIES. REF: 70/NPCA/NRG/TOURISM/QCBS/2019”.