NWU - TREES

This is our final post celebrating Women's Month. 🌟

Women drive our tourism industry forward, making up 51% of the workforce and 45% of ownership. From management to entrepreneurship, their contributions shape South Africa's position as Africa's top tourism economy. Here's to the women powering our vibrant tourism sector!

The external review of TREES concluded! Thank you to the excellent evaluation panel! It was a privilege to host you at the NWU! Prof R van Niekerk (Chairperson; NMU), Prof J Velvin (University of South-Eastern Norway), Dr H Bartis (NMU), Prof M Molope (NWU), Prof K Dube (VUT), Mr J Blaauw (Report writer) and Ms Z Kose (Research support). Thank you to Prof Surujlal (Executive Dean, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) and Prof Leendertz (Deputy Dean, Research and Innovation, EMS) for your support during the process.

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⚠️𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐘 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓: ⚠️

🌷𝑩𝑳𝑶𝑴𝑴𝑬 & 𝑩𝑼𝑩𝑩𝑳𝑬𝑺 𝑭𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑽𝑨𝑳 𝑺𝑼𝑹𝑽𝑬𝒀 🍾
⏰Dates: 4-13 September 2024
📌Location: Paternoster, West Coast

Join us for an exciting fieldwork opportunity at the Blomme & Bubbles Festival! Our research team is heading to Paternoster to gather valuable insights from festival visitors and local businesses.

Here is what you can look forward to:
• Hands-on research experience
• Exploring the beautiful West Coast
• Accommodation and meals provided

What you will do:
Distribute questionnaires, interact with festivalgoers, and help us uncover key findings that will contribute to our research.

Sign up now in Building E3 across Office 234 and be part of this exciting research journey!

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Interested in doing your Master's or PhD degree in France? The 2025 France-South Africa Scholarship Programme is open to South African students as well as students from Lesotho and Malawi. Please follow this link for details: https://southafrica-france-scholarships.com/

Follow Campus France South Africa on social media for more information.

Deadline: 14 October 2024

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐀'𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡

This Women's Month, we celebrate the remarkable women enriching South Africa's tourism and culture. From arts to sports, their leadership and creativity drive inclusivity and sustainability. Let's honour their achievements and support initiatives empowering women, ensuring a vibrant and diverse future for our nation's tourism industry.

🌷𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐒🌷

This group of remarkable women embodies beauty, expertise, passion, and dedication to tourism in higher education and the industry. Over the past 25 years, they have guided countless students, led numerous research projects, and represented the NWU on various platforms. You are pillars of strength, yet compassionate when needed. We are proud of you for who you are and your work. You set an exemplary standard!

During August, we celebrate women, and you will see posts throughout Women's Month from our Wonderful Women. Watch this space!

⛳️ A Hole-in-One Day ⛳️

What a fantastic day it was at the School of Tourism Management's Honours Students' Golf Day! Thank you to all who made this day a !

Attention all EMS honours students
Follow the link bit.ly/3LGbeXI to apply

🌟🇿🇦 Good Luck Team South Africa! 🇿🇦🌟

We’re cheering you on as you head into the start of the Olympic Games in France! Your dedication, hard work, and passion inspire us all. Sport plays a crucial role in uniting our nation, promoting health, and fostering a spirit of camaraderie and excellence.

Go make us proud, bring back the 🥇! 💚💛💙❤️🖤

🌟 Join the Leaders in Tourism! 🌟

Are you passionate about the future of tourism? 🌍✨

Note our application due date: 30 November 2024
Registration for the 2025 academic year: 31 March 2025.

Do not wait; apply now!!!

🦉🎉 Look who just got a fabulous makeover! Our beloved mascot Treesi has been busy "refeathering the nest" and is ready to soar to new heights with a fresh look! 🚀✨

Say hello to the upgraded Treesi, which is now more stylish and charming than ever! With those bright yellow eyes and fluffy feathers, Treesi is here to welcome our Tourism Management students with open wings!

Leave a ❤️ in the comments if you love Treesi's new look as much as we do!

Our researchers have just returned from the prestigious International Conference on Arts and Cultural Management (AIMAC), held in beautiful , and we are thrilled to share our incredible success! 🌟✨

At AIMAC, our team (Prof. Kruger and Prof Viljoen) presented groundbreaking research on cultural and heritage preservation in South African arts festivals, and the response was phenomenal! 🌍📚 The conference provided an invaluable platform for networking, learning, and sharing our innovative ideas with global experts.

Attending AIMAC has elevated TREES and the NWU Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, but has also brought significant recognition to . Here are some key benefits we experienced:

1. Global Collaboration: We connected with researchers and professionals worldwide, opening doors to exciting collaborative opportunities. 🤝
2. Cutting-Edge Insights: We gained access to the latest trends, methodologies, and technologies, which will enhance our research. 📈🔍
3. Enhanced Reputation: Our presence at AIMAC has showcased our commitment to excellence and innovation, strengthening our university's reputation on an international scale. 🏅🌐

We are incredibly proud of our team and grateful for the support that made this achievement possible.

🌟 Celebrating Success at the Innibos Arts Festival! 🌟

This past weekend, our dedicated research team had an incredible time conducting visitor surveys at the vibrant and colourful Innibos Laeveld Nasionale Kunstefees!

The festival, a highlight in South Africa's cultural calendar, brought together art lovers, performers, and enthusiasts, creating the perfect backdrop for our research. Our team worked tirelessly, engaging with festival-goers to gather valuable insights to help us understand and preserve this amazing event.

We are thrilled to share that the feedback was overwhelmingly positive! Your enthusiasm and participation made our job not only easier but immensely rewarding.
A huge shoutout to our amazing team for their hard work and dedication. Your passion and commitment shine through in every interaction.

Check out these snapshots of our team in action and some highlights from the festival! A special thank you to Dr. Wessels, who administrated the team!

TREES researchers attended the ICOT conference in Corfu (Greece) this week. It was an excellent opportunity to reflect on current practices, share current research initiatives, meet old friends and make new friends. The tourism sector is in an exciting phase, and the importance of research is growing. Digital technologies are a significant part of the future of tourism, but the tourist remains king.

Papers delivered:
A comparative analysis of the socio-economic impacts and participation in tourism for communities surrounding the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park (Chambwe, M) - also won best paper 🎉

Investigation of destination management and resources in contributing to competitive advantage: A tourism business perspective (Gugwana, Z, Tseane-Gumbi, L & du Plessis, E)

Delineating the South African tourism accommodation grading system: A demand perspective on contemporary quality indicators (Slabbert, E. & Matiza, T)

The skills, skills gaps and requirements of the South African hospitality sector (du Plessis, E, Slabbert, E. & Matiza, T.)

Happy Youth Month! Enjoy and respect the hard won freedoms!

Prof. Martinette Kruger, Prof. Adam Viljoen, and Dr. Walter Wessels from TREES at the North-West University presented papers at The INC in Amsterdam that offered insights into how digital transformation influences the experiences of youth at music festivals, segmentation of Airbnb guests in Cape Town, and the needs for family-friendly offerings at art festivals in South Africa, respectively. Their presentations were well-received, and the paper by Profs. Kruger and Viljoen, on the role of digital technologies in shaping identities and fostering a sense of community among young festivalgoers, was nominated for the best paper award in the events pillar of the conference.

For those interested in seeing our democracy in action, the IEC has a live election results dashboard.

You can visit: https://results.elections.org.za/dashboards/npe/ to see the latest updates as the votes keep rolling in!

South Africa stole the show at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show when it not only won a gold medal with perfect scores from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) judges, but was awarded best exhibit in the Great Pavilion as well as the best new design award. This is unprecedented for South Africa.

Read more here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/sa-wins-multiple-awards-at-chelsea-flower-show/ #:~:text=South%20Africa%20stole%20the%20show,is%20unprecedented%20for%20South%20Africa.

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Have you heard about Thuso Connect? It is an online platform where South African Emerging Researchers and Scholars can access resources and info to help them grow and connect. Follow this link to their website for details: https://thusoresources.usaf.ac.za/

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐒

For the fifth time, TREES won a Best Paper award at the International Student Conference in Tourism Research (ISCONTOUR)! This year, the conference was held from 13-14 May 2024 at the MCI University of Applied Sciences Innsbruck, Austria. Charlise Botha (supervisor Prof Serena Lucrezi) won second place with their paper, “Assessing the resilience of scuba diving tourism systems: The case of Maputo National Park.” We are incredibly proud of this achievement!

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Nine post-graduate tourism students from Potchefstroom and Mahikeng Campus presented at the 11th International Student Conference in Tourism Research (ISCONTOUR) held from 13-14 May 2024 at the MCI University of Applied Sciences Innsbruck, Austria, under the supervision of Prof Martinette Kruger and Prof Adam Viljoen. The conference provides a platform for students and graduates to present their research and facilitates knowledge transfer and networking among attendees from academia, industry, government, and other organisations. It focuses on sustainable development in tourism research and is specifically designed for Masters and PhD students in the tourism and leisure management field. The annual postgraduate international student conference provides the NWU and the tourism postgraduate programme with invaluable exposure, showcasing its academic excellence and research capabilities to a global audience. We are grateful for the support from the School of Tourism Management, TREES and NWU Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. We look forward to next year's conference!

⚠️⚠️⚠️ SURVEY ALERT ⚠️⚠️⚠️

Fieldworkers needed for INNIBOS Arts Festival.

Signup sheet available in Building E3, opposite Room 234.

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The South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS),
hosted by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
cordially invites you to a webinar on: Empowering your success for 3rd Year Students and Postgraduates (Hons, Masters, & PhD)- writing/preparing funding applications.

The South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) Task Team on Feeding the Pipeline has developed a funding application toolkit. NOTE that his is not a SAYAS funding call, the purpose is to assist graduates in the preparation for potential funding applications for postgraduate studies. Come and learn how to write a winning proposal/application for funding for your postgraduate studies.

Date: 16 May 2024
Time: 15:00 -17:00
Format: Webinar (the event will also be livestreamed via the SAYAS page)
RSVP: https://assaf-org-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApcOGvqz8qGN3jAlHmElOwlHrYXx0rqPE8

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Calling on all entrepreneurs!

It does not take the Mad Hatter sharing a cup with Alice down in Wonderland to know that few things soothe the soul as much as a steaming serving of tea. But, as Prof Martinette Kruger from the North-West University (NWU) explains, South Africa’s indigenous tea is all that, and more: “Rooibos tea is more than just a beverage; it is a cultural treasure.”

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wJoie

From cultivation to cup: South Africa must brew up rooibos tea tourism - North-West University (NWU) Rooibos tea, which is indigenous to South Africa, is a significant part of the country’s cultural tapestry and holds many tourism opportunities...

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

We are incredibly proud of our recent PhD graduates. We know the journey was long and sometimes very difficult, yet you achieved your goal! We share your happiness and wish you the best of luck in all future endeavours! Congratulations on reaching this milestone. We know that you will make us proud and represent the values of the NWU; remember .

Congratulations to Dr Zoëgné Luyt, Dr Noah Edson Nansongole and Dr Antonietta d’Agnessa on this achievement.

We also wish to congratulate the promoters and co-promoters on their students' achievements.


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Happy Workers' Day!

𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

As the African proverb goes, "𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒆" in the case of organising a conference, the same sentiment is felt. We want to thank all the delegates for attending the Travel and Tourism Research Association conference held in George, South Africa, at the beautiful Fancourt Luxury Hotel and Resort. We want to especially highlight our esteem for our Keynote speakers in guiding and providing insights into navigating sustainable futures. Our excellent keynote speakers included Mr Tim Harris, Prof Dimitrios Buhalis, Prof Sara Dolnicar and Prof Peet vd Merwe.

The team from TTRA and the NWU also recognises and appreciates the support from our sponsors, without whom this conference would not have been possible.
Lighthouse Intelligence City Destinations Alliance .estate Namaste Corporate Events AOSIS Tours for South Africa Oaksrest Vineyards Guest Farm Parapax Paragliding Cape Town ATKV-oorde .dm Club Mykonos Langebaan

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙙𝙤𝙢 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨?

The delegates attending the Travel and Tourism Research Association conference in George, South Africa, participated in a special event by planting (𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘢) at the 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒐𝒓 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒈𝒆𝒅. We want to thank the President of TTRA, Olivier Henry-Biabaud, for recognising the importance of getting together to make a difference.


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