Russell Curtis, CE of Invest Durban and Gayle Adlam from KZN Top Business, discuss the recent developments in Durban’s tourism sector, highlighting the Sunshine Tour Championships which took place at the Durban Country Club this year.
Russell also explains the Presidential eThekwini working group on tourism’s focus on product development, investment, infrastructure, marketing & communications, and safety.
He highlights current projects in the tourism sector and emphasizes the importance of the DP World Tour Investec SA Open Golf Championship, noting its global reach and impact on Durban’s visibility.
The event attracted significant investment and showcased Durban to a global audience, with a young local South African winning the championship. This success is part of a broader strategy to enhance Durban’s status as a tourist destination, leveraging its unique weather and outdoor opportunities.
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Invest Durban act as a partnership between the Metro City Council and the private business sector, offering a free investor advisory service, plus key promotion, facilitation, aftercare services between all investment stakeholders.
Invest Durban works closely with the Department of Trade & Industry including Invest SA, Trade and Investment KZN (TIKZN), the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the KZN Growth Coalition, and State Owned Enterprises such as Dube Trade Port, the DBSA, IDC, Eskom & others. Key Partners include the largest Banks, Audit & Advisory Firms, plus sector based organised business bodies working in concert to promote investment in Durban.
