Tourism Act, 2014 (Act No. 3 of 2014)Chapter 1 : Interpretation and Objects2. Objects of Act |
| (1) | The objects of this Act are to— |
| (a) | promote the practising of responsible tourism, contemplated in subsection (2), for the benefit of the Republic and for the enjoyment of all its residents and foreign visitors; |
| (b) | provide for the effective domestic and international marketing of South Africa as a tourist destination; |
| (c) | promote quality tourism products and services; |
| (d) | promote growth in and development of the tourism sector; and |
| (e) | enhance cooperation and coordination between all spheres of government in developing and managing tourism. |
| (2) | Responsible tourism is tourism which— |
| (a) | seeks to avoid negative economic, environmental and social impacts; |
| (b) | generates greater economic benefits for local people, enhances the well-being of host communities and improves working conditions and access to the tourism sector; |
| (c) | involves local people in decisions that affect their lives; |
| (d) | makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage and to the maintenance of the world’s diversity; |
| (e) | provides enjoyable experiences for tourists through meaningful connections with local people and a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues; |
| (f) | provides access for physically challenged people; and |
| (g) | is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence. |