DGC Tourism and Recreation Dashboard for the Board Board Meeting Oct. 2016

Tourism Operational Changes and Tourism Approach NAKOPA Responsible Tourism Broader Durban Footprint – travel agency based Aligning responsible tourism to Global Development Goals Jenny Rumndee – New Travel Manager, Ex Thompson’s Africa Travel joined DGC as of 1 October Focus on reselling, itineraries, commission based income Growing a network of tourism partners

Visitor Statistics – June-Sept 2016

Marketing Statistics

Youth Development eNanda Bike Park 60 Children on bike park register with 50 attending regularly. Academic tutoring programme commenced 24 September· Nutrition programme to commence end October· 4 coaches being upskilled through coaching and bike maintenance training

Youth Development KwaDabeka Bike Park opened 06 August 110 Children on bike park register with 70 attending regularly· Academic programme to commence 15 October· 3 coaches being upskilled through coaching and bike maintenance training ·

Youth Development KwaMashu Bike Park completed September· Bike park to open 22 October· 2 coaches being upskilled through coaching and bike maintenance training · Academy riders have attended 9 provincial cycling events·

Youth development – Daily, figures vary

EPWP Youth Build Program Provide candidates with an opportunity to learn a specific skill and implement it back into their community It allows the candidate to also gain valuable experience in their community and in the world of work DGC hosting 76 candidates from the programme. Sites are Enanda, Kwadabeka, Isithumba, Mkhizwane, Kwamashu, Molweni, Westville, Quarry Heights, Inanda Seminary.· Roles vary from Youth programme volunteers, Youth mentors, MTB Trail Building, Gardeners, Trail workers, Sports coaches, Trainee Conservationists/Youth Guides

Finances / Budget