Tourism in Alexandra has been identified as an area that can greatly benefit the residents of Alex in terms of economic development. The ARP, together with the Alex Tourism Business Association (ATBA), and other partners including the Sandton Tourism Association have developed a strategy facilitating links between Alexandra businesses and residents and the growing tourism market in Gauteng. Such links include for example catering and hospitality service businesses, heritage sites and locations, entertainment nodes, a website etc. For more information please visit www.alextourism.co.za

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2008 Tourism Information Session

The Alexandra Renewal Project and the Alex Tourism Business Association hosted a full day Tourism Information Session at the Central Johannesburg College, Alexandra Campus on 17 July 2008. Attended by 113 local residents and business people, the session provided businesses in the tourism industry in Alex with access to the various organisations that are available to assist and promote tourism in Alexandra. Emphasis was placed on the need for each business in the tourism sector gain accreditation and to comply with standardisation norms.

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2008 Alex Crime Summit

The fledgling tourism industry in Alexandra suffered a serious setback with tours being cancelled as a result of the recent violence. A full day Crime Summit was held at the Alexandra Campus of the Central Johannesburg College on Saturday, 26 July. This joint venture between the Alexandra Community Policing Forum and the Alexandra Renewal Project aimed to inform the Alexandra community of current issues surrounding crime in Alexandra.

Reports included the latest crime statistics and a strong call to local citizens to get involved in combating crime. The audience was also informed that criminal elements had used the cover of xenophobic unrest to further their own interests. The Crime Summit was attended by representatives from the SAPS, JMPD, Dept. of Justice, Dept. Correctional Services, Dept Education, Dept. Social Services, Liquor Board, Gauteng Gambling Board, Gun-free Society and the Human Rights Commission.

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2008 Tourism Node

The first phase of a Tourism Node on the banks of the Juskei River was completed in August 2008. Funded by a private developer as a gift to the community, the node consists of a coffee shop with kitchen and an area that can be used as an entertainment facility. The second phase, due to begin in September, will incorporate ten trading spaces for local craftspeople and a conference/trading centre, with admin offices.

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