2019 Travelport Tourism Teacher of the Year Award winners

The Travelport Tourism Teacher of the Year Award aims to give recognition to Tourism teachers who make a difference in the lives of his/her learners, make a difference in the schools where they teach, make a difference in the community where they teach and go beyond the call of duty in his/her teaching.

The Tourism Teacher of the Year Award has been initiated by the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership – South Africa (GTTP-SA) and was launched by the former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Tokozile Xasa in 2014. This award will provide an annual opportunity for Tourism teachers to receive national recognition for their outstanding contribution to Tourism education in South African high/secondary schools.

The 2019 award goes to:

1. Mr Venesan Govender from Dilizela High School near Dundee, KZN
2. Mr Mlungisi Magagula from Kwazamokuhle Secondary School, Hendrina, Mpumalanga
3. Ms Lungile Dumisa from lsicelosethu High School in Ingwayuma, KZN

Congratulations!  Keep up the good work.