A National Tourism Career Expo (NTCE) is to be presented by the national Dept. of Tourism in Bloemfontein from 1-3 October 2015 in die Sand du Plessis Theatre. The expo to be held for the seventh consecutive time in the City of Roses is also supported by the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality & Sports Seta (Cathssetea) and the Free State Dept. of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs. The purpose of the NTCE is to create an interactive platform for the public, high school learners, tertiary student, parents, training institutions, employers and the government in the tourism sector. It is stated that the tourism industry contributes 9% to the GDP of SA.
