How It Works:

Welcome to the Future of Tourism Innovation!

The TVET Tourism Challenge 2025 is a groundbreaking national innovation competition designed to empower students and alumni from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga. We're looking for the brightest minds to revolutionize the tourism sector using cutting-edge technologies.

College & Student Onboarding

Our journey begins with ensuring seamless integration for all participants. We've partnered with 30 TVET Colleges across the 3 provinces to onboard 450 students.

  • For Colleges: Our collaboration starts with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Once signed, colleges pay a participation fee and then identify a minimum of 25 participants to represent their institution.
  • For Students: Your path to innovation starts here! Get ready to apply through our easy 3-step WhatsApp channel.
Students in field

Who Can Join?

The Challenge is open to:

  • Current students and alumni (aged 18-35 by February 1, 2025)
  • Holding an N6 certificate (or equivalent) in Tourism, Hospitality, Travel Services, Events, or Marketing.
  • From a public TVET college in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, or Mpumalanga.
College & Student Onboarding
4 Provinces
30 TVET Colleges
450 Students
1-28 February ➔
Phase 1: 4 Weeks
Theory
15 Students
per college
4 Modules - Virtual Classes
AI and Analytics in Tourism
Storytelling Through Social Media
Drone Technology Basics
Sustainable Tourism Practices
1-15 March ➔
Practicals
5 Students
per college
4 Modules - On Campus and Virtual
Campaign Conceptualization
Drone Plan Development
Marketing Assets Creation
Campaign Simulation and Budget
...30 March ➔
Final Challenge:
Televised Campaign- 4 Weeks
5 Students
per college
Preparation and live event
Refine Campaign
Present campaign on live TV
Video showcase and Q&A with judges
1st, 2nd and 3rd Place
Grand Finale
1 April - May 12