BTech Tourism students were rewarded for their hard work at a recent ceremony where they presented their research findings in front of a panel of academics and an industry expert.
“We had some excellent presentations and the panel members (CPUT Professors Jakobus Steyn and John Spencer, Mark Boekstein from UWC and Marissah Smith from Cape Town Tourism) had to deliberate for some time on the eventual winner and runner-up,” said lecturer, Associate Professor Kamilla Swart.
Out of the 19 presentations, Shaamelah Ismail got the nod as the final winner for the sterling presentation on the role of communities in tourism planning for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village.
Jennifer Katsch came a close second with her research on the Impact of the global economic crisis on major events in Cape Town.
Suzaan Rossouw just missed out on an award with her paper on Impact of the global financial crisis on five-star hotels in the Central Business District of Cape Town.
Other presentations which also received commendations from the panel included:
- Abby-gayle de Bruyns for her study on Industry perceptions of an events management qualification versus practical experience;
- Racquel Koopman for her presentation on Community involvement in tourism initiatives in Riebeeck-Kasteel and;
- Mariete Fourie’s presentation titled: Is ecotourism a viable tool towards sustainability? A case study of Intaka Island.
By Kwanele Butana
Photos by Clive Galant
Written by CPUT News
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