19/06/2026
Youth Day was a truly meaningful day filled with connection, collaboration, and opportunities to inspire the next generation of tourism professionals.
I had the privilege of attending two impactful industry events. The first was the AYTHA Entrepreneurship Imbizo, hosted in partnership with SAACI at Rosebank International, where young entrepreneurs, students, startups, and industry leaders came together to discuss innovation, AI, policy, collaboration, and market access within tourism.
I was especially proud to see my twin sister, business partner, and Co-Founder of Twin Venture, Gugu Ngcelwane, serving as a panellist during the SAACI programme, sharing insights from her entrepreneurial journey and contributing to important conversations about youth participation in the tourism sector.
Later in the day, I joined fellow industry stakeholders at Asara Wine Estate & Hotel in Stellenbosch for a collaborative Youth Day celebration hosted by SAACI Youth, Young Skรฅl Professionals, FEDHASA Cape, Skรฅl International Cape Town, and Women in Tourism Western Cape NexGen.
Twin Venture was proud to be one of the sponsors of the event, contributing our Quad Biking and Sandboarding experiences in support of youth development and engagement within the tourism industry.
As the Secretary of Women in Tourism Western Cape NexGen and Co-Founder of Twin Venture, I am encouraged by the collective commitment to developing young talent, fostering entrepreneurship, and creating pathways for future leaders in our industry.
A heartfelt thank you to all the organisers, partners, speakers, sponsors, and attendees who continue to invest in youth development and the future of tourism.
Together, we are not just celebrating youth we are empowering them to lead.