Hospitality students shine at national tourism conference

Seven top-performing students from the Tshwane University of Technology's Department of Hospitality Management made their mark at the 2026 Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) Tourism Leadership Conference, held recently at Sun City.

Proud Hospitality Management students who shined at the Tourism Leadership Conference. Ms Oratile Nogetjana; Ms Patience Makhomaas; Mr Gontse Marole; Ms Londiwe Gumede; Mr Temoso Makatashaba; Mr Masala Davhana; and Ms Boitumelo Mahlo impressed delegates with their professionalism, active participation and insightful questions, earning special recognition from TBCSA Chief Executive Officer Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa. During the main plenary session, he publicly acknowledged the students as promising future professionals in the tourism and hospitality industry.

Selected for their excellent academic results and outstanding performance during Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) placements, the students joined industry leaders in discussions on sustainable tourism growth, digital innovation, domestic tourism and workforce development.

The conference provided valuable exposure to industry challenges, emerging trends and career opportunities, while allowing the students to engage with experienced professionals and expand their networks.

Their participation reflects the Department of Hospitality’s commitment to developing industry-ready graduates through academic excellence, practical experience and meaningful engagement with industry partners.