Tourism hackathon targets digital opportunities for rural businesses
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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has launched the 2026/27 Tourism Hackathon Challenge, bringing together 50 students to develop digital solutions aimed at connecting rural and…
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has launched the 2026/27 Tourism Hackathon Challenge, bringing together 50 students to develop digital solutions aimed at connecting rural and township tourism businesses to new markets.The two-day hackathon kicked off at the University of Cape Town (UCT).“The digital economy is changing how people discover, plan and book travel. It is also changing how tourism businesses reach customers and compete. Our responsibility is to ensure that rural and township businesses can participate in that economy and share in the growth it makes possible,” the Minister said.
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