On Monday, the South African Department of Tourism inked a collaborative pact with the global tech giant, Google.

The objective is clear: boost South Africa’s image as a premier tourist spot and bolster the sector through digital training.

Patricia de Lille, South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, and Alistair Mokoena, Google South Africa’s Country Director, formally sealed this agreement in Cape Town.

The official government website released a statement outlining the accord.

The core aim of this collaboration, as per the statement, is to utilize Google’s technological prowess in advancing the Ministry of Tourism’s initiatives to showcase South Africa as a top-notch tourist destination. The partnership seeks to facilitate knowledge exchange, skill development, and the integration of digital tools to enrich tourism experiences and promote sustainability.

The statement emphasized that Google is committed to supporting the ministry by granting access to its initiatives and programs in South Africa that can benefit the sector.

The collaboration, as quoted by the statement, is a forward-thinking venture concentrating on non-monetary exchanges, capitalizing on each party’s strengths for mutual advantages.

As part of this intricate collaboration, Google is set to offer insights into global travel trends, conduct digital skills training programs for individuals and businesses in South Africa, and showcase the nation’s tourism sites and cultural heritage to a global audience.