Ugu South Coast Tourism Members
As per the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Amendment Act 2002, tourism businesses within the Ugu district need to register with the official Destination Management Organisation for the region, Ugu South Coast Tourism (USCT), and EDTEA.
USCT membership is compulsory for all tourism businesses deriving direct benefit from tourism, incl. but not limited to:
- All Accommodation establishments
- All Tour & Activity Operators
- All Tourist Attractions & Golf Clubs
- All Tourist Shuttles & Transport Services
- All Tour Guides
- Tourism associations’ members
USCT membership is voluntary for all members deriving indirect benefit from tourism, incl. but not limited to:
- Shopping centres & shops
- Restaurants
- Estate agencies
- Services e.g. health & beauty/spa; laundry
- Motor dealers, garages & auto services
- Business chambers & associations
- Event organisers
- Marketing companies
- Neighbouring tourism products outside, but nearby the borders of Ugu district
All businesses that are not directly/indirectly deriving any benefit from tourism can become Friends of Tourism.
Businesses need to sign up to become Members and Friends of USCT and pay the annual membership fee, which provides multiple benefits.