About Us
Promoting excellence in tourism education through collaboration, research, and industry engagement
Who We Are
Tourism Educators South Africa (TESA) is a professional association representing tourism and related studies academics and institutions across South Africa. Our members include universities, universities of technology, private higher education providers, TVET Colleges and individual scholars dedicated to the advancement of tourism education and research.
TESA is registered as a Non-Profit Organisation
Enterprise Number: 2025/293319/08
Enterprise Name: TOURISM EDUCATORS SOUTH AFRICA
Our Vision
To be the leading voice and collaborative platform for tourism educators in South Africa.
Our Mission
To promote excellence in tourism education, training, and research.
To facilitate dialogue and partnerships among tourism educators, government and the broader tourism industry.
To represent the interests of members in academic and policy discourse.
Join us in shaping the future of tourism education.