Harties Tourism Association
Connecting TourismBuilding RelationshipsCreating Opportunities
We are a united voice for tourism businesses, attractions, accommodation providers, restaurants, activity operators, retailers and tourism stakeholders across Hartbeespoort.
About HTA
Don’t grow tourism alone
How do we help tourism businesses succeed together?
Visitor websites promote destinations. HTA strengthens the people behind the destination. Our real value is not being another tourism directory. It’s being the industry’s connective tissue.
AccommodationAttractionsRestaurantsActivity operatorsRetailersWedding venuesEvent organisers
Together, let’s make Harties 10 out of 10 again!
Four pillars
What membership gives you
Communication, networking, advocacy and capacity building. Hover a pillar to see what is inside.
01CommunicationHTA becomes the information bridgeDEDECT and municipal noticesFunding and compliance changesIndustry news →
02NetworkingHTA connects stakeholdersA stakeholder directoryThe Opportunities BoardMember network →03AdvocacyA stronger voice togetherMunicipal and DEDECT engagementProject advocacyRepresentation →
04Capacity BuildingHelping businesses growWorkshops and trainingTemplates, guides, recordingsLearning Hub →Member network
Who’s in the network
A stakeholder directory that puts you in front of other operators. Browse by sector to find the right partner.
Not a visitor directory. A stakeholder directory.
Opportunities Board
This is where collaboration begins
One of HTA’s most valuable member benefits. Members post real needs, and other members respond.
Accommodation needed
Looking for guest accommodation for 40 cyclists. Accommodation members see the dates and numbers and respond on the board.
Accommodation needed
Looking for guest accommodation for 40 cyclists.
Supplier needed
Need branded merchandise supplier.
Event partner wanted
Looking for activity partners.
Tour group visiting
Seeking restaurant partners.
Industry news
What tourism businesses need to know
Industry news that actually reaches you. HTA follows the notices, rules and funding windows that affect Harties tourism, and posts them in one place.
Funding Opportunities
Funding readiness: documents to have on hand
Funding windows are often short. Keep these documents ready so you can apply as soon as one opens.
Read more Funding readiness: documents to have on hand
Tourism Industry News
Five ways to work with neighbouring tourism businesses
Many Harties businesses operate in silos. Five simple ways to turn the operator next door into a partner.
Read more Five ways to work with neighbouring tourism businesses
Municipal Notices
How to report a road, signage or service problem
Potholes, broken street lights and missing tourism signs all affect visitors. How to report them so they get logged, and when to involve HTA.
Read more How to report a road, signage or service problem
Tourism Industry News
Getting ready for the summer season in Harties
School holidays and long weekends bring the busiest months of the year. Practical steps to get your business ready, and how HTA members can help each other.
Read more Getting ready for the summer season in HartiesDEDECT updates
Provincial tourism programmes and announcements.
Municipal notices
Roads, services and by-laws that affect visitors.
Tourism grading
Criteria changes and grading support.
Funding
Grants and support windows for tourism SMMEs.
Compliance
Regulatory changes and what to do about them.
Stay informed
Get HTA updates by email
Events & workshops
Meet, learn and connect
Workshops, stakeholder meetings and networking evenings, with member and non-member pricing.
Networking Hartbeespoort
Harties Stakeholder Networking Evening
Find out more Harties Stakeholder Networking Evening
Industry representation
One voice for Harties tourism
Many businesses feel they have no voice. One complaint is easy to ignore. Fifty businesses speaking together is different.
- i.Current projectsWhat HTA is working on and who is involved.
- ii.Issues addressedProblems members raised, and where each stands.
- iii.EngagementsMunicipal and DEDECT engagements, and meetings attended.
- iv.Successes achievedResults, published once confirmed.
Learning Hub
Skills that grow your business
Workshops, templates, guides, presentations and recorded sessions. Full materials sit in the members’ area.
MembersWorkshop libraryPresentations and notes from every HTA workshop, from grading to AI for tourism businesses.Templates & guidesReady-to-use documents for compliance and operations.Recorded sessionsCatch up on workshops you missed.Tourism GradingHealth & SafetyHospitality StandardsSocial Media MarketingAI for Tourism BusinessesCustomer ServiceDigital MarketingTourism Compliance
Connect. Collaborate. Grow.
Don’t try to grow tourism alone.
Join a connected tourism community that shares knowledge, builds relationships, represents common interests, and creates opportunities.
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Complete the membership formOne form creates your directory listing and your member account.
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The HTA committee reviews itApplications are approved by the committee.
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Choose your passwordAn email link lets you set it and sign in to the members’ area.