A Groundbreaking Municipal Partnership Program by Maboneng Township Arts Experience
South Africa’s townships hold immense untapped economic potential in the fields of hospitality, tourism, arts, and creative industries. However, municipalities often lack the tools, expertise, and structured programs to monetize and scale these sectors effectively.
The Township Creative Economy & Hospitality Accelerator by Maboneng Township Arts Experience (MTAE) is a nationally recognized, revenue-generating program designed to equip municipalities with practical, high-impact solutions to develop and profit from township tourism, arts, and hospitality industries.
This one-of-a-kind initiative provides municipalities with a turnkey model to unlock economic growth, boost tourism revenue, and position their townships as must-visit creative destinations—all while uplifting local communities and creating sustainable jobs.
Why Municipalities Should Partner with Us
As a municipality, you have the opportunity to:
✅ Transform your townships into vibrant cultural tourism hubs that attract domestic and international visitors.
✅ Generate new revenue streams through structured tourism initiatives, licensing models, and creative economy activations.
✅ Create jobs and empower SMMEs, ensuring local economic development (LED) through arts and hospitality sectors.
✅ Leverage our proven expertise in township tourism, arts, and creative industries for rapid implementation.
✅ Access strategic funding partnerships to roll out high-impact programs without financial risk.
Through this revolutionary program, municipalities will move from passively supporting tourism to actively profiting from it.
How the Township Creative Economy & Hospitality Accelerator Works
Our program consists of three integrated components that provide municipalities with an end-to-end roadmap to unlock and monetize township tourism and hospitality:
1. Hospitality & Creative Economy Symposium for Municipal Officials
📍 Annual National Symposium | 📅 Next Event: August 2026 | 📍 Hosted with SALGA
Municipal officials will gain first-hand insights and practical strategies on how to implement successful township tourism and creative economy projects. This is a high-level leadership event bringing together:
🎤 Key government stakeholders in local economic development, tourism, and creative industries.
🌍 International and national tourism experts providing case studies and best practices.
💰 Funding and investment partners ready to support municipal-led township tourism initiatives.
📈 Proven revenue models that municipalities can immediately implement.
➡️ How Your Municipality Can Take Part:
Attend and gain direct access to funding pathways and LED growth strategies.
Get expert advisory on launching your own township tourism programs.
Connect with global partners who can scale your creative economy sector.
2. Destination Development & Revenue Generation Partnerships
We provide municipalities with a customized township tourism and creative economy strategy to turn art, hospitality, and culture into sustainable revenue streams.
📌 Municipalities will receive:
🔹 A structured destination development plan tailored to their townships.
🔹 Revenue-sharing models (ticketing, licensing, public-private partnerships).
🔹 Business incubation & SMME growth strategies.
🔹 Direct integration into national & international marketing campaigns.
💡 Revenue Potential:
Tourism licensing & permits can generate millions in local revenue annually.
Ticketed events & township experiences create recurring revenue.
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) attract investment into municipal tourism.
➡️ How Your Municipality Can Take Part:
Enroll your municipality for customized revenue planning.
Launch township tourism initiatives and generate new income.
Develop a creative economy strategy aligned with your LED framework.
3. Township Tourism Enterprise Incubation & SMME Support
We help municipalities empower their local entrepreneurs in arts, tourism, and hospitality by providing:
✅ Supplier development training for township SMMEs.
✅ Workforce readiness programs to upskill youth in tourism careers.
✅ Marketing & digital visibility support for township-based businesses.
✅ Integration into regional, national & global tourism networks.
➡️ How Your Municipality Can Take Part:
Sponsor local businesses to be part of our enterprise incubation program.
Leverage township-based job creation for local economic upliftment.
Ensure your municipality’s creative economy is future-proof and thriving.
Your Municipality’s Next Steps
Step 1: Complete the Municipal Onboarding Form
Your municipality can immediately express interest by submitting details on which areas of township tourism, hospitality, and creative economy development you want to prioritize. Just scan the QR CODE
or click here to begin your municipal journey into Cultural and Hospitality success for our communities.
Step 2: Partner with MTAE for Destination Development
We will work with your municipality to design a revenue-focused creative economy action plan aligned with your LED strategy.
Step 3: Implement & Generate Revenue
Your municipality will start benefiting from township tourism and hospitality projects, ensuring sustainable economic growth.
Join the Movement: Let’s Transform Township Tourism into a Thriving Municipal Asset
Maboneng Township Arts Experience has successfully partnered with municipalities, government bodies, and corporate investors to create high-impact, revenue-driven township tourism projects.
This is your municipality’s chance to unlock the full economic potential of the creative industries while directly benefiting from structured revenue models.
💡 Let’s turn South Africa’s townships into globally recognized tourism destinations.
🚀 Onboard your municipality today and be part of the future of township economic growth!
📞 Contact: Siphiwe Ngwenya | 📧 ngwenya@maboneng.com | 🌍 www.maboneng.com
