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Fuel the Future: Join the 2025 George Tourism Conference to Ignite Growth and Collaboration George, South Africa

 

George, South Africa – George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism warmly invites local tourism stakeholders to attend the 2025 Fuel the Future Tourism Conference – a flagship industry event designed to foster collaboration between public and private sector leaders, and to shape bold strategies for advancing regional tourism.

This year’s theme, Fuel the Future, centres on strategic collaboration as the catalyst for unlocking the region’s economic potential. The programme offers a forward-looking agenda that includes:

  • Insights into Global and Local Tourism Trends – Performance updates and reinvention strategies
  • Tourism Office Updates – Strategic priorities, key initiatives, and operational focus areas
  • Spotlight on Local Tourism Offerings – Showcasing the Garden Route’s unique product diversity and partnership potential
  • Success Stories in Collaboration – Demonstrating the power of united efforts across the tourism value chain
  • Prize Giveaways – Adding a touch of celebration to a day of purposeful engagement

Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism, local municipal representatives, and fellow industry stakeholders. It’s a valuable platform to share insights, explore new partnerships, and align on strategic growth opportunities for the upcoming fiscal cycle.

Attendees will also enjoy the exceptional setting of the newly renovated Town Lodge George, now the official hospitality partner—symbolising the region’s investment momentum and readiness to host high-level tourism dialogue.

 Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Time: 09:00 to 14:00
Venue: Town Lodge George | Official hospitality partner

RSVP by 20 May 2025 at: https://zurl.co/OBaxU

Please note: Due to limited space, RSVPs will be reviewed and confirmed via email to ensure balanced representation across tourism sectors. Only 60 seats are available.

Enquiries:

Lindi Harley

George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism

marketing@visitgeorge.co.za

Delayed refuse removal due to vehicle breakdowns

Please note that refuse collection services are currently running behind schedule due to unexpected vehicle breakdowns.

Collections will still be completed later today, although delays are expected.

Green bag collection in George South and Pacaltsdorp will be carried out tomorrow, 16 May 2025.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank residents for their patience and understanding.

For further enquiries, please contact the George Municipality on 044 801 6300.

Temporary closure of Vehicle Testing Station

Please note that the Vehicle Testing Station will be temporarily closed today, 15 May, from 09:30 to 11:00 due to essential repair work.
We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding.
For further enquiries, please contact 044 801 9312.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 12 May 2025

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height 95,30%
Rainfall for the previous days:                                       0 mm (Measured from 6 -12 May 2025)

Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7
The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

GARDEN ROUTE DAM LEVEL – 6 May 2025

Percentage storage at new raised dam wall height        95,38%

Rainfall for the previous days:                                               23.5mm (Measured from  30 April  – 5 May 2025)

Please see the link to 2B water restrictions implemented as of 1 May 2024: http://tinyurl.com/3439h4n7

The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Service Disruption at Pacaltsdorp Traffic Department

Please be advised that due to damage to fibre infrastructure, internet connectivity at the Pacaltsdorp Traffic Department is currently unavailable.

The following sections are affected:

  • Fines Administration

As a result, the following services are temporarily inaccessible:

  • Email communications
  • Fine payments
  • Collaborator system
  • Flexgen platform

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience while the matter is being resolved.

For more information please contact the Traffic Department on 044 878 2400.

Refuse collection and Municipal closures – Public Holidays

George Municipality would like to inform all residents that refuse and green bag collection services will continue as per the normal schedule on all upcoming public holidays falling on weekdays during April, May, and June 2025.

📆 Affected Public Holidays:

  • Monday, 28 April 2025
  • Thursday, 01 May 2025
  • Monday, 16 June 2025

Residents are kindly requested to place their bins and green bags out by 07:00 on their regular collection days to ensure timeous service.

🏢 Municipal Office Closures:
All George Municipality administrative offices will be closed on the above-mentioned public holidays. Regular office operations will resume on the following working day.

🚨 Emergency Services:
All essential and emergency services will remain fully operational during this period.

📞 After-Hours & Emergency Contact Numbers:

  • Fire Emergencies: 044 801 6311
  • General After-Hours Emergencies: 044 801 6300
  • Toll-Free Number: 0800 424 277

We thank all residents for their cooperation and wish you a safe and peaceful holiday season.

Public Notice: Eskom Stage 2 loadshedding

Despite significant progress in our generation recovery efforts, higher-than-expected electricity demand, the loss of generation units, and extensive planned maintenance have placed strain on the system. As a result, Stage 2 loadshedding will be implemented from 16:00 today and will remain in effect until 05:00 tomorrow.

Given these ongoing constraints, we urge the public to use electricity sparingly to help reduce pressure on the grid.

Eskom sincerely apologises for the inconvenience and will continue to provide updates as necessary.(Eskom)

George will be affected as follows:

Thursday 24/04/2025

None

Friday 25/04/2025

02:00 – 04:30

 

Uniondale will not be affected