Entry into the ETEYA competition is open to black (as defined in the Constitution) entrepreneurs operating small, micro and medium level tourism or hospitality-related businesses.
It is limited to businesses that have been operating for less than five years, employing less than 50 people and with an annual turnover not exceeding R5 million. Entrants must comply with the legal requirements for running such a business.
Winning Criteria
The criteria for ETEYA winners are small businesses which:
- Provide an innovative product or service in the Tourism Industry.
- Are sustainable and show good growth and job creation potential.
- Are providing an excellent standard of service - worthy of being promoted as
World Class to both local and international audiences.
- Offer benefits to the community they operate in.
- Show commitment to greening initiatives.
- Show commitment to skills development initiatives for employee.