The educational tour was accurately designed to provide a comprehensive overview of various facets of tourism at the Emerald Casino and Resort. Initiated by VUT’s Tourism and Integrated Communications Department with the aim of enhancing teaching and learning experience with industry practice, the immersive experience provided the students with valuable insights into the inner workings of a top-notch tourist destination and offered a glimpse into the diverse career paths available within the industry.
In the spirit of the establishment’s slogan, “Your adventure starts here!”, the students were taken on adventurous tour of the facilities – which many later described as an unforgettable experience. To get a foretaste of the industry, a cohort of one hundred (100) Diploma in Tourism students at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) recently went on the industry’s exploratory mission at the Emerald Casino and Resort in Vanderbijlpark, which is a stone’s throw from the University campus. The world of tourism is a fascinating and dynamic industry that involves a wide array of experiences and opportunities, but most importantly, it is critical to South Africa’s socioeconomic development.