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Welcome to School of Tourism Management
Aug 11, 2025 - The significant growth of the tourism industry over the last few years opens up various opportunities for employment. Tourism managers and marketers are not only ambassadors of South Africa, but also facilitate growth through product development, management and marketing. This School will therefore prepare you for a dynamic industry where you…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trees
Research in Economics, Environs and Society: TREES
May 21, 2026 - Facebook Instagram Research gate LinkedIn, Welcome to TREES!, Click to view interactive links in PDF: ONE PAGER One pager, , NWU - TREEShttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/about-us
About us
Jun 07, 2024 - About us The Centre was initially supported by NUFFIC (Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education) and initiated in 2011, We offer the following programmes:, The Enterprising Women Programme is an 8 Month business support programme aimed at new / early-stage businesses. The Incubation Programme contributes towards the development of an entrepreneurial culture and increased entrepreneurial activity amongst North West University students, staff and the Vanderbijlpark community. This includes: Pre-…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/entrepreneurship
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Mar 11, 2026 - Our mission is to ignite entrepreneurial potential, foster innovation, and support sustainable business development among students, staff and community members. We strive to create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that empowers individuals to transform ideas into impactful enterprises. Through tailored training, mentorship, and resources, we…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/programmes
Programmes
Jun 07, 2024 - , , bhive EDC, Flagship programmes, Enterprising Women, Student programmes, Student Business Competition YEBO Enactus, Innovation Hub programmes, Coachlab @ Vaal Green Leadership Programmehttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive/SDP
Skills Development Programmes
Nov 07, 2024 - Skills development, , Short Learning Programme (SLP) for Business Start-ups | Micro-credentials | Enterprising Women Programme The North-West University (NWU) has been pioneering entrepreneurship education and support through its Short Learning Programme (SLP) for Business Start-ups since 2013. The programme, which is an accredited short course at the NWU, is the…, ,http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/leopards-lair-business-competition
Leopards Lair® Business Competition
May 13, 2026 - Leopards lair , Turn your idea into a real business., NWU Leopards’ Lair is NWU’s flagship student business pitching competition. It gives students the chance to develop fundamental startup ideas, test business concepts, and build entrepreneurial skills that can lead to a business career — alongside or beyond traditional employment. Whether you already run a small business or have a great idea,…, Enter before 18 May 2026, [accordion], Why enter?, Leopards’ Lair is more than just a competition. Participants gain: Cash prizes that can serve as seed funding Venture development support Mentorship and pitch coaching Exposure to NWU’s entrepreneurship ecosystem Support to refine business models and improve investor readiness Practical skills to launch sustainable ventures This is your chance to…, Category information, Knowledge-Based Startups Transform your research, innovation, or technical skills into a real business that can make an impact. Student Side-Hustles Start and grow your own venture while studying — from creative brands to digital services and scalable business ideas., 2026 Competition Timeline, 9 March – 18 May Submit your business idea via the online entry platform. Submissions should explain: The problem or opportunity Your proposed solution Target customer or beneficiaries How you will reach the market Revenue or impact model Students can access support through the NWU online entrepreneurship training portal. 22 June Shortlisted…, Ready to leap? Enter here, If you have an idea worth exploring or a problem worth solving, Leopards’ Lair is your starting point. Whether it’s a research-driven startup, digital product or practical side-hustle, this competition gives you the structure, support and platform to grow. , Competition rules, Competition Rules, Contact details, Side-Hustle category: Vanderbijlpark Campus: Annelie.Steenkamp@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom Campus: Lerato.Sentsho@nwu.ac.za Mahikeng Campus: Kezell.Klinck@nwu.ac.za Research-Based category: Hannes.Malan@nwu.ac.za [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-edc/enactus
Enactus
Jun 07, 2024 - ABOUT ENACTUS, Enactus is an international non-profit organization that brings together student, academic and business leaders who are committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need. Enactus NWU is affiliated to the national and international Enactus organisation and will adhere to…Prof Elmarie Slabbert is a professor in Tourism Management at the School of Tourism Management, North-West University (South Africa). She completed her PhD in 2005 and is currently one of the senior researchers at TREES, focusing on travel behaviour, the socio-cultural impact of tourism and marketing issues. Elmarie is the chairperson of the…
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Elmarie Slabbert
Aug 04, 2025 - Prof Elmarie Slabbert is a professor in Tourism Management at the School of Tourism Management, North-West University (South Africa). She completed her PhD in 2005 and is currently one of the senior researchers at TREES, focusing on travel behaviour, the socio-cultural impact of tourism and marketing issues. Elmarie is the chairperson of the…Peet van der Merwe is currently a senior lecturer and researcher in Tourism Management at the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, School of Tourism Management. He obtained his degree in Recreation and Tourism Management in 1994, honours degree in 1995 and master’s degree in 2000 from the North-West University. He completed his PhD in…
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Peet van der Merwe
Mar 05, 2026 - Peet van der Merwe is currently a senior lecturer and researcher in Tourism Management at the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, School of Tourism Management. He obtained his degree in Recreation and Tourism Management in 1994, honours degree in 1995 and master’s degree in 2000 from the North-West University. He completed his PhD in…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/tourism-research-economics-environs-and-society-trees/articles
Articles
Jun 07, 2024 - PUBLISHED ARTICLES for 2018 (update July), Borstlap, H. & Saayman, M. 2018. Is there a gender difference when it comes to motorcycling behaviour? Journal: Acta Commercii., 18(1):1-10 FB Jason Li Chen, Gang Li, Doris Chenguang Wu, Shujie Shen. Forecasting Seasonal Tourism Demand Using a Multiseries Structural Time Series Method. Journal of Travel Research. 1-12 NWU-RO-2017-1868 Chikuta…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/tourism-research-economic-environs-and-society-trees/research-reports