🚀 Driving Regional Growth: Witzenberg Tourism Hosts Sold-Out Social Media & AI Workshop ✨

On 23 September 2026, tourism businesses and local entrepreneurs from across the picturesque Witzenberg region gathered at Cafe on the Hill along the R43 in Wolseley for an empowering, sold-out Social Media & AI Workshop.

Brought together through the collaborative efforts of Wolseley Tourism, Ceres Tourism Bureau, and Tulbagh Wine and Tourism, the event provided local business owners with cutting-edge digital tools and strategies designed to boost business growth across the valley.

Expert Insights and Practical Application

The session featured two industry specialists who delivered actionable advice, modern strategies, and practical demonstrations tailored for small-to-medium tourism enterprises:
Sean Aucamp - van Noordwyk : Actor, Producer, Director, Presenter, and founder of iBROWSE (Digital Marketing & Social Media Management) : Shared modern strategies, content best practices, and actionable hacks to refine social media presence and connect with digital audiences. ➡️ https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586125393837
Chris Wentzel : AI Specialist and founder of FAIR SA - (Foundation for AI Responsibility South Africa): Introduced innovative AI tools, practical applications, and responsible implementation tactics to streamline daily business operations with Ai tools. ➡️ https://fairsa.org/

Inspiration Meets Collaboration

Following a delicious canapé lunch prepared by the team at Cafe on the Hill, attendees
participated in interactive group chats and hands-on application sessions. The session allowed members to put their new learning directly into practice, network with peers, and discuss regional growth initiatives for the Witzenberg Valley. The overwhelming response and sold-out turnout highlight the strong drive among local business owners to embrace technology and innovate together.

🚀What’s Next for Witzenberg Tourism?

We are immensely grateful to our guest speakers, host venue, and every entrepreneur who attended to make the day such an inspiring success.

Would you like to see another workshop hosted in the near future? What topics or digital skills would you like us to cover next? Let us know your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below! 💡