26. Declaration of Tourist Development Areas

The Minister may on the recommendation of the Authority from time to time, declare by Order published in the Gazette, any area to be a Tourist Development Area

The Authority may prior to making any recommendation under subsection (1), conduct such public hearing after due notice to the inhabitants of that area or any other stakeholders, in such manner as shall be prescribed.

Regulations may be made prescribing the tourist services and commercial and other activities which may be carried out within an Area declared in terms of subsection (1). Such regulations may also include lists of facilities and places of historical or environmental interest which amount to tourist attractions, within such Area.