looked at the recovery of the South African tourism industry, which was heavily affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
Receipts from the accommodation industry were at R2,128.6 million , which is close to pre-pandemic levels.Data from the Department of Home Affairs said that over 2.8 million travellers went through South Africa’s ports of entry/exit during December, with domestic and international travellers flocking to tourist hotspots. Data-wise, it represents a 37.7% month-on-month increase and a 146.1% year-on-year increase.and a 19.8% month-on-month lift for December.
“Upgrading ageing or damaged infrastructure, addressing crime and reducing red tape remain key and are essential to attract investment into the sector and entice travellers,” Hodes said. The deal is still scheduled to go ahead, despite widespread criticism from South Africans – including President Cyril Ramaphosa.