Ramaphosa Recognises 'vital Role' Of Tourism

Government recognises that tourism is a key economic driver and is scaling up a range of tourism promotion strategies to restore inbound tourism figures to pre-pandemic levels.

According to President Cyril Ramaphosa , these strategies include an improved tourism visa regime, streamlining the tour operator licensing process, increased investment in tourism infrastructure and services and improving safety and security at tourism sites.

In his letter to the nation this week following the festive season, Ramaphosa focused on the potential for further growth in the tourism sector, noting that South Africas hosting of the G20 Summit is an opportunity to profile and actively promote South Africa as a tourism destination of choice.

According to UN Tourism, the G20 economies represent over 70 of all international tourist arrivals worldwide and 82 of tourisms global GDP.

Just as Brazil did last year during its hosting of the G20 Summit, South Africa will promote the role of tourism in creating jobs and advancing sustainable development in the countries of the Global South, said Ramaphosa.