As we eagerly anticipate the upcoming budget speech, the tourism and hospitality industry reflects on remarkable achievements while recognising the pressing need for collaboration with the government in terms of budget allocation to address significant challenges and unlock new opportunities.
Alan Campbell, Sales and Marketing Director of Anew Hotels & Resorts
The tourism sector’s substantial contribution of 7.6% to the country’s GDP highlights its crucial role in economic growth. Achieving a phenomenal 48.9% surge in international tourism in 2023, with 8.5 million arrivals, showcases South Africa’s global attraction.
However, as we celebrate these successes, there are several challenges and untapped opportunities that require immediate attention.
Back-logged infrastructure upgrades
The fragility of our infrastructure is evident in the poor state of our roads, particularly in the Eastern Cape, where resorts face closure due to accessibility issues, hampering domestic travel promotion….
