Transnet-Sun International kick-start PSP drive with The Blue Train
Transnet on Tuesday concluded an innovative partnership with Africa’s largest tourism, leisure and gaming group Sun International, as the state-owned freight and logistics company accelerates its drive to include the private sector in its operations.
Hotels are empty as new visa regulations wreaks havoc on the tourism industry
South Africa’s onerous new visa regulations have wreaked havoc on the tourism industry.
Total income for accommodation industry up 1.1% y/y in January
Total income for SA’s tourist accommodation industry rises by 1.1% y/y in nominal terms in January‚ shows Stats SA’s survey.
Pepperclub nominated as Africa's Leading City Hotel for third successive year
Pepperclub nominated as Africa's Leading City Hotel for third successive year.
Total income for accommodation industry up 7% y/y in November
Total income for SA's tourist accommodation industry rises by 7% year on year in nominal terms in November, says Statistics SA.
Total income for accommodation industry up 8% y/y in October
Total income for SA's tourist accommodation industry rises by 8% year on year in nominal terms in October
Tourism Industry rises by 8.3% total income
Total income for SA's tourist accommodation industry rises by 8.3% in nominal terms in August.
Tourism industry continues to grow despite challenges
Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom says despite the global financial crisis and all other challenges, the tourism industry has continued to grow.
Growth in tourism and hospitality sectors has spin-offs for property market
Over the past 20 years, the tourism sector's contribution to South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) has increased significantly with an average annual average real growth rate of 7.3 percent (Source Stats SA), creating jobs and generating valuable foreign currency.
Government pumps R100m into tourism industry
Government will spend R100 million to market South Africa's tourism industry, Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom announced on Tuesday.
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