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According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the 2018 contribution of the tourism sector in South Africa, directly accounted for 2.8% of real gross domestic product (GDP), which amounts to R139 billion and this was projected to grow to R145,3 billion for 2019.

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According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the 2018 contribution of the tourism sector in South Africa, directly accounted for 2.8% of real gross domestic product (GDP), which amounts to R139 billion and this was projected to grow to R145,3 billion for 2019.

In the WTTC report it was said that Travel and tourism in South Africa contributed 1.5 million jobs which made South Africa the largest tourism economy in Africa.

According to a March 2019 Statistics SA report South Africa enjoys a positive tourism trade balance with the rest of the world. Total inflows to South Africa were R120 Billion whilst outflows were R84 Billion giving a total positive tourism trade balance of R36 Billion,

Stats SA published data in 2018 showing that one in every 22 working South Africans are employed in the tourism sector.

When it comes to creating employment, the tourism sector has remained resilient despite tough economic conditions. Tourism generated almost 32 000 net new jobs in 2017.

How do tourists spend their money?

During the course of 2017 tourists spent just over half a million rand every minute – equal to R277 billion for the entire year. Domestic visitors were the biggest spenders, pumping R156 billion into the economy, while international visitors contributed the remaining R121 billion.

International Tourists spent their money on:

  • Non-specific Products* – 23%
  • Accommodation – 16%
  • Tourism-connected products – 15%
  • Road Passenger Transport – 12%
  • Air Transport – 12%
  • Restaurants – 9%
  • Recreational Services – 7%
  • Travel Agencies – 3%
  • Transport Equipment Rental – 2%

* Non-specific product – product that is not defined as tourism specific product, but it might be consumed by visitors.

It beggars belief that the apparent ‘support’ from Government for this vital industry seems to be distinctly lacking in South Africa.

As it is the slight easing of lockdown restrictions in Level 3 will not have a significant effect and most tourism businesses that rely mainly on international tourists like the upmarket Game Farms and conservation products like AB Marine Whale and Dolphin Watching have to sit this out with no income until international flights resume and tourists return. Most pundits reckon that the soonest that that will happen is in December 2020.

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Alan Straton

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Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.