1.8M African tourists visited South Africa in Q1 2024, a 74.5% share of total arrivals, and international tourist growth increased by 15.4% to 2.4M.
South Africa welcomed 1.8 million tourist arrivals from the rest of Africa in Q1 2024, accounting for 74.5% of total arrivals. The country saw a 15.4% increase in international tourists to 2.4 million, with Zimbabwe and Ghana experiencing significant growth, up 21.8% and 16.4% respectively. The tourism sector's growth is attributed to targeted marketing initiatives and a visa-waiver scheme for Ghanaians.
May 07, 2024
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