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South African Tourism's Strategic Research Unit has established that tourism is one of the largest industries in South Africa and shows significant growth potential. In 2006, Tourism contributed 8,3% to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and is projected to rise to 12% by 2014. With South Africa becoming a destination of choice for sporting and cultural events, including the up-coming Soccer World Cup in 2010, a wide range of opportunities exist for entrepreneurs in the travel and tourism industry.
There is a common misconception that the tourism industry is mainly associated with providing accommodation to tourists visiting our country, such as guesthouses, lodges, bed n breakfasts, hotels, camping sites, etc. However, accommodation is just one of the sectors that make up the tourism industry. Click here to find out more
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News & Articles
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Making the most of 2010
2010 is an opportunity to speed up growth and development in South Africa. It is also a chance to market our country and Africa to the world. Even though doing business in certain areas, like stadiums, will be limited to FIFA and its sponsors, there will
Events Diary
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Career Planet Tourism Workforce DEvelopment workshops in partnership with DEAT
Career Planet Tourism Workforce DEvelopment workshops in partnership with DEAT -
Tourism Youth Festival in Knysna
DEAT Youth Tourism career festival
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