Throughout Tourism Month, the department hosted a series of events aimed at promoting sustainable tourism practices.
JOHANNESBURG - As the country inches closer to World Tourism Day on Friday, the Northern Cape is set to showcase its unique offerings and rich cultural heritage.
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille said this underscored government's commitment to boosting both astro and domestic tourism. The Northern Cape is the country's largest province, and its stunning skies have been taking centre stage this Tourism Month. World Tourism Day will be a celebration of the diverse cultural and historical heritage that continues to foster peace in South Africa.Eyewitness News spoke to the director-general of the Department of Tourism, Victor Tharage, who outlined the key areas of focus this fiscal year to grow and boost tourism in the country.
"Most of the things that actually make things work well aren’t things that we do in the eyes of the people, they are things that we do in the background, and we are busy with those kinds of things. It’s work that we are doing with regards to how we ensure that we increase aviation capacity in terms of the seats coming to the country."
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