De Lille said the department recorded 38 million domestic trips in 2023.
Domestic tourism has been described as the bedrock of the tourism sector based on its contribution to the industry in 2023.
In 2019, there were 167,000 flights taken within the country. So far there have been 143 000 flights in 2024, which gives the sector hope. “Several factors have contributed to the increase such as South Africa having a strong brand and our country offers a unique and compelling destination with a diverse range of attractions that set it apart from other destinations,” she said.domestic market’s spending was higherThis can also be an indication of how much domestic travel contributes to the economy of the country.
“Over the past year, we have seen the return of many new direct flights from the United States, Brazil, China, Australia and many others,” De Lille said.
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