Report from Statistics South Africa has shown a negative trend in the tourism sector.
The South African attraction
South Africa is a beautiful and diverse country. It, therefore, comes as no surprise that it has been a popular tourist destination with global travellers since it rejoined the international stage in 1994.
So much so, in fact, that is has become a crucial sector of the economy and provides strong social and economic value to millions of locals in South Africa every year.
The net result of this is that facts and figures pertaining to the industry are keenly watched and the published findings from Stats SA do not make for optimistic reading.
Problems affecting the tourism industry in South Africa
Unfortunately, the country has its problems, both self-made and natural, and it seems the combination is starting to take its toll on the tourism sector.
Certain issues faced by the industry are unavoidable, such as
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