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Inbound Tourism: Geographic Diversity in South African Tourism
SA’s inbound tourism has made 81,79% recovery of the 2019 levels. Cape Town and Kruger have a higher percentage of recovery compared to the rest of the country. As you can see there has been uneven recovery over the provinces and this could be due to: some regions...
Mpumalanga and Limpopo Province Educational Tour
Educational: Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces
For qualified culture guides who want to extend their knowledge with the popular tours in Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces.
For tour operators who want practical knowledge of the distances, routes, road conditions and popular tourist destinations and activities in Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces.
TOURISM – WAY FORWARD FOR SOUTH AFRICA
COVID has nearly crippled tourism worldwide as people were placed in lockdowns and countries restricted local and international travel. As restrictions slowly lifted, SA was further isolated by being placed on some of its key tourism partner countries RED List. When...
Free WEST COAST FLOWERS day trip
A West Coast flower tour need not cost much and can be done in a single day from Cape Town. TGI went on a recce trip to see what could be done. Tip: Remember to always check the weather as a sunny day is very important as most of the flowers only open when the sun is...
The effects of Covid-19 on Tourism in SA and plans for the future.
Due to COVID-19 and the strict lockdown rules in South Africa, the tourism industry has been devastated. Over 1,5 million people are normally employed in tourism and for every 1 tourist about 8 people in South Africa are employed. Tourism also brings in R748 000 000...
How to earn an income whilst waiting for tourism to open up as a result of Covid-19
Who would have thought 6 months ago that the world could come to a standstill and no travel and tourism would be allowed? Tourism in South Africa and in most countries in the world, has died. This means millions of people are without work and for the majority no form...
Key Tourism Insights from the US Market
Cape Town Tourism attended the 8th African Road Show in North America. This show was to promote tourism in Africa and to gain insight into what the North American market wants. Their findings show that "Cape Town is well-known and remains a favourite destination for...
Some interesting statistics showing the economic value of Tourism in Cape Town
Tourist Guide Institute attended a workshop with the City of Cape Town's Local Government Services on 10 June 2015. These are some of the interesting facts and statistics given by the different speakers and my thoughts and questions that arise from these results. The...
Being a Tourist Guide is a Wonderful Privilege
It is a privilege being a tourist guide as you get to meet the most amazing people, besides your clients, along the way, accommodation hosts, chefs and kitchen staff, bus drivers, site guides, other tourist guides, local people and many others. You also get to see...