Lindiwe Sisulu says the aim is to increase visitors by promoting unique experiences and pushing for more direct flights
Tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu says they plan to increase visitor growth from the UK. Picture: EDREA DU TOIT
Tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu, who is in London for the Meetings Show, said SA is open and ready to welcome travellers from the UK.The government aims to recover UK visitor numbers to 2019 levels of 430,000. The country has already seen a boost based on March 2022 figures of 25,000 UK visitors compared with 1,700 in March 2021.
“We aim to increase visitor growth from the UK market by promoting the unique experiences in SA, pushing for more direct flights from the UK to ensure the market helps SA’s sustainable community growth. SA continues to work closely with airline partners to ensure that the country is easily accessible to this market.”
“SA has globally benchmarked health and safety protocols to ensure the safety of all travellers,” she said after the show.
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