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South Africa is looking to restore direct flights with India to improve air connectivity and reverse declining tourist arrivals
TOURISM

Direct flights to India: The missing piece in SA tourism’s recovery

Reconnecting South Africa and India with direct flights could halt a 30% tourist slump and open major economic doors.

  • ZamaNdosi Cele
4 min read
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership will have a strong focus on tourism as an economic driver, there has been positive reaction from Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille and the Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) on Friday.
TOURISM

Tourism takes centre stage in government-business growth push

Government and business target tourism to drive investment, jobs and growth.

  • Yogashen Pillay
4 min read