Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille says South Africa\u2019s (SA) tourism industry is aiming to attract 50 million international visitors by 2030, as part of a broader strategy to grow the economy and create jobs.<\/p>\n
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Speaking at the opening of the Africa\u2019s Travel Indaba at the Durban International Convention Centre, De Lille highlighted tourism as a key driver for economic growth across Africa.<\/p>\n
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The event features more than 1 000 exhibitors from over 20 African countries and includes discussions focused on expanding the continent\u2019s tourism economy.<\/p>\n
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De Lille added that the sector\u2019s long-term objective is to help create more than one-million jobs before the end of 2029.<\/p>\n
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\u201cPresident Cyril Ramaphosa gave me a target that by 2030, we must welcome 50 million visitors to our country. He said Minister, you must also create more than one-million jobs by 2029. So, we have a target that we are working towards and the President is monitoring us very closely.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Speaking at the same event, l Ramaphosa described tourism as the major economic contributor in the continent.<\/p>\n
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\u201cFor many African countries, tourism is not merely a leisure industry. It is a developmental instrument. It becomes an instrument through which we can grow our economies. Tourism must be seen for what it is, a major economic driver as it contributes billions of Dollars annually to many African economies. \u201c<\/p>\n
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