Cape Town records a big increase in tourist numbers
According to the latest Stats SA data, nearly 4.1 million tourists visited SA in H1:2023 – up 78% compared to H1:2022 when fewer than 2.9 million foreigners visited SA. The figures further show these tourists are spending billions when visiting SA. Income generated by businesses offering accommodation increased to nearly R11 billion in the first five months of 2023. This is 42% higher than the R7.7 billion spent in the same period in 2022.