Busisiwe Mavuso | Tourism offers an opportunity we can control amid global uncertainty

Busisiwe Mavuso | Tourism offers an opportunity we can control amid global uncertainty

In the face of sinking economic growth forecasts across the world, tourism can lean against the trend, writes Busisiwe Mavuso.

Tourism Offers An Opportunity We Can Control Amid Global Uncertainty

The tourism sector is a clear strength in our efforts to grow the economy and create jobs. In 2025, we recorded a record 10.5-million visitors, more than before Covid. The sector contributes almost 9% of GDP and almost 1-million direct jobs, and multiples of that down the value chain. In the face of sinking economic growth forecasts across the world, the sector can lean against the trend. Last week at a BLSA event in Cape Town, tourism minister …