South Africa: De Lille Outlines Tourism Budget Priorities, Reforms and Growth Plans

South Africa: De Lille outlines tourism budget priorities, reforms and growth plans

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SMEs sceptical despite promise of R71 million for tourism

Tourism SMEs in the North West province have cautiously welcomed the R71.6 million budget allocation aimed at boosting their sector, but many say they have heard it all before. Economic development, environment, conservation and tourism MEC Bitsa Lenkopane delivered the department’s budget on Wednesday. He placed SMEs in tourism at the front and centre of the province’s economic revival. The tourism programme received R71.591 million, up from R6…

De Lille outlines tourism budget priorities, reforms and growth plans

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has outlined how the Department of Tourism’s R2.434bn budget for the 2025/26 financial year will be directed towards destination development, tourism support services, legislative reforms, and job creation, with a strong emphasis on rural and township economies. Read more...