South Africa will look to social tourism to boost growth

Skift Take

The most interesting element of South Africa's push is the focus on improving the quality of life for residents as a way to lure visitors.

With South Africa continuing to emerge as an important global player, government now wants a new focus in the tourism sector to exploit the virtually unlimited opportunities presented by the concept of ‘responsible tourism’ that has been adopted by several countries in the world.

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