South Africa’s tourism sector surged in May 2025, with hotel revenues jumping 19.1% year-on-year. Stats SA reported a 10.5% overall income increase, driven by rising stay volumes and guest spending. Cape Town, Kruger, and other key destinations are seeing high occupancy. Alongside hotels, guesthouses and lodges are growing too. As global and local travel picks up, South Africa’s accommodation industry is experiencing one of its strongest rebounds post-pandemic.