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South Africa’s tourism sector is facing difficulties increasing visitor numbers from India and China despite visa reforms and targeted initiatives, according to reporting published on 30 September. The industry is assessing how visitor access, destination promotion and travel arrangements affect demand. The comparison with North African destinations such as Morocco and Tunisia highlights competition for international travellers. The report underscores the importance of market access and targeted destination marketing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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