KWAMAQOMA –The Deputy Minister of Tourism Makhotso Sotyu today unveiled the Mthontsi Lodge and Conference Centre that is set to boost tourism and highlight the historical heritage of the Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province.
Today marks an important milestone for the future of connectivity, trade, investment and cooperation between two dynamic regions of the Global South.
Between January 2026 and May 2026, South Africa's international tourist arrivals increased by 12.8% to 4 220 586 when compared to the same period in 2025. The data further reveals that within the first 5 months of the year, the Africa market grew by 14.7% and European arrivals increased by 11.1%.