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 The White Paper The Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa

The White Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa was gazetted on 4 October 2024. The gazette is available at https://tinyurl.com/49pjwyey

 

The finalisation of the White Paper is a milestone for the tourism sector as it will provide guidance to the next phase of tourism development and ensure that the country as a tourism destination moves towards reaching its full potential. 

 

The Department of Tourism reviewed the Tourism White Paper of 1996 as the tourism sector in South Africa is yet to exploit and reach its full potential. Moreover, significant policy developments and trends have emerged since 1996 which necessitated a policy review. 

 

The policy seeks to:

  • Increase tourism contribution to the broader economy through geographic, year-round spread of visitor volumes and revenue; 
  • Drive increased employment and entrepreneurship as an integral part of growth efforts, with particular focus on vulnerable groups;
  • Provide for the sector’s enhanced resilience and ability to respond to crises;
  • Promote a more inclusive sector through increased skills development and financial support to tourism SMMEs; and
  • Create an enabling regulatory environment for the present and future, especially as regards technological developments.

 

Tourism White Paper(s):


White Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa 2024: Publication of the White Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa​


Previous Tourism White Paper(s):


The Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa (1996)