Recent data released by Statistics South Africa revealed that tourism is picking up in South Africa, having recorded 7.6 million international arrivals in the country by November 2023. From January to November 2023, South Africa saw 51.8% increase in international tourist arrivals, compared to the same period in 2022, indicating a steady recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. While the figures represent a positive sign for the nation's tourism sector, the data still stands 17.
6% lower than the same period in 2019. According to the tourism department, South Africa welcomed 5.8 million visitors from the rest of the continent by November 2023, accounting for 75.5% of all arrivals, compared to the same period in the previous year
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