There is overwhelming consensus among Tourism Update readers that tour operators have a critical role to play in responsibly marketing the Great Migration to prevent peak season overcrowding at attractions such as river crossings.
A total of 93 of respondents to our latest poll agreed that tour operators have a responsibility to market the Great Migration in a way that helps to prevent overcrowding. Just 4 responded No to the question while 3 were Unsure.
Is Gautengs tourism sector as healthy as reported? On August 10, Gautengs government reported that international tourist arrivals increased by more than 30 in the 2024/25 financial year from 2.6 million to 3.8 million. The province also reported international tourism revenue of R41 billion US2.3 billion almost 30 above its stated target of R29 billion US1.6 billion.
The Gauteng Tourism Authority attributed the growth to strategic investment in increased airlift capacity, new air routes, impact-driven destination marketing and the hosting of catalytic events.
A total of 93 of respondents to our latest poll agreed that tour operators have a responsibility to market the Great Migration in a way that helps to prevent overcrowding. Just 4 responded No to the question while 3 were Unsure.
Is Gautengs tourism sector as healthy as reported? On August 10, Gautengs government reported that international tourist arrivals increased by more than 30 in the 2024/25 financial year from 2.6 million to 3.8 million. The province also reported international tourism revenue of R41 billion US2.3 billion almost 30 above its stated target of R29 billion US1.6 billion.
The Gauteng Tourism Authority attributed the growth to strategic investment in increased airlift capacity, new air routes, impact-driven destination marketing and the hosting of catalytic events.