Minister Patricia de Lille on progress in Tourism Department after 100 days in office
Minister de Lille reflects on progress in the Tourism Department after 100 days in office
This past week, marked 100 days since being appointed as the Minister of Tourism and we have made great strides in many areas but our work will continue escalate with more urgency to take actions that will enhance and grow the tourism sector even more.
When I took office on 7 March 2023, the busy summer tourism season was coming to an end. The period between December and March, is a busy one for the country’s tourism sector as visitors flock to our shores looking for sun, sea and everything in between.
South Africa has an abundance of diverse tourism offerings from beautiful landscapes, to vibrant cosmopolitan and cultural experiences and many thrills for those travellers seeking adventure. South Africa has it all but we are committed to doing more to grow the tourism numbers and the sector even more to make a greater contribution to the country’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan.
Source: South African Government