Wesgro Strengthens Tourism Ties with China
Wesgro, the tourism, trade, and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, has met with You Wenze, Consul General of China, to enhance economic ties between the two regions. Discussions centred on expanding market access and fostering sustainable growth, with China currently ranked as the Western Cape’s third-largest export market and seventh-largest source of foreign direct investment in 2024.
The meeting also covered South Africa’s Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS), aimed at improving visa access for Chinese and Indian visitors. The digital platform enables approved operators to submit group visa applications online, significantly reducing processing times. With only two South African diplomatic missions in China, the initiative is expected to boost tourism numbers and support economic growth, reflecting South Africa’s broader efforts to streamline travel access for key source markets.
Source: NewsInvasion24