
The Deputy Tourism Minister, Fish Mahlalela has called on tourism operators to make their activities and attractions more affordable for locals.
During the official Tourism Day celebrations he said this will encourage a more inclusive tourism sector.
Mahlalela said pricing is one of the biggest factors that discourage locals from enjoying South Africa’s tourism offerings.
Read the Deputy Minister’s full speech here.
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Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela at the #WorldTourismDay2021 celebrations in Clarens Free State Province encouraging members of the community to get vaccinated for Covid19#WTD#WorldTourismDay#TourismMonth2021#WeDoTourism pic.twitter.com/4irnLFIBVg
— Dept of Tourism (@Tourism_gov_za) September 27, 2021
World Tourism Day Media Statement: Tourism builds back better for inclusive growth#TourismMonth2021 #WTD2021 #WorldTourismDay #WeDoTourism pic.twitter.com/VGxMlevsk0
— Dept of Tourism (@Tourism_gov_za) September 27, 2021

Western Cape residents will, between 13 and 20 September, be able to access 22 Cape Nature reserves free of charge.
The initiative forms part of Cape Nature’s yearly Heritage Day and Tourism Month celebrations.
Visitors to the 22 reserves will enjoy free day entry.
Spokesperson for the province’s Department of Environmental Affairs, James-Brent Styan.
Get more information here.
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#DYK that from 13 – 20 September 2021, in celebration of Heritage Day and Tourism Month, @CapeNature will offer FREE entry to 2⃣2⃣ of its nature reserves?
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Read more here ⬇️⬇️https://t.co/dXGfDiskHv pic.twitter.com/4UWtlzJb95
— WCGov Enviro Affairs (@WCGovEADP) September 9, 2021