Question NW798 to the Minister of Tourism

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05 April 2022 - NW798

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De Freitas, Mr MS to ask the Minister of Tourism

(1) With reference to the proposal of dual pricing structure for (a) international and (b) local tourists, what (i) research has been undertaken in this regard and (ii) has been the outcome of the specified research; (2) whether the proposal has been considered; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date will it be considered; if so, what are the relevant details?

Reply:

1. (a) and (b)

(i) No research has been undertaken by the Department of Tourism or SA Tourism.

(ii) Not applicable

2. (a) & (b) The concept is already existing in South Africa with different packages and prices for South African Citizens, SADC citizens and foreign visitors. The setting of prices falls within the ambit of the private sector. SA Tourism does engage the sector to consider special offers as part of the domestic tourism promotion activities they conduct i.e. Sho’t Left programme.

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