Question NW186 to the Minister of Tourism
03 March 2017 - NW186
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Tourism
What is the total number of (a) tourists who visited South Africa in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) passengers that undertook domestic trips in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years?
Reply:
a) Total number of tourist who visited South Africa.
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8,961,565 |
9,549,236 |
8,903,773 |
10, 044, 163 |
b) Total number of passengers that undertook domestic trips
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(ii)2014 |
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12,015,147 |
12,009,209 |
12,431,911 |
*Tourism statistics for tourist arrivals and tourism revenue are reported on by calendar year in line with global reporting standards. The domestic tourism statistics are also reported on by calendar year.
** Revenue for 2016 still to be determined.