The overall occupancy rate for tourism accommodation in South Africa was still lower during the recent December peak season than before the pandemic, the latest data from Statistics SA shows.
In December South Africans decided to "ditch their tents and caravans" in favour of hotel, self-catering and guesthouse accommodation, says a tourism expert, commenting on StatsSA data.
People who grew up under apartheid and didn t go on holiday are now wanting to see more of their country: Lee-Anne Bac, director in advisory services at BDO.