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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: General view inside the stadium during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 06, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)

Tourism Business Council says R1bn for Spurs could be better spent

Tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu approved a trip to London by a delegation led by SA Tourism board for the controversial nearly R1bn sponsorship proposal for English soccer team Tottenham Hotspurs.

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Unpacking Stats SA Domestic Tourism Survey: Tshifhiwa Tshivengwa

Statistics SA Domestic Tourism Survey findings reflect a general pattern of increase in domestic tourism from 2020 to 2021. Tourism is expected to make a significant contribution to the South African economy, as we head to the festive season business is likely to boom.

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Analysts optimistic ahead of Stats SA’s latest tourism accommodation figures and analysts release – NewZroom Afrika

Statistics South Africa is due to release the latest tourism accommodation figures and analysts are optimistic. Previous figures saw a 17.8% increase in the number of stay unit nights. This was attributed to the 53.4% hike in total income for the tourist accommodation industry. Tourism Business Council of SA CEO Tshifiwa Tshivhengwa weighs in.

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