MEC Sihle Zikalala thanks holiday-makers for visiting KwaZulu-Natal

MEC Sihle Zikalala thanks holiday-makers for visiting KwaZulu-Natal

As thousands of people prepare to bid a fond farewell to the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr Sihle Zikalala, has extended a word of gratitude to all holiday makers who visited KwaZulu-Natal over the festive season.

While the province would still be taking stock of the overall visitor numbers for the festive period, preliminary indications are that there were very healthy hotel occupancy rates, especially for the month of December. 

“KwaZulu-Natal is by far the most popular domestic leisure tourist destination for South Africans and this past month was no different. We have no doubt that we have been able to surpass out target of attracting no less than 700 000 domestic visitors and 137 000 international arrivals which will see nearly R2 billion injected into the economy of KwaZulu-Natal.”

Mr Zikalala was excited that KwaZulu-Natal tourist attractions were bustling with visitors.

“Our pristine beaches along the province’s 600 kilometre coastline, towns and rural tourism establishments were full of tourists and locals for the entire duration of the festive season. People of all races enjoyed themselves in harmony.''

Mr Zikalala thanked the people of KwaZulu-Natal for receiving the guests with open arms and ensuring that they enjoyed the warm hospitality the province is renowned for.

"We are happy that there were no major incidents that spoilt what was, undoubtedly, once again a memorable experience for our visitors. All entertainment activities which took place in different parts of the province were also a resounding success," added Zikalala who further acknowledged that favourable weather remains one of the positive considerations for holidaymakers.

The province's tourism arm will in the next few weeks finalise the total number of visitors as well as the injection into the local economy that resulted from their stay.

Enquiries:
Bongani Tembe
Cell: 082 327 260

Nathi Olifant 
Cell: 072 292 2502

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