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and a prosperous new year.

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USA Achieves Number 1 Market Status

As we close out the year, we'd like to share in our joy over the news of the strong tourism recovery we are experiencing from the U.S. to South Africa. Thank you to our valued partners in the travel trade for sending your clients back to South Africa this year, and for your forward bookings in 2024 and beyond. As we write this, the U.S. market is 94% recovered year-to-date (January-October) compared to 2019 and is currently the #1 overseas market for tourism arrivals! To put this into perspective, we closed out the full year 2022 at 70% of 2019 arrivals, so as the year winds down, we will surely be reflecting on this tremendous recovery.

Trevor Noah Invites Travellers to Visit His home Country South Africa

Check out Trevor Noah as he answers questions from around the globe about the diverse activities, places to stay, and of course, the wonderful weather found in South Africa. Listen to what he has to say about his home country and learn why South Africa should be your clients' next travel destination. Brought to you by TBCSA in association with TOMSA.

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KwaZulu-Natal Offers Travellers More Leisure Options

Tourism Recovery Update

Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveller have both placed South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province on their lists of top destinations to travel in 2024! Check out these links to learn more about one of South Africa's greatest hidden gems.

Travel + Leisure: Best 50 Places to Travel in 2024 - KwaZulu-Natal

Conde Nast Traveller: Best Places to Go in Africa in 2024 - Northern KwaZulu-Natal

Festive Season & Summertime in and around Cape Town

Tourism Recovery Update

Festive season equals summertime in South Africa, and it's a wonderful time to visit. If you have clients traveling to ring in the holidays and new year, here are some top picks for celebrating Christmas in Cape Town and the Winelands.

Summertime in South Africa also means that its once again time for Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden's summer concert series to kick off. These outdoor concerts take place on Sundays between December and March. Check out the full schedule here.

eSIM Offers Affordable Connectivity for Travellers to South Africa

SATSA just launched an eSIM, making it easier for your clients to stay connected in South Africa and avoid costly roaming fees. The eSIM is easy to use and allows for fixed cost data during their visit. It's digital, so your clients no longer have to waste time tracking down a physical sim card and can get set up prior to their arrival in South Africa. And, with 800+ mobile networks offering multiple networks per country you can be assured of the best connection and widest global coverage. The new eSIM is compatible with most Apple, Samsung and Google smart phones.

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