The Deputy Tourism Minister, Fish Mahlalela has called on tourism operators to make their activities and attractions more affordable for locals.

During the official Tourism Day celebrations he said this will encourage a more inclusive tourism sector.

Mahlalela said pricing is one of the biggest factors that discourage locals from enjoying South Africa’s tourism offerings.

Read the Deputy Minister’s full speech here.

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Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela at the #WorldTourismDay2021 celebrations in Clarens Free State Province encouraging members of the community to get vaccinated for Covid19#WTD#WorldTourismDay#TourismMonth2021#WeDoTourism pic.twitter.com/4irnLFIBVg

— Dept of Tourism (@Tourism_gov_za) September 27, 2021

World Tourism Day Media Statement: Tourism builds back better for inclusive growth#TourismMonth2021 #WTD2021 #WorldTourismDay #WeDoTourism pic.twitter.com/VGxMlevsk0

— Dept of Tourism (@Tourism_gov_za) September 27, 2021