From Township Tourism, Semigration, and Second-Home Tourism: A Reflection on the Migrant Labour System in South Africa

Unathi Sonwabile Henama
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Unathi Sonwabile Henama: Department of Tourism Management, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

International Journal of Innovation in the Digital Economy (IJIDE), 2021, vol. 12, issue 2, 1-17

Abstract: Tourism is disproportionally important for African economies, considering that Africa receives less than 10% of the global tourism receipts. The majority of international travel occurs between the developed world, which means that the positive economic impacts of tourism are shared amongst the developed countries. Tourism has become the number one foreign exchange earner for many countries in Africa, diversifying the economy from either agriculture or mining. Tourism is developed with the intention that it will improve the quality-of-life and standard of living of the local community. The tourism industry has shown sustained growth, and it is regarded as a panacea for the plethora of challenges facing many countries. The structural challenges that face the economy in South Africa require an economic sector that can create immediate employment and catalyse the economy.

Date: 2021
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