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South Africa launches Trusted Tour Operator scheme to boost tourism from India

South Africa has introduced the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme to boost tourism from India and China. The program aims to eliminate visa inefficiency and red tape. Tour operators from both countries are invited to participate. This scheme is expected to increase job creation and economic growth by attracting more tourists.

South Africa has introduced a new scheme called the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) to boost tourism from India and China. Announced by the Department of Home Affairs, this initiative aims to increase job creation through higher tourist numbers.

Indian tourists account for only 3.9 per cent of all international visitors to South Africa – and China for only 1.8 per cent. Research indicates that boosting tourism by only 10 per cent per year can increase annual economic growth by 0.6 per cent and create thousands of new jobs for South Africans,” the department stated.