Tourism boom signals strong growth for SA

Tourism boom signals strong growth for SA

From The Best of the Money Show by Radio 702

April 30, 2026 · 10 min

About this episode

Stephen Grootes interviews Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille about the growth of tourism in South Africa and its implications for the economy.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille about South Africa’s continued tourism growth, what’s driving the steady rise in international arrivals, and what the sector’s strong performance means for jobs and the broader economy. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.     Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show     Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk     For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe     Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business…

People in this episode

Host: Stephen Grootes

Guest: Patricia de Lille

Topics covered

  • tourism
  • economic growth
  • international arrivals
  • job creation
  • South Africa

Keywords

  • tourism growth
  • South Africa
  • international arrivals
  • economic trends
  • job market

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Organizations: The Money Show, Radio 702

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