By Simon Nare
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has credited the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) for the sharp increase of visitors from India and China.
The minister said in a statement that since the digital visa application system was introduced three months ago, 11000 visitors have come into the country.
More telling was that the applications for visas jumped from 50 a day in March to 200 a day in May.
“TTOS is a testament to what is possible when government works hand-in-hand with the private sector to remove barriers and unlock economic potential.
“By simplifying visa access for group travel through a secure, digital-first platform, the scheme has opened South Africa to new visitors who may otherwise have been lost to more accessible destinations,” she said.
De Lille commended Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber and his department for driving this reform.
She fully supports the expansion of TTOS.
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