South Africa had more tourists than ever last year, and still missed out on an estimated R6.5 billion
BDO estimates South Africa missed R6.5 billion in overseas tourist spending in 2025, the same year it set a record for arrivals.
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BDO estimates South Africa missed R6.5 billion in overseas tourist spending in 2025, the same year it set a record for arrivals.
The continent's share of global exploration spending fell from 16.6% in 2012 to 10.4% in 2024 - BDO.