# Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille says government is demonstrating confidence in the tourism sector through continued investment in tourism infrastructure, aimed at boosting economic growth and job creation. The department has been allocated 2.54-billion-rand for the 2026/2027 financial year. Tourism sustained over 954-thousand direct jobs in 2024 and contributed 4.9-percent to gross domestic product. De Lille says domestic tourism remains the foundation of a resilient tourism sector. She adds that to date, 22 projects from the public and private sectors are currently undergoing screening to ensure they are investment-ready.
Minister De Lille says domestic tourism remains the foundation of a resilient tourism sector