# Business Leadership South Africa says the tourism sector is a strength in the country’s efforts to grow the economy and create jobs. The sector recorded 10.5-million visitors last year, contributing nine-percent of gross domestic product and nearly one-million jobs. BLSA CEO Busiswe Mavuso says that with the Middle East conflict, South Africa is well-positioned to capture demand from destinations such as Dubai and Qatar. This is owing to a shared time zone, comparable infrastructure, and political stability. Mavuso says constraints, including airport capacity bottlenecks, are not insurmountable but require sustained focus.
Business Leadership SA says that amid global uncertainty, tourism offers an opportunity