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Government invests in tourism infrastructure to boost growth, jobs- βR2.54 billion allocated to Department of Tourism for 2026/27, signaling strong funding for tourism infrastructure projects
- β22 public and private sector projects currently undergoing investment-readiness screening, indicating upcoming procurement opportunities
- βSecond Tourism Infrastructure Investment Summit (30 Sep - 1 Oct 2025 in Gauteng) will showcase new projects, likely leading to tender announcements
- βEight bankable projects (R1B total) from previous summit demonstrate government's commitment to executable tourism infrastructure
- βDomestic tourism focus (e.g., Sho't Left Travel Week) may drive demand for localized service providers and SMEs
- βTourism sector's 4.9% GDP contribution and 954K jobs highlight its strategic importance, reducing risk of budget cuts
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