Latest information on tourist arrivals in the second quarter of this year show that tourism was badly affected by the credit crunch in this period, with 90 000 fewer tourist arrivals, according to S A Statistics, reports South African Tourism Update.
Arrival increases reflect the strong following which the British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour had, with a 12 % increase in British and 33 % increase in Irish tourists in this period. Indian tourist numbers rose by 34 %, due to the IPL cricket series held around the country.
Arrival decreases were evident for Germany, the USA, Canada, and France, all down by 12 %, and The Netherlands down by 11 %.
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