HOLIDAY TOURISM

The Rising Tide of Holiday Tourism

With international tourism to South Africa surging during the festive season, savvy home owners are tapping into a growing market of travellers looking for more than just traditional hotel accommodations. Industry data shows that holiday rentals can command premiums of up to 40% during peak December periods, particularly in coastal areas and tourist hotspots.

"Last December, Iearned three months' worth of my regular salary by renting out my Cape Town home for just two weeks,"says Maria van der Merwe,a local teacher who transformed her three-bedroom house into a holiday retreat."The key was offering authentic experiences along side accommodation."

"Chefs to offer authentic South African barbecue experiences in their backyards."