Tourism

The figure reflects a 16.5% increase from July 2024 and a 4.8% rise compared to July 2023, highlighting the island’s strengthening position as a leading Caribbean travel destination.

Total revenue for the period rose 13% to ZAR 7.9 billion (US$426 million), driven by strong contributions from both aeronautical and non-aeronautical segments.

The airline operates flights to 19 cities across 15 countries in the region, serving major economic and cultural hubs such as Abidjan, Accra, Conakry, Dakar, and Lagos.

With ongoing development, Wadi Bani Khalid is anticipated to experience higher tourism revenues, greater urbanisation, and improved community wellbeing driven by these projects.

Each Tourist Information Centre will be staffed with highly trained professionals possessing extensive tourism knowledge and the ability to communicate in multiple languages, including English, Swahili, French, German, and Chinese.

Harrison’s leadership is set to be instrumental in driving tourism growth in the emirate, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and innovation.

From November 1, 2025, the airline will introduce direct services from Lanseria International Airport, operating six weekly flights to King Phalo Airport in East London and daily flights to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Gqeberha.

Major interchange stations such as Qasr Al-Hukm, the Financial Center, STC main stations, and the National Museum station have recorded the highest passenger volumes, together making up more than 29% of total ridership.

The decision followed a special board meeting held on 1 August 2025, which legal counsel later confirmed had been convened unlawfully.

Unveiled at the 2025 Ministerial and Sectoral Retreat, this pivotal initiative outlines coordinated measures to address longstanding deficits that have hindered the sector’s growth.