南非还需要投资兴建两艘五星级游轮，并且需要在部分旅游线路修建购物商场，以便当地商贩能在这些客流较大的旅游景点销售手工艺品和美食，进而创造更多的就业岗位，为当地居民带来更大的旅游发展机遇
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南非是非洲地区最发达的经济体，旅游和服业行业在国内生产总值中占据主要份额。开普敦、德班、约翰内斯堡等现代化都市定会为中国游客留下铭记于心的美好回忆。事实上，开普敦一直被评为全球最受欢迎的旅游目的地之一。
开普敦与伊丽莎白港之间的花园大道是许多度假行程中的一大亮点，这条风景优美的线路融合了原始森林、湖泊、山居避世之地、历史悠久的城镇、僻静的港湾和峡谷。
南非还被誉为“世界探险之都”，“宽吻海豚之都”和“马海毛之都”，著名的克鲁格国家公园能为游客呈现精彩无比的野生动物猎游之旅。
丰富多元的历史和文化造就了南非兼收并蓄的美食传统，从传统的开普马来菜肴到亲民的南非特色烧烤—braai，再到世界顶级的南非葡萄酒佳酿，南非被誉为美食爱好者的天堂。南非美食均采用新鲜时令食材烹制而成，注重“从农场到餐桌”的绿色食材供应。
南非每年都会举办众多精彩纷呈的大型庆祝活动，以此致礼生活、历史传统和南非的自然魅力。
确保游客、公民和企业的安全始终都是南非国务的重中之重，和世界上的其他国家一样，南非也会存在犯罪的情况，但被很多人一致认同的是，南非的犯罪率并非居高不下。南非旅游局将与旅游业伙伴紧密合作，竭力确保游客的安全。2016年，南非共接待了1000多万的海外游客，这也是南非旅游局注重游客安全的有力佐证。
⬆桌山岩降——桌山的绳降运动一直备受户外爱好者们推崇
随着南非旅游业的稳步发展，旅游投资的覆盖十分广泛，部分省份对三星、四星和五星级酒店的需求日益增多，南非全国各地增建高速铁路的需求也为投资者提供了良机。另外南非还需要投资兴建两艘五星级游轮，并且需要在部分旅游线路修建购物商场，以便当地商贩能在这些客流较大的旅游景点销售手工艺品和美食，进而创造更多的就业岗位，为当地居民带来更大的旅游发展机遇。
中南两国同为金砖国家的成员国，未来的合作日益紧密，目前中国企业在南非的投资规模较大并且在不断增多。尽管当前的投资主要集中在工业和汽车领域，但南非旅游相关的投资也存在巨大的机遇。
南非旅游资源优势
南非与其他长线目的地相比所具备的优势：
负担得起的奢华游：人民币兑南非兰特的汇率优势使南非极具吸引力和消费竞争力，是中国游客享受高端旅游和购物体验的超值目的地。
自然美景：南非的自然美景美轮美奂，从桌山到上帝之窗，从山川森林到海洋沙漠，绚丽多姿的风光能够为游客带来赏心悦目的美妙体验。
顶级旅游设施：无论青睐非洲现代风尚还是纯正地道的非洲风情，游客都能轻松找到一个舒心怡人的休闲、住宿、美食或社交聚会之所。
探险：南非被誉为“世界探险之都”，拥有130多种探险项目，如山间徒步、鲨笼潜水等，每个人都能在南非找到适合自己的探险项目！
宜人的天气：南非全年阳光明媚，气候宜人，拥有绵延3000多公里的海岸线和44座蓝旗海滩，是享受高尔夫等户外运动和海滨度假的理想之地。
彩虹之国：南非素有“彩虹之国”的美誉，融汇了丰富多彩的非洲和外来移民文化，南非人民则以热情好客而著称。
精彩纷呈的旅游体验：无论前往南非何处，游客都能收获精彩纷呈的旅游体验。从自然风光到野生动物，从文化到探险，从历史传统到特色风情，南非有数之不尽的体验可供游客选择，非常值得一去！
⬆南非恩德贝勒旗帜
野生动物：温馨提示，在南非观赏野生动物是会令人着迷的！“非洲五霸”（狮子、非洲象、犀牛、野牛和花豹）、鲸鱼、海豚、企鹅、猫鼬、非洲野犬、鸟类、蜣螂、狒狒等等，可供游客观赏的野生动物数不胜数。
环保旅游：南非一直倡导环保旅游，鼓励游客在保护区游览时注重环保，积极为社会及环保项目献力，购买环保用品，做到环保旅游。
联合国教科文组织指定的世界遗产地：南非拥有九大世界遗产地，世界遗产地数量在非洲遥遥领先, 包括罗本岛、人类的摇篮、马蓬古布韦文化景观、伊西曼格利索湿地公园、夸特兰巴山脉/德拉肯斯堡山公园、开普植物王国、理查德斯维德文化植物景观和弗里德堡陨石坑。
中国是南非五大客源市场之一
南非旅游局是南非政府的旅游推广部门，致力于在国内外推广南非的休闲、商务及会奖旅游资源。
2014年，中国与美国、英国、德国、印度一道成为南非的五大核心客源市场。前往南非旅游的中国游客数量呈现大幅增长，2016年1月至12月，来自中国（包括香港）的游客数量总计为117,114人，与上年同期相比增长了38%。
2015年10月29日，中国国航开通了北京至约翰内斯堡的直飞航班，该架过夜航班与南非航空公司共享代码，每周执飞三次，航程15个小时，由中国国航全新的波音777-350执飞。
为了确保中国游客能够享受更加顺畅的旅行体验，南非旅游局在中国的九座城市设立签证中心，包括北京、上海、广州、成都、西安、沈阳、武汉、济南以及杭州。
人民币兑南非兰特的汇率优势使南非极具吸引力和消费竞争力，是中国游客享受高端旅游和购物体验的超值目的地。到2017年，中国游客在南非的旅游消费额有望达到1亿美元/年。
南非旅游行业发展成熟
南非是非洲最具政治成熟度的国家之一，并且具备稳定的商业环境。
南非能为投资者提供最大化的投资机遇、投资规模、发展前景和日益增长的国内需求。
南非位于非洲大陆最南端，具有得天独厚的战略区位优势，是非洲地区发展最快的金融市场，为国内市场提供了巨大的商机。非洲大陆是一个拥有10亿人口的巨大市场，作为通往非洲大陆其他国家的门户，尤其作为国际大型企业总部的所在地，南非同样蕴藏着巨大的发展潜力。
南非的金融、法律和电信等行业成熟完善。
南非拥有众多世界顶级咨询机构，能够为投资者在南非注册公司提供专业指导。当地商会、大使馆和政府机构也会为外商投资的法律、管理、银行及会计公司提供支持。
南非拥有成熟完善的银行业。很多国际行业巨头在南非设立了分部，多家当地银行也展开了国际化布局，这些都为海外投资者在南非经商的方方面面提供了有力的支持。
南非的旅游行业发展成熟，拥有众多新兴企业家。南非在探险、运动、自然和野生动物方面拥有强大的旅游资源，同时还是环保旅游的全球领导者和先行者。
在酒店、餐厅、景点等新兴私营领域的投资方面，南非也具备良好的规划和发展。
直航航班和停靠游轮的增加也为投资提供了支持，目前还有更多相关开发项目处在进展阶段。
随着全球美食需求的持续增长，南非的餐饮行业有望呈现大幅增长。南非在全球市场的地位将获得一进步巩固和提升。加工食品的出口量继续呈现稳步增长，乳制品和饮料仍是快速发展的领域。餐饮行业日益发展的势头、强大的加工和研发能力、良好的发展前景使南非成为投资者投资餐饮领域的良地。
随着南非旅游业的发展，对以下领域的需求日益增多，包括：（1）3-5星级酒店。（2）海洋猎游蕴藏的机遇，如普通游船、五星级游船及大型游轮的制造。（3）旅游景点的客流日益增多，对洗手间、餐厅、工艺品商店、便利店等设施的需求随之增多。（编辑：常浩）
South Africa，A Developed Tourist Destination
By Mr. Bradley Brouwer, President: Asia Pacific, South African Tourism; Photo by Asia Pacific, South African Tourism
South Africa is the most advanced economy in Africa, with the tourism & services sector accounting for the majority of GDP and modern cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg never failing to impress Chinese tourists. In fact, Cape Town is consistently ranked among the world’s most popular tourist destinations.
A highlight of many vacation itineraries is the picturesque Garden Route between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, through ancient forests, lakes, mountain hideaways, historic towns and secluded bays and coves.
South Africa is also the adventure capital of the world, the Bottlenose Dolphin capital of the World and the Mohair Capital of the World, with the finest safari game viewing in the famous Kruger National Park.
With a diverse history and a melting pot of cultures South Africa inherits a rich culinary heritage, from traditional Cape Malay cuisine to down-to-earth braai’s (barbecues) and world-class South African wineries. South Africa is a well-known gastronomic paradise that focuses of fresh seasonal ingredients with an emphasis on local “farm to table food”
South Africa has an exciting international calendar of events that commemorates the country’s livelihood, history and natural rugged beauty.
South Africa’s top priority remains the safety and security of visitors, citizens and businesses and while crime exists, like anywhere else in the world, the crime rate is not as high as many are led to believe.
South African Tourism and the trade work closely together to ensure that tourists are not at risk as far as possible, Over 10 000 000 international visitors visited South Africa in 2016 this is testament to how well South African Tourism take care of our visitors.
There are many aspects in tourism investment, with the steady growth of tourism across South Africa, there are more hotels 3,4 and 5 star needed in some of our provinces, there are also opportunities to further enhance high speed rail throughout the country, and there are requests for investment into the building of 2 5 star South African cruise liners. There is also a need for shopping outlets on some of the tourist routes in South Africa, offering locals the opportunity to sell their hand crafts and food at these busy tourist spots, thus creating more jobs and opening the tourism opportunities to all who live in our country.
The future between South Africa and China is very strong we are both members of the BRICS member countries. The current investment from Chinese companies are large and growing, although most of the current investment is in industry and automotive, there is now great opportunity for tourism related investments in South Africa.
Advantages of South Africa over other long-haul destinations:
● Affordable luxury: The favorable exchange rate makes South Africa very attractive and a competitively priced destination of choice for luxury experiences and world class shopping.
● Natural beauty: South Africa’s scenic wonders are legendary. From Table Mountain to God’s Window, our mountains, forests, coasts and deserts will sooth your soul and delight you.
● World-class facilities: Whether you opt for Afro-chic or authentic Africa, you’ll find it easy to get around, find a comfortable place to stay, have a great meal and connect.
● Adventure: South Africa is the adventure capital of the world. With over 130 adventures and counting, there is something for everyone from mountain walks to shark cage-diving!
● Good Weather: In sunny South Africa, our great weather invites you to enjoy the outdoors, play golf year-round and take advantage of the nearly 3000km of pristine coastline with 44 Blue Flag beeches.
● Rainbow Nation: The Rainbow Nation celebrates all its African and immigrant cultures. We're known for our friendliness across the country.
● Diverse experiences: Go almost anywhere in South Africa and experience the ultimate combination of nature, wildlife, culture, adventure, heritage and vibe – you’re spoilt for choice, so pack it in!
● Wildlife: Warning! Watching wildlife is addictive. First you start with the Big Five, then you'll soon be looking for whales, dolphins, penguins, meerkats, wild dogs, birds, dung beetles and baboons to name but a few!
● Responsible Tourism: In South Africa you can travel with care as you explore our protected areas, contribute to social and conservation projects, purchase recycle art and stay green.
● UNESCO World Heritage Sites: South Africa is proud to be amongst the leading countries in Africa with nine World Heritage Sites, namely Robben Island, Cradle of Humankind, Mapungub we Cultural Landscape, Isimangaliso Wetland Park, uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Mountain Range, the Cape Floral Kingdom, Richtersveld Cultural landscape and the Vredeford Dome.
South African Tourism is the tourism marketing arm of the South African government, promoting the country’s leisure, business, meetings, incentives, conferences and events tourism at home and abroad.
In 2014, China became one of South Africa’s core tourism markets, alongside the USA, UK, Germany and India . Growth in Chinese tourists visiting South Africa has been even more remarkable, from January to December 2016; there were a total of 117,114visitors from China – including Hong Kong – representing a 38 percent year on year increase.
Air China launched a non-stop flight 3 x a week between Beijing and Johannesburg via a code share with South African Airways on the 29th of October 2015. The direct overnight flight from Beijing to Johannesburg takes 15 hours, aboard Air China’s New Boing 777 – 350.
Encouraging a seamless travel experience for Chinese citizens, South African Tourism has established visa facilitation centres in nine Chinese cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xian, Shenyang, Wuhan, Jinan and Hangzhou.
South Africa is affordable and the favorable Rand exchange rate makes South Africa very attractive and a competitively priced destination of choice for luxury experiences and world class shopping.South Africa has set a target for Chinese visitor spending to reach $100 million per year by 2017.
South Africa is the most politically established countries in Africa with a stable business environment.
South Africa offers investors the biggest opportunity, size, growth prospect and growing domestic demand.
Strategically located at the tip of the African continent, South Africa is the fastest growing financial market in the African region, both for the commercial opportunities within its borders and the potential it offers as a gateway to the rest of the continent – a market of some 1-billion people, especially through the special International Headquarter Company (IHQ) regime.
South Africa has sophisticated financial, legal and telecommunications sectors.
There is a wealth of world-class expertise that will guide an investor through the process of registering a business in South Africa. Legal, management, banking and accounting firms are supported by chambers of commerce, embassies and government offices.
South Africa has a sophisticated and well-regulated banking sector. Many banks are subsidiaries of international conglomerates while local banks often have an international presence. These are all able to offer the foreign investor expert advice on all aspects of doing business in South Africa.
South Africa's tourism industry is well established, with an exciting sector of emerging entrepreneurs. The country is strong on adventure, sport, nature and wildlife, and is a pioneer and global leader in responsible tourism.
New private sector investment is already being planned or in development in the South Africa, including new hotels, restaurants and visitor attractions.
This is also supported by an increase in direct air route connections and cruise ship visits into South Africa, with further developments underway.
Significant growth is forecast for South Africa’s food and beverage industry as the global demand for food continues to grow, and South Africa’s place in the global market place continues to be respected and grow. Processed food exports continue to show steady growth, while dairy and beverages continue to be fast growing segments. Emerging food and beverage trends and South Africa’s strong processing and research and development capability positions the country well for investors to capitalize on the exciting prospects for this sector.
As South Africa’s Tourism grows more of the below are required :
(1)Hotels 3 star, 4 star and 5 star.
(2)Opportunities in Ocean Safari’s like boat building in standard boats to 5 star boats, Cruise liners.
(3)Tourist attraction spots that are busy there is a need for facilities at these tourism spots like Toilets, Restaurants, curio shops convenience stores etcetera.