KZN Tourism and Film Authority said in a statement on Monday that they are expecting a bumper July holiday with more than 920 000 visitors expected to travel to the province during the upcoming school holiday period, generating close to R1.9 billion in tourism expenditure.
KwaZulu-Natal's tourism sector is preparing for a busy July school holiday period, with more than 920,000 visitors expected to travel to the province and contribute nearly R1.9 billion to the economy, as reported by Business Report.
According to the KZN Tourism and Film Authority's Winter 2026 Tourism Forecast, the province is expected to welcome 920,320 visitors between June 26 and July 20. That would mark an increase from the 860,035 visitors recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.
Domestic travellers are projected to account for the vast majority of arrivals, with 857,107 visitors expected from within South Africa, while international arrivals are forecast at 63,213.
Tourism spending is also expected to increase year-on-year, rising from R1.8 billion in 2025 to an estimated R1.9 billion this winter, providing support for accommodation providers, restaurants, tour operators and other tourism-related businesses.
