Question

Given the current political climate in the USA, why do you think it is important to study African American History? Give opinion and reason? I

Answer 1

Tourism is of significant importance to the economy of any country. The successful political transformation in South Africa has virtually 'opened' the country's tourism potential to the rest of the world. However, South Africa experienced an increase in violent crimes, political instability, xenophobic attacks and repetitive social and labour unrest in 2015. This has prompted this paper to develop a model for determining political climate variables that influence tourism in South Africa. Three main political climate variables (tourist safety, political instability and public turmoil) were identified from literature that influence tourism. Secondary variables were also identified within each main variable. Tourist arrival statistics for 2015 indicates a sharp decrease in tourist arrivals to the country. This study adds to the debate and literature on political climate variables that influence tourism in South African and developed a model that can also be tested in other countries.