South Africa has been voted the best and most interesting African travel destination in an annual Dutch online travel survey, SA Tourism said on Wednesday.
”We know that the Dutch are enthusiastic safari-goers and that they also enjoy nature and outdoor activities, so we’re pleased that our marketing efforts in these areas have paid off,” said Annemarie Ferns, SA Tourism’s country manager in The Netherlands.
During a period of four weeks, visitors to the online travel site — www.wereldwijzer.nl — had the opportunity to vote for their preferred holiday destinations and experiences.
The categories were: favourite or best destination in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America; best city trip; best camping experience; best cruise line; favourite hotel; best online travel agency, top study travel organisation and best airline.
A message on the website says that it is the biggest online travel community in The Netherlands, with more than 30 000 registered members.
According to SA Tourism, it is visited by more than 120 000 Dutch and Flemish visitors every month.
SA Tourism is the national tourism agency responsible for the marketing of South Africa as a preferred tourist destination. — Sapa