Réunion sees surge in SA travellers

RÉUNION Island hosted
145% more travellers from
South Africa in the first half
of this year than it did in the
same period last year.
The island hosted 2 463
SA travellers in the first half
of 2017 compared with
1 005 in the first half
of 2016. Hélène
Bezuidenhoudt of Atout
France says this can
be attributed to growing
demand and increased
efforts in the market.
“We are confident this will
increase further when we
take into account the busy
periods in the latter part of
the year,” she says.
Hélène says Réunion
is becoming a strong
contender as a sought-after
holiday destination for South
Africans as there are no
visa requirements for SA
passport holders and there
are three flights a week
from Johannesburg with
a flying time of just under
four hours. “Réunion offers
the ultimate experience,
whether clients are travelling
for business or pleasure. It
is diverse, from people to
scenery to activities.”