South Africa seems to have clearly benefitted from the World Cup 2010 as there was a 15.1 percent increase in tourism in 2010.

“We are delighted with these strong growth figures, particularly as it comes so soon after a global economic recession,” Marthinus van Schalkwyk told journalists.

South Africa was the first African country to host the World Cup, the world’s most-watched sports event, and the month-long tournament passed off smoothly despite fears of organisational chaos and high levels of crime.