Industry says PCR tests and other restrictions are impeding the recovery of the industry.
Stakeholders are cautiously optimistic about 2022, citing relaxed restrictions and discussions with the government as reasons for hope.
The pandemic has caused 50 000 businesses in the sector to temporarily close, putting 600 000 jobs at risk
Everything from Brexit and not adapting to the internet to an unwieldy business model is seen as the cause of its failure
Govt’s decision to grant concessions to its new visa regime, after it was blamed for a slump in tourism, has been cautiously welcomed by trade groups.
A whiff of panic surrounds South Africa’s tourism industry after deadly xenophobic attacks that have prompted travel warnings from Western nations and led some Africans to cancel visits. Tourism is a cornerstone of the economy, contributing 8% of annual GDP and employing about one million people.