Tourism sector players fairly upbeat over festive season prospects
With higher-end establishments reporting good occupancies, operators are waiting for the international market to rebound
30 October 2022 - 20:02
SA’s tourism sector is set to experience the first holiday season in two years without Covid-19 restrictions, prompting industry players to strike a “cautiously optimistic” tone for the festive season.
The industry has been running on fumes for much of the past two years, hit by pandemic-induced lockdowns and international travel restrictions that triggered a fight for survival even among heavyweights such as Sun International and Southern Sun, and forcing smaller establishments such as bed-and-breakfasts to shut their doors permanently...
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