EDITORIAL: Ramaphosa has spoken and the tourism industry anxiously awaits details
Outright bans on travel from key markets such as Europe and India will nullify gains for the hard-hit sector
18 September 2020 - 05:05
As expected, President Cyril Ramaphosa rolled back some of the last remaining restrictions on economic activity, bringing much-needed relief to the battered tourism and aviation industries. The opening of the country’s borders from October was by far the standout announcement.
“We are ready to open our doors again to the world, and invite travellers to enjoy our mountains, our beaches, our vibrant cities and our wildlife game parks in safety and confidence,” the president said in his televised speech on Wednesday. ..
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