Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said the sector will most likely be one of the fastest-growing industries in the recovery period.
The Western Cape’s Finance and Economic Opportunities MEC David Maynier was the first to point out the so-called blunder on Twitter
With rules regarding leisure travel unclear, and relief funding to tour guides not forthcoming, the DA have a bone to pick with Kubayi-Ngubane
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa say that the enormous losses are set to be compounded by the loss of some 600 000 jobs.
Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said the past two months have been difficult for the sector and many businesses are struggling to survive
The Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has welcomed the court’s decision and said the department had already started processing payments to beneficiaries
A report published by Cape Town Tourism paints a grim picture of the industry’s future.
The lobby group and union had argued that criteria for funding was unconstitutional and disadvantaged white-owned businesses.
The Africa Travel Indaba has been cancelled and fears for tourism industry jobs increase as foreign visitors slow to a trickle.
Contrary to reports from authorities at the time of the incident, Reinhold Kramert died of natural causes, not foul-play.
A tragic loss of life was reported in KZN this week. An elderly German tourist suffered a stroke, but news of his death was fumbled by first responders.
South African Tourism has embarked on a ‘brand re-awakening journey’ with an advert that celebrates everyday South Africans.