Tourism industry finds itself in dire circumstances
CAPE TOWN –
The closure of the tourism industry South Africa since March 26 due to the lockdown will mean business closures and has already resulted in the loss of thousands of jobs.
The closure of the tourism industry South Africa since March 26 due to the lockdown will mean business closures and has already resulted in the loss of thousands of jobs.
South Africa hosted some 10.4 million international visitors last year. Its tourism sector employs some 740 000 people directly and 1.5 million indirectly.
The sector is a major contributor to gross domestic product (8.6 percent) and has been shown to be able to grow employment and investment sustainably, even through tough economic conditions.
Source: iol.co.za
