Tourism Sector Appeals To Government To Ease Lockdown Restrictions
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Tshifiwa Tshivengwa -Ceo Tourism Business Council
Tourism is a significant sector. It directly and indirectly supports 8,6% of South Africa’s GDP. It’s economic activity encompasses all non-commuter passenger travel, car hire, a wide range of accommodation types, a vast array of activities and attractions, conference centres, retail and restaurants and services such as tour operators, travel agents, conference and event organisers and the like. Its supply chain touches on manufacturing, such as vehicles, linen, furniture crockery, cutlery and more, construction, other services such as banking, and agriculture as the millions of tourists consume our food.
Tourism is a significant sector. It directly and indirectly supports 8,6% of South Africa’s GDP. It’s economic activity encompasses all non-commuter passenger travel, car hire, a wide range of accommodation types, a vast array of activities and attractions, conference centres, retail and restaurants and services such as tour operators, travel agents, conference and event organisers and the like. Its supply chain touches on manufacturing, such as vehicles, linen, furniture crockery, cutlery and more, construction, other services such as banking, and agriculture as the millions of tourists consume our food.
