The last week has been a rollercoaster for the tourism industry, to say the least. With the discovery of the new Omicron variant causing international panic, countries around the world very quickly made the decision to close their borders to South Africans.
What will this mean for our local tourism industry, which so desperately needed the relief of the upcoming peak season to recover from last year’s lockdown periods? It may be up to us as South Africans to make sure that businesses stay afloat.
Here are five ways we can boost Cape Town’s tourism this Summer:
1. Visit a local bed & breakfast
We’ve been saying for years that local is lekker, and more and more we have found locals embracing what their cities have to offer. Why not spend a weekend, or even just one night, at a local bed & breakfast, guest house or lodge? This time of year is perfect to take a break, and travelling around our own country can be just as thrilling, if not more, than travelling abroad.
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