The eThekwini Municipality has launched its “Endless Fun Season” Easter and Winter holiday campaign, with projections pointing to a significant economic boost for the city through increased tourism.
Speaking at the launch held at the newly developed Westown Square Lifestyle mall in Shongweni, eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba said the City anticipates attracting about 1.3 million visitors over the Easter and winter seasons.
He added that they anticipate a direct spend of R2.5 billion and a contribution of R6.1 billion to the GDP.
The mayor noted that the tourism sector remains a key driver of economic activity in Durban. “Tourism plays a key role in attracting investment in the city. Most people who have decided to invest in our city took…
