More than 90,000 jobs in Cape Town’s tourism sector could be wiped out over six months as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to be felt, a new report by Cape Town Tourism, the city’s marketing body, said.
Cape Town Tourism, which markets the city’s tourism establishments, recently conducted a survey via e-mail among its members . There has been a significant effect on employees of tourism businesses as 36% of respondents mentioned that they are only able to provide partial pay to staff, 31% have staff on unpaid leave, and a further 18% have had to retrench workers.
“These results paint a grim picture of how tourism businesses are struggling as a result of Covid-19 lockdowns and travel restrictions,” said Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism.
We die and loose jobs simultaneously