Mayco member James Vos is concerned that the sector would have to wait a further five months before recommencing business.
The City of Cape Town's mayoral committee member for economic opportunities and asset management, James Vos, has written to Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane to obtain clarity on when tourism at the domestic, regional and international levels will be allowed to continue.
"According to the information I have received, domestic travel will only be allowed to commence at Level 1, which, apparently, will be in November 2020. This is a full five months away. "I further requested that Minister Kubayi-Ngubane earnestly consider allowing the tourism sector to reopen under Level 3 of the risk-adjusted strategy, under the condition that strict health and safety measures are observed by businesses in the tourism sector.
"In the same year, according to StatsSA, the tourism sector directly supported just over 113 000 jobs. These statistics illustrate how vital this sector is to our local economy." "This is why it is vital that domestic tourism is moved to at least Level 3 while adhering to strict health protocols to keep employees and customers safe.
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