Please lift ban: Travel and alcohol are our livelihood, says tourism business council

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The Tourism Business Council of SA (TBCSA) has called on the government to lift the alcohol sales ban and restrictions on Gauteng travel.

President Cyril Ramaphosa's “family meeting” on Sunday, when he will either have to ease or extend the level 4 lockdown imposed four weeks ago. travel, tourism and hospitality sector had seen major financial losses in the last month, and it was concerned these would lead to job losses.major hotel groups have closed all or some of their properties due to the restrictions.

“Continuation of current restrictions will result in major job losses and increase the unemployment rate.” Though president prolonged the level 4 lockdown, he allowed restaurants and hotels to open with eased restrictions. CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa said: “With approximately 60% of domestic travellers being from Gauteng — and given that the province is the central connective point of the country — the entire tourism economy in the country is negatively affected.

Tshivhengwa said the “harsh” alcohol sales ban has resulted in many restaurants closing their doors, putting thousands of jobs at risk.

 

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