TheTakeOffInterview| Tourism took a knock, globally and in South Africa, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many countries were forced to implement lockdown protocols and place a ban on local and international travel. Now with the many restrictions being lifted under level 1, the long journey of rebuilding the tourism industry lies ahead. How are various provinces planning to resuscitate the industry? We chat to the Free State ….According to the World Economic Forum , COVID-19 could set the global tourism industry back 20 years
It's predicted that 120 million jobs are at risk, with economic damage likely to exceed over $1 trillion.
✓ September, which is commonly known as Tourism Month provided the Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority (FSGLTA) with an opportunity to entrench its message in re-igniting the tourism industry. The #RediscoverFree State and #SafeToTravelAgain are some of the messages that they have to reassure travelers from leisure and business tourism that they are ready to welcome them again
Guest: Kenney Dichabe – CEO Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority