An SA Tourism Survey shows 58% of tourism and hospitality businesses were unable to service their debts in October last year.
Almost all of the top tourism attractions in the Western Cape reflect a more than 60% drop in visitors over the peak December tourism season.
International travel bans, cancellations by airlines and the adjusted Alert Level 3 lockdown have had a severe impact on the tourism and hospitality sector in the Western Cape.
There is still an opportunity to ensure the survival of businesses and jobs in the Western Cape by urgently relaxing the lockdown restrictions, says the MEC for economic opportunities.