The Heritage Day weekend storm brought flooding and mudslides that ripped out bridges and changed the course of rivers, submerged homes and cut communities off from the outside world. Authorities are still counting the cost to the local economy, but it is clear that tourism is one of the most s.
Travel trends to watch: Exclusive-use safari destinations on the up
Tourism and hospitality are reinventing how they do business amid challenging times. And as travel trends change, creativity becomes vital.
Attracting business remains a challenge
The biggest challenge for Last Word Intimate Hotel & Safari Camps, like for many in the travel industry, has been to find ways to generate income, keep properties running and pay salaries, group general manager Nicky Coenen said.
This is no easy feat in a market that is in a massive slump due to the ever-changing COVID-19 lockdowns and travel bans.
For Coenen and her small marketing team, finding ways to still attract business has been challenging. However, one of the emerging tourism trends during this turbulent time appears to be exclusive-use property rentals.
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