Cape Verde s tousism industry battered by coronavirus pandemic Africanews 4 hrs ago
With its pristine beaches and luxury resorts, Cape Verde is a tourist s paradise
But the tropical Atlantic island off Senegal has been struggling since the coronavirus pandemic with few tourists arriving.
While many hotels are shuttered the new Pensao Por Do Sol recently opened its doors.
The hotel s opening day should have been in December when the year-end tourist season kicks into gear. It was then delayed until February and postponed again, and has now only just taken place.
Cape Verde s tousism industry battered by coronavirus pandemic
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With its pristine beaches and luxury resorts, Cape Verde is a tourist s paradise
But the tropical Atlantic island off Senegal has been struggling since the coronavirus pandemic with few tourists arriving.
While many hotels are shuttered the new Pensao Por Do Sol recently opened its doors.
The hotel s opening day should have been in December when the year-end tourist season kicks into gear. It was then delayed until February and postponed again, and has now only just taken place. We re worried, said hotel manager Maya Duarte. We re afraid that if we stay open, we won t have any income and be unable to pay the staff.
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