The new tourism advocacy programme is part of the official recovery plan for the local industry. There will also be engagement with global media to "correct" the current perception of South Africa. This was a severe blow for the SA tourism industry, which hoped for international tourists to return after the country's borders re-opened. "In March 2020, the world went into a global travel shutdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The advocacy programme will also highlight innovation which took place in the local tourism industry during the pandemic.

Source: News 24 June 05, 2021 09:45 UTC