Cheers to hospitality industry

Writer: De Waal Steyn.

The hospitality industry in the Overstrand has shown itself to be able to innovate, transform, refresh and persevere during the Covid-19 pandemic,” says Frieda Lloyd, Tourism Manager of the Cape Whale Coast.

According to her the region has been fortunate enough to have very few hospitality businesses close their doors. This follows reports that the South African wine industry has lost an estimated R7,5 billion during the lockdown, while shedding 21 000 jobs. In the greater Cape Town area, an estimated 60% percent of restaurants were forced to close, resulting in thousands of lost job opportunities.

“Very few restaurants and no wine farms in our region have closed down. In fact, several restaurants have expanded or found new markets for their products. This goes to show what a strong brand the local hospitality industry has built up over the years,” Lloyd said.

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