Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) has postponed their annual Tour de Limpopo Bicycle Race and their participation in Africa’s Travel Indaba annually held in Durban as a result of the outbreak of the Coronavirus.
The two events were scheduled for May and LTA Spokesperson, Mike Tauatsoala said the move was part of their measures to help to combat the spread of the virus in the country.
Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said in a statement that the Tourism industry will play its role in effecting measures to combat the virus the first of which was to postpone Africa’s Travel Indaba, which was scheduled to take place from 12 to 14 May 2020.
“This step supports Cabinet’s decision to encourage social distancing by prohibiting gatherings of more than 100 people.”
Sisa Ntshona, Chief Executive Officer of South African Tourism was quoted to have said: “We are in full support of the Minister’s decision and are duty bound to protect our nation and industry. South African Tourism, through its National Convention will be contacting participating exhibitors about the postponement. Further, the organisation will consult with the broader industry on workable future dates for Indaba.”
Story: Herbert Rachuene
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