Travel-starved local tourists are descending on KwaZulu-Natal shores in record numbers since the Covid-19 outbreak, with the gradual easing of restrictions.
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Addressing media yesterday (September 20) on the eve of the country moving to Alert Level 1, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala described the tourism industry as the province’s biggest contributor to job creation.
“We are excited to see that there are already ‘nice life problems’ that we are hearing about in the hospitality industry. There are areas where people are beginning to struggle to get accommodation due to places getting fully booked,” said the Premier.
The occupancy rate at leisure venues is growing at a rapid pace.
According to Mr Zikalala, Midlands Meander is sitting at 95%, while uMgungundlovu has recorded a 75% occupancy rate; eThekwini metro 65%, ILembe 60%, Amajuba 50%, and Ugu and Zululand are at 30%.
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife resorts are sitting at 30%.
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