Tag: Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA)

The Western Cape High Court decision to compel insurance company Guardrisk to honour the COVID-19 business interruption insurance claims of Cafe Chameleon, a Cape restaurant, is to be applauded.

Tourism is a significant sector. It directly and indirectly supports 8,6% of South Africa’s GDP. Its economic activity encompasses all non-commuter passenger travel, car hire, a wide range of accommodation types, a vast array of activities and attractions, conference centres, retail and restaurants and services such as tour operators, travel agents, conference and event organisers and the like.

The Tourism Business Council of SA (TBCSA) has called on government to regulate Airbnb in South Africa. TBCSA claims that Airbnb is threatening the viability of conventional lodging providers such as hotels and could lead to job losses.