The launch took place at uShaka Marine World, as the country celebrates Heritage Month.
“For the September long weekend, we are anticipating 60% visitor occupancy, which equates to 75 000 visitors, including day visitors, a direct spend of R103 million, and an injection of R256 million to the GDP, and 550 jobs being created.
“For the October school holidays, we are forecasting a 55% visitor occupancy, which translates to 90 000 visitors, including day visitors, R192 million direct spend, and R476 million contribution to the GDP. About 1 020 jobs will be created,” he said. uShaka Marine World chief executive Ndabo Khoza said they are prepared to work with the City as stakeholders, to ensure Durban is a destination of choice.
“As a coastal city, it is imperative to showcase and educate people about marine life. We encourage residents to be visitors, and explore their own City,” he said. The initiative was welcomed by industry stakeholders, who lauded the initiative as an innovative marketing tool to aid the recovering tourism sector, which has been adversely affected by Covid-19 and the recent civil unrest.
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