The sector and government breathed a collective sigh of relief after the UK confirmed it had removed SA from its travel “red list” on Thursday.
UK tourists comprise a significant number of visitors to SA but the industry, including SA companies like Flight Centre Travel Group, also generates income from SA travellers departing to the UK for business, tourism and social visits.
Several industry bodies lobbied tirelessly for SA to be removed from the red list, including the Southern Africa Tourism Service Association , the Association of Southern African Travel Agents , Wesgro and Business Leadership SA . Flight Centre Travel Group MD Andrew Stark said months of lobbying by industry bodies, including Satsa and Asata, and lengthy discussions between scientists, President Cyril Ramaphosa and British Prime Minister“We are delighted by the long overdue announcement that such decisions are being made on firm scientific evidence, and that travel between the UK and SA will be much easier.
“The UK is one of our biggest markets as an outbound travel company, so it will be a huge sigh of relief from a cost perspective. We are hopeful the news will bring additional air supply into the market,” said Stark. He said additional flights would give customers more choice, bring down prices and improve flight availability.
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