The Covid-19 pandemic derailed route development plans at King Shaka International Airport which saw it lose British Airways, causing a major dent to tourism in the province, says Dube Trade Port CEO Hamish Erskine.
Tourism stakeholders at a round table discussion to discuss how to improve Durban's attractions as a destination.The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic derailed route development plans at King Shaka International Airport which saw it lose British Airways, causing a major dent to tourism in the province. “This came after the airport had registered the highest ever performance in 2019. This literally got switched off in one night. But that was not just us — it was all over the world,” he said.
Three new airlines had recently made the airport their home, he said. “We launched Harare, Lusaka and Eswatini last week. The regional connectivity is coming back.” “The downstream impact is incredible. We do 36 to 40 trips a year out of Durban up to Mozambique. This is major sector of the hub for MSC. It’s also a major conduit of getting guests through,” said Volk.
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