Number of South Africans visiting the seaside has dropped

[ChefDJ]

Number of South Africans visiting the seaside has dropped
11 December 2017 3:40 PM

CEO of Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (Fedhasa), Tshifhiwa Tshivengwa, says the numbers of South Africans visiting the coastal areas for the festive season are lower than the previous years.

Tshivengwa says many of the association's members have expressed concern over lower levels of bookings for the season.

He says the numbers are attributed to the state of the currency, low economic growth and the fact that more and more people are taking more care of their finances.

Tshivengwa urges South Africans to take a look at the specials that Fedhasa members have put out and book to go on holiday.

He says when the hotels are booked they are able to sustain jobs and boost the industry.

To hear more from Fedhasa and the reason why South Africans don't travel, listen below:

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[h4tch3t]

*consults oracle*

Predicts hotel staff burning down houses of Air B&B owners for taking their business... :fencelook:

On a different note though, the fight for survival is real. If every last penny counts, and value for money is considered, then CPT and KZN has little to offer.

Especially taking into account how cheap Phuket, Bali and Mauritius has become.

 

[osiris]

The last few times I have gone to South Coast the beaches were in a terrible state so I see no reason to waste the petrol to go there again.

 

[Veteran]

RSA economy is going downhill fast. If something doesn’t happen soon, lack of holiday makers at the coast is going to be the least of our worries.
But hey, that’s just my humble opinion

 

[MikeR]

*consults oracle*

Predicts hotel staff burning down houses of Air B&B owners for taking their business... :fencelook:

On a different note though, the fight for survival is real. If every last penny counts, and value for money is considered, then CPT and KZN has little to offer.

Especially taking into account how cheap Phuket, Bali and Mauritius has become.

:withStu: its cheaper to travel to one of these places than it is locally - something is very wrong, Plus the fact every year this time they put up the cost of fuel :dunnoanymore:

 

[ET was here]

RSA economy is going downhill fast. If something doesn’t happen soon, lack of holiday makers at the coast is going to be the least of our worries.
But hey, that’s just my humble opinion

:withStu:

who can still afford a holiday to the coast in these times, a family braai will already kill the budget completly, and bonus, what language is that ?

 

[Peter@AEW]

You guys are a bunch of moaners and groaners
Shame on you

When is the last time you heard the Zuptas moan about the state of the local economy and how holidays have become expensive.

 

[r0ckf1re]

I'm very doubtful that those islands mentioned are cheaper than going to a local coastal city.



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[cRed001]

I'm very doubtful that those islands mentioned are cheaper than going to a local coastal city.



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I agree, I thought Mauritius was ridiculously expensive. S.A is cheaper and has way more to offer. To compound matters the exchange rate makes us look like paupers when travelling abroad

 

[r0ckf1re]

I'm very doubtful that those islands mentioned are cheaper than going to a local coastal city.



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I agree, I thought Mauritius was ridiculously expensive. S.A is cheaper and has way more to offer. To compound matters the exchange rate makes us look like paupers when travelling abroad

100%

Apart from the travel meals and drinks, entrance fees etc are ridiculous.

I wanted to travel to Mauritius this December, 2 adults and 2 kids for 7 nights was anything from 80k to 120k.

I'm heading to Zimbali instead for way less.

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[Nick]

The other day flights too Mauritius were R4000.00.
Id go there over KZN anyday.

 

[Nick]

I'm very doubtful that those islands mentioned are cheaper than going to a local coastal city.



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I agree, I thought Mauritius was ridiculously expensive. S.A is cheaper and has way more to offer. To compound matters the exchange rate makes us look like paupers when travelling abroad

100%

Apart from the travel meals and drinks, entrance fees etc are ridiculous.

I wanted to travel to Mauritius this December, 2 adults and 2 kids for 7 nights was anything from 80k to 120k.

I'm heading to Zimbali instead for way less.

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Self catering bro.

 

[Xeqtr]

I like to go to Klerksdorp for the holidays, cause it sounds like there is dop in the name.

 

[Nick]

:roflol::roflol::roflol::roflol::roflol::bravo:

 

[RAArmstrong]

I like to go to Klerksdorp for the holidays, cause it sounds like there is dop in the name.

Yassi! Lets go bru!

 

[akash]

This has been the trend for a while now.

People are finding it hard financially these days.

Someone seriously needs to take control of this country and get it back on track

 

[cOlDFuSiOn]

Not sure how prices for the Close by islands stack up but last year's trip to the Maldives was quite a lot.. Next year is California, so that USD/ZA exchange scares my bank account :fencelook: I try to go overseas every 2 years, been Blessed enough to have been able to that. raise:

I actually decided I want to go away next week and Easily got last minute accommodation at the Coast.. Places are relatively empty for this Hectic Season..

 

[Fruks]

cape town is full as usual...actually hate november -february here

 

[akash]

JHB is awesome this time of the year.

Its quiet and you can enjoy the malls and Xmas shows

 

[Dirtydeedsman]

JHB is awesome this time of the year.

Its quiet and you can enjoy the malls and Xmas shows

It just feels better this time of the year. I love Joburg up until the 8th of January