Long weekend boosts economy

Writer: De Waal Steyn.

The much-anticipated long weekend delivered the boost that our local economy so desperately needed. With thousands of domestic tourists, mainly from across the mountain, streaming into our towns, business proprietors were smiling from ear to ear.

“The weather played its part and delivered both bright sunny and cold rainy days, making it perfect for visitors to enjoy the multitude of outdoor activities, including whale-watching tours, as well as visiting our cosy restaurants and shops while it rained,” said Cape Whale Coast Tourism Manager, Frieda Lloyd.

According to her, many accommodation establishments, restrictions permitting, were fully booked for the weekend. “Rural areas such as Stanford had an exceptional weekend as it seems that many tourists prefer the great outdoors where social distancing is easy. All the various markets in our towns reported a busy trading weekend and on Monday the Fernkloof Nature Reserve was awash with people heading into the mountains under clear, sunny skies.”

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