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November 16, 2020

5 Ways you can help the tourist industry this December

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2020 has been one wild ride and if you are one of the lucky people who will be heading off on a much deserved holiday this year, you will not just be doing yourself (and your family) a favour, but you will also be lending a helpful hand to the local tourism industry.

While the rest of South Africa is back at work, the tourism industry is still finding its feet after the lockdown. Tourism in South Africa is an industry that functions at the epicentre of the economy. But we do so much more than generate money and create employment.

We create memories for those who stay with us. Our lodges and facilities are the backdrop of treasured photos in family albums and we become the place where many reconnect with their family members and let go of stress.

If you are a holidaymaker this year, you could also play a role in reviving our beloved industry, and this is how.

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  1. Stay Local

It really is as simple as that. Choosing a local accommodation facility, especially one that is not part of a big chain of facilities, is instantly helping small, local tourism business stay afloat. Your stay is not funding a millionaire boss, often it is keeping a couple of families fed while keeping dreams alive. Small lodges and guesthouses have taken the brunt of the lockdown, and your stay would mean the world to them this December.

  1. Be a tourist in your city

Go to the small restaurants and cafes, support the small bakeries, take that tour of a local art gallery and museum, and shop local for your gifts. Becoming a tourist in your own city is a great way to contribute to the local economy while also reconnecting to the place you have made your home. The connections you make now, could well last a lifetime.

  1. Give a review

Been somewhere locally and really enjoyed the experience? Tell the world about it by leaving a review. It will cost you nothing and it will help in future, when other travellers are looking for a place to eat or stay.

  1. Share the love

Social media is a great resource for promoting local businesses. If you have an account on Facebook or elsewhere, share a link to the local lodge or guesthouse website or page and tell your network why they should give their support.

  1. Buy souvenirs

Its not just the lodges and hotels that have taken a knock. A large part of the tourist sector consists of small souvenir sellers who operate close to tourist attractions. They make beautiful art and if you have the means, stock up on their products. They could always come in handy as unique gifts.

We are keenly looking forward to ending the year with a glimpse back at normality and we invite you to come and enjoy a stay at Kambaku River Lodge. Based on the banks of the picturesque Crocodile River, and overlooking the famous Kruger National Park, our lodge is the perfect escape from the world. Our lodge is the perfect place for couples and small family groups, and in our luxury rooms, you can look forward to experiencing utter relaxation. We are the perfect place to spend the last few days of 2020.

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