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Optimism as tourism taskforce starts work

The newly formed Tourism Recovery Taskforce has three months to prepare and submit a strategy on reviving the once vibrant  sector. The committee is expected to identify key challenges facing the sector and come up with turnaround strategies - at a time when there is a huge decline in tourism arrivals and earnings.

Chaired by former Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach and Resort & Spa Manager Lucy Karume, the taskforce is expected to come up with ways on how to handle travel advisories issued, especially by Western countries.

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