Conference industry wants all Covid-19 restrictions lifted
The events industry has called on government to allow local governments to have oversight on the hosting of large events.
It wants government to use the 50% venue cap only as a guideline.
The venue capacity was tabled as a health regulation to prevent the spread of Covid-19 at indoor events.
This as the current cap of 50% on venue capacity is making it hard to host economically viable events in South African, according to the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry.
SAACI CEO Glenton de Kock says the industry is the only one that still has restrictions.
"So the fact that you are controlling an already controlled industry, or highly regulated industry does sort of question what's the rationale from government's perspective."
De Kock adds that they have submitted scientific proof to government with cases studies.
"We've made our submission based on scientific proof with case studies, not only in South Africa, but from around the world."
During a recent briefing to the events industry hosted by Deputy Tourism Minister Fish Mahlalela, he said government remained committed to growing the business events industry and is steadfast with its efforts and investment.
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