While travel is on pause, we can still enjoy a virtual day out. Take in the sights of the lush Garden Route, from scenic walks through Robberg Nature Reserve and the Tsitsikamma Forest to sundowners along the Bitou River, with ...more
South African singer/songwriter Pieter Smith paints a nostalgic picture of Plettenberg Bay in this music video about his visits to the coastal town.
Many familiar local faces appear throughout. Plett locals, how many do you ...more
Dear Partners in tourism,
Good news from the WC Dept of Tourism
I am happy to advise that Minister of Tourism Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi-
Ngubane shared during a media briefing on the 30th of May 2020 that as of the 1st of June ...more
This fun, lighthearted video is the story, as told, by a Great White Shark of Robberg in Plettenberg Bay, on the southern coast of South Africa.
According to the videographer, Lacey Williams...
"Created a class ...more
R300 million COVID-19 Small Industrial Finance Distress Fund
The IDC has established a R300-million Covid-19 Small Industrial Finance Distress Fund to assist qualifying IDC clients, as well as new clients, that have been ...more
From the CEO’s desk
Dear members of the Plett Tourism Industry,
Marius Venter, CEO Plett Tourism
I would like to start this letter by extending my very sincere gratitude to each one of you for the role you are playing ...more
Food is life, and all life is sacred. If we're going to save the lives of our people, we need to feed them.
No life is worth losing and no mouths should have to go hungry because of the corona-virus pandemic.
The people ...more
On 01 June 2020, South Africa will move to Lockdown Level 3.
Make sure you follow the new regulations and guidelines to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
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Wandisile’s Plett
A blog by Wandisile Sebezo.
Social distancing is a major concern in Kwano and joggers need safer spaces to exercise
As someone who stays in a township I know first-hand how social distancing and ...more
Checklist to screen your staff for COVID-19
Garden Route District Municipality has compiled a screening guideline template for businesses to use when screening their staff and workers as they return to the workplace.
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RASA document on Safe Operating Procedures during COVID-19
The Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA) in conjunction with IHSS Group has created a document to provide restaurants across South Africa with guidelines ...more
International tourism faces deepest crisis in history
The world is facing an unprecedented global health, social and economic emergency due to the COVID- 19 pandemic.
Travel and tourism is among the most affected ...more
