Articles by Kate Rivett-Carnac

Covid-19’s economic effects: tourism’s supply-chain impacts

Kate Rivett-Carnac, Independent researcher
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While the impact of the Covid-19 lock-down on the tourism sector may seem clear, the potential impact on its supply chain has not been investigated. StatsSA data is analysed to establish which goods and services receive the most expenditure from three key tourism industries, but also which goods and services rely most heavily on tourism expenditure. Surprisingly it is soft drinks, tobacco, and transport-related goods that are likely most affected, not construction or agriculture.