In our latest poll, over half (57%) of readers indicated interest in tapping into the South American market.

This is in response to the increased connectivity on the horizon between South Africa (Johannesburg and Cape Town) and São Paulo, Brazil, from Latin American carrier LATAM and national airline SAA.

Twenty-six percent said they would not tap in to the South American market, and 17% said they were ‘unsure’.

Have we made progress re accessible tourism?

Accessible travel concierge service, Able2Travel, will promote accessible tourism in South Africa at the fifth edition of the AccessAbilities Expo from October 9-11.

“Despite the large population of people with disabilities worldwide, the travel industry has been slow to tap into this market, with many people with disabilities facing significant barriers when travelling. These include inaccessible transportation, accommodations and attractions, and a lack of accessibility information and staff training,” said Tarryn Tomlinson, founder of LiveABLE Access Consultants and Able2Travel.

This week’s poll question is: