Last week Tourism Update asked readers whether they thought South Africa’s recently opened borders would boost tourism over the peak season.
Responses were split with over 50% of voters saying that the second wave of COVID infections in key source markets would keep tourist numbers low. See the full results below:
Will the opening of South Africa’s borders and the banning of the high-risk list result in more international travellers visiting during the coming peak season?
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No, the second COVID-19 wave in key source markets will subdue numbers. |
55% |
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Yes, it won’t be like opening the floodgates but it will help. |
33% |
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Perhaps, if cheaper and quicker antigen testing could be introduced. |
12% |
This week, we’d like to know when you expect tourism numbers to the Southern and East African region to bounce back to some semblance of ‘normal’ (i.e. in line with 2019 growth).
When do you expect tourism to southern and East Africa will bounce back to figures in-line with 2019 growth?
- Q1/Q2 2021
- Q3/Q4 2021
- Q1/Q2 2022
- Q3/Q4 2022
- Only by 2023
To participate in the poll, click on the poll box on the right hand side of the main page.
