The results of our latest poll indicate marginally positive sentiment among Tourism Update readers towards Cape Town hosting the 2040 Summer Olympics. When asked whether the city should bid to host the mega event, 51% of respondents said “yes”.
A strong proportion of readers (46%) said the city shouldn’t bid to host the games, potentially highlighting concerns in some quarters that the massive investment required could negate the positive returns for tourism, promotion and long-term infrastructure development. The remaining 3% of readers were unsure.
Do you understand the tourism benefits of free trade?
Discussions at last week’s Africa Tourism Leadership Forum in Botswana centred on the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to create avenues for lucrative intra-African tourism and enhanced collaboration in globally promoting the continent’s multitude of attractions.
As 47 of the African Union’s 54 member states have ratified the agreement, the private sector has been urged to capitalise on opportunities provided by the opening up of trade and the creation of opportunities for tourism growth.
We’re seeking to engage with our readers about awareness of the potential benefits in implementing the AfCFTA agreement.
Our poll question this week is:
