The results of Tourism Update’s latest poll indicate that, among the many tech innovations emerging in the tourism industry, advancements in biometrics will likely have the biggest positive impact in 2023.
A total of 41% of respondents said biometrics would emerge tops, followed by better data analysis (27%), AI booking channels (17%) and the metaverse (12%). A small minority of respondents selected robotics as the most useful innovation.
Does SA need flights from Russia?
Russian airline Nordwind is seeking approval for up to four flights a week to South Africa, pending authorisation from the South African government. The service would see direct flights linking Johannesburg and Moscow.
Considering the escalating tensions over the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the subsequent sanctions being placed on Russia by Western countries, the granting of such flights is bound to be a subject of controversy. But would it be beneficial for inbound tourism? Our poll question this week is:
