The results of our latest poll indicate widespread agreement that mandatory travel insurance – such as implemented by Zanzibar and proposed for Tanzania – acts as a major deterrent for travellers to Africa.
Over half (57%) of poll respondents said mandatory insurance acts as a major deterrent and 29% said it doesn’t. The remaining 14% of respondents were “Unsure”.
Introduced last year, Zanzibar’s US$44 mandatory travel insurance was greeted with disappointment by inbound operators. Mainland Tanzania’s plans to introduce a US$44 insurance, highlighted in the country’s 2025/26 fiscal budget, have similarly drawn the ire of tourism stakeholders.
Where does AI’s greatest value lie?
With the development of AI growing exponentially, and its utility increasing by the day, conversations have naturally turned to the technology’s potential to be harnessed by tourism businesses.
Recent research from ATTA found that 85% of African tourism businesses are harnessing AI. We’re keen to hear how you’re using the technology in your business.
Our poll question this week is:
