Poll position: Will the dip in the US dollar affect arrivals?

Tourism remains one of the main earners for southern and eastern Africa, often attributed to the favourable exchange rate for international travellers. However, the US dollar has recently weakened against the rand. Tourism Update wants to know whether you think it will have a negative effect on arrivals into southern Africa.

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Last week’s poll: Have you seen an increase in demand for medical tourism?

Last week Tourism Update asked readers whether they had noticed an increase in the popularity of medical tourism in South Africa. 15% voted ‘Yes’, while 85% voted ‘No’.