Poll results: Dual pricing not sustainable

Last week, Tourism Update asked operators whether or not a two-tier pricing system for domestic and international tourists was a realistic option.

There was no clear ‘yes’ or ‘no’, with the majority of voters believing the option was not sustainable. See the full results below:

It depends – it may be realistic in the short term but it is not sustainable.

42%

Yes – we have always offered reduced SADC rates.

31%

No – our product offering is tailored exclusively to the international market.

27%

Following the government’s decision to ban visitors from high-risk countries from entering South Africa, do you think it was a wise decision or is it just another barrier to tourism growth? Cast your vote in the poll on the right hand side of the newsfeed:

Question: Do you think government’s decision to ban visitors from high-risk countries from entering South Africa is wise?

  • Yes, COVID-19 remains a threat and government has a duty to protect lives.
  • Possibly, I can understand the risks but the need to protect lives is superseded by the need to protect livelihoods.
  • No, we cannot afford further barriers to tourism growth and the two-week revision could potentially be a shambles.