Last week we asked readers: Will the WTTC Safe Travels Stamp influence your decision about whether a destination is deemed ‘safe’ in terms of its health and safety protocols?
The results were not in favour of the stamp’s credibility with 43% of voters saying they would not make a decision based on the stamp. See the results below:
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No, the WTTC doesn’t verify the information provided on the application, so it’s meaningless. |
43% |
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Maybe, but only if the safety of the destination is deemed credible. |
36% |
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Yes, it’s a globally recognised endorsement and travellers will trust it. |
21% |
This week’s poll focuses on the new zero alcohol limit for drivers.
The National Road Traffic Amendment Bill of 2019 — the submission of which was approved by the Cabinet in March and published last week — proposes to amend Section 65 of the Act by stating that “no person on a public road may drive a vehicle or occupy the driver’s seat of a vehicle, the engine of which is running, while there is any concentration of alcohol in any specimen of blood taken”.
Based on the polarising comments in response to Tourism Update’s article (published on August 25), we would like to hear whether you think it could affect tourism, especially the events industry, if after a day spent networking on the golf course, or after a conference or even at a restaurant, a drink is not allowed.
Do you believe the tourism and hospitality sector will be negatively affected by this proposed regulation amendment?
- Yes, any regulation that curbs guests’ freedoms – especially if it flouts accepted international norms – will impact negatively.
- Maybe on a domestic level, but there are alternatives open to international guests, including ride-share services, hotel shuttles and tourist guides.
- No, a local transport regulation will have no effect whatsoever. Other government policies are far more restrictive and we should pick our battles.
