Poll results: Undecided on vaccines and traveller confidence

Last week’s poll asked whether traveller confidence would be affected by a less efficient roll-out of vaccination programmes in Africa.

Votes were almost evenly split, with the ‘maybes’ taking a slight lead. See the full results below:

Will the roll-out of vaccination programmes in major source markets encourage a resumption of travel to southern and East Africa, regardless of the efficiency of roll-out on the continent?

Yes, once travellers from source markets have been vaccinated they will feel comfortable travelling, regardless.

30%

Perhaps, provided health and safety precautions are maintained at a high standard by African suppliers.

37%

No, even with the vaccine, travellers will be wary of destinations where people haven’t been vaccinated.

33%

This week we would like to know readers’ thoughts on the implications of the new regulations for restaurants which have severely curtailed their operations.

Q: Will the anticipated long-term effects of current regulations on restaurants (curfew and alcohol restrictions) have a knock-on effect on tourism recovery in South Africa?

  • No, tourists don’t come to South Africa for the restaurants.
  • Maybe, some restaurants may have closed or downsized but tourists can still enjoy meals at their hotels.
  • Yes, tourists enjoy being able to have a meal close by when visiting certain attractions. They will be discouraged if restaurants are closed.

Participate in our poll by voting on the right-hand-side of our newsfeed or let us know your thoughts in the comments below.