Last week’s Tourism Update reader poll found the majority of respondents support some form of dual pricing at South African tourism attractions although there is less consensus on how widely it should be applied.
Just over a third (36%) said South Africa should introduce differential pricing across most attractions, another 31% support the approach only at selected sites and 28% said all visitors should pay the same regardless of nationality. Another 5% was unsure.
This week’s poll
Recent research has highlighted growing concerns that many tourism graduates enter the workplace without the practical experience and soft skills needed to become productive quickly. While employers acknowledge the value of formal qualifications, many report that new recruits require significant on-the-job mentoring before they can work independently.
As businesses face ongoing skills shortages and lean operating environments, the amount of time and support needed to develop graduates has become an increasingly important consideration.
This week’s poll asks:
