Increasing rates a threat to SA’s value perception

The vast majority of respondents to our latest poll believe steep rate increases at South Africa’s high-end lodges are threatening the country’s reputation as a value-for-money destination.

A total of 71% of respondents said the sharp annual rate increases pose a threat, 18% said they don’t and 11% were “unsure”. The results indicate widespread industry alignment with the concerns laid out by David Ryan, Founder and CEO of Rhino Africa, in a recent discussion with Tourism Update.