Travel in South Africa

Travel in South Africa


Travel in South Africa continues to experience robust growth, driven by a strategic focus on infrastructure, a diverse range of products and services, and value-driven pricing. Over 2024, inbound arrivals are expected to reach or surpass pre-pandemic levels, with intra-regional travel from neighbouring African countries continuing to play a crucial role. By simplifying travel processes, such as visa waivers for countries such as Ghana, cross-border travel will be further enhanced, allowing for s...

Euromonitor International's Travel in South Africa report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest market size data 2019-2023, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new legislative, technology or pricing issues. Background information on disposable income, annual leave and holiday taking habits is also included. Forecasts to 2028 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Booking, In-Destination Spending, Lodging (Destination), Tourism Flows, Travel Modes.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Travel in South Africa
Euromonitor International
October 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
TRAVEL IN SOUTH AFRICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Increased confidence influences growth of travel flows across South Africa.
Airlines: Low cost carrier offer remains limited to several players
Hotels: Partnerships with online travel agents boost occupancy for hotels
Booking: Online bookings on the rise
What next for travel?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Surface Travel Modes Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Surface Travel Modes Online Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Forecast Surface Travel Modes Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 4 Forecast Surface Travel Modes Online Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 5 In-Destination Spending: Value 2019-2024
Table 6 Forecast In-Destination Spending: Value 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
TOURISM FLOWS IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Inbound arrivals continue to show significant improvement
Diverse tourist attractions remain key for visitors to South Africa
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Tourism flows expected to grow over the forecast period, driven by established and new source markets
Weaker local currency expected to make it more affordable to visit South Africa
CATEGORY DATA
Table 7 Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 8 Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 9 Inbound City Arrivals 2019-2024
Table 10 Inbound Tourism Spending: Value 2019-2024
Table 11 Forecast Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2024-2029
Table 12 Forecast Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2024-2029
Table 13 Forecast Inbound Tourism Spending: Value 2024-2029
Table 14 Domestic Tourism by Destination: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 15 Domestic Spending: Value 2019-2024
Table 16 Forecast Domestic Tourism by Destination: Number of Trips 2024-2029
Table 17 Forecast Domestic Spending: Value 2024-2029
Table 18 Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 19 Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 20 Outbound Tourism Spending: Value 2019-2024
Table 21 Forecast Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2024-2029
Table 22 Forecast Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2024-2029
Table 23 Forecast Outbound Spending: Value 2024-2029
AIRLINES IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Flysafair continues to strengthen position with strategic expansion and route consolidation
Foreign airlines compete for share within full service carriers in South Africa
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Domestic tourism expected to boost growth of low cost carriers
Global carriers to remain key for airlines in South Africa
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Airlines Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 25 Airlines Online Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 26 Airlines: Passengers Carried 2019-2024
Table 27 Airlines NBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 28 Non-Scheduled Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2024
Table 29 Low Cost Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2024
Table 30 Full Service Carriers Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2024
Table 31 Forecast Airlines Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 32 Forecast Airlines Online Sales: Value 2024-2029
LODGING (DESTINATION) IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Occupancy continues to improve across different lodging facilities
Short-term rentals continue to strengthen position within local accommodation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Prevailing economic conditions expected to influence accommodation choice
International visitors are set to drive growth for luxury and upscale hotel occupancy
CATEGORY DATA
Table 33 Lodging (Destination) Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 34 Lodging (Destination) Online Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 35 Hotels Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 36 Hotels Online Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 37 Other Lodging Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 38 Other Lodging Online Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 39 Lodging (Destination) Outlets: Units 2019-2024
Table 40 Lodging (Destination) Rooms: Number of Rooms 2019-2024
Table 41 Lodging (Destination) by Incoming vs Domestic: % Value 2019-2024
Table 42 Hotels NBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 43 Hotel Brands by Key Performance Indicators 2024
Table 44 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 45 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Online Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 46 Forecast Hotels Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 47 Forecast Hotels Online Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 48 Forecast Other Lodging Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 49 Forecast Other Lodging Online Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 50 Forecast Lodging (Destination) Outlets: Units 2024-2029
BOOKING IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Strategic partnerships key to share growth in South Africa
Established players continue to thrive on goodwill and reputation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Online travel intermediaries set to drive growth of internet bookings
Travellers expected to gain confidence in making online bookings
CATEGORY DATA
Table 51 Booking Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 52 Business Travel Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 53 Leisure Travel Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 54 Travel Intermediaries NBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2024
Table 55 Forecast Booking Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 56 Forecast Business Travel Sales: Value 2024-2029
Table 57 Forecast Leisure Travel Sales: Value 2024-2029

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