Tourism Trends in South Africa

African Industry Reports

Date

2025-02-17

Industry

Hospitality, Gaming & Entertainment

Series name

tourism-trends-south-africa

Country

South Africa

Category

Hotels, Camping Sites & Other Provision of Short-Stay Accommodation, Safaris and sightseeing bus tours, Travel Agencies and Related Activities

Summary

• The post-pandemic recovery of travel and tourism moderated in 2024 following a strong performance in 2023. • Analysts anticipate that inbound tourist volumes will rebound as international visitors become less apprehensive about travelling to South Africa. • The World Travel and Tourism Council estimated that the direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts of travel and tourism would account for 8.8% of GDP in 2024, up from 8.2% in 2023. • It estimated that the industry supported 1.68 million direct and indirect jobs in 2024, up 15% from 2023, but well below 2019. • The travel and tourism industry is a significant contributor to the economy and has significant growth potential.

Sample report

https://discover.sabinet.co.za/download/11971127