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Travel in South Africa

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  • 43 Pages
  • October 2024
  • Region: South Africa
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 302869
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.

The 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.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Travel market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

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 AFRICAKEY 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 AFRICAKEY 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 AFRICAKEY 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 AFRICAKEY 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