Verdict predicts the five biggest source markets for tourism in Africa in 2022, based on international departure estimates from GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.
1. Algeria – 3.7 million departures
GlobalData forecasts that Algeria will see 3.7 million international departures in 2022, making it the biggest source market in Africa. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are expected to be the most popular destinations for those travelling from Algeria in 2022.
2. South Africa – 3.7 million departures
According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, South Africa will be the second biggest source market in Africa, with 3.7 million international departures. GlobalData predicts that Lesotho, Mozambique and Botswana will be the most popular destinations for this origin market in 2022.
3. Egypt – 2.9 million departures
With 2.9 million international departures anticipated, Egypt will be the third biggest source market in Africa, according to GlobalData. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE are forecast to be the most popular destinations for this source market in 2022, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.
4. Tunisia – 2.9 million departures
Tunisia will be the fourth biggest source market in Africa with 2.9 million international departures, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database. Moreover, GlobalData predicts Algeria, France and Spain to be the most popular destinations for those travelling from Tunisia in 2022.
5. Zimbabwe – 2.5 million departures
A predicted 2.5 million international departures in 2022 make Zimbabwe the fifth biggest source market in Africa, according to GlobalData’s estimates. The most popular destinations from Zimbabwe during the year are expected to be South Africa, Botswana and Zambia, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.
Methodology:
This analysis is drawn from GlobalData’s Traveller Demands & Flows Database, part of GlobalData’s Travel & Tourism Intelligence Centre.
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