The five fastest growing tourism source markets in Africa in 2022

Verdict lists the top five fastest growing tourism source markets in Africa in 2022, according to forecasts from GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database.

1. Algeria: Year-on-year growth (1,570.8%)

GlobalData forecasts that Algeria will see a year-on-year growth of 1,570.8% in international departures in 2022, making it the fastest growing source market in Africa. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are anticipated to be the most popular destinations for Algeria in 2022.

2. South Africa: Year-on-year growth (710.5%)

According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, South Africa will be the second fastest growing source market in Africa, with international departures projected to grow by 710.5% year-on-year. GlobalData predicts that Lesotho, Mozambique and Botswana will be the most popular destinations for traveller/tourists from South Africa in 2022.

3. Mauritius: Year-on-year growth (624.3%)

GlobalData expects Mauritius to see year-on-year growth of 624.3% in international departures in 2022, making it the third fastest growing source market in Africa. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, the UAE, Germany and France are anticipated to be the most popular destinations for this source market in 2022.

4. Kenya: Year-on-year growth (319.6%)

International departures from Kenya are expected to grow by 319.6% year-on-year in 2022 making it the fourth fastest growing source market in Africa, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database. Moreover, GlobalData predicts that Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi will be the most popular destinations for this origin market in 2022.

5. Reunion: Year-on-year growth (313.7%)

Year-on year growth of 313.7% in international departures in 2022 is expected to make Reunion the fifth fastest growing source market in Africa, according to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database. The most popular destinations for this source market in 2022 are expected to be France, Mauritius and Comoros.

Methodology:

This analysis is drawn from GlobalData’s Traveller Demands & Flows Database, part of GlobalData’s Travel & Tourism Intelligence Centre.

Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.

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