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%)
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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%)
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By GlobalDataGlobalData 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.
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