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 (7.3%)
GlobalData forecasts that Algeria will see a year-on-year growth of 7.3% 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 anticipated to be the most popular destinations for Algeria in 2022
2. South Africa-year-on-year growth (28.9%)
According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, South Africa second fastest growing source market in Africa, with international departures projected to grow by 28.9% year-on-year. GlobalData predicts that Mozambique, Lesotho and Botswana will be the most popular destinations for traveller/tourists from South Africa in 2022.
3. Egypt-year-on-year growth (37.9%)
GlobalData expects Egypt to see year-on-year growth of 37.9% in international departures in 2022, making it the third fastest growing source market in Africa. According to GlobalData’s traveller demands & flows database, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and UAE are anticipated to be the most popular destinations for this source market in 2022.
4. Zimbabwe-year-on-year growth (18.7%)
International departures from Zimbabwe are expected to grow by 18.7% with 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 South Africa, Botswana and Zambia will be the most popular destinations for this origin market in 2022.
5. Tunisia-year-on-year growth (35.7%)
Year-on year growth of 35.7% in international departures in 2022 is expected to make Tunisia 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 Algeria, France and Spain.
Methodology:
This analysis is drawn from GlobalData’s Traveller Demands & Flows Database, part of GlobalData’s Travel & Tourism Intelligence Centre.
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