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South African Tourism Research
 
 
 
 

South African Tourism is the official tourism marketing organisation of South Africa. South African Tourism market across the world focusing on three groups of travelers: international leisure travelers, the domestic and regional traveler, and business tourists who travel to South Africa for conferences and incentives. A key part of their business is to:

  • Understand the market
  • Choose the attractive segments
  • Market the destination

http://www.southafrica.net

 
 

 
 
South African Tourism Market Reports
 
 
 
 

These reports provide detailed information on the results of the research South African Tourism conducted in each of its key markets to help the trade market South Africa. Each project was initiated in order to understand the whole of the market in each country and not the section we are currently seeing. Against this research, South African Tourism has developed activation plans for each market.

Document Name:

Marketing Mzanzi to SA

Description:
This booklet has been developed to consolidate South African Tourism knowledge of the domestic tourism market and its target segment in particular. It is based on various data sources including research conducted by SA Tourism to understand the domestic tourism market. Based on the information available, South African Tourism have developed activation plans for this market.
Date Submitted:
Friday, 08 May 2009
File Size:
5134KB 

Document Name:

Marketing SA in Australia

Description:
This booklet is the result of research South African Tourism did in Australia since 2005 and is to help market South Africa to Australians. The project’s aim was to understand the whole of the market and not the section South African Tourism is currently seeing. Against this research, the Asia Portfolio and the South African Tourism country office in Australia have developed activation plans for the market.
Date Submitted:
Friday, 24 August 2007
File Size:
3420KB
 

Document Name:

Marketing SA in China

Description:
This booklet is the result of research South African Tourism did in China since 2004 and is to help market South Africa in China. The aim of the project was to understand the whole of the Chinese market and not the section South African Tourism are currently seeing. South African Tourism also did qualitative research in Hong Kong to understand its market and the links in the trade channel. Against this research, the Asia Portfolio and the South African Tourism office in China have developed activation plans for the market.
Date Submitted:
Friday, 24 August 2007
File Size:
6128KB
 

Document Name:

Marketing SA in France

Description:
This booklet is the result of research South African Tourism did in France since 2005 and is to help market South Africa to the French. The project’s aim was to understand the whole of the market and not the section South African Tourism is currently seeing. Against this research, the South African Tourism country office in France has developed activation plans for the market.
Date Submitted:
Friday, 24 August 2007
File Size:
4868KB

Document Name:

Marketing SA in Germany

Description:
This booklet is the result of research South African Tourism has done in Germany since 2003 and is intended to help market South Africa in Germany. The project’s aim was to understand the whole of the market and not the section South African Tourism is currently seeing. Against this research, the European Portfolio and the South African Tourism country office in Germany has developed activation plans for the market.
Date Submitted:
Friday, 24 August 2007
File Size:
4856KB 

Document Name:

Marketing SA in India

Description:
This booklet is the result of research South African Tourism has done in India since 2004 and is intended to help market South Africa in India. The project’s aim was to understand the whole of the Indian market and not the section South African Tourism is currently seeing. Against this research, the Asia Portfolio and the South African Tourism country office in India have developed activation plans for the market.
Date Submitted:
Friday, 24 August 2007
File Size:
4484KB 

Document Name:

Marketing SA in Japan

Description:
This booklet is the result of research South African Tourism did in Japan since 2004 and is to help market South Africa in Japan. The aim of the project was to understand the whole of the Japanese market and not the section South African Tourism is currently seeing. Against this research, the Asia Portfolio and the South African Tourism country office in Japan have developed activation plans for the market.
Date Submitted:
Friday, 24 August 2007
File Size:
5482KB 

Document Name:

Marketing SA in the Netherlands

Description:
This booklet is the result of research South African Tourism did in the Netherlands since 2004/5 and is to help market South Africa in the Netherlands. The aim has been to understand the whole of the Netherlands market and not the section South African Tourism is currently seeing. Against this research, the European Portfolio and the South African Tourism country office in the Netherlands have developed activation plans for the market.
Date Submitted:
Friday, 24 August 2007
File Size:
4711KB 

Document Name:

Marketing SA in the UK

Description:
This revised booklet is the result of the research that South African Tourism did in the UK in 2003 and 2005, but also contains relevant insights from other projects undertaken since then. It is designed to help market South Africa in the UK. The project’s aim was to understand the whole of the market and not only the sections South African Tourism are currently seeing. Against this research, the South African Tourism country office in the UK has developed activation plans for the market.
Date Submitted:
Friday, 24 August 2007
File Size:
5685KB 

Document Name:

Marketing SA in the USA

Description:
This booklet is the result of research South African Tourism has done in the United States since 2002 and is intended to help market South Africa in the United States. The project’s aim was to understand the whole of the US market and not the section South African Tourism is currently seeing. Against this research, the North American Portfolio and the South African Tourism country office in the US have developed activation plans for the market.
Date Submitted:
Friday, 24 August 2007
File Size:
8281KB 

Document Name:

Marketing SA in Africa (Land)

Description:
This booklet is the result of research South African Tourism has undertaken across the African continent in the past five years and is to help market South Africa in Africa.  In Africa we focus on SADC air and land markets, where most of arrivals come from, West and East Africa with the focus is on Nigeria and Kenya and have limited activities on the Middle East. Against the research South African Tourism has done, the Africa and Middle East Portfolio of South African Tourism has developed activation plans for these markets. 
Date Submitted:
Thursday, 23 August 2007
File Size:
5627KB 

Document Name:

Marketing South Africa in Africa: SADC Land & Air Markets Second Edition

Description:
This booklet is the result of research South African Tourism has undertaken in the past five years and is to help market South Africa in Africa and the Middle East.  In Africa South African Tourism focus on SADC air and land markets, where most of arrivals come from, in West and East Africa with the focus is on Nigeria and Kenya, and have limited activities on the Middle East. Against the research South African Tourism has done, the Africa and Middle East Portfolio of South African Tourism has developed activation plans for these markets.
Date Submitted:
Thursday, 23 August 2007
File Size:
6656KB 

 
 

 
 
Global Competitiveness
 
 
 
 

The Global Competitive project was a co-operative effort between the departments of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and trade and industry, and South African Tourism and was done in 2003/4. This project gives insight into the drivers and barriers to growing tourism in South Africa in the competitive global arena

Document Name:

GCP - Master Plan

Description:
Global Competitiveness Programme for the Tourism Industry in South Africa 2005-2010 Executive Summary November 2005
Date Submitted:
Thursday, 02 March 2006
File Size:
4034KB 

Document Name:

GCP Phase 1 - Exec Summary

Description:
Global Competitiveness Project Summary of Key Findings of Phase 1 October 2004
Date Submitted:
Friday, 29 April 2005
File Size:
1018KB

Document Name:

GCP Phase 1 - Full report

Description:
Global Competitiveness Study August 2004
Date Submitted:
Friday, 29 April 2005
File Size:
3066KB
 
 

 
 
Sports Tourism Research
 
 
 
 
Document Name:

SA Sports Industry Overview

Description:
SA Sports Industry Overview
Date Submitted:
Friday, 12 May 2006
File Size:
718KB

Document Name:

2010 Tourism Organising Plan

Description:
2010 Tourism Organising Plan
Date Submitted:
Friday, 12 May 2006 
File Size:
827KB
 
 

 
 
Tourism Growth Strategies
 
 
 
 
Document Name:

TGS 2008-2010

Description:
Gearing up to be globally competitive: Tourism Growth Strategy 2008-2010 Third Edition
Date Submitted:
Thursday, 23 August 2007
File Size:
3905KB

Document Name:

The Marketing TGS 2008-2010

Description:
Gearing up to be globally competitive: Tourism Growth Strategy 2008-2010
Date Submitted:
Monday, 04 August 2008
File Size:
3870KB

 

Document Name:

Domestic TGS 2003 revised

Description:
Domestic TGS 2003 revised
Date Submitted:
Tuesday, 24 January 2006 
File Size:
1654KB 

Document Name:

Business Tourism Growth Strategy 

Description:
This booklet is the result of research South African Tourism did in 2006/7 and is to help market South Africa as a Business Tourism Destination. The project’s aim was to understand the whole of the market and not the section we are currently seeing. Against this research, the head office Business Tourism staff and our country offices have developed activation plans for our focus areas. 
Date Submitted:
Monday, 27 August 2007 
File Size:
1650KB 
 
 

 
 
Tourism Satellite Account
 
 
 
 

Document Name:

Launch of TSA presentation 

Description:
Launch of the first draft Tourism Satellite Account for South Africa, 2005 
Date Submitted:
Monday, 11 May 2009 
File Size:
359KB 
 
 

 
 
Tourism Definitions
 
 
 
 

Document Name:

Tourism definitions used in SA

Description:
Tourism definitions used in SA
Date Submitted:
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
File Size:
4628KB
 
 

 
 
Annual Tourism Reports
 
 
 
 


Document Name:

Highlights of 2008

Description:
This is a headline report for Indaba. A more comprehensive review of the performance of the sector will follow with the publication of the 2008 Annual Report in July this year. 
Date Submitted:
Friday, 08 May 2009 
File Size:
824KB


Document Name:

Annual report 2007

Description:
This consolidated report prepared by the South African Tourism Strategic Research Unit provides a review of the performance of the tourism sector in 2007 against the South African Tourism mandate 
Date Submitted:
Wednesday, 30 July 2008 
File Size:
2096KB

 
 

 
 
 
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Tourism and Hospitality facts and figures
 
 
 
 
Interesting Tourism and Hospitality facts and figures according to South African Tourism (2008 unless indicated):

Tourism contributed R194.5bn or 8.5% to the national GDP 

South African Tourism Marketing efforts position South Africa on six main areas:

  • Beach / Relaxation
  • Wildlife
  • Culture
  • Natural Beauty
  • Historical Landmarks
  • Local Cuisine and Wine

South Africa Received 9.6 million foreign tourist in 2008 (up 5.5% from 2007):

  • leisure travellers - 5.5 million
  • business travellers- 2.5 million
  • business tourist - 0.6 million
  • other- 1 million

Foreign Tourist stay on average 8.2 nights:

  • leisure travellers - 8.6
  • business travellers - 5.1
  • business tourist - 4.6  
  • other - 15.5

Foreign tourist to South Africa in 2008 came from:

  • Africa  - 7 329 103
    • Africa – Land – 7 087 452
      • Lesotho – 2 163 372
      • Mozambique – 1 226 989
      • Zimbabwe – 1 226 993
      • Swaziland – 1 088 033
      • Botswana – 804 701
      • Namibia – 221 995
      • Zambia – 193 041
      • Malawi – 163 328
    • Africa – Air – 306 961
      • Nigeria  - 43 389
      • Angola – 35 993
      • Kenya – 26 939
      • DRC - 31 685
      •  Israel – 18 291
      • Mauritius – 16 214
      • Tanzania – 15 682
      • Ghana – 13 232
      • Uganda – 12 900
      • Turkey – 8 945
      • Saudi Arabia – 5 539
      • Egypt – 4 862
      • Seychelles – 2 480
      • UAE – 2 454
      • Reunion – 830
  • Europe – 1 406 350
    • UK – 486 166
    • Germany – 238 306
    • Netherlands – 128 097
    • France – 127 956
    • Italy – 55 545
    • Sweden – 44 050
    • Belgium – 42 276
    • Ireland – 42 015
    • Switzerland – 36 607
    • Spain – 33 883
    • Portugal – 31 762
    • Denmark – 26 747
    • Austria – 20 904
    • Norway – 20 537
    • Russian Federation – 11 945
  • North America – 344 420
    • USA – 287 438
    • Canada – 56 904
    • Other Americas – 63 066
  • Asia – 201 929 and Australasia – 120 929
    • Australia – 100 133
    • China (incl. Hong Kong) – 40 320
    • India – 51 929
    • Japan – 27 621
    • Republic of Korea – 20 285
    • New Zealand – 19 945
    • Taiwan – 10 854
    • Malaysia – 8 535
    • Singapore – 7 486
    • Thailand – 7 126
    • Philippines – 4 510
    • Indonesia – 3 949
    • Bangladesh – 3 042
    • Sri Lanka – 1 973
  • Central and South America – 62 988
    • Brazil – 35 649
    • Argentina – 8 704
    • Mexico – 3 925
    • Chile – 3 269
    • Venezuela – 1 769
    • Peru – 1 537
    • Uruguay – 990
    • Cuba – 686
    • Columbia – 519
    • Jamaica – 481
  • Indian Ocean Islands – 19 524  

Domestic tourism accounts for 78% of total tourism to South Africa

An Estimated 33 million domestic trips were undertaken in 2008:

  • Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) – 71%
  • Holiday – 16%
  • Business – 6%
  • Religious Trips – 5%
  • Medical Trips – 2%

About 46% of the South African adult population travelled or undertaken trips within South Africa

Average length of Stay for domestic trips were 4.7 nights per trip

The Greatest barriers for South African to taking trips are:

  • Cannot afford travel – 27%
  • No reason to take a trip – 20%
  • Time constraints – 15%
  • Unemployed / No Income – 13%
  • Dislike travelling – 8%