TOURISM IN AFRICA
TOURISM IN AFRICA
The tourism sector contributed to 8.5% of the GDP in the year 2018, making Africa the second fastest growing region for tourism after Asia. However, 56% of tourism comes from domestic tourism while international tourism accounts for 44%.
Africa has favorable climatic conditions to allow for tourism all year round and if tapped can be used to increase the economic growth of African nations. To achieve this, Africa needs to increase its portfolio of hotels and avail more low cost airlines as options for enhances travel. Moreover, increasing security at tourism destinations and ensuring that these destinations are preserved from human encroachment and destruction will continue to be important in enhancing tourism across the continent.
What opportunities need to be explored in this sector? How can the Tourism sector pivot and shift in the midst of this Global Pandemic? The Tourism track will seek to help you understand the full potential and opportunities in the Tourism sector for the growth of African economies.
The tourism sector contributed to 8.5% of the GDP in the year 2018, making Africa the second fastest growing region for tourism after Asia. However, 56% of tourism comes from domestic tourism while international tourism accounts for 44%.
Africa has favorable climatic conditions to allow for tourism all year round and if tapped can be used to increase the economic growth of African nations. To achieve this, Africa needs to increase its portfolio of hotels and avail more low cost airlines as options for enhances travel. Moreover, increasing security at tourism destinations and ensuring that these destinations are preserved from human encroachment and destruction will continue to be important in enhancing tourism across the continent.
What opportunities need to be explored in this sector? How can the Tourism sector pivot and shift in the midst of this Global Pandemic? The Tourism track will seek to help you understand the full potential and opportunities in the Tourism sector for the growth of African economies.