National tourism information and monitoring system
The
Minister
must
establish
a
national
tourism
information
and
monitoring
system for...
a)
Collecting, recording, managing, analysing and disseminating information
and data on tourism.
b)
Monitoring developments and trends in tourism. Information on tourism
businesses
The
Minister
may
for
purposes
of
planning,
and
with
a
view
to
the
development
and
growth
in
the
tourism
sector,
establish
and
maintain
a
database of information on tourism businesses.
Industry Analysis
The
global
tourism
industry
is
a
dynamic
and
multifaceted
sector
that
encompasses
a
wide
range
of
activities
related
to
travel,
hospitality,
and
leisure.
With
the
increasing
ease
of
international
travel,
coupled
with
rising
disposable
incomes
and
a
growing
middle
class
in
many
parts
of
the
world,
the
tourism
industry
has
experienced
significant
growth
over
the
past
few
decades.
It
has
become
one
of
the
world's
largest
and
fastest-growing
economic
sectors,
contributing
to
job
creation,
infrastructure
development,
and
cultural
exchange.
Key
trends
shaping
the
industry
include
the
rise
of
experiential
travel,
the
growing
popularity
of
sustainable
and
responsible
tourism
practices,
the
emergence
of
new
technologies
disrupting
traditional
business
models,
and
shifting
consumer
preferences
towards
personalized
and
authentic experiences.
However,
the
industry
also
faces
challenges
such
as
over-tourism
in
popular
destinations,
geopolitical
instability,
environmental
concerns,
and
the
impact
of
global
crises
like
pandemics.
Overall,
the
tourism
industry
continues
to
evolve
rapidly,
presenting
both
opportunities
and
challenges
for
businesses,
governments, and travellers worldwide.
South
Africa's
struggling
tourism
industry
is
slowly
recovering
from
the
pandemic,
where
border
closures,
flight
cancellations,
and
onerous
entry
requirements
cut
nearly
500,000
jobs
from
the
country's
tourism
sector.
The
travel
and
tourism
sector
are
comprised
of
a
range
of
businesses
and
organisations
involved
in
delivering
different
aspects
of
the
travel
and
tourism
product.
The
sector
has
an
extensive
value
chain
and
labour
creation
capacity
and
is
a
vital
contributor
to
the
South
African
economy
and
a
significant
foreign
exchange
earner.
Demand
is
volatile
and
seasonal,
and
supply
is
fragmented, inflexible and dominated by fixed investment costs.
The
disruption
caused
by
the
pandemic
has
been
unprecedented
as
lockdowns,
travel
restrictions
and
cancellation
of
several
national
and
international
events
wreaked
havoc
in
the
industry.
Many
travel
agents
and
tour
operators'
operations
diminished
to
almost
nothing,
flights
came
to
a
standstill
and
hotels
and
restaurants
lay
empty.
Countless
jobs
in
the
industry
have
been
lost
and
a
growing
number
of
companies
and
organisations
have
been forced to permanently close their doors.
Revenue
loss
and
ongoing
operational
costs
have
resulted
in
substantial
cash
flow
problems
for
many
companies
in
the
industry.
Some
experts
are
expecting
the
situation
to
normalize
by
2024.
This
report
focuses
on
the
current
state
and
outlook
of
the
travel
and
tourism
industry
in
South
Africa,
including
travel
agencies, tour operators and related services.
Description of the Industry
Travel
and
tourism
are
often
described
as
one
of
the
world's
largest
industries,
employing
millions
of
people,
with
billions
in
turnover
and
millions
of
people
travelling.
Many
different
industries,
governments
and
communities
are
involved
in
delivering
the
travel
and
tourism
experience.
The
industry
has
numerous unique characteristics:
It includes a diverse range of products and services that interact.
It is an invisible export as there is no tangible product.
Tourism is a fragmented sector comprised of many different types of providers.
The industry is highly diverse – from SMEs to large multinational companies.
It has very unstable demand; and
It generates significant revenues and employment.
Travel
and
tourism
refer
to
all
activity
related
to
the
short-term
movement
of
people,
or
tourists
to
locations
away
from
their
normal
residence,
either
domestically
or
internationally,
for
leisure,
social
or
business
purposes
and
is
closely
connected
to
the
hotel,
hospitality,
and
transport
industries.
The
industry
is
driven
by
ensuring
tourists
are
satisfied,
occupied,
and
equipped
with
the
things they need while travelling.
A
tourist
is
a
person
travelling
to
another
location,
away
from
their
usual
social
environment,
for
business,
pleasure,
or
social
reasons.
Tourism
offers
a
wide
range
of
benefits,
including
economic
benefits
for
countries
attracting
many
visitors
and
the
provision
of
many
jobs
in
the
transport,
hospitality,
entertainment, and recreation industries.
Sub-sectors and related industries
The road, rail, air, and water transportation sector including:
The airline industry which provides domestic, regional, and international flights.
Car
rental
services
often
operate
near
airports,
or
even
in
partnership
with
airlines or travel companies.
Ocean liners and ferry transport.
Bus
and
coach
services
offering
long-distance
travel
and
tour
packages,
assisting
arriving
passengers
with
travel
to
their
accommodation,
day
trip
excursions
and
tours
to
local
attractions
or
popular
tourist
destinations
and
offering access to other nearby towns and cities; and
Railways for intercity travel and in major towns and cities that tourists visit.
Industry Analysis
© All rights are protect and reserved by copyright laws 2024 and owned in totality by Global Travel Hub Africa. No portion or part of this
document be copied or reinterpreted and used in any other publication including online or printed platforms, whatsoever.
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandela
Industry Analysis
National tourism information and monitoring system
The
Minister
must
establish
a
national
tourism
information
and
monitoring system for...
a)
Collecting, recording, managing, analysing and
disseminating information and data on tourism.
b)
Monitoring developments and trends in tourism.
Information on tourism businesses
The
Minister
may
for
purposes
of
planning,
and
with
a
view
to
the
development
and
growth
in
the
tourism
sector,
establish
and
maintain a database of information on tourism businesses.
Industry Analysis
The
global
tourism
industry
is
a
dynamic
and
multifaceted
sector
that
encompasses
a
wide
range
of
activities
related
to
travel,
hospitality,
and
leisure.
With
the
increasing
ease
of
international
travel,
coupled
with
rising
disposable
incomes
and
a
growing
middle
class
in
many
parts
of
the
world,
the
tourism
industry
has
experienced
significant
growth
over
the
past
few
decades.
It
has
become
one
of
the
world's
largest
and
fastest-growing
economic
sectors,
contributing
to
job
creation,
infrastructure
development,
and
cultural
exchange.
Key
trends
shaping
the
industry
include
the
rise
of
experiential
travel,
the
growing
popularity
of
sustainable
and
responsible
tourism
practices,
the
emergence
of
new
technologies
disrupting
traditional
business
models,
and
shifting
consumer
preferences
towards
personalized
and
authentic experiences.
However,
the
industry
also
faces
challenges
such
as
over-tourism
in
popular
destinations,
geopolitical
instability,
environmental
concerns,
and
the
impact
of
global
crises
like
pandemics.
Overall,
the
tourism
industry
continues
to
evolve
rapidly,
presenting
both
opportunities
and
challenges for businesses, governments, and travellers worldwide.
South
Africa's
struggling
tourism
industry
is
slowly
recovering
from
the
pandemic,
where
border
closures,
flight
cancellations,
and
onerous
entry
requirements
cut
nearly
500,000
jobs
from
the
country's
tourism
sector.
The
travel
and
tourism
sector
are
comprised
of
a
range
of
businesses
and
organisations
involved
in
delivering
different
aspects
of
the
travel
and
tourism
product.
The
sector
has
an
extensive
value
chain
and
labour
creation
capacity
and
is
a
vital
contributor
to
the
South
African
economy
and
a
significant
foreign
exchange
earner.
Demand
is
volatile
and
seasonal,
and
supply
is
fragmented,
inflexible
and dominated by fixed investment costs.
The
disruption
caused
by
the
pandemic
has
been
unprecedented
as
lockdowns,
travel
restrictions
and
cancellation
of
several
national
and
international
events
wreaked
havoc
in
the
industry.
Many
travel
agents
and
tour
operators'
operations
diminished
to
almost
nothing,
flights
came
to
a
standstill
and
hotels
and
restaurants
lay
empty.
Countless
jobs
in
the
industry
have
been
lost
and
a
growing
number
of
companies
and
organisations
have
been
forced
to
permanently
close their doors.
Revenue
loss
and
ongoing
operational
costs
have
resulted
in
substantial
cash
flow
problems
for
many
companies
in
the
industry.
Some
experts
are
expecting
the
situation
to
normalize
by
2024.
This
report
focuses
on
the
current
state
and
outlook
of
the
travel
and
tourism
industry
in
South
Africa,
including
travel
agencies,
tour
operators and related services.
Description of the Industry
Travel
and
tourism
are
often
described
as
one
of
the
world's
largest
industries,
employing
millions
of
people,
with
billions
in
turnover
and
millions
of
people
travelling.
Many
different
industries,
governments
and
communities
are
involved
in
delivering
the
travel
and
tourism
experience. The industry has numerous unique characteristics:
It includes a diverse range of products and services that interact.
It is an invisible export as there is no tangible product.
Tourism
is
a
fragmented
sector
comprised
of
many
different
types
of
providers.
The
industry
is
highly
diverse
–
from
SMEs
to
large
multinational
companies.
It
has
very
unstable
demand;
and
It
generates
significant
revenues
and employment.
Travel
and
tourism
refer
to
all
activity
related
to
the
short-term
movement
of
people,
or
tourists
to
locations
away
from
their
normal
residence,
either
domestically
or
internationally,
for
leisure,
social
or
business
purposes
and
is
closely
connected
to
the
hotel,
hospitality,
and
transport
industries.
The
industry
is
driven
by
ensuring
tourists
are
satisfied,
occupied,
and
equipped
with
the
things
they
need
while
travelling.
A
tourist
is
a
person
travelling
to
another
location,
away
from
their
usual
social
environment,
for
business,
pleasure,
or
social
reasons.
Tourism
offers
a
wide
range
of
benefits,
including
economic
benefits
for
countries
attracting
many
visitors
and
the
provision
of
many
jobs
in
the transport, hospitality, entertainment, and recreation industries.
Sub-sectors and related industries
The road, rail, air, and water transportation sector including:
The
airline
industry
which
provides
domestic,
regional,
and
international flights.
Car
rental
services
often
operate
near
airports,
or
even
in
partnership
with airlines or travel companies.
Ocean liners and ferry transport.
Bus
and
coach
services
offering
long-distance
travel
and
tour
packages,
assisting
arriving
passengers
with
travel
to
their
accommodation,
day
trip
excursions
and
tours
to
local
attractions
or
popular
tourist
destinations
and
offering
access
to
other
nearby
towns
and cities; and
Railways
for
intercity
travel
and
in
major
towns
and
cities
that
tourists
visit.
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandela
© All rights are protect and reserved by copyright laws 2024 and owned in totality by Global Travel Hub Africa. No portion or part of this
document be copied or reinterpreted and used in any other publication including online or printed platforms, whatsoever.
National tourism information and monitoring system
The
Minister
must
establish
a
national
tourism
information
and
monitoring system for...
a)
Collecting, recording, managing, analysing and
disseminating information and data on tourism.
b)
Monitoring developments and trends in tourism.
Information on tourism businesses
The
Minister
may
for
purposes
of
planning,
and
with
a
view
to
the
development
and
growth
in
the
tourism
sector,
establish
and
maintain a database of information on tourism businesses.
Industry Analysis
The
global
tourism
industry
is
a
dynamic
and
multifaceted
sector
that
encompasses
a
wide
range
of
activities
related
to
travel,
hospitality,
and
leisure.
With
the
increasing
ease
of
international
travel,
coupled
with
rising
disposable
incomes
and
a
growing
middle
class
in
many
parts
of
the
world,
the
tourism
industry
has
experienced
significant
growth
over
the
past
few
decades.
It
has
become
one
of
the
world's
largest
and
fastest-growing
economic
sectors,
contributing
to
job
creation,
infrastructure
development,
and
cultural
exchange.
Key
trends
shaping
the
industry
include
the
rise
of
experiential
travel,
the
growing
popularity
of
sustainable
and
responsible
tourism
practices,
the
emergence
of
new
technologies
disrupting
traditional
business
models,
and
shifting
consumer
preferences
towards
personalized
and
authentic
experiences.
However,
the
industry
also
faces
challenges
such
as
over-tourism
in
popular
destinations,
geopolitical
instability,
environmental
concerns,
and
the
impact
of
global
crises
like
pandemics.
Overall,
the
tourism
industry
continues
to
evolve
rapidly,
presenting
both
opportunities
and
challenges for businesses, governments, and travellers worldwide.
South
Africa's
struggling
tourism
industry
is
slowly
recovering
from
the
pandemic,
where
border
closures,
flight
cancellations,
and
onerous
entry
requirements
cut
nearly
500,000
jobs
from
the
country's
tourism
sector.
The
travel
and
tourism
sector
are
comprised
of
a
range
of
businesses
and
organisations
involved
in
delivering
different
aspects
of
the
travel
and
tourism
product.
The
sector
has
an
extensive
value
chain
and
labour
creation
capacity
and
is
a
vital
contributor
to
the
South
African
economy
and
a
significant
foreign
exchange
earner.
Demand
is
volatile
and
seasonal,
and
supply
is
fragmented,
inflexible
and dominated by fixed investment costs.
The
disruption
caused
by
the
pandemic
has
been
unprecedented
as
lockdowns,
travel
restrictions
and
cancellation
of
several
national
and
international
events
wreaked
havoc
in
the
industry.
Many
travel
agents
and
tour
operators'
operations
diminished
to
almost
nothing,
flights
came
to
a
standstill
and
hotels
and
restaurants
lay
empty.
Countless
jobs
in
the
industry
have
been
lost
and
a
growing
number
of
companies
and
organisations
have
been
forced
to
permanently
close
their doors.
Revenue
loss
and
ongoing
operational
costs
have
resulted
in
substantial
cash
flow
problems
for
many
companies
in
the
industry.
Some
experts
are
expecting
the
situation
to
normalize
by
2024.
This
report
focuses
on
the
current
state
and
outlook
of
the
travel
and
tourism
industry
in
South
Africa,
including
travel
agencies,
tour
operators and related services.
Description of the Industry
Travel
and
tourism
are
often
described
as
one
of
the
world's
largest
industries,
employing
millions
of
people,
with
billions
in
turnover
and
millions
of
people
travelling.
Many
different
industries,
governments
and
communities
are
involved
in
delivering
the
travel
and
tourism
experience. The industry has numerous unique characteristics:
It includes a diverse range of products and services that interact.
It is an invisible export as there is no tangible product.
Tourism
is
a
fragmented
sector
comprised
of
many
different
types
of
providers.
The
industry
is
highly
diverse
–
from
SMEs
to
large
multinational
companies.
It has very unstable demand; and
It generates significant revenues and employment.
Travel
and
tourism
refer
to
all
activity
related
to
the
short-term
movement
of
people,
or
tourists
to
locations
away
from
their
normal
residence,
either
domestically
or
internationally,
for
leisure,
social
or
business
purposes
and
is
closely
connected
to
the
hotel,
hospitality,
and
transport
industries.
The
industry
is
driven
by
ensuring
tourists
are
satisfied,
occupied,
and
equipped
with
the
things
they
need
while
travelling.
A
tourist
is
a
person
travelling
to
another
location,
away
from
their
usual
social
environment,
for
business,
pleasure,
or
social
reasons.
Tourism
offers
a
wide
range
of
benefits,
including
economic
benefits
for
countries
attracting
many
visitors
and
the
provision
of
many
jobs
in
the
transport, hospitality, entertainment, and recreation industries.
Sub-sectors and related industries
The road, rail, air, and water transportation sector including:
The
airline
industry
which
provides
domestic,
regional,
and
international flights.
Car
rental
services
often
operate
near
airports,
or
even
in
partnership
with airlines or travel companies.
Ocean liners and ferry transport.
Bus
and
coach
services
offering
long-distance
travel
and
tour
packages,
assisting
arriving
passengers
with
travel
to
their
accommodation,
day
trip
excursions
and
tours
to
local
attractions
or
popular
tourist
destinations
and
offering
access
to
other
nearby
towns
and cities; and
Railways
for
intercity
travel
and
in
major
towns
and
cities
that
tourists
visit.
Industry Analysis
© All rights are protect and reserved by copyright laws 2024 and owned in totality by Global Travel Hub Africa. No portion or part of this
document be copied or reinterpreted and used in any other publication including online or printed platforms, whatsoever.
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandela
