The arrivals statistics for September have been released by StatsSA and show enormous promise from both core and emerging markets.The total arrivals into the country grew by 12,9% with a total of 658 565 visitors, up from 583 352 last year September. While overseas arrivals showed double-digit growth of 25,1% from 136 767 to 171 158, African arrivals grew by 9,4% from 443 578 to 485 090.
Traditional core markets showed huge growth over the month, possibly a result of displaced travellers who would normally have travelled over the period of the World Cup. The UK, SA’s top market, swelled 11,3%, while the US market, grew by an enormous 30,2%.
European markets were also positive with only the Netherlands dropping off slightly for the period. Asian markets performed exceptionally well over the period with China and India showing their strength as emerging economies.
Australia has battled its way into the country’s top five source markets with almost 60% growth in travellers visiting the country.
The top overseas markets for September 2010 were as follows:
UK, up 11,3% from 27 869 to 31 028
USA, up 30,2% from 17 857 to 23 256
Germany, up 17,3% from 13 889 to 16 291
Australia, up 59,6% from 7 640 to 12 194
The Netherlands, down 2,7% from 9 272 to 9 018
France, up 12,5% from 6 211 to 7 297
China, up 142% from 2 979 to 7 209
India, up 58% from 4 466 to 7 057
Italy, up 12,5% from 4 129 to 4 645
Canada, up 20,9% from 3 256 to 3 937
Source: SA Tourism Update
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