WTM Global Trends Report 2011

Africa - OverviewAfrica: Key Performance Indicators 2010-2012% Growth 2010 2011 2012Real GDP Growth 5.4 5.2 5.8Arrivals, trips 5.5 3.1 3.6Incoming Tourist ReceiptsValue US$3.3 4.7 5.9Air Transport Value US$ 7.0 4.1 5.0Hotels Value US$ 2.1 3.2 3.1Travel Retail Value US$ 0.1 -0.6 -0.2Source: Euromonitor International, IMF In 2011, real GDP growth in Africa was more than 5%, driven by economicdevelopment and coupled with the growing disposable income of the rising middleclass. In 2010, African tourism benefited from South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 FIFA WorldCup event, stimulating an increase in both international and domestic trips.07-10 Nov 2011 • ExCel LondonThe Leading Global Event for the Travel Industry7-9 Nov 2011 ExCeL London