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4878 [Tuesday, 29 October 2013It is recommended that the Department assists provinces andmunicipalities in aligning tourism plans at all spheres ofgovernment.8.2.5 Changing global tourism markets - There is a shift fromestablished to emerging markets in tourism segmentation forSouth Africa with a marked increase in arrivals from the easterncountries. The committee notes that China, for example, hasmoved to the fourth position as one of the core markets of thecountry. The committee has observed that these new markets,especially China, come with new demands on the tourismindustry and South Africa has not been adequately prepared forthese new demands.It is recommended that:(i) South African Tourism intensifies marketing presence inthe emerging markets such as China to get more marketshare than our competitors.(ii) South African Tourism conducts market analysis of the newmarkets and provides market intelligence to the privatesector to ensure the tourism industry is ready to receiveand service these markets.8.2.6 Tourist Airlift - The committee notes with concern thechallenges of airlift in South Africa. The Department needs towork with other stakeholders to ensure that airlift barriers areeliminated at a national, regional and international level. TheFollowing recommendations are made:8.2.6.1 International AirliftThe Committee notes the loss of airlift capacity in some ofSouth Africa’s core markets, rising oil prices, and the unilateralapproach taken by the European Union in implementation ofthe carbon emissions trading scheme. However, thecommittee also notes the new regional airlift capacity providedby new routes that have been established in African countries.It is observed with concern that there is a continued the slowpace and resistance of some African states in ratifying theYamoussoukro Declaration in opening African skies andhaving seamless airlift capability in the region.It is recommended that:(i) An integrated approach should be established betweenthe National Department of Tourism and the Departmentof Transport in tackling airlift issues.(ii) Parliament to interact with the African Union in influencingother African States to ratify the YamoussoukroDeclaration.ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS NO 147─2013