International tourism in Africa

Author: Kester, John G.C.

Source: Tourism Economics, Volume 9, Number 2, 1 June 2003 , pp. 203-221(19)

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Abstract:

The WTO region of Africa recorded an estimated 27.7 million international tourist arrivals in 2001, corresponding to an increase of 2.7% over 2000. International tourism receipts amounted to US$11.7 billion, or 9% over 2000. In this article regional results are analysed over time, as well as by purpose of visit, means of transport and region of origin. Data on international arrivals and receipts for international tourism are reviewed for the five African subregions and their individual countries.

Keywords: inbound tourism; international tourist arrivals; international tourism receipts; purpose of visit; means of transportation; statistics; trends; WTO-OMT; Africa

Document Type: Regular paper

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/000000003101298367

Publication date: 2003-06-01

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Tourism Economics, published bimonthly, is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to the economics and finance of tourism worldwide. Articles address the components of the tourism product (accommodation; restaurants; merchandizing; attractions; transport; entertainment; tourist activities); and the economic organization of tourism at micro and macro levels (market structure; role of public/private sectors; community interests; strategic planning; marketing; finance; economic development).
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