Research and statistics

Cape Town Tourism collates visitor and tourism industry statistics and surveys on a regular basis. This information is used to assist the industry to plan and be informed about the ever-changing tourism market and global trends.

Global Tourism

United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) World Tourism Barometer 2011

For previous versions of the World Tourism Barometer, you can visit http://mkt.unwto.org/en/barometer and request the document in question.

Tourism in South Africa

2011

South African Tourism Quarter Two 2011 Index

Visit the product development page to to download the relevant presentation, courtesy of South African Tourism and Gulf Reps, for the UK, USA, Germany, Netherlands, Brasil and key countries in the Middle East and Asia.

Tourism in the Western Cape

The official tourism statistics for Cape Town and the Western Cape are compiled and analysed by Cape Town Routes Unlimited, the provincial marketing body for the Western Cape. The quarterly reports can be downloaded from the links below or request the reports from our Membership Co-ordinator at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or on 021 487 6800.

2010
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q4 2010 (October – December)
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q3 2010 (July – September)
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q2 2010 (April – June)
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q1 2010 (January – March)

2009
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q4 2009 (October - December)
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q3 2009 (July – September)
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q2 2009 (April – June)
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q1 2009 (January – March)

2008
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q4 2008 (October – December)
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q3 2008 (July – September)
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q2 2008 (April – June)
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q1 2008 (January – March)

2007
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q4 2007 (October – December)
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q3 2007 (July – September)
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q2 2007 (April – June)
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q1 2007 (January – March)

2006
Western Cape Tourism Barometer Q4 2006 (October – December)

Tourism in Cape Town

Market Reports

South African Tourism market insights research
Visit the product development page to download the relevant presentation, courtesy of South African Tourism for the United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany, The Netherlands, Brazil, key countries in Asia and the Middle East courtesy of Gulf Reps.

Tourism Business Council of South Africa FNB Tourism Business Index (TBI)
The TBI provides an indication of the current and likely future performance of the various businesses operating within the tourism sector in South Africa. It profiles the industry and positions it as an important component of the South African economy. The index is produced quarterly, however for the first two editions; the TBI was still in the piloting phase. The first official edition of the TBI was released on January 18, 2011.

Tourism Business Index (TBI) October 2011 Final Report
Tourism Business Index (TBI) July, 2011
Tourism Business Index (TBI) April 11, 2011

Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa)
Review of the Cape Town Hotel Industry’s Performance between 2005 and 2010

If you are looking for a specific report on Cape Town or tourism market trends, please do not hesitate to contact our Research & Communications Coordinator on .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for assistance.