The south african experience has been one of the most well documented cases in urban tourism in the developing world. Likewise, the urban tourism economy of johannesburg is distinguished by regional. The culture of south africa is known for its ethnic and cultural diversity. In 2009, 21 urban agglomerations qualified as megacities, accounting for 9. It is crucial that south africa implements these strategies in a sustainable manner that will enable south africa to grow.
Urban tourism has attracted a growing literature in the context of cities in the developed world. The official national marketing agency of the south african government, with the goal of promoting tourism in south africa both locally and globally is known as south african tourism. Africas urban population is expected to more than triple over 40 years, from 395 million in 2010 to 1. Cultural planning and urban renewal in south africa. Africas move into the urban age is projected to be without precedent in its swiftness.
Pdf a critical overview of the state of the art of research on urban tourism in south africa is undertaken. Ekurhuleni is highly urbanised, with 99,4% of the population living in urban settlements ranging from informal settlements to elite urban residential suburbs. However, the trade balance surplus has narrowed since 2016. This study also investigates the residents perceptions on urban tourism and the understanding of. Tourism performance report januarydecember 2018 this report by sia is based on the systems and methodologies that were developed and applied from 2001. The analysis of tourism flows uses the global insight data base which is the only municipal level data available relating to tourism in south africa. Swart 2005 notes that sport tourism in the country in question has not always lived up to its true potential, partially due to the sanctions that were placed thereon during the apartheid years. Pdf rethinking south african urban tourism research. As mass urban tourism may affect the areas nowadays it is popular to speak about sustainable urban tourism i.
Rural economic diversification in subsaharan africa. The south african majority still has a substantial number of rural inhabitants who lead largely impoverished lives. South africas tourism sector experienced a mixed fortunes in the first quarter as international tourist arrivals grew by 6. While the continent is still largely rural, it is one of the fastest urbanizing regions around the world. Introduction, in wto ed, tourism, peace and sustainable development for africa. Sustainability in south africa 18 sustainability in south africa 18. Dec 11, 2012 south africa has earmarked tourism as a key sector with excellent potential for growth. Pdf residents perceptions on urban tourism as a catalyst. From the calm serenity of sundowners at the beach in cape town to the boundless energy of a nightclub in johannesburg, south africas cities buzz with the soul of a nation.
According to the national department of tourism ndt, research has revealed that a substantial proportion of the heritage and cultural resources in south africa are located in semiurban and rural areas south africa, 2012. A survey of the growth of tourism in cape town, including discussion of the citys increasing prominence on the world tourism map, the diversity of heritage, cultural and natural destinations in and around the city, and the challenges of balancing. African air markets countries where at least 60% of arrivals from the country arrive by air. Urban tourism has recently been identified as one of the economic drivers in cities and towns and especially as such, in developing countries. The effect of the main output, the tourist experience of urban tourism, indirectly forms the focus for other chapters to. Small town tourism in south africa ronnie donaldson springer. The analysis of tourism flows uses the global insight data base which is the only municipal level. Prior to the early 1990s access to urban areas was restricted for the majority african population and only those. In 2018, south africa recorded a total arrivals figure of 7. Growing heritage tourism and social cohesion in south africa. In 1975, new york, tokyo and mexico city were the only megacities.
Learn more about south african tourism discover the organisation proudly working to welcome all travellers to south africa. It is among these people, however, that cultural traditions survive most strongly. Tourism is one of the fastest growing economic sectors in subsaharan africa. South africas tourism economy is dominated by african tourists. Slum tourism is an expanding domain of research focused on organized tours to poorer areas of cities in the global south, such as south africas urban townships. Each was governed by a whiteelected provincial council with limited legislative powers. Department of trade and industry, south africa 2005a. Approximately, 25 % of all international tourists visiting cape town participate in. Pillay m and rogerson cm 2012 agriculture tourism linkages and propoor impacts. What this means is that nonresident visitors spend more money in our country than south african travellers spend abroad.
Small towns on the urban fringe have benefitted from tourism development in south africa, the town of parys being one of them. Small towns on the urban fringe have benefitted from tourism development. The quality of their tourism assets high standards in visitor accommodation ef. The world bank reports that tourism accounts for 8. Rural and urban development policies should be brought together, ideally within a territorial or regional development framework, to strengthen the market and service linkages between rural and urban areas. The role of urban tourism to achieve urban sustainable. African record of urban tourism is the most mature and diversified across sub. As investigating the variables that encourage the transformation to socially and environmentally responsible tourism on a more general level would require much more time and resources, south africa was chosen as a case study. South african tourism industry from traditional tourism to more socially and environmentally responsible tourism. Sustainability is popular in many fields, in urban tourism it considers meeting needs of tourists and needs of local people at the same time. Africa s urban population is expected to more than triple over 40 years, from 395 million in 2010 to 1. Improve your business outcomes in africa s top meetings and events destination. More especially, the contributors draw attention to a range of case studies from south africa that provide some starting points to address the uneven scholarly.
Both require effective policies to ensure its sustainable economic and social development. Introduction, in wto ed, tourism, peace and sustainable development for africa, wto, madrid, pp. Local government was established in 1909 when the four former colonies became provinces. South africa history, capital, flag, map, population. In this article, the role of urban tourism is explored in the developing world setting of johannesburg.
This book investigates small town tourism development in south africa taking into account the most common strategies. Harnessing tourism for growth and improved livelihoods 5 ssa tourism sectors must maintain competitiveness through. National overview the national urbanisation, economic and social trends of south africa in much of the previous century were structured by policies of racial discrimination. This study investigates the perceptions of residents of buffalo city bc with regards to urban tourism as a catalyst for economic development in bc.
The contents of the book resonate with the intersection of the power elite and their impacts on small town tourism. Urban tourism in cape town gordon pirie cape town is one of few south african and african cities to which several of the worlds most popular travel guide. Although african tourism is dominated by nature tourism and cultural tourism products it must be appreciated that a large segment of the continents tourism economy is urbanbased and that urban tourism represents a significant element of the continents expanding. United kingdom, united states, germany top three leading african land markets jan sep 202 western cape. Travel trade partners valuable tools and information to help you succeed in selling south africa as a worldclass tourist destination. Everything you need to know to travel to south africa us.
International tourist flows and urban tourism in south africa. In addition, the tourism sector direct employment accounted for 4. The role of urban tourism in the strategical development of brasov area 73 theoretical and empirical researches in urban manag ement number 716 august 2010 actors, the townsmen and visitors, the economical contribution and resuscitation of the urban space. Tourism is increasingly regarded as a viable avenue for local economic development.
Tourism in africa is slowly coming of age africa renewal. However, the differentiation between the two is complex. South africa has a rich and vibrant history of producing excellent literature. The aim is to contribute towards a reframing of scholarship on slum tourism by directing attention to the phenomenon of tourism development occurring in rural slums or poverty areas. Pdf urban tourism in cape town gordon pirie academia. Durban, is a leading south african tourist destination and is marketed globally by durban tourism, an official marketing unit that forms part of the ethekwini municipality. The administrator of each province was appointed by the central government and presided over an executive committee representing the majority party in the council. The geography of the south african adventure tourism industry. South africa, the southernmost country on the african continent, renowned for its varied topography, great natural beauty, and cultural diversity, all of which have made the country a favored destination for travelers since the legal ending of apartheid afrikaans.
Figure 1 shows in detail the three sets of regions under investigation. Feel the rhythm of south africa in an urban safari and let the beat of the concrete jungle flow through you. An area between consolidated urban and rural regions. The accommodation sector of urban coastal kwazulunatal, south africa. Urban vs rural search results statistics south africa. Landry signe discusses africas biggest opportunities and risks in the. The effect of the main output, the tourist experience of urban tourism, indirectly forms the focus for other chapters to illustrate how improvements to this outcome can be.
South africa enjoys a positive tourism trade balance with the rest of the world. Durban is a modern vibrant cosmopolitan city and its lifestyle, architecture and culture reflect and thrive on. The author explores the role of cultural planning as a planning tool in south africa. Africa s move into the urban age is projected to be without precedent in its swiftness. Using sport tourism events as a catalyst for tourism. It therefore becomes evident that we face a challenge in. Township tourism has emerged as an important part of the urban tourism product in post1994 south africa. Traditionally led in south africa has been focussed around increasing production in localities ie expansion of production of industry, agriculture, mining etc. In analysing urban tourism in south africas major city, it must be acknowledged that available data are somewhat limited and that most existing data are focused.
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