All-round forecasts are pointing to a positive season ahead. “Better” and “Much Better” was the feedback from members regarding the performance for quarter 4 when compared with 2021. This was the sentiment from 100% of attendees of the Rethinking Tourism Webinar hosted last month.

The September Accommodation Season Demand Monitor has South Africa, United Kingdom, USA and Germany as the top key source markets of demand for the upcoming season.

Forecast occupancy as of September 2022 is as follows:

The announcement of the return of LATAM to South Africa is the latest airline update. LATAM will return in July 2023 and is the first returning direct route between South America and South Africa since the pandemic.

Arrivals reported by Cape Town International Airport have also continued its upward trajectory in both local and international passenger arrivals.

Domestically, capacity and fuel shortages are cause for concern. As a result of global supply chain issues, both air and road travellers could be impacted by the fuel shortage. Fuel rationing at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has put pressure on seat capacity. CTIA have managed to increase fuel reserves to 4.5 days.

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