The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has released its FNB Tourism Business Index (TBI) report for the last quarter of 2012. Results reveal an overall positive outlook for the travel and tourism industry for 2013.
A summary of key findings in the report:
? Q4 TBI exceeded expected performance slightly, reaching 104.6 against a normal of 100. This is up on Q3 TBI of 101.1 and an improvement when compared to an index of 87.3 during the same period in 2011.
? Business outlook for 2013 is on balance neutral for the accommodation sector and very positive for businesses in the rest of the tourism industry.
? In spite of the return to regular trading levels and the positive outlook, there are a number of factors which remain a concern for the sector
? Looking ahead to 2013, market opportunities are expected to be in the domestic business markets followed by foreign leisure and domestic leisure markets.
? The forecast for Q1 of 2013 is 102.4.
A link to the 19-page report is supplied on the TBCSA?s website (www.tbcsa.travel) under ?Download Documents?. Some 169 responses were received for this edition of the TBI, including 128 from the accommodation sector and 36 responses from other tourism businesses.
TBCSA chairman Mavuso Msimang says the latest index results provided relief for a sector that has been through two very tough years: ?This is the second consecutive quarter that TBI has recorded performance levels above the norm and is a clear indication of the extent to which business is recovering from the recessionary impacts and excess of supply it suffered post the 2010 Soccer World Cup.?
However, in spite of the return to regular trading levels and the positive outlook, a number of factors remain a concern. Gillian Saunders, Grant Thornton?s Head of Advisory Services, explains: ?Global economic uncertainty and ongoing recession risk, coupled with the negative profiling of South Africa internationally through labour and community unrest weighs heavily as a constraint for the sector. Input cost increases from rates, electricity and fuel costs were also cited as negative factors affecting business performance.?
FNB Head of Tourism, Wiza Nyondo, adds: ?The results shows that the market has begun to recognise South Africa as a sought after destination. Although we?ve seen some instability, we still believe in South Africa?s diverse offering of services and products where industry professionals can partner to help transform our country.?
Source: http://www.hotelandrestaurant.co.za/tourism/tourism-business-index-points-to-a-positive-2013/
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