Although individual countries do relatively well, Africa represents a tiny percentage of international tourist arrivals – just over 4% of the total number
Africa In The Travel And Tourism Competitiveness Report, 2009; Mauritius Leads
The index is calculated based on regulatory framework for tourism; business environment and infrastructure; and human, cultural and natural resources.
Tourism Dollars Earned In Africa, By Country, 2006
South Africa earned $7.3 billion from tourism in 2006, followed by Egypt at $6.8 billion and Morocco at $4.6 billion.
Business Environment For Tourism, Africa 2008
The index measures elements of the business environment and infrastructure of each economy: air transport infrastructure, ground transport infrastructure, tourism infrastructure, ICT infrastructure, and price competitiveness
Tourist Arrivals In African Countries, 2006
Egypt led Africa in the number of tourist arrivals, with more than 8.2 million visitors; South Africa is second at 7.5 million. Tunisia, Morocco and Zimbabwe round out the top five.