Geodemographic and GIS Analysis of the Gender Gap in International Tourism: Post-COVID-19 Trends in Male and Female Tourists in South Africa (2021-2022)
Samak, Y. (2025). Geodemographic and GIS Analysis of the Gender Gap in International Tourism: Post-COVID-19 Trends in Male and Female Tourists in South Africa (2021-2022). EKB Journal Management System, 31(31), 1-32. doi: 10.21608/jfpsu.2025.349830.1410
Yasser Abdelazim Abdelmawgoud Samak. "Geodemographic and GIS Analysis of the Gender Gap in International Tourism: Post-COVID-19 Trends in Male and Female Tourists in South Africa (2021-2022)". EKB Journal Management System, 31, 31, 2025, 1-32. doi: 10.21608/jfpsu.2025.349830.1410
Samak, Y. (2025). 'Geodemographic and GIS Analysis of the Gender Gap in International Tourism: Post-COVID-19 Trends in Male and Female Tourists in South Africa (2021-2022)', EKB Journal Management System, 31(31), pp. 1-32. doi: 10.21608/jfpsu.2025.349830.1410
Samak, Y. Geodemographic and GIS Analysis of the Gender Gap in International Tourism: Post-COVID-19 Trends in Male and Female Tourists in South Africa (2021-2022). EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 31(31): 1-32. doi: 10.21608/jfpsu.2025.349830.1410

Geodemographic and GIS Analysis of the Gender Gap in International Tourism: Post-COVID-19 Trends in Male and Female Tourists in South Africa (2021-2022)

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DOI: 10.21608/jfpsu.2025.349830.1410
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Yasser Abdelazim Abdelmawgoud Samak email orcid
Department of Geography and GIS Faculty of Arts, Assiut University, Egypt
Abstract
Tourism plays a significant role in South Africa's economic and social dynamics. However, gender disparities in travel behaviors, preferences, and patterns remain underexplored, particularly in the context of post-COVID-19 recovery. This study addresses the gender gap in tourism using geospatial and statistical methods to analyze the demographic and regional characteristics of tourism trends between 2021 and 2022.
The study employs a combination of descriptive, analytical, behavioral, and comparative approaches, utilizing official data from the South African Department of Statistics. This dataset includes information on tourist distribution by nationality, gender, travel purpose, and regional destinations. Spatial analysis was conducted using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools, specifically ArcMap version 10.8 and ArcGIS Pro, to effectively map and visualize tourist flows. Comparative statistical methods were used to find important patterns and changes, focusing on gender differences and regional variations, while the behavioral approach was utilized to analyze tourist behaviors and preferences to better understand trends and decision-making processes.
The findings indicate a significant increase in overall tourist numbers from 2021 to 2022, with variations in gender distribution and regional preferences. Female tourists showed a notable preference for safer and more accessible destinations, while male tourists displayed more diverse travel patterns. Regions such as Gauteng and the Western Cape experienced the highest influx of tourists. International arrivals showed a strong rebound, particularly from Europe and Asia, driven by increased confidence in safety measures and accessibility.
This study highlights the evolving gender-specific travel behaviors and regional dynamics in South Africa’s tourism industry. The integration of GIS and statistical analysis provides actionable insights for policymakers to address gender disparities, improve tourism strategies, and promote balanced regional development.
تلعب السياحة دورًا حيويًا في الديناميكيات الاقتصادية والاجتماعية في جنوب إفريقيا. ومع ذلك، لا تزال الفجوات بين الجنسين في سلوكيات السفر وتفضيلاته غير مستكشفة بشكل كافٍ، خاصة في سياق التعافي من جائحة كوفيد-19. تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى تسليط الضوء على الفجوة بين الجنسين في السياحة باستخدام الأساليب الجغرافية المكانية والإحصائية لتحليل الخصائص الديموغرافية والإقليمية لاتجاهات السياحة بين عامي 2021 و2022.
اعتمدت الدراسة على كل من المنهج الوصفي والتحليلي باالإضافة للمنهج السلوكي والمقارن ، مستفيدة من البيانات الرسمية الصادرة عن إدارة الإحصاءات في جنوب إفريقيا. تتضمن مجموعة البيانات معلومات عن توزيع السياح حسب الجنسية والجنس والغرض من السفر والمواقع الإقليمية. تم استخدام برنامج نظم المعلومات الجغرافية  (GIS) ArcMap10.8بالاضافة  ل ArcGIS Pro لإجراء التحليل المكاني ورسم الخرائط لتدفقات السياحة. تم تطبيق الأساليب الإحصائية المقارنة لتحديد الأنماط والتغيرات المهمة، مع التركيز على الفروق بين الجنسين والتباينات الإقليمية، بينما تم استخدام المنهج السلوكي لتحليل سلوكيات وتفضيلات السياح لفهم الاتجاهات وعمليات اتخاذ القرار بشكل أفضل..
تشير النتائج إلى زيادة كبيرة في أعداد السياح الإجمالية بين عامي 2021 و2022، مع وجود تفاوتات في التوزيع بين الجنسين وتفضيلات المناطق. أظهرت السائحات تفضيلًا واضحًا للمناطق الأكثر أمانًا وسهولة في الوصول، بينما أظهر السائحون الذكور أنماط سفر أكثر تنوعًا. شهدت مناطق مثل غاوتينغ وكيب الغربية أعلى تدفقات سياحية. كما شهدت الرحلات الدولية انتعاشًا قويًا، خاصة من أوروبا وآسيا، مدعومة بالثقة المتزايدة في التدابير الأمنية وسهولة الوصول.
تسلط هذه الدراسة الضوء على السلوكيات السياحية المتغيرة بين الجنسين والديناميكيات الإقليمية في صناعة السياحة بجنوب إفريقيا. يوفر دمج نظم المعلومات الجغرافية والتحليل الإحصائي رؤى قابلة للتنفيذ لصانعي السياسات لمعالجة الفجوات بين الجنسين وتحسين استراتيجيات السياحة وتعزيز التنمية الإقليمية المتوازنة.
Keywords
Gender gap; Tourism; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); South Africa; COVID-19 recovery; Regional Tourism Patterns; الفجوة بين الجنسين; السياحة; نظم المعلومات الجغرافية (GIS); جنوب إفريقيا; التعافي من كوفيد-19; الأنماط السياحية الإقليمية
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