Travel in Mauritius

November 2020 | 30 pages | ID: TBCB6547D36EN
Euromonitor International Ltd

Abstracts

Prior to the onset of the global pandemic, Western Europe was by far the largest region for inbound visitors to Mauritius, with France and the UK the leading individual source markets. However, the economic situation in these two countries, including uncertainty surrounding Brexit, made consumers more cautious with their spending, resulting in weaker growth in arrivals in Mauritius in 2019. This was not helped by the fact that Mauritius is perceived as a luxury destination. Nevertheless, the ove...

Euromonitor International's Travel in Mauritius report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest market size data 2015-2019, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new legislative, technology or pricing issues. Background information on disposable income, annual leave and holiday taking habits is also included. Forecasts to 2024 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Activities and Experiences (Destination), Lodging, Online Travel Sales and Intermediaries, Tourism Flows, Travel Modes, Traveller Profiles.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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• Get a detailed picture of the Travel market;
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Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COVID-19 impact on travel
COVID-19 country impact
Company response to COVID-19: Airlines and hotels
Impact of COVID-19 on online bookings and travel intermediaries
What next for travel?
CHART 1 Inbound Receipts: 2020-2025
CHART 2 Average Spend per Trip for Inbound Arrivals: 2020-2025
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Other Transport: Value 2015-2020
Table 2 Forecast Other Transport: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Car Rental Sales: Value 2015-2020
Table 4 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 5 Attractions and Experiences: Value 2015-2020
Table 6 Forecast Attractions and Experiences: Value 2020-2025
GLOBAL MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
GLOBAL INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
TOURISM FLOWS
Key Data Findings
2020 Impact
Professional and amateur efforts to promote the island stall temporarily due to the onset of COVID-19
An oil spill and misconceptions of the damage caused make the island less attractive to potential tourists
Recovery and Opportunities
Increasing need to attract new source markets to avoid overreliance on markets such as China
Development of travel niches on Mauritius could offer growth potential while Rodrigues likely to appeal to wealthy locals
Category Data
Table 7 Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2015-2020
Table 8 Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2015-2020
Table 9 Inbound Receipts: Value 2015-2020
Table 10 Forecast Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 11 Forecast Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 12 Forecast Inbound Receipts: Value 2020-2025
Table 13 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit: Number of Trips 2015-2020
Table 14 Domestic Business Trips by Travel Mode: Number of Trips 2015-2020
Table 15 Domestic Leisure Trips by Travel Mode: Number of Trips 2015-2020
Table 16 Domestic Expenditure: Value and Growth 2015-2020
Table 17 Forecast Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 18 Forecast Domestic Business Trips by Travel Mode: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 19 Forecast Domestic Leisure Trips by Travel Mode: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 20 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value and Growth 2020-2025
Table 21 Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2015-2020
Table 22 Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2015-2020
Table 23 Outbound Expenditure: Value 2015-2020
Table 24 Forecast Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 25 Forecast Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2020-2025
Table 26 Forecast Outbound Expenditure: Value 2020-2025
AIRLINES
Key Data Findings
2020 Impact
National carrier Air Mauritius files for voluntary administration during lockdown in April 2020
Rise in ticket prices likely once normality resumes while the entry of new players could broaden source markets and improve connectivity with existing ones
Recovery and Opportunities
Partial reopening of borders on 1 October 2020
Alternative promotional campaigns during the pandemic boost prospects for Mauritius when travel restrictions ease
Category Data
Table 27 Airlines Sales: Value 2015-2020
Table 28 Forecast Airlines Sales: Value 2020-2025
LODGING
Key Data Findings
2020 Impact
Despite qualifying for the Safe Travels stamp in June 2020 borders remained closed until 1 October leading to short-term hotel closures and a focus on domestic tourism
Digital platforms such as Airbnb are boosting short-term rentals
Recovery and Opportunities
Hygiene and proper sanitisation to ensure safety of travellers could create all-inclusive package offers combined with mandatory two-week quarantine period
Potential growth of mixed-use development projects based in convenient locations
Category Data
Table 29 Lodging Sales: Value 2015-2020
Table 30 Lodging Outlets: Units 2015-2020
Table 31 Forecast Lodging Sales: Value 2020-2025
Table 32 Forecast Lodging Outlets: Units 2020-2025
ONLINE TRAVEL INTERMEDIARIES
Key Data Findings
2020 Impact
Border closures create repercussions on neighbouring islands
Pressure on authorities to reopen borders in order to fulfil winter demand during 2020
Recovery and Opportunities
Aggressive marketing to clear negative press surrounding the destination, while new COVID-19 testing facility set up at airport brings fresh hope for international travel
Local businesses diversify in order to make the best of the situation
Category Data
Table 33 Travel Intermediaries Sales: Value 2015-2020
Table 34 Forecast Travel Intermediaries Sales: Value 2020-2025