Travel and Leisure: Market Research Report
The global outlook series on Travel and Leisure provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.
The report provides a bird’s eye view of the effervescent and dynamic world of travel and leisure, and a peek into prevailing scenario with 101 data-rich tables offering offering statistical findings on key regional and international parameters such as, tourist arrivals, tourism expenditure /receipts and spending on travel services among others.
The report offers crisp primers on emerging trends shaping the industry’s future, and insights into the spate of recent mergers and acquisitions, and other noteworthy corporate developments.
Travel market trends and demographic behavioral patterns are neatly outlined, and illustrated with 33 supporting market data tables.
Other regional markets briefly summarized, and annotated with tables include Canada, Japan, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Korea Egypt and others.
Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 540 companies worldwide.
The report provides a bird’s eye view of the effervescent and dynamic world of travel and leisure, and a peek into prevailing scenario with 101 data-rich tables offering offering statistical findings on key regional and international parameters such as, tourist arrivals, tourism expenditure /receipts and spending on travel services among others.
The report offers crisp primers on emerging trends shaping the industry’s future, and insights into the spate of recent mergers and acquisitions, and other noteworthy corporate developments.
Travel market trends and demographic behavioral patterns are neatly outlined, and illustrated with 33 supporting market data tables.
Other regional markets briefly summarized, and annotated with tables include Canada, Japan, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Korea Egypt and others.
Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 540 companies worldwide.
1.OVERVIEW
Market Highlights
Market Analytic
Recession and After…
Travel & Leisure Sector: Dampeners and Deterrents
Travel & Leisure Sector: Drivers and Stimulants
Customized Travel Packages Boost the Global Travel & Tourism Sector
Slashed Airfares Drive Up Frequency of Outbound Short Trips
Top 10 Global Budget Airlines (2010): Ranked on the Basis of Lowest Average Fares
Women Travellers Drive Up Development of Allied Facilities
Baby Boomers Prefer to Chill Out on Polar Cruises
Leading Hotels that Lodge the Global Traveller
Hotels & Leisure Industry
Independent Hotels: A Clear Preference
Passenger Ships and Cruise Lines in the Global Market
Travel Market Anticipates Growth in Travel Bookings
Increased Usage of Tour Operators and Travel Agents’ Services
Consolidations Portray Positive Results in the Online Travel Industry
Asia to Experience the Maximum Traffic
Future Travellers Prefer to Go Out of the Way
Online Facilities Boost the Travel Sector
Social Networking Sites to Drive Growth
Travel Packages Make for “Light” Travelling
Lodging, Leisure & Travel Services Gain Momentum
Corporate Travel on Emerging Trend
Pricing Power
The Current Trends in Major Global Markets
World’s Leading Tourist Spots
Global Incentive Travel Industry
Adventure Tourism on the Rise and To Continue
Trekking and Walking—New Trends in Vacationing
Future Trends in Sustainable Travel
Statistical Review
Market Analytics
2.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
3.PRODUCT LAUNCHES
A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
1.NORTH AMERICA
1A.UNITED STATES
Overview
Impact of Recession
US Lodging Demand to Recover Slowly
Weak Dollar Influences American Travel Habits
US Outbound Travel Market Hit by Terrorist Attack Paranoia
US Witnesses Influx of Belgian Tourists
Outlook
Travel Market Trends
Offline Vs Online
Business Travel Fuels Offline US Travel Market
Role of Travel Agents
Demographics and Growth Potential
Business Travel
Leisure Travel
Adventure Travel
Inbound Travel
Outbound Travel
Business and Pleasure Trips in the US
Obtaining Temporary Visa
Purpose of the Trip
Showing Business Activity
General Requirements
Application Submission
Features of Worldweb.Com
Intercity Transportation
Outlook
Vacation Packages
Cruise Sector
Travel Destinations in the US
New York City
California
International Visitors
Travel and Leisure Market in the US (2010): Percentage Breakdown for Leading Countries in the US Inbound Market – UK, Japan, Germany, France, Brazil, Italy, South Korea and Australia
1B.CANADA
Overview
Leisure Travel Trends
Canadian Outbound Travel Market Grows by Leaps and Bounds
Tourists and Tourist Spots
Tourism-Market Segments
Accommodation
Food and Beverage
Transportation
Attraction Sectors
Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism
Events and Conferences
Travel Trade
Tourism Services
Industry Growth
Technology
Education
Increased Disposable Income
More Stressful Lifestyle
Travel Cost
Marketing
Common Currency
Political Stability
1C.MEXICO
Influence of the Mexican Travel and Tourism Industry on the US
General Trends
Domestic Tourism Sector and Increasing Competition
International Competitors
2.JAPAN
Overview
Outlook
Japanese Online Travel Market
3.EUROPE
Overview
Market Analytics
The European Travel Scene: Mixed Trends
Inbound Travel: International Sports Events Draw the Crowds to Europe
Bleak Prospects in Europe? Not Really
European Travel Markets Have Come of Age
Drivers and Deterrents in the European Travel Market
Rising Number of Tourists to Europe Augurs Growth in Hotel Spending
European Business Travel
Online Travel Market
3A.AUSTRIA
Overview
3B.BELGIUM
Overview
3C.DENMARK
Overview
Recession and its Impact on the Danish Travel Market
3D.FINLAND
Overview
US- A Major Travel Destination
3E.FRANCE
Overview
3F.GERMANY
Overview
Trends in Travel and Tourism Industry in Germany
Major Tourist Destinations
Demand in the Travel Market in Germany Increases
Booking Portals Other Than Conventional Agents Also Gaining Popularity
3G.HUNGARY
An Overview
Travelling Trends to the US
3H.IRELAND
Overview
Resurgence of Tourism Industry
3I.ITALY
Overview
Growing Market for Italian Travel and Tourism Industry to US
Outlook
.NORWAY
Overview
3K.POLAND
Overview
General Trends
Key Players
Future Course of Travel Industry in Poland
3L.PORTUGAL
Overview
3M.RUSSIA
Overview
Outbound Travel Market
3N.SLOVAKIA
Overview of the Slovakian Tourism Industry
3O.SPAIN
Market Dynamics
Overview
Outbound Market
Inbound Travel
Online Travel Market
3P.SWEDEN
Overview
Tourism Industry
3Q.SWITZERLAND
Overview
3R.THE NETHERLANDS
Overview
3S.UNITED KINGDOM
Hotel Industry – Growth Factors
Overview
Travel Market
Growth of UK Domestic Travel Industry
4.ASIA-PACIFIC
The Asian Travel Diary
Online Travel Sites a Boom to the Asian Travel Industry
Mobile Travel- Trends
Apps to Change Travel Habits
Travel and Tourism Sector Bounces Back from Natural Disasters
Asia-Pacific Remains a Dynamic Market in Travel and Tourism
Asian Tourism Industry Surges
Asia: Fascinating Destination for Business and Leisure Travelers
Chinese Panorama
Views from Thai
4A.AUSTRALIA
Overview
Australian Tourism Scenario to Worsen
4B.NEW ZEALAND
Overview
5.ASIA
Market Analytics
5A.CHINA
Tourism Sector to Grow Remarkably
Boom in Business Travel Sector
Overview
Guangdong: the Most Productive Tourist Destination in China
Spurt in Outbound Tourism
Boutique Hotels: the Emerging Trend in Hotel Industry
5B.HONG KONG
Overview
5C.INDIA
Overview
Outbound Travel Market in India
Trends
Tourism and Hospitality
Investments in Smaller Cities
Attractive Serviced Apartments
Growing Niche Segments
Strategic Co-operations
Competitive Landscape of Market
Indian Regulatory Model
Driving Factors for Tourism Industry Growth
Online Booking of Air Tickets Garners Attention
Medical Tourism
Investments Needed to Address Anticipated Boom in Indian Medical Tourism
Growth to Remain Sluggish Despite Economic Recovery
5D.KOREA
Overview
Outlook of Korean Outbound Travel Market
5E.MALAYSIA
Medical Tourism Industry Witnesses Impressive Growth
5F.PHILIPPINES
Philippines’ Travel Industry Booming
5G.SINGAPORE
Overview
Travelling Trends
US: Popular Tourist Destination among Singaporeans
6.LATIN AMERICA
6A.ARGENTINA
Overview
6B.BRAZIL
Overview
6C.ECUADOR
Travel and Tourism Industry Grows
7.MIDDLE EAST
Emerging as a Favored Travel Destination
7A.SAUDI ARABIA
Overview
7B.UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Overview
7C.EGYPT
Tourism in Egypt to Undergo a Boom
8.SOUTH AFRICA
Overview
Global Directory
Market Highlights
Market Analytic
Recession and After…
Travel & Leisure Sector: Dampeners and Deterrents
Travel & Leisure Sector: Drivers and Stimulants
Customized Travel Packages Boost the Global Travel & Tourism Sector
Slashed Airfares Drive Up Frequency of Outbound Short Trips
Table 1. Leading Global Airlines (2010): Ancillary Revenues in Euros for United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas Airways, Ryanair, EasyJet, US Airways, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Tam Airlines
Top 10 Global Budget Airlines (2010): Ranked on the Basis of Lowest Average Fares
Table 2. Leading Outbound Travel Markets (2010): Number of Trips in Million by Country of Origin
Women Travellers Drive Up Development of Allied Facilities
Baby Boomers Prefer to Chill Out on Polar Cruises
Leading Hotels that Lodge the Global Traveller
Hotels & Leisure Industry
Independent Hotels: A Clear Preference
Passenger Ships and Cruise Lines in the Global Market
Travel Market Anticipates Growth in Travel Bookings
Increased Usage of Tour Operators and Travel Agents’ Services
Consolidations Portray Positive Results in the Online Travel Industry
Asia to Experience the Maximum Traffic
Future Travellers Prefer to Go Out of the Way
Online Facilities Boost the Travel Sector
Social Networking Sites to Drive Growth
Travel Packages Make for “Light” Travelling
Lodging, Leisure & Travel Services Gain Momentum
Corporate Travel on Emerging Trend
Pricing Power
The Current Trends in Major Global Markets
World’s Leading Tourist Spots
Global Incentive Travel Industry
Adventure Tourism on the Rise and To Continue
Trekking and Walking—New Trends in Vacationing
Future Trends in Sustainable Travel
Statistical Review
Table 3. International Tourist Arrivals by Mode of Transport (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Air, Land (Road and Rail), Water and Other Modes
Table 4. Global Travel and Leisure Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Key Determiners in Selecting a Cruise Vacation – Destination, Cost, Overall Experience, Ship and On board Facilities
Table 5. Global Travel and Leisure Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Leading Countries in Terms of Number of International Arrivals – France, US, China, Spain, Italy, UK, Turkey, Germany, Malaysia, Mexico and Others
Table 6. Global Travel and Leisure Market (2011): Percentage Breakdown of Leading Countries by Expenditure – Germany, US, China, UK, France and Others
Table 7. International Tourist Arrivals by Purpose of Visit (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Leisure, Recreation & Holidays, Business & Professional, Visiting Friends & Relatives, Health, Religion and Other and Other Purposes
Table 8. Outbound Tourism by International Tourism Expenditure by Region in Africa (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Southern Africa, West Africa, East Africa, North Africa and Central Africa
Table 9. Outbound Tourism by International Tourism Expenditure by Region the Americas (2011): Percentage Breakdown for North America, South America, Carribean and Central America
Table 10. Outbound Tourism by International Tourism Expenditure by Region Asia-Pacific (2011): Percentage Breakdown Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia and Oceania
Table 11. Outbound Tourism by International Tourism Expenditure by Region Europe (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Western Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Central/Eastern Europe and East Mediterranean Europe
Table 12. Leading Emerging Tourism Destinations by International Tourist Arrivals in Africa (2011): Percentage Breakdown for South Africa, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria, Mauritius, Ghana, Tanzania, Malawi, Swaziland and Other Destinations
Table 13. Leading Emerging Tourism Destinations by International Tourist Arrivals in Middle East & Africa (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Syria, Lebanon and Other Destinations
Table 14. International Tourism Receipts by Region in Africa (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Southern Africa, North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, Central Africa
Table 15. International Tourism Receipts by Region in the Americas (2011): Percentage Breakdown for North America, Caribbean, South America and Central America
Table 16. International Tourism Receipts by Region in Asia-Pacific (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania and South Asia
Table 17. International Tourism Receipts by Region in Europe (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Southern/Mediterranean Europe, Western Europe, Northern Europe and Central/Eastern Europe
Market Analytics
Table 18. World Recent Past, Current, and Future Analysis for Travel and Leisure by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 19. World 5-Year Perspective for Travel and Leisure by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific (including Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011 & 2015
2.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
3.PRODUCT LAUNCHES
A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
1.NORTH AMERICA
1A.UNITED STATES
Overview
Impact of Recession
US Lodging Demand to Recover Slowly
Weak Dollar Influences American Travel Habits
US Outbound Travel Market Hit by Terrorist Attack Paranoia
US Witnesses Influx of Belgian Tourists
Outlook
Travel Market Trends
Offline Vs Online
Business Travel Fuels Offline US Travel Market
Role of Travel Agents
Table 20. Travel Bookings by Segment in the US (2011): Percentage Market Share for Airline Tickets, Hotel Rooms, Rental Cars and Cruises
Demographics and Growth Potential
Business Travel
Leisure Travel
Adventure Travel
Inbound Travel
Outbound Travel
Business and Pleasure Trips in the US
Obtaining Temporary Visa
Purpose of the Trip
Showing Business Activity
General Requirements
Application Submission
Features of Worldweb.Com
Intercity Transportation
Outlook
Vacation Packages
Cruise Sector
Travel Destinations in the US
New York City
California
International Visitors
Table 21. Travel and Leisure Market in the US (2011): Region wise Percentage Breakdown for Leading Contributors to the US Inbound Market – Europe, Asia, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Middle-East and Africa
Travel and Leisure Market in the US (2010): Percentage Breakdown for Leading Countries in the US Inbound Market – UK, Japan, Germany, France, Brazil, Italy, South Korea and Australia
1B.CANADA
Overview
Leisure Travel Trends
Canadian Outbound Travel Market Grows by Leaps and Bounds
Tourists and Tourist Spots
Tourism-Market Segments
Accommodation
Food and Beverage
Transportation
Attraction Sectors
Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism
Events and Conferences
Travel Trade
Tourism Services
Industry Growth
Technology
Education
Increased Disposable Income
More Stressful Lifestyle
Travel Cost
Marketing
Common Currency
Political Stability
Table 22. Travel and Leisure Market in Canada (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown by Main Reasons for Traveling- Leisure, Family and Friends, Business and Others
Table 23. Canadian Travel and Leisure Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown for Leading Travel Firms – Transat, TCNA, Sunwing, ACV, WJV, TUI and Others
1C.MEXICO
Influence of the Mexican Travel and Tourism Industry on the US
General Trends
Domestic Tourism Sector and Increasing Competition
International Competitors
2.JAPAN
Overview
Outlook
Japanese Online Travel Market
3.EUROPE
Overview
Market Analytics
Table 24. European Travel and Leisure Market by Geographic Region – Annual Sales for the Years 2010 through 2015 in US$ billion for France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain and Rest of Europe
Table 25. European Travel and Leisure Market by Geographic Region: Percentage Share Breakdown for 2011 and 2015 for France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain and Rest of Europe
The European Travel Scene: Mixed Trends
Inbound Travel: International Sports Events Draw the Crowds to Europe
Bleak Prospects in Europe? Not Really
European Travel Markets Have Come of Age
Drivers and Deterrents in the European Travel Market
Rising Number of Tourists to Europe Augurs Growth in Hotel Spending
European Business Travel
Online Travel Market
3A.AUSTRIA
Overview
3B.BELGIUM
Overview
3C.DENMARK
Overview
Recession and its Impact on the Danish Travel Market
3D.FINLAND
Overview
US- A Major Travel Destination
3E.FRANCE
Overview
3F.GERMANY
Overview
Trends in Travel and Tourism Industry in Germany
Major Tourist Destinations
Demand in the Travel Market in Germany Increases
Booking Portals Other Than Conventional Agents Also Gaining Popularity
Table 26. Travel and Leisure Market in Germany (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown by Purpose of Traveling – Holiday Trips, Private Trips and Business Trips.
Table 27. German Travel and Leisure Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown for Outbound Market – Austria, Spain, Italy, Turkey, France, Netherlands, Greece, Croatia and Others
3G.HUNGARY
An Overview
Travelling Trends to the US
Table 28. Travel and Leisure Market in Hungary (2011): Percentage Breakdown by Expenditure – Leisure, Work, Business, Shopping, Study and Others
3H.IRELAND
Overview
Resurgence of Tourism Industry
Table 29. Online Products/Services Purchases in Ireland (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Travel Services and Others
3I.ITALY
Overview
Growing Market for Italian Travel and Tourism Industry to US
Outlook
.NORWAY
Overview
3K.POLAND
Overview
General Trends
Key Players
Future Course of Travel Industry in Poland
3L.PORTUGAL
Overview
3M.RUSSIA
Overview
Outbound Travel Market
3N.SLOVAKIA
Overview of the Slovakian Tourism Industry
3O.SPAIN
Market Dynamics
Overview
Outbound Market
Inbound Travel
Online Travel Market
3P.SWEDEN
Overview
Tourism Industry
Table 30. Travel and Leisure Market in Sweden (2011): Percentage Breakdown for Leading Travel Agencies – Thomas Cook, TUI, Kuoni, Primera and Others
3Q.SWITZERLAND
Overview
3R.THE NETHERLANDS
Overview
3S.UNITED KINGDOM
Hotel Industry – Growth Factors
Overview
Travel Market
Growth of UK Domestic Travel Industry
4.ASIA-PACIFIC
The Asian Travel Diary
Online Travel Sites a Boom to the Asian Travel Industry
Mobile Travel- Trends
Apps to Change Travel Habits
Travel and Tourism Sector Bounces Back from Natural Disasters
Asia-Pacific Remains a Dynamic Market in Travel and Tourism
Asian Tourism Industry Surges
Asia: Fascinating Destination for Business and Leisure Travelers
Chinese Panorama
Views from Thai
4A.AUSTRALIA
Overview
Australian Tourism Scenario to Worsen
Table 31. Travel and Leisure Market in Australia (2011): Percentage Breakdown by Purpose of Arriving – Holiday, Visiting Friends or Relatives, Business, Education, Employment, Conference and Other
4B.NEW ZEALAND
Overview
5.ASIA
Market Analytics
Table 32. Asia-Pacific Travel and Leisure Market by Geographic Region – Annual Sales for the Years 2010 through 2015 in US$ Billion for China, Hong Kong, Thailand and Rest of Asia-Pacific
Table 33. Asia-Pacific Travel and Leisure Market by Geographic Region: Percentage Share Breakdown for 2011 and 2015 for China, Hong Kong, Thailand and Rest of Asia-Pacific
5A.CHINA
Tourism Sector to Grow Remarkably
Boom in Business Travel Sector
Overview
Guangdong: the Most Productive Tourist Destination in China
Spurt in Outbound Tourism
Boutique Hotels: the Emerging Trend in Hotel Industry
5B.HONG KONG
Overview
5C.INDIA
Overview
Outbound Travel Market in India
Trends
Tourism and Hospitality
Investments in Smaller Cities
Attractive Serviced Apartments
Growing Niche Segments
Strategic Co-operations
Competitive Landscape of Market
Indian Regulatory Model
Driving Factors for Tourism Industry Growth
Online Booking of Air Tickets Garners Attention
Medical Tourism
Investments Needed to Address Anticipated Boom in Indian Medical Tourism
Growth to Remain Sluggish Despite Economic Recovery
5D.KOREA
Overview
Outlook of Korean Outbound Travel Market
5E.MALAYSIA
Medical Tourism Industry Witnesses Impressive Growth
5F.PHILIPPINES
Philippines’ Travel Industry Booming
5G.SINGAPORE
Overview
Travelling Trends
US: Popular Tourist Destination among Singaporeans
6.LATIN AMERICA
6A.ARGENTINA
Overview
6B.BRAZIL
Overview
6C.ECUADOR
Travel and Tourism Industry Grows
7.MIDDLE EAST
Emerging as a Favored Travel Destination
7A.SAUDI ARABIA
Overview
7B.UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Overview
7C.EGYPT
Tourism in Egypt to Undergo a Boom
8.SOUTH AFRICA
Overview
Global Directory