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Travel And Tourism in Argentina

Argentina

Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Argentina report offers a comprehensive guide to the market at a national level. It looks at travel accommodation, transportation, car rental, tourist attractions and retail travel. It identifies the leading companies and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market, including background information on disposable income, annual leave and holiday taking habits.

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Product coverage

Car rental; Demand factors; Health & wellness tourism; Tourism flows domestic; Tourism flows inbound; Tourism flows outbound; Tourism receipts and expenditure; Tourist attractions; Transportation; Travel accommodation; Travel retail

Executive summary

Argentina: a great place to visit

The number of international arrivals to Argentina continued to grow in 2006. The main source for arrivals were border countries, especially Chile and Brazil, but also European citizens, particularly Spanish. The devalued peso continued to make Argentina an inexpensive place to visit. The country also received glowing reviews in the international trade press and from the WTO, encouraging people to visit.

Domestic tourism recovers

Many Argentineans stopped visiting domestic destinations due to a decline in purchasing power as a result of the financial crisis. However, as the economy and wages have recovered, more Argentines travelled in 2006. They flocked to Argentine beaches and rediscovered other destinations such as Salta, Jujuy, Iguazu, etc. In response, many destinations are upgrading their infrastructure to lure high income travellers. The recovery of income for the middle class boosted domestic tourism throughout the country.

The big boom: international hotel chains

The strong growth of the whole tourism industry over recent years has encouraged many international hotel chains to invest in Argentina. Many international companies announced the opening of hotels, particularly four and five stars hotels. Announcing new investments were Starwood, Accor, Howard Johnson, Hilton, and Hyatt, with some companies contemplating the entry of additional brands to Argentina. These hotel companies are building in Iguazu, Salta, Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Ushuaia and Calafate.

Domestic air service faces obstacles

Domestic flights faced several problems in 2006. Airlines were not able to keep up with growth in demand for domestic air travel. In an effort to control inflation, the government limited the number of times and the amount of fare increases. As a result, airlines cut back on frequency and discontinued routes that were unprofitable. This led to delays and flight cancellations and limited tourism growth to regions including Ushuaia, Salta, Calafate, and Iguazu. Some regions began offering subsidies to get airlines to fly to these regions.

Table of contents

TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN ARGENTINA : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Argentina: a great place to visit

Domestic tourism recovers

The big boom: international hotel chains

Domestic air service faces obstacles

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Economic drivers

Laws to promote Argentina

Crisis in the air transportation service: end of the open skies agreements?

Government tourism policy and sustainable tourism

Consumer lifestyles

Low cost carrier development

Emerging niche sectors

Internet developments

Iguazu tourism infrastructure develops quickly

TERRORISM AND SECURITY

LEAVE ENTITLEMENT

CONSUMER DEMOGRAPHICS

Mid length trips, especially in the summer, are favourites

Increase in male participation in holiday taking

Balance Of Payments

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 1 Leave Entitlement: Volume 2005/2006

Table 2 Holiday Demographic Trends 2001-2006

Table 3 Holiday Takers by Sex 2001-2006

Table 4 Holiday Takers by Age 2001-2006

Table 5 Length of Domestic Trip: 2001-2006

Table 6 Length of Outbound Departure: 2001-2006

Table 7 Seasonality of Trips 2005/2006

MARKET DATA

Table 8 Balance of Tourism Payments: Value 2001-2006

DEFINITIONS

Tourism Parameters

Travel accommodation

Transportation

Car rental

Travel retail

Tourist attractions

Health and wellness

Internet sales

Internet sales: dynamic packaging

Internet sales: traditional package holiday

Sustainable tourism

Sources

Summary 1 Research Sources

LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - ARGENTINA

AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS SA - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - ARGENTINA

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 2 Aerolineas Argentinas: Key Facts

Summary 3 Aerolineas Argentinas: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 4 Aerolineas Argentinas: Competitive Position 2006

ANNIE MILLET RENT A CAR SA - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - ARGENTINA

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 5 Annie Millet Rent A Car SA – Hertz Argentina: Key Facts

Summary 6 Annie Millet Rent A Car SA – Hertz Argentina: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 7 Annie Millet – Hertz Argentina: Competitive Position 2006

ASATEJ SRL - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - ARGENTINA

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 8 Asatej SRL: Key Facts

Summary 9 Asatej: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 10 Asatej SRL: Competitive Position 2006

TOURISM FLOWS INBOUND IN ARGENTINA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

INBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

INCOMING TOURIST RECEIPTS BY COUNTRY

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 9 Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2001-2006

Table 10 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2001-2006

Table 11 Leisure Arrivals by Type 2005-2006

Table 12 Business Arrivals: MICE Penetration 2005-2006

Table 13 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2001-2006

Table 14 Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country 2001-2006

Table 15 Tourism Expenditure by Sector: Value 2001-2006

Table 16 Method of Payments for Incoming Tourist Receipts: % Breakdown 2005/2006

Table 17 Forecast Arrivals: 2006-2011

Table 18 Forecast Incoming Tourism Receipts: 2006-2011

TOURISM FLOWS OUTBOUND IN ARGENTINA

HEADLINES

DESTINATIONS

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

OUTBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

OUTGOING TOURIST EXPENDITURE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 19 Departures by Destination: 2001-2006

Table 20 Leisure Departures by Type 2005-2006

Table 21 Business Departures: MICE Penetration % Breakdown 2005-2006

Table 22 Departures by Mode of Transport: 2001-2006

Table 23 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2001-2006

Table 24 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Sector: Value 2001-2006

Table 25 Method of Payments for Outgoing Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2006

Table 26 Forecast Departures: 2006-2011

Table 27 Forecast Outgoing Tourism Expenditure: 2006-2011

TOURISM FLOWS DOMESTIC IN ARGENTINA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

DESTINATIONS

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

DOMESTIC TOURISM RECEIPTS

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 28 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: 2001-2006

Table 29 Expenditure per Domestic Trip: 2001-2006

Table 30 Domestic Trips by Destination: 2001-2006

Table 31 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit: 2001-2006

Table 32 Method of Payments for Domestic Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005/2006

Table 33 Forecast Domestic Tourism: 2006-2011

Table 34 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: 2006-2011

TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION IN ARGENTINA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

HOTELS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Summary 11 Future Hotel Openings Announced in 2006

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 35 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2001-2006

Table 36 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Units 2001-2006

Table 37 Regional Hotel Parameters 2006

Table 38 Travel Accommodation Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006

Table 39 Hotel National Brand Owners by Market Share 2002-2006

Table 40 Hotel National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2006

Table 41 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2006-2011

Table 42 Forecast Travel Accommodation by Sector: Units 2006-2011

Table 43 Forecast Travel Accommodation Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2006-2011

TRANSPORTATION IN ARGENTINA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

AIRLINES

PRIVATE JETS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 44 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2001-2006

Table 45 Airline Capacity: 2001-2006

Table 46 Airline Utilisation: 2001-2006

Table 47 Airline % Utilisation 2001-2006

Table 48 Airline Volume Sales by Seat Class: % Breakdown: 2001-2006

Table 49 Airline Volume Sales by Distance: % Breakdown: 2001-2006

Table 50 Transportation Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006

Table 51 Airline Market Shares 2002-2006

Table 52 Key Airlines Key Performance Indicators 2006

Table 53 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2006-2011

Table 54 Forecast Transportation Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2006-2011

CAR RENTAL IN ARGENTINA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 55 Car Rental Sales by Sector and Location: Value 2001-2006

Table 56 Structure of Car Rental Market: 2001-2006

Table 57 Average Car Rental Duration by Sector 2004-2006

Table 58 Average Car Rental Duration: % Breakdown 2005/2006

Table 59 Time of Booking: % Breakdown 2005/2006

Table 60 Car Rental Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006

Table 61 Car Rental Market Shares 2002-2006

Table 62 Key Car Rental Companies’ Key Performance Indicators 2006

Table 63 Forecast Car Rental Sales by Sector: Value 2006-2011

Table 64 Forecast Car Rental Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2006-2011

TRAVEL RETAIL IN ARGENTINA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

GROWTH SECTORS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 65 Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2001-2006

Table 66 Travel Retail Sales by Product: Value 2001-2006

Table 67 Travel Retail Sales by Destination: % Value Breakdown 2001-2006

Table 68 Travel Retail Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006

Table 69 Travel Retail Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006

Table 70 Travel Retail Products Market Shares 2002-2006

Table 71 Key Travel Retail Companies by Number of Outlets 2006

Table 72 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2006-2011

Table 73 Forecast Travel Retail Sales by Product: Value 2006-2011

Table 74 Forecast Travel Retail Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN ARGENTINA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 75 Tourist Attractions by Sector: Value 2001-2006

Table 76 Tourist Attractions by Sector: 2001-2006

Table 77 Leading Tourist Attractions by Visitors 2001-2006

Table 78 Forecast Tourist Attractions by Sector: Value 2006-2011

Table 79 Forecast Tourist Attractions by Sector: 2006-2011

HEALTH & WELLNESS TOURISM IN ARGENTINA

HEADLINES

TRENDS

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 80 Number of Hotel/Resort Spas: Units 2001-2006

Table 81 Spa Sales by Type: Value 2001-2006

Table 82 Spa Consumer Markets: Domestic Tourism 2005-2006

Table 83 Spa Consumer Markets: Arrivals 2005-2006

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