Travel And Tourism in Aruba
Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Aruba 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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Tables: 52 | Publication date: Jul 2009
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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
Economic slowdown worries Aruba
Aruba’s economy is highly dependent on the evolution of its tourism sector, an activity that accounts for most of the revenues generated by the country. Tourism is also the major employer in Aruba and a key industry that generates dynamism in the rest of the economy. As a result, the global economic slowdown worries the country to a great extent. If tourists stop coming to Aruba, the island’s economy would greatly suffer. Several promotions have been put in place to prevent this from happening. Heavy discounting on hotels, package deals, and attempts to maintain the level of air arrivals are all in effect. Marketing efforts are also in place and the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) plans to continue its efforts to advertise the country overseas. In 2009, ATA sponsored the Globe Travel Show that took place in Boston in February. This was the third time the Aruba Tourism Authority participated in the event and in 2008, the Boston Globe Travel Show attracted over 17,000 people and 250 exhibitors earning more than US$2 million of travel business for Aruba.
From exclusive to bargain
Exclusivity, luxury, and high-class service are three of the key attractions for consumers visiting Aruba. With a more budget-conscious world however, exclusivity and high expense are now negative factors for Aruba´s tourism industry. Aruba´s resorts and beaches were quieter in 2008 due to the cheap packages offered during the year for the Dominican Republic and Mexico; many travellers allowed their budgets to dictate and chose other destinations. With travellers focused on where they can get more value for their money, Aruba, the island that has historically been marketed as an exclusive and luxurious destination has had to move away from this reputation and offer more affordable deals.
Honeymoons and weddings
Honeymoons and weddings constitute an important and largely increasing share of the market. In terms of honeymoons and weddings in 2008, large hotels such as the Hyatt Regency Aruba, the Westin Aruba Resort, the Grand Aruba and the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, continued promoting these activities, launching promotional packages that include romantic ceremonies on the beach, photo sessions, wedding cakes, etc.
Table of contents
TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN ARUBA : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Economic slowdown worries Aruba
From exclusive to bargain
Honeymoons and weddings
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Slowdown in the economy worries Aruba
Honeymoons and weddings
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Length of Domestic Trips: 2003-2008
Table 2 Length of Outbound Departures: 2003-2008
MARKET DATA
Table 3 Balance of Tourism Payments: Value 2003-2008
Table 4 Departures by Destination: 2003-2008
Table 5 Departures by Method of Transport: 2003-2008
Table 6 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2003-2008
Table 7 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure: Value 2003-2008
Table 8 Forecast Departures by Destination: 2008-2013
Table 9 Forecast Departures by Method of Transport: 2008-2013
Table 10 Forecast Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2008-2013
Table 11 Forecast Outgoing Tourism Expenditure: Value 2008-2013
Table 12 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2003-2008
Table 13 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2003-2008
Table 14 Forecast Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2008-2013
Table 15 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2008-2013
Table 16 Tourist Attractions: Value 2003-2008
Table 17 Forecast Tourist Attractions: Value 2008-2013
Table 18 Health and Wellness Tourism Sales: Value 2003-2008
Table 19 Forecast Health and Wellness Sales: Value 2008-2013
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
Summary 1 Research Sources
INBOUND TOURISM FLOWS
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
SECTOR DATA
Table 20 Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2003-2008
Table 21 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2003-2008
Table 22 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2003-2008
Table 23 Incoming Tourist Receipts: Value 2003-2008
Table 24 Forecast Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2008-2013
Table 25 Forecast Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2008-2013
Table 26 Forecast Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2008-2013
TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
SECTOR DATA
Table 27 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 28 Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2003-2008
Table 29 Regional Hotel Parameters 2008
Table 30 Travel Accommodation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 31 Hotel Company Rankings 2005-2008
Table 32 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 33 Forecast Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2008-2013
Table 34 Forecast Travel Accommodation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
TRANSPORTATION
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
SECTOR DATA
Table 35 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 36 Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 37 Air Company Rankings 2005-2008
Table 38 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 39 Forecast Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
CAR RENTAL
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
SECTOR DATA
Table 40 Car Rental Sales: Value 2003-2008
Table 41 Car Rental Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 42 Car Rental Company Rankings 2005-2008
Table 43 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2008-2013
Table 44 Forecast Car Rental Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
TRAVEL RETAIL
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
SECTOR DATA
Table 45 Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2003-2008
Table 46 Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2003-2008
Table 47 Travel Retail Products Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 48 Travel Retail Products Company Rankings 2005-2008
Table 49 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2008-2013
Table 50 Forecast Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2008-2013
Table 51 Forecast Travel Retail Products Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013