Travel And Tourism in Bahrain
Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Bahrain 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: 51 | Publication date: Jul 2009
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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
Positive performance in 2008 despite global financial crisis
Owing to the global financial crisis, which also affected the Kingdom of Bahrain, travel and tourism suffered to some extent towards the end of the review period. However, travel and tourism continued to give a positive performance in 2008 owing to the high level of development that took place throughout the year. Firstly in terms of transportation, the Bahraini and Qatari governments signed an agreement to inaugurate the Qatar-Bahrain Causeway and the Bahraini government launched its first low-cost carrier, Bahrain Air. Secondly, three new shopping centres were constructed in 2008, namely Bahrain City Centre, Moda Mall at the World Trade Centre and Harbour Mall at the Bahrain Financial Harbour. Thirdly, with regard to real estate, the man-made Amwaj Islands became operational in 2008 and this emerged as a tourist attraction.
Bahrain Air takes off while Gulf Air continues to struggle
The introduction of Bahrain’s first low-cost carrier, Bahrain Air, was the highlight of 2008 as it filled the gap created by the departure of Oman Air in 2006. The flight plan is to cover the GCC, Middle East and North Africa and the Indian subcontinent, providing regular traffic to and from Bahrain. On the other hand, ailing national carrier Gulf Air suffered from criticism on the part of the Bahraini parliament and MPs, who requested a change in the management of the company.
Formula One Grand Prix faces regional competition
The Gulf Air Formula One Grand Prix, which has established itself as a major tourist attraction in Bahrain is expected to potentially lose some of its attraction in 2009 as neighbouring Abu Dhabi becomes a Formula One Grand Prix location. In November 2009, Abu Dhabi will host the finale of the 2009 Formula One Grand Prix and this is expected to potentially hamper tourist arrivals to Bahrain, as demand from tourists who planned to take a one-off trip to Bahrain for the Grand Prix may decide to go elsewhere.
Total broadband coverage arrives in Bahrain
In January 2009, Bahrain Telecommunications Company, Batelco, completed the final phase of conversion to the next generation network (NGN), a milestone through which Bahrain became the first country in the world with countrywide broadband setup. With online sales already posting healthy growth in travel accommodation, transportation, travel retail and car rental, these categories are expected to develop further over the forecast period owing to internet developments in the country.
Tourist arrivals expected to increase due to completion of tourist projects
With the man-made Amwaj Islands becoming operational in 2008 and as other tourist projects are completed, tourist attractions in Bahrain will continue to encourage record numbers of visitors over the forecast period, especially as these attractions become better known on an international level.
Table of contents
TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN BAHRAIN : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Positive performance in 2008 despite global financial crisis
Bahrain Air takes off while Gulf Air continues to struggle
Formula One Grand Prix faces regional competition
Total broadband coverage arrives in Bahrain
Tourist arrivals expected to increase due to completion of tourist projects
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Business-friendly Bahrain
Travel and tourism comes under the spotlight
The government clamps down on alcoholic beverages
The Qatar-Bahrain causeway goes ahead
Bahrain Air goes into operation
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 Tourist Attractions Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 18 Forecast Tourist Attractions: Value 2008-2013
Table 19 Forecast Tourist Attractions Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
Table 20 Health and Wellness Tourism Sales: Value 2003-2008
Table 21 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 22 Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2003-2008
Table 23 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2003-2008
Table 24 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2003-2008
Table 25 Incoming Tourist Receipts: Value 2003-2008
Table 26 Forecast Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2008-2013
Table 27 Forecast Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2008-2013
Table 28 Forecast Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2008-2013
Table 29 Forecast Incoming Tourist Receipts: Value 2008-2013
OUTBOUND TOURISM FLOWS
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 30 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 31 Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2003-2008
Table 32 Regional Hotel Parameters 2008
Table 33 Travel Accommodation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 34 Hotel Company Rankings 2005-2008
Table 35 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 36 Forecast Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2008-2013
Table 37 Forecast Travel Accommodation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
TRANSPORTATION
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 38 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 39 Air Company Rankings 2005-2008
Table 40 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013
CAR RENTAL
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 41 Car Rental Sales: Value 2003-2008
Table 42 Car Rental Company Rankings 2005-2008
Table 43 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2008-2013
TRAVEL RETAIL
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 44 Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2003-2008
Table 45 Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2003-2008
Table 46 Travel Retail Products Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 47 Travel Retail Products Company Rankings 2005-2008
Table 48 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2008-2013
Table 49 Forecast Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2008-2013
Table 50 Forecast Travel Retail Products Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013