Travel And Tourism in Belarus
Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Belarus 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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Chapters: 8 | Tables: 55 | Publication date: Jan 2007
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Product coverage
Airline capacity and utilisation; Arrivals by country of origin; Arrivals by mode of transport; Arrivals by purpose of visit; Car rental services by sector; Demand factors; Departures by destination; Departures by mode of transport; Departures by purpose of visit; Domestic tourism by destination; Domestic tourism by mode of transport; Tourism receipts and expenditure; Tourist attractions; Transportation; Travel accommodation; Travel retail services
Executive summary
Belarusian tourism needs to improve its image
In order to favour the development of its tourism industry Belarus needs to work on its image in the international market. This country is known for its political and economic instability, and is currently unattractive as a destination for international tourists. The problems which need to be solved to facilitate the expansion of Belarusian tourism include poor choice and low average quality of the travel accommodation offer, reduced quality of services in both state-owned and private hotels, and also a lack of specialists in the tourism industry.
Belarusians’ tourism preferences are changing
Most Belarusian tourists travelling abroad prefer inexpensive tours to Turkey, Cyprus and Egypt, among other destinations. The popularity of Balkan countries is growing. Some changes in tourism preferences among Belarusians were evident at the end of the review period. The number of tourists choosing high-priced and exclusive tours is still not high, but is steadily increasing. Demand for Crimean (Ukraine) and some Russian resorts, such as Sochi, fell at the end of the review period because high prices were inconsistent with the low quality of tourism services on offer.
Presidential measures on tourism development
In accordance with the Presidential Decree of 2 June 2006, regarding the implementation of some measures to support the tourism development in Belarus, some organisations are now exempt from income tax payments if they are able to guarantee that the released funds will be invested in construction and renovation of tourism infrastructures in Belarus. This law will also help to reduce the cost of tour organisation services in Belarus. It should also help attract investment in the tourism field, and support suppliers of national tourism services.
Belarusian tourism authorities count on agri-tourism
Agri-tourism is one of the most profitable niches in the Belarusian tourism industry. Various state programmes provide financial and legal support for the expansion of this niche. To make agri-tourism more successful, quality of accommodation services should be improved. Further development of infrastructure and entertainment resources in agri-tourism is also need. Among 50 farms involved in agri-tourism in Belarus, 20 are located near Belovezhskaya Puscha – one of the most beautiful European forests.
Travellers choose rail transport
Belarus is located in the heart of Europe and many railway lines cross the country. As a result rail remains the most popular form of transport among Belarusians, and for people arriving to the country. This is due to the quite low prices of railway tickets in Belarus and neighbouring countries compared with air travel. However, the majority of long-distance trains running between Belarus and Russia, or between Belarus and CIS countries, urgently require renovation, which is planned for the near future. The planning of rail routes is also included in state programmes for tourism development in Belarus.
Table of contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BELARUSIAN TOURISM NEEDS TO IMPROVE ITS IMAGE
BELARUSIANS’ TOURISM PREFERENCES ARE CHANGING
PRESIDENTIAL MEASURES ON TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
BELARUSIAN TOURISM AUTHORITIES COUNT ON AGRI-TOURISM
TRAVELLERS CHOOSE RAIL TRANSPORT
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
SEVERAL FACTORS HAMPER TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN BELARUS
Outlook
Impact
BELARUSIANS’ TOURISM PREFERENCES
Outlook
Impact
AGRI-TOURISM, A SUCCESSFUL NICHE IN BELARUS
Outlook
Impact
RENOVATION OF TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES NEEDED FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Outlook
Impact
TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION
TRENDS
PROSPECTS
TRANSPORTATION
TRENDS
PROSPECTS
TRAVEL RETAIL
TRENDS
PROSPECTS
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Length of Trip: 2000-2005
Table 2 Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2000-2005
Table 3 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2000-2005
Table 4 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2000-2005
Table 5 Departures: 2000-2005
Table 6 Departures by Destination: 2000-2005
Table 7 Departures by Mode of Transport: 2000-2005
Table 8 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2000-2005
Table 9 Domestic Trips by Mode of Transport: 2000-2005
Table 10 Incoming Tourist Receipts: 2000-2005
Table 11 Incoming Tourist Receipts % Growth: 2000-2005
Table 12 Outgoing Tourism Expenditure: 2000-2005
Table 13 Outgoing Tourism Expenditure % Growth: 2000-2005
Table 14 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: 2000-2005
Table 15 Forecast Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2005-2010
Table 16 Forecast Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2005-2010
Table 17 Forecast Departures: 2005-2010
Table 18 Forecast Departures by Destination: 2005-2010
Table 19 Forecast Departures by Mode of Transport: 2005-2010
Table 20 Forecast Incoming Tourist Receipts: 2005-2010
Table 21 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: 2005-2010
Table 22 Forecast Outgoing Tourism Expenditure: 2005-2010
SECTOR DATA
Table 23 Hotels: Units 2000-2005
Table 24 Regional Hotel Parameters 2005
Table 25 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2000-2005
Table 26 Travel Accommodation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 27 Hotel Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 28 Hotel Company Rankings 2005
Table 29 Forecast Hotels: Units 2005-2010
Table 30 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2005-2010
Table 31 Forecast Travel Accommodation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2005-2010
Table 32 Forecast Hotel Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2005-2010
Table 33 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2000-2005
Table 34 Airline Company Rankings 2005
Table 35 Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 36 Air Travel Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 37 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2005-2010
Table 38 Forecast Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2005-2010
Table 39 Forecast Air Travel Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 40 Car Rental Sales: Value 2000-2005
Table 41 Car Rental Company Rankings 2005
Table 42 Car Rental Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 43 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2005-2010
Table 44 Forecast Car Rental Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2005-2010
Table 45 Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2000-2005
Table 46 Travel Retail Sales: 2000-2005
Table 47 Travel Retail Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 48 Travel Retail Company Rankings 2005
Table 49 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2005-2010
Table 50 Forecast Travel Retail Sales: 2005-2010
Table 51 Forecast Travel Retail Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2005-2010
Table 52 Tourist Attractions: Value 2000-2005
Table 53 Tourist Attractions Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2005
Table 54 Forecast Tourist Attractions: Value 2005-2010
Table 55 Forecast Tourist Attractions Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2005-2010
DEFINITIONS
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
DEMAND FACTORS
Length of Trip
TOURISM PARAMETERS
Arrivals
Departures
Outgoing tourism expenditure
Domestic tourists
Domestic trips
Domestic tourist expenditure
TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION
Hotels
Other travel accommodation
Number of bed nights
Occupancy rates
Number of rooms and beds
TRANSPORTATION
Air
Other transportation
CAR RENTAL
TRAVEL RETAIL
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
INTERNET SALES