Travel And Tourism in Central African Republic
Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Central African Republic 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: 42 | Publication date: Mar 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
Key Trends and Developments
Central African Republic (CAR) has a tumultuous political history and is embroiled in regional instability. Domestic pressures on the government and fighting in neighbouring countries have impacted negatively on travel and tourism in the country.
A shortage of air access means that CAR has been an expensive destination and this has compounded its landlocked and remote status. Consequently, transport infrastructure is seen as the most important way forward by the government to energise the economy and tourism.
Parallel to efforts to improve access to the country, the government is also investing in ecotourism as a means to develop a long-term tourism policy, as this would encourage economic development of local communities while protecting the environment, a crucial issue in a country that relies heavily on forestry as an economic resource. The government is supported by international conservation organisations like the WWF and receives financial support from the World Bank and bilateral donors to develop ecotourism. Regional instability remains, however, the country’s biggest hurdle towards tourism development.
Travel Accommodation
Travel accommodation is characterised by a lack of international hotel brands and by a lack of private investment. The absence of international standard accommodation will need to be addressed if the country is to develop significantly its tourism industry, as few of its hotels meet international tourism standards.
Transportation
Transportation is the most dynamic market, as it is the biggest priority of the government. CAR’s landlocked and remote status has been a huge concern for the government and international donors alike. The EU and other donor agencies are funding renovation and expansion projects throughout the sector. Improvements to road networks, the regulation of fluvial transport and increased air access are set to improve both international and domestic access to CAR’s tourism sites.
Travel Retail
Travel retail is at an embryonic stage and can only benefit from improved air access and ecotourism development. Most travel retail outlets are ticketing agencies for the operating airlines and international tourists tend to use tour operators in their regions to organise their travels.
Table of contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRAVEL RETAIL
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
POLITICAL INSTABILITY AND REGIONAL INFLUENCES
Outlook
Impact
NATIONAL TOURISM STRATEGY
Outlook
Impact
ECOTOURISM
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 Hotel Company Rankings 2005
Table 27 Forecast Hotels: Units 2005-2010
Table 28 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2005-2010
Table 29 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2000-2005
Table 30 Airline Company Rankings 2005
Table 31 Air Travel Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 32 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2005-2010
Table 33 Car Rental Sales: Value 2000-2005
Table 34 Car Rental Company Rankings 2005
Table 35 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2005-2010
Table 36 Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2000-2005
Table 37 Travel Retail Sales: 2000-2005
Table 38 Travel Retail Company Rankings 2005
Table 39 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2005-2010
Table 40 Forecast Travel Retail Sales: 2005-2010
Table 41 Tourist Attractions: Value 2000-2005
Table 42 Forecast Tourist Attractions: 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