Travel And Tourism in Congo-Brazzaville

Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Congo-Brazzaville 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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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

National stability is promising

After years of instability and civil war, Congo-Brazzaville appears to be developing into a relatively secure country, with good potential for development. The main cities of Brazzaville and Pointe Noire are now considered safe to travel to, but there is still sporadic rebel activity in the rural areas. Despite some oil reserves, the country remains poor and in need of investment, but recent political stability indicates the readiness of the population for progress and change. Tourism cannot yet claim to be a mainstream priority for the government; nevertheless, it has recognised the potential that exists and is taking some small steps to boost the tourism contribution to economic growth and development, which the country desperately needs. The historic French influence remains, as France is the main source of non-African visitors.

Focus on eco-tourism

In common with many of its close neighbours, Congo-Brazzaville has enormous potential for eco-tourism. It has a number of national parks which have an amazing variety of animal and plant life, and the World Conservation Society and the WWF have been instrumental in the effective running of these parks. Some of the animal attractions include gorillas, elephants, hippopotamus, leopards and sea turtles, and the parks are home to many rare birds. The eco-tourism industry is still in its infancy, however, but remains a government focus and priority, with help and assistance from the Leadership for Conservation in Africa (LCA).

Beach resorts offer diversity

Congo-Brazzaville has a coastline of 160km on the Atlantic Ocean. There is a small but thriving beach resort scene, which caters mainly to expatriates employed in the oil industry in Pointe Noire. Facilities include sea kayaking, water skiing and surfing and golf is available at an eco-friendly 18-hole course in Diosso. The beaches of the nearby Côte Sauvage are considered amongst the best in the region and there is real potential to offer beach holidays in combination with an eco-tourism adventure.

Transport infrastructure still needs huge investment

The transportation infrastructure remains poor and in dire need of investment. The civil war years badly damaged both road and rail links, and air transportation maintains important links between Brazzaville and the economic port Pointe Noire. The 1,120km of waterways remain vital for transporting goods and people throughout the country. However, recent news of investment by Korean and French consortiums promise improvements to rail, road and port facilities, which will boost travel throughout the country.

Challenge of presidential elections in summer 2009

Whilst Congo-Brazzaville has progressed to reasonable political stability over the last five years (especially when compared to its volatile neighbour, the Democratic Republic of Congo), presidential elections are scheduled for summer 2009 and this will be a crucial test for the country. The presidential elections of 2002 were condemned by international observers as being flawed, as the main political rivals of the current president Mr Sassou-Nguesso, were excluded. However, the one-time coup leader appears to have re-invented himself as a peacemaker and is now regarded as a stabilising force within the region and was elected leader of the African Union in 2006. The elections are expected to be peaceful. However, as recent events in Kenya and Zimbabwe showed, presidential elections can prove catastrophic to a country’s stability.

Table of contents

TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

National stability is promising

Focus on eco-tourism

Beach resorts offer diversity

Transport infrastructure still needs huge investment

Challenge of presidential elections in summer 2009

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Regional insecurity and mistaken identity continues to hamper development

Eco-tourism and the national parks

Tourism infrastructure and information lacking

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 1 Length of Domestic Trip: 2002-2007

Table 2 Length of Outbound Departure: 2002-2007

MARKET DATA

Table 3 Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2002-2007

Table 4 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2002-2007

Table 5 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2002-2007

Table 6 Incoming Tourist Receipts: Value 2002-2007

Table 7 Forecast Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2007-2012

Table 8 Forecast Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2007-2012

Table 9 Forecast Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2007-2012

Table 10 Forecast Incoming Tourist Receipts: Value 2007-2012

Table 11 Departures by Destination: 2002-2007

Table 12 Departures by Method of Transport: 2002-2007

Table 13 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2002-2007

Table 14 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure: Value 2002-2007

Table 15 Forecast Departures by Destination: 2007-2012

Table 16 Forecast Departures by Method of Transport: 2007-2012

Table 17 Forecast Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2007-2012

Table 18 Forecast Outgoing Tourist Expenditure: Value 2007-2012

Table 19 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2002-2007

Table 20 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2002-2007

Table 21 Forecast Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2007-2012

Table 22 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2007-2012

Table 23 Tourist Attractions: Value 2002-2007

Table 24 Tourist Attractions Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 25 Forecast Tourist Attractions: Value 2007-2012

Table 26 Forecast Tourist Attractions Internet Transaction Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012

Table 27 Health and Wellness Tourism Sales: Value 2002-2007

Table 28 Forecast Health and Wellness Sales: Value 2007-2012

Table 29 Balance of Tourism Payments: Value 2002-2007

DEFINITIONS

Tourism Parameters

Travel accommodation

Transportation

Car rental

Travel retail

Internet sales

Summary 1 Research Sources

TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION IN CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE

Headlines

Trends

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 30 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 31 Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2002-2007

Table 32 Regional Hotel Parameters 2007

Table 33 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Rooms 2005-2007

Table 34 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Beds 2005-2007

Table 35 Travel Accommodation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 36 Hotel Company Rankings 2005-2007

Table 37 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 38 Forecast Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2007-2012

Table 39 Forecast Travel Accommodation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012

TRANSPORTATION IN CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE

Headlines

Trends

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 40 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 41 Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 42 Airline Company Rankings 2005-2007

Table 43 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 44 Forecast Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012

CAR RENTAL IN CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE

Headlines

Trends

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 45 Car Rental Sales: Value 2002-2007

Table 46 Car Rental Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 47 Car Rental Company Rankings 2005-2007

Table 48 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2007-2012

Table 49 Forecast Car Rental Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012

TRAVEL RETAIL IN CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE

Headlines

Trends

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 50 Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2002-2007

Table 51 Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2002-2007

Table 52 Travel Retail Products Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 53 Travel Retail Products Company Rankings 2005-2007

Table 54 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2007-2012

Table 55 Forecast Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2007-2012

Table 56 Forecast Travel Retail Products Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012