Travel And Tourism in Dominican Republic
Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Dominican 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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Tables: 55 | Publication date: Aug 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
Arrivals still growing despite economic downturn
Arrivals still grew in 2008, despite the global economic crisis causing a slowdown in the number of incoming tourists. The first 11 months of the year showed positive growth reflecting government and private sector advertisement in the region. The government worked hard to boost investment in the tourist areas. The budget destined for promotion of the Dominican Republic abroad will be increased from Do$22 million to Do$44 million from 2008 to 2009 in order to keep the Dominican Republic as a top of mind destination for travellers.
Investment booming
The Dominican Republic has become a place of high foreign investment. In the last trimester of 2008 alone, the Dominican Republic reported investments of over $10,000 million. Over 20 projects for residential tourism including marinas and golf courses were under construction in 2008. Most of the island’s investment was focused in the construction of new hotels and resorts, the enhancement of the infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Other projects included encouraging new airlines to operate within the island and the building of new regional airports to promote tourism in other areas besides Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. However, the economic crisis did leave parts of the country looking like an unfinished construction site at the end of 2008.
Economic development balanced against nature preservation
Due to the heavy investment in the region, it is important that a balance between economic development and environmental preservation is reached. The Dominican Republic has been looking for ways to balance economic development and nature. Areas with intense development like the eastern area of La Altagracia province threatened to over spill into the country’s intact areas with natural beauty and wildlife. Intense development may help the region’s tourist arrivals but it may also harm the environment. As a result, the government is dedicated to preserving the island's environment. Eco and adventure tourism may be very attractive in these regions if properly controlled.
Table of contents
TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Arrivals still growing despite economic downturn
Investment booming
Economic development balanced against nature preservation
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Tourist’s arrivals increased despite world economic troubles
Investment boom continues
Balancing economic development and nature
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
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 Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 40 Air Company Rankings 2005-2008
Table 41 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 42 Forecast Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
CAR RENTAL
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 43 Car Rental Sales: Value 2003-2008
Table 44 Car Rental Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 45 Car Rental Company Rankings 2005-2008
Table 46 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2008-2013
Table 47 Forecast Car Rental Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
TRAVEL RETAIL
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 48 Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2003-2008
Table 49 Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2003-2008
Table 50 Travel Retail Products Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 51 Travel Retail Products Company Rankings 2005-2008
Table 52 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2008-2013
Table 53 Forecast Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2008-2013
Table 54 Forecast Travel Retail Products Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013