Travel And Tourism in Ecuador
Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Ecuador 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: 11 | Tables: 110 | 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
Government Promotes Tourism
The football World Cup in Germany in 2006 provided an opportunity for the Ministry of Tourism to promote Ecuador as a destination on the world stage. The Ministry coordinated art festivals, music concerts and issued brochures in each of the German host cities. The campaign emphasised Ecuador’s main regions: the Pacific Coast, the Andean region, the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands.
In addition to courting Europeans, the Ministry of Tourism is also promoting Ecuador in Argentina and Chile through a partnership with Lan Airlines in Chile. Closer to home, the government also advertises on TV and radio to encourage domestic tourism.
Threats to Tourism
2006 saw civil unrest and protests regarding Ecuador’s oil pipeline. Indigenous people, many live below the poverty line and close to the oil pipeline, but do not see the benefit of oil sales. This situation led to protests. Additionally, Ecuador suffers from drug-related violence and lawlessness, particularly along its border with Colombia. Whilst these issues have yet to strongly impact tourism, they might if the situation deteriorates.
Moreover, the Galapagos Islands are threatened from growing tourism levels. The number of inhabitants on the islands has grown, as more people move there for work and this growth is impacting the natural habitat. Additionally, uncontrolled tourism is straining the islands’ eco-system.
Airline Industry Takes Off
Airlines have increased the number of airlifts to, from, and within Ecuador. In 2006, Iberia increased the weekly frequency of its flights to Ecuador, while Delta added flights to Guayaquil and Quito. Domestic airlines, including the state-owned TAME and AeroGal increased the number of their routes due in part to the new terminal at José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport. These domestic carriers also expanded their routes and increased their frequencies to Colombia to capitalise on growing demand. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the US raised Ecuador’s safety rating to Category one in June 2006, which prompted TAME and AeroGal to apply to fly direct to the US.
Table of contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
GOVERNMENT PROMOTES TOURISM
THREATS TO TOURISM
AIRLINE INDUSTRY TAKES OFF
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTS LONG-TERM PLAN FOR TOURISM
Outlook
Impact
THREATS TO TOURISM
Outlook
Impact
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS UNDER THREAT
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
MARKET DATA
Table 56 Length of Trip: 2000-2005
Table 57 Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2000-2005
Table 58 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2000-2005
Table 59 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2000-2005
Table 60 Departures: 2000-2005
Table 61 Departures by Destination: 2000-2005
Table 62 Departures by Mode of Transport: 2000-2005
Table 63 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2000-2005
Table 64 Domestic Trips by Mode of Transport: 2000-2005
Table 65 Incoming Tourist Receipts: 2000-2005
Table 66 Incoming Tourist Receipts % Growth: 2000-2005
Table 67 Outgoing Tourism Expenditure: 2000-2005
Table 68 Outgoing Tourism Expenditure % Growth: 2000-2005
Table 69 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: 2000-2005
Table 70 Forecast Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2005-2010
Table 71 Forecast Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2005-2010
Table 72 Forecast Departures: 2005-2010
Table 73 Forecast Departures by Destination: 2005-2010
Table 74 Forecast Departures by Mode of Transport: 2005-2010
Table 75 Forecast Incoming Tourist Receipts: 2005-2010
Table 76 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: 2005-2010
Table 77 Forecast Outgoing Tourism Expenditure: 2005-2010
SECTOR DATA
Table 78 Hotels: Units 2000-2005
Table 79 Regional Hotel Parameters 2005
Table 80 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2000-2005
Table 81 Travel Accommodation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 82 Hotel Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 83 Hotel Company Rankings 2005
Table 84 Forecast Hotels: Units 2005-2010
Table 85 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2005-2010
Table 86 Forecast Travel Accommodation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2005-2010
Table 87 Forecast Hotel Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2005-2010
Table 88 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2000-2005
Table 89 Airline Company Rankings 2005
Table 90 Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 91 Air Travel Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 92 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2005-2010
Table 93 Forecast Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2005-2010
Table 94 Forecast Air Travel Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 95 Car Rental Sales: Value 2000-2005
Table 96 Car Rental Company Rankings 2005
Table 97 Car Rental Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 98 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2005-2010
Table 99 Forecast Car Rental Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2005-2010
Table 100 Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2000-2005
Table 101 Travel Retail Sales: 2000-2005
Table 102 Travel Retail Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 103 Travel Retail Company Rankings 2005
Table 104 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2005-2010
Table 105 Forecast Travel Retail Sales: 2005-2010
Table 106 Forecast Travel Retail Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2005-2010
Table 107 Tourist Attractions: Value 2000-2005
Table 108 Tourist Attractions Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2005
Table 109 Forecast Tourist Attractions: Value 2005-2010
Table 110 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