Travel And Tourism in Egypt
Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Egypt 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: 94 | Publication date: Feb 2008
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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
Major Reforms in Egypt’s Transport Industry
Developments taking place in maritime transport, civil aviation, rail and road networks and urban transportation, is real proof that Egypt is making major reforms. Although many challenges still remain, demand for transportation infrastructure will continue to rise for years to come. This is all due to growing exports, along with continued growth in the tourism industry.
Transportation is the backbone of Egypt’s economy, if it does not function adequately everything slows down including the country’s exports and imports. This is the reason why Egypt is taking active steps to improve the transportation system in all its different forms. The Egyptian railway system is one area where major improvements are needed. Egypt has the world’s second oldest railway system which is 155-year-old, and is used to commute half a billion people annually. This number of customers was an incentive for some extreme improvements and plans to finance the rail network systems were made after some recent fatal accidents which caused the death and injury of many people. Massive reconstruction and management of the railways is being done to ensure safety and efficiency.
Egypt Remains an Attractive Holiday Spot Despite recent Bombings
Egypt remains a great destination for sun seekers and culture lovers. The government is placing considerable effort in reconstruction and improving infrastructure. Its current plan is to reach 15,000 beds a year by the end of the year 2007. New extensive training programmes are being made in the service industry to enhance the government’s future roles. Despite the 2006 Dahab bombings, tourism in Egypt is still growing and expanding. Hurghada (Marsa Alam), located along the Gulf of Suez and the Red Sea, is an ideal place to relax and is becoming the new hotspot for tourists. It has small resorts with just two or three main hotels. Tourists can swim, snorkel, dive and bask in the sun. Marsa Alam is serviced by an international airport. Marsa Alam has witnessed an increase in tourist numbers year after year. In 2006 around 760,000 tourists visited the Hurghada resorts. Tourists to this area are from many different nationalities but are mostly Italians, Germans, Russians and British. Marsa Alam has aided the increase in tourism in Egypt and is expected to become increasingly popular in the coming years.
Egypt Remains a Cheap Destination for Foreigners
The Egyptian monetary environment has stabilised and the balance of payments continues to provide surpluses to the country’s international reserves. The monetary environment has registered its second year of strong growth in 2006. However, some concerns still remain, because different industries are unevenly affected by economic reforms. Due to the large population that continues to grow, teamed with low education levels, unemployment is one of the main challenges faced by the country today. Fortunately, Egypt is witnessing an increase in foreign investment and therefore the future will be more promising.
The Egyptian pound has been stable since 2006, when it was dramatically devalued after its floatation on the international money market. The low value of the Egyptian currency in relation to the Euro and the Dollar ensures that international tourists especially Europeans and Americans find Egypt a cheap place to visit. This is the reason why inbound tourism figures are still increasing despite the recent bombings and instability in the region.
Bulldozers Demolish Houses to dig up Tombs in Luxor
Houses in the Egyptian village of Qurna in Luxor are being demolished by bulldozers to dig up tombs in Luxor. About 3200 village families are to be moved by the Egyptian government to alternative areas it has built a few kilometres away. It has taken the government 60 years to move the Qurnawis, who were unwilling to move. Officials view this step as very important to explore the tombs and protect them from water damage. Already many villagers were moved to the new settlement of Taref which the Egyptian government has built at a cost of US$31 million. This is considered a very positive step towards saving the tombs as the villagers have in the historical past dug under their houses and robbed the tombs.
Table of contents
TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN EGYPT : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Major Reforms in Egypt’s Transport Industry
Egypt Remains an Attractive Holiday Spot Despite recent Bombings
Egypt Remains a Cheap Destination for Foreigners
Bulldozers Demolish Houses to dig up Tombs in Luxor
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Economic Drivers
Legislative Environment
Government Tourism Policy and Sustainable Tourism
Consumer Lifestyles
Low Cost Carrier Development
Emerging Niche Categories
Internet Developments
Egypt’s Therapeutic Tourism Boom
Marsa Allam, a Booming Resort Town
TERRORISM AND SECURITY
LEAVE ENTITLEMENT
CONSUMER DEMOGRAPHICS
Holiday Taking
Holiday Taking: Demographics
Length of Domestic Holiday Making
Seasonality of Holiday Making
Balance Of Payments
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Leave Entitlement: Volume 2005/2006
Table 2 Holiday Demographic Trends 2001-2006
Table 3 Holiday Takers by Sex 2001-2006
Table 4 Holiday Takers by Age 2001-2006
Table 5 Length of Domestic Trip: 2001-2006
Table 6 Length of Outbound Departure: 2001-2006
Table 7 Seasonality of Trips 2005/2006
MARKET DATA
Table 8 Balance of Tourism Payments: Value 2001-2006
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
Sustainable tourism
Sources
Summary 1 Research Sources
LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - EGYPT
ACCOR SAE - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - EGYPT
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 2 Accor SAE: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 3 Accor SAE: Competitive Position 2006
EGYPTAIR CO - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - EGYPT
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 4 EgyptAir Co: Key Facts
Summary 5 EgyptAir Co: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 6 EgyptAir Co: Competitive Position 2006
NAWAS TOURISM CO LTD - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - EGYPT
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 7 Nawas Tourism Co Ltd: Key Facts
Summary 8 Nawas Tourism Co Ltd: Operational Indicators
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 9 Nawas Tourism Co Ltd: Competitive Position 2006
TRAVCO GROUP HOLDING, SAE - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - EGYPT
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 10 Travco Group Holding, SAE: Key Facts
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 11 Travco Group Holding, SAE: Competitive Position 2006
TOURISM FLOWS INBOUND IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
INBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
MODE OF TRANSPORT
PURPOSE OF VISIT
INCOMING TOURIST RECEIPTS BY COUNTRY
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 9 Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2001-2006
Table 10 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2001-2006
Table 11 Leisure Arrivals by Type 2005-2006
Table 12 Business Arrivals: MICE Penetration 2005-2006
Table 13 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2001-2006
Table 14 Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country 2001-2006
Table 15 Tourism Expenditure by Sector: Value 2001-2006
Table 16 Method of Payments for Incoming Tourist Receipts: % Breakdown 2005/2006
Table 17 Forecast Arrivals: 2006-2011
Table 18 Forecast Incoming Tourism Receipts: 2006-2011
TOURISM FLOWS OUTBOUND IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
DESTINATIONS
MODE OF TRANSPORT
PURPOSE OF VISIT
OUTBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
OUTGOING TOURIST RECEIPTS BY COUNTRY
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 19 Departures by Destination: 2001-2006
Table 20 Leisure Departures by Type 2005-2006
Table 21 Business Departures: MICE Penetration % Breakdown 2005-2006
Table 22 Departures by Mode of Transport: 2001-2006
Table 23 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2001-2006
Table 24 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Sector: Value 2001-2006
Table 25 Method of Payments for Outgoing Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2006
Table 26 Forecast Departures: 2006-2011
Table 27 Forecast Outgoing Tourism Expenditure: 2006-2011
TOURISM FLOWS DOMESTIC IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
DESTINATIONS
MODE OF TRANSPORT
PURPOSE OF VISIT
DOMESTIC TOURISM RECEIPTS
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 28 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: 2001-2006
Table 29 Expenditure per Domestic Trip: 2001-2006
Table 30 Domestic Trips by Destination: 2001-2006
Table 31 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit: 2001-2006
Table 32 Method of Payments for Domestic Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005/2006
Table 33 Forecast Domestic Tourism: 2006-2011
Table 34 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: 2006-2011
TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
HOTELS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 35 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2001-2006
Table 36 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Units 2001-2006
Table 37 Regional Hotel Parameters 2006
Table 38 Travel Accommodation Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006
Table 39 Hotel National Brand Owners by Market Share 2002-2006
Table 40 Hotel National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2006
Table 41 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2006-2011
Table 42 Forecast Travel Accommodation by Sector: Units 2006-2011
Table 43 Forecast Travel Accommodation Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2006-2011
TRANSPORTATION IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
AIRLINES
PRIVATE JETS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 44 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2001-2006
Table 45 Airline Capacity: 2001-2006
Table 46 Airline Utilisation: 2001-2006
Table 47 Airline % Utilisation 2001-2006
Table 48 Airline Volume Sales by Seat Class: % Breakdown: 2001-2006
Table 49 Airline Volume Sales by Distance: % Breakdown: 2001-2006
Table 50 Transportation Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006
Table 51 Key Airlines Key Performance Indicators 2006
Table 52 Airline Market Shares 2002-2006
Table 53 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2006-2011
Table 54 Forecast Transportation Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2006-2011
CAR RENTAL IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 55 Car Rental Sales by Sector and Location: Value 2001-2006
Table 56 Structure of Car Rental Market: 2001-2006
Table 57 Average Car Rental Duration by Sector 2004-2006
Table 58 Average Car Rental Duration: % Breakdown 2005/2006
Table 59 Time of Booking: % Breakdown 2005/2006
Table 60 Car Rental Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006
Table 61 Key Car Rental Companies’ Key Performance Indicators 2006
Table 62 Car Rental Market Shares 2002-2006
Table 63 Forecast Car Rental Sales by Sector: Value 2006-2011
Table 64 Forecast Car Rental Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2006-2011
TRAVEL RETAIL IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
GROWTH SECTORS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 65 Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2001-2006
Table 66 Travel Retail Sales by Product: Value 2001-2006
Table 67 Travel Retail Sales by Destination: % Value Breakdown 2001-2006
Table 68 Travel Retail Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006
Table 69 Travel Retail Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006
Table 70 Travel Retail Products Market Shares 2002-2006
Table 71 Key Travel Retail Companies by Number of Outlets 2006
Table 72 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2006-2011
Table 73 Forecast Travel Retail Sales by Product: Value 2006-2011
Table 74 Forecast Travel Retail Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 75 Tourist Attractions by Sector: Value 2001-2006
Table 76 Tourist Attractions by Sector: 2001-2006
Table 77 Leading Tourist Attractions by Visitors 2001-2006
Table 78 Forecast Tourist Attractions by Sector: Value 2006-2011
Table 79 Forecast Tourist Attractions by Sector: 2006-2011
HEALTH & WELLNESS TOURISM IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 80 Number of Hotel/Resort Spas: Units 2001-2006
Table 81 Spa Sales by Type: Value 2001-2006
Table 82 Spa Consumer Markets: Domestic Tourism 2005-2006
Table 83 Spa Consumer Markets: Arrivals 2005-2006