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Travel And Tourism in Egypt

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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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

Egypt’s transport sector is seeing major reforms

Developments taking place in maritime transport, civil aviation, rail and road networks, and urban transportation, are real proof that Egypt is seeing major reforms. Although many challenges still remain, demand for a transportation infrastructure will continue for years to come. This is all due to growing exports along with continued growth in the tourism industry.

Since transportation is the backbone of Egypt’s economy, if it does not function adequately everything slows down, not least the country’s exports and imports. This is the reason that Egypt is now taking active steps towards improving the transportation system in all its various forms. The Egyptian railway system is one area where major improvements are needed. The world’s second oldest railway system (155-year-old), it commutes half a billion people annually, which is an incentive for some extreme improvements. Ways and plans to finance the rail network systems are set for the future wellbeing of all railway users especially after the rail disasters of late that caused the death and injury of many people. Massive reconstruction is being carried out to ensure safety and efficiency.

Egypt remains an attractive holiday destination despite recent bombings

Egypt remains a lure for sun seekers and culture lovers alike. The government is placing considerable effort into reconstruction and improving the infrastructure. Its plan is to have 15,000 beds a year by the end of 2007. New extensive training programs are being introduced to the service industry to enhance the government’s future roles. Despite the 2006 Dahab bombings, tourism in Egypt is still growing and expanding. Marsa Alam, located along the Gulf of Suez and the Red Sea, is the ideal place to relax, and is becoming the new hotspot for tourists. It has small resorts; two or three hotels surrounded by the desert. It has an International airport meaning visitors can directly land. Marsa Alam is the most notable resort in this area. It has witnessed an increase in tourist numbers year after year, ranging from 50,000-70,000 tourists a year. Lately it has become so popular that in 2006 around 250,000 tourists visited Marsa Alam. Tourists who head there are of different nationalities but are mostly Italian, German, Russian and British. Marsa Alam has really added to the increase in tourism in Egypt and is expected to become increasingly popular in the coming years.

Stable monetary environment ensures Egypt remains a cheap destination for foreigners

It is clear that the Egyptian economy has stabilised and the balance of payments continues to provide surpluses for international reserves. The economy registered its second year of strong growth in 2006. However some concerns still remain, because the various sectors are unevenly affected by economic reforms. Due to the large population that continues to grow, coupled 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; therefore the future will be more promising.

The Egyptian Pound has been stable since 2006 when it dramatically devalued due to its floatation on the international market. The low value of the Egyptian currency in relation to the Euro and the Dollar ensures cheap offers for international tourists especially Europeans and Americans. Some say that this is the reason why the inbound tourism figures are still increasing despite the recent bombings and the 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. About 3,200 village families are to be moved by the Egyptian government to alternative areas that it has built a few kilometres away. It took the government 60 years to move the Qurnawis while it completed building an alternative village for them. Officials view this step as a very important opportunity to explore the tombs and protect them from water damage. Already many villagers have moved to the new settlement of Taref that the Egyptian government built at a cost of US$31 million. This is considered a very positive step towards saving the tombs as the villagers have previously dug up many tombs beneath their houses and sold what they found.

Table of contents

TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN EGYPT : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Egypt’s transport sector is seeing major reforms

Egypt remains an attractive holiday destination despite recent bombings

Stable monetary environment ensures 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 boosting tourism quality

Low cost carrier development

Emerging niche sectors such as eco-tourism

Internet developments

Egypt’s therapeutic tourism boom

Marsa Allam, a 5-star resort on Egypt’s north coast

Terrorism and Security

Leave Entitlement

CONSUMER DEMOGRAPHICS

Holiday Taking

Holiday Taking: Demographics

Holiday Taking: Length of Trip

Holiday Taking: Seasonality

BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 1 Leave Entitlement: Volume 2005-2007

Table 2 Holiday Demographic Trends 2002-2007

Table 3 Holiday Takers by Sex 2002-2007

Table 4 Holiday Takers by Age 2002-2007

Table 5 Length of Domestic Trip: 2002-2007

Table 6 Length of Outbound Departure: 2002-2007

Table 7 Seasonality of Trips 2005-2007

MARKET DATA

Table 8 Balance of Tourism Payments: Value 2002-2007

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

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 Group Egypt: Competitive Position 2007

EGYPTAIR CO - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - EGYPT

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

Summary 4 EgyptAir Co: Key Facts

Summary 5 EgyptAir Co: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 6 EgyptAir Co: Competitive Position 2007

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: 2002-2007

Table 10 Leisure Arrivals by Type 2005-2007

Table 11 Business Arrivals: MICE Penetration 2005-2007

Table 12 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2002-2007

Table 13 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2002-2007

Table 14 Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country: Value 2002-2007

Table 15 Tourism Expenditure by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 16 Method of Payments for Incoming Tourist Receipts: % Breakdown 2005-2007

Table 17 Forecast Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2007-2012

Table 18 Forecast Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2007-2012

Table 19 Forecast Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2007-2012

Table 20 Forecast Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country: Value 2007-2012

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 21 Departures by Destination: 2002-2007

Table 22 Leisure Departures by Type 2005-2007

Table 23 Business Departures: MICE Penetration % Breakdown 2005-2007

Table 24 Departures by Method of Transport: 2002-2007

Table 25 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2002-2007

Table 26 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Country: Value 2002-2007

Table 27 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 28 Method of Payments for Outgoing Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005-2007

Table 29 Forecast Departures by Destination: 2007-2012

Table 30 Forecast Departures by Method of Transport: 2007-2012

Table 31 Forecast Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2007-2012

Table 32 Forecast Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Country: Value 2007-2012

TOURISM FLOWS DOMESTIC IN EGYPT

HEADLINES

TRENDS

DESTINATIONS

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

DOMESTIC TOURISM RECEIPTS

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 33 Domestic Trips by Destination: 2002-2007

Table 34 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2002-2007

Table 35 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2002-2007

Table 36 Expenditure per Domestic Trip: 2002-2007

Table 37 Method of Payments for Domestic Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005-2007

Table 38 Forecast Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2007-2012

Table 39 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2007-2012

TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION IN EGYPT

HEADLINES

TRENDS

HOTELS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 40 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 41 Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2002-2007

Table 42 Regional Hotel Parameters 2007

Table 43 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Rooms 2002-2007

Table 44 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Beds 2002-2007

Table 45 Travel Accommodation Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 46 Hotel National Brand Owners by Market Share 2003-2007

Table 47 Hotels National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2007

Table 48 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 49 Forecast Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2007-2012

Table 50 Forecast Travel Accommodation Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012

TRANSPORTATION IN EGYPT

HEADLINES

TRENDS

AIRLINES

PRIVATE JETS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 51 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 52 Airline Capacity: 2002-2007

Table 53 Airline Utilisation: 2002-2007

Table 54 Airline % Utilisation 2002-2007

Table 55 Airline Volume Sales by Seat Class: % Breakdown: 2002-2007

Table 56 Airline Volume Sales by Distance: % Breakdown: 2002-2007

Table 57 Transportation Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 58 Airline Market Shares 2003-2007

Table 59 Airlines National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2007

Table 60 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 61 Forecast Transportation Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012

CAR RENTAL IN EGYPT

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 62 Car Rental Sales by Sector and Location: Value 2002-2007

Table 63 Structure of Car Rental Market: 2002-2007

Table 64 Average Car Rental Duration by Sector 2004-2007

Table 65 Average Car Rental Duration: % Breakdown 2004-2007

Table 66 Time of Booking: % Breakdown 2005-2007

Table 67 Car Rental Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 68 Car Rental Market Shares 2003-2007

Table 69 Car Rental National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2007

Table 70 Forecast Car Rental Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 71 Forecast Car Rental Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012

TRAVEL RETAIL IN EGYPT

HEADLINES

TRENDS

GROWTH SECTORS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 72 Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2002-2007

Table 73 Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2002-2007

Table 74 Travel Retail Sales by Destination: %Value Breakdown 2002-2007

Table 75 Travel Retail Products Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 76 Travel Retail Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 77 Travel Retail Products Market Shares 2003-2007

Table 78 Travel Retail Products National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2007

Table 79 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2007-2012

Table 80 Forecast Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2007-2012

Table 81 Forecast Travel Retail Products Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN EGYPT

HEADLINES

TRENDS

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 82 Tourist Attractions by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 83 Tourist Attractions by Sector: 2002-2007

Table 84 Leading Tourist Attractions by Visitors 2002-2007

Table 85 Forecast Tourist Attractions by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 86 Forecast Tourist Attractions by Sector: 2007-2012

HEALTH & WELLNESS TOURISM IN EGYPT

HEADLINES

TRENDS

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 87 Number of Hotel/Resort Spas: Units 2002-2007

Table 88 Spa Sales by Type: Value 2002-2007

Table 89 Spa Consumer Markets: Domestic Tourism 2005-2007

Table 90 Spa Consumer Markets: Arrivals 2005-2007

Table 91 Forecast Spa Sales by Type: Value 2007-2012

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