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: 102 | Publication date: Sep 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
Global economic crisis provides opportunities for Egyptian travel and tourism
Travel and tourism is an integral part of the global economy. Over the second half of 2008, global economic instability saw consumers across the world cut spending on travel. Countries perceived as being cheaper tourism destinations are somewhat better positioned to withstand the current downturn, including Egypt. Egypt has the added advantage of a rich array of natural, historical and cultural tourist attractions. There is growing awareness that increased public and private investment in tourist infrastructure, services, site preservation and promotional activities will not only strengthen Egypt’s ability to withstand the current global economic downturn, but also promote the sustainable development of the local travel and tourism market in the longer term. These factors helped to maintain the positive development of all travel and tourism sectors in 2008.
New Minister drives important changes in the transportation sector
Gamal Mubarak’s appointment of several new ministers in the Egyptian government brought important changes towards the end of the review period. Minister of Tourism Mohamed Mansour has already implemented several policies and changes, the impact of which is visible in Cairo and other locations nationwide. To improve the safety and quality of the railway network, Mansour is importing modern parts, engines etc from abroad. At the same time, the Minister has introduced new laws and tougher penalties for drivers, making city streets in particular safer for visitors and locals alike. Traditionally, weak law enforcement sustained a dangerous driving culture in Egypt. Now however, drivers are becoming more cautious for fear of being fined or losing their license.
New developments improve tourism infrastructure in coastal regions
Minister of Tourism Zoheir Garana has placed much emphasis on Egypt’s coastal areas, especially the North Coast and Ein El Sokhna. Egypt’s Mediterranean North Coast boasts a world-class beach, with the ideal sea, sand and climate to make it a popular honeymoon destination. Much investment has gone into building resorts in these areas to attract more domestic and foreign tourists. While locals have been visiting these regions for many years, they traditionally suffered from underinvestment and a lack of hotels. This is rapidly changing however, with real estate giants such as Emaar, Damac and SODIC constructing resorts which encompass hotels, spas, residential blocks, shopping strips and many other features that appeal to wealthier foreign tourists. Together with increased state investment in regional infrastructure, this helped to sustain the positive development of the travel accommodation sector in 2008.
Old airports being renovated and new airports being built
During the review period, much effort was poured into the restructuring of old airports and the building of new ones in order to increase the number of points of entry into Egypt and strengthen domestic air travel. In 2008, Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh were among the busiest airports, with direct flights coming from abroad. However, in line with increased investment in new coastal resorts around Egypt, the Ministry of Transportation is aiming to upgrade airports such as Al Alamein in order to attract more tourists to these regions. Cairo airport is still undergoing long term renovations, with the new Terminal 3 nearing completion in 2008. Terminal 3 will become the hub for all EgyptAir and other Star Alliance members, increasing the airport’s capacity dramatically.
Positive market development looks set to continue towards 2013
The Egyptian travel and tourism market looks set to maintain its positive development over the forecast period. Egypt’s reputation as a comparatively cheap destination will provide an important competitive advantage for as long as the global economic crisis persists and foreign exchange rates remain favourable, particularly with Western currencies. At the same time, increased public and private investment in tourism infrastructure, services and sites will boost inbound, outbound and domestic tourism flows and promote the long term sustainable development of the market. This will in turn create new jobs and strengthen the role played by travel and tourism in the wider Egyptian economy.
Table of contents
TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN EGYPT : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Global economic crisis provides opportunities for Egyptian travel and tourism
New Minister drives important changes in the transportation sector
New developments improve tourism infrastructure in coastal regions
Old airports being renovated and new airports being built
Positive market development looks set to continue towards 2013
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Economic indicators
Legislative environment
Government tourism policy and sustainable tourism
Consumer lifestyles
Low cost carriers
Emerging niche areas
Internet developments
Air travel looks set to benefit as EgyptAir joins the Star Alliance group
Egypt’s North Coast witnesses a boom in travel accommodation development
TERRORISM AND SECURITY
LEAVE ENTITLEMENT
CONSUMER DEMOGRAPHICS
BALANCE OF PAYMENTS
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Leave Entitlement: Volume 2005-2008
Table 2 Holiday Demographic Trends 2003-2008
Table 3 Holiday Takers by Sex 2003-2008
Table 4 Holiday Takers by Age 2003-2008
Table 5 Length of Domestic Trips: 2003-2008
Table 6 Length of Outbound Departure: 2003-2008
Table 7 Seasonality of Trips 2005-2008
MARKET DATA
Table 8 Balance of Tourism Payments: Value 2003-2008
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 SAE: Competitive Position 2008
EGYPTAIR CO - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - EGYPT
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 4 EgyptAir Co: Key Facts
Summary 5 EgyptAir Co: Operational Indicators 2006-2008
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 6 EgyptAir Co: Competitive Position 2008
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 2006-2008
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 9 Nawas Tourism Co Ltd: Competitive Position 2008
TRAVCO GROUP HOLDING, SAE - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - EGYPT
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 10 Travco Group Holding, SAE: Key Facts
Summary 11 Travco Group Holding, SAE: Operational Indicators 2006-2008
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
Summary 12 Travco Group Holding, SAE: Competitive Position 2008
TOURISM FLOWS INBOUND IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
INBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
MODE OF TRANSPORT
PURPOSE OF VISIT
CITY ARRIVALS
INCOMING TOURIST RECEIPTS BY COUNTRY
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 9 Arrivals by City in Egypt 2007/2008
Table 10 Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2003-2008
Table 11 Leisure Arrivals by Type 2005-2008
Table 12 Business Arrivals: MICE Penetration 2005-2008
Table 13 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2003-2008
Table 14 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2003-2008
Table 15 Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country: Value 2003-2008
Table 16 Tourism Expenditure by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 17 Method of Payments for Incoming Tourist Receipts: % Breakdown 2005-2008
Table 18 Forecast Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2008-2013
Table 19 Forecast Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2008-2013
Table 20 Forecast Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2008-2013
Table 21 Forecast Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country: Value 2008-2013
TOURISM FLOWS OUTBOUND IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
DESTINATIONS
OUTBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
MODE OF TRANSPORT
PURPOSE OF VISIT
OUTGOING TOURIST EXPENDITURE BY COUNTRY
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 22 Departures by Destination: 2003-2008
Table 23 Leisure Departures by Type 2005-2008
Table 24 Business Departures: MICE Penetration % Breakdown 2005-2008
Table 25 Departures by Method of Transport: 2003-2008
Table 26 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2003-2008
Table 27 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Country: Value 2003-2008
Table 28 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 29 Method of Payments for Outgoing Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005-2008
Table 30 Forecast Departures by Destination: 2008-2013
Table 31 Forecast Departures by Method of Transport: 2008-2013
Table 32 Forecast Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2008-2013
Table 33 Forecast Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Country: Value 2008-2013
TOURISM FLOWS DOMESTIC IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
DESTINATIONS
MODE OF TRANSPORT
PURPOSE OF VISIT
DOMESTIC TOURIST EXPENDITURE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 34 Domestic Trips by Destination: 2003-2008
Table 35 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2003-2008
Table 36 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2003-2008
Table 37 Method of Payments for Domestic Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005-2008
Table 38 Forecast Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2008-2013
Table 39 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2008-2013
TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
HOTELS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 40 Hotel Performance in Egypt 2007/2008
Table 41 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 42 Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2003-2008
Table 43 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Rooms 2003-2008
Table 44 Regional Hotel Parameters 2008
Table 45 Travel Accommodation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 46 Hotel National Brand Owners by Market Share 2004-2008
Table 47 Hotels National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008
Table 48 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 49 Forecast Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2008-2013
Table 50 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
TRANSPORTATION IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
AIRLINES
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 51 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 52 Airline Capacity: 2003-2008
Table 53 Airline Utilisation: 2003-2008
Table 54 Airline Passengers Carried by Distance: % Breakdown: 2003-2008
Table 55 Transportation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 56 Airline Market Shares 2004-2008
Table 57 Airlines National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008
Table 58 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 59 Forecast Transportation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
CAR RENTAL IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 60 Car Rental Sales by Sector and Location: Value 2003-2008
Table 61 Structure of Car Rental Market: 2003-2008
Table 62 Average Car Rental Duration by Sector 2004-2008
Table 63 Average Car Rental Duration: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 64 Time of Booking: % Breakdown 2005-2008
Table 65 Car Rental Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 66 Car Rental Market Shares 2004-2008
Table 67 Car Rental National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008
Table 68 Forecast Car Rental Sales by Sector and Location: Value 2008-2013
Table 69 Forecast Car Rental Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
TRAVEL RETAIL IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
GROWTH SECTORS
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 70 Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2003-2008
Table 71 Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2003-2008
Table 72 Travel Retail Sales by Destination: % Value Breakdown 2003-2008
Table 73 Travel Retail Online Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 74 Travel Retail Products Market Shares 2004-2008
Table 75 Travel Retail Products National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008
Table 76 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2008-2013
Table 77 Forecast Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2008-2013
Table 78 Forecast Travel Retail Online Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 79 Tourist Attractions Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 80 Tourist Attractions Visitors by Sector: 2003-2008
Table 81 Tourist Attractions Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 82 Leading Tourist Attractions by Visitors 2003-2008
Table 83 Forecast Tourist Attractions Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 84 Forecast Tourist Attractions Visitors by Sector: 2008-2013
Table 85 Forecast Tourist Attractions Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
HEALTH & WELLNESS TOURISM IN EGYPT
HEADLINES
TRENDS
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 86 Number of Hotel/Resort Spas: Units 2003-2008
Table 87 Health & Wellness Tourism Sales by Type: Value 2003-2008
Table 88 Spa Consumer Markets: Domestic Tourism 2005-2008
Table 89 Spa Consumer Markets: Arrivals 2005-2008
Table 90 Forecast Health & Wellness Tourism Sales by Type: Value 2008-2013