Travel And Tourism in Eritrea
Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Eritrea 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: 8 | Tables: 45 | Publication date: May 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
Market Insights
Up until 1997, travel and tourism in Eritrea contributed up to 2% of the total economy. However, after 1998, tourism revenues dropped to one fourth of the 1997 levels. By 2006, it accounted for less than 1% of the total GDP. Because of its poor performance, the government instituted a 20-year national plan for the development of travel and tourism. The plan involves concentrating more efforts on its promotion and development, by setting clear objectives, identifying areas that need further attention and delineating the role of the Ministry of Tourism.
However, with wars, drought and political instability, coupled with the weak infrastructure supporting travel and tourism, it is unlikely that it will see significant growth soon. However, once the country starts developing tourism, ecotourism will emerge as an area holding great potential for Eritrea, given its outstanding natural offerings.
Travel Accommodation
Environmental problems pose a significant obstacle to construction in Eritrea. Investors are reluctant to make a substantial investment due to the high probability of loss due to natural hazards. Additionally, investors and builders must be mindful of environmental concerns in order to avoid creating problems near their construction sites. The few new hotel developments, mostly unrated hotels, are centred on the Red Sea coast. The only star-rated hotel in Eritrea is the international Asmara Intercontinental Hotel which offers 120 rooms at an average of US$145 a night. Other hotels considered as fair travel accommodations include the Nyala Hotel with rooms averaging US$20 a night.
Transportation
The infrastructure of Eritrea was significantly affected by the longstanding war with neighbouring Ethiopia due to widespread physical destruction and damage. This was further aggravated by inadequate or non-existent maintenance and lack of investments. There are two international airports in Eritrea, the Asmara airport that currently has a capacity of about 400,000 passengers a year and the Massawa International Airport. Buses provide the bulk of domestic transportation, with up to 85% of domestic tourists and 90% of international tourists choosing buses as a means of transport within the country.
Travel Retail
Travel retail in Eritrea is plagued by poorly-trained employees and limited resources. Consequently, Eritrea’s travel agencies have a low level of membership in the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Travel retail services are in strong need of training centres to coach employees to deliver better quality service. Additionally, the profitability of Eritrea’s 60 travel agencies is in question, given that sales in 2005 only reached US$8 million. Retailers often restrict their activities to just airplane ticket sales to ensure higher profits.
Generally, internet penetration in Eritrea is very low with less than 2% of the population having internet access. Online developments are almost non-existent and the country has yet to see an upgrading of its information and communication technology (ICT) in order to develop a greater online presence for travel retail.
Table of contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
MARKET INSIGHTS
TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRAVEL RETAIL
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF TOURISM
Outlook
Impact
GOVERNMENT TOURISM POLICY
Outlook
Impact
NEGATIVE GROWTH FACTORS
Outlook
Impact
ECOTOURISM
OUTLOOK
IMPACT
TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION
TRENDS
Environmental Issues
Regional Hotel Concentration
Star Rating System and Quality Concerns
PROSPECTS
TRANSPORTATION
TRENDS
Transport Infrastructure
Airport Infrastructure
Buses
TRAVEL RETAIL
TRENDS
Travel Retail Infrastructure
Travel Retail Performance
PROSPECTS
Weak Online Presence
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 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2005-2010
Table 36 Car Rental Sales: Value 2000-2005
Table 37 Car Rental Company Rankings 2005
Table 38 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2005-2010
Table 39 Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2000-2005
Table 40 Travel Retail Sales: 2000-2005
Table 41 Travel Retail Company Rankings 2005
Table 42 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2005-2010
Table 43 Forecast Travel Retail Sales: 2005-2010
Table 44 Tourist Attractions: Value 2000-2005
Table 45 Forecast Tourist Attractions: 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