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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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

Spectre of war remains

Eritrea is the youngest country in Africa, with the former Italian colony gaining its independence from Ethiopia in 1993, following a tumultuous 30-year struggle. The two countries subsequently fought a border war between 1998 and 2000. United Nations peacekeepers patrolled the border between the two countries until 2008, when they left due to the Eritrean government’s fuel restrictions. There continues to be a large military presence on both sides of the border. In addition, land mines and other ordnance remain a serious problem throughout the country. All of these factors combine to make Eritrea a country which is difficult to advocate as a tourist destination.

Increasingly difficult to get there

As a small African country, Eritrea has never been the easiest place to get to. Indeed, with the land borders with its three neighbours (Ethiopia, Djibouti and Sudan) all closed, and a limited number of direct international flights, Eritrea is fast becoming an extremely isolated state. This is disastrous for the fragile tourism industry within the country, which is already suffering from the bureaucratic requirement that all foreign visitors obtain a permit to travel outside of the capital, Asmara. There are also numerous checkpoints and travel restrictions operating throughout the country.

Tourism infrastructure lacking

Eritrea remains an exceptionally poor country, and the years of war and unrest have destroyed much of the infrastructure. Many roads in the country are in a poor condition, travel accommodation is basic outside of the capital, and there are no international hotel chains remaining. Investment is vital across the travel and tourism market, but the strict command economy remains a disincentive to most foreign investors. The rebuilding process after the war was also hampered by four years of successive drought.

Eritreans abroad make up most of the country’s visitors

The majority of visitors to the country are the vast numbers of Eritreans living overseas. As a result of the numerous years of conflict, Eritrea has a large diaspora, estimated to be around 850,000, living around the world, with a large proportion residing in the US. Others live in Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere in Africa. Many travel back to Eritrea in July and August of each year, and the country relies on the income these individuals send back throughout the year, in addition to a compulsory 2% tax on the gross income of Eritreans living overseas.

Beach, cultural and religious tourism potential

Despite its many problems, Eritrea does have the potential to be tourism destination. It has a 1,000km Red Sea coast with excellent diving opportunities, as well as beautiful beaches. It also has a number of sites of historic interest for both the Islamic and Christian religions, as well as architectural and cultural attractions, as a result of its varied history. The National Tourism Policy, developed for the first 20 years of this millennium, has the structure in place to promote tourism in the country, once security and investment are forthcoming.

Table of contents

TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN ERITREA : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Spectre of war remains

Increasingly difficult to get there

Tourism infrastructure lacking

Eritreans abroad make up most of the country’s visitors

Beach, cultural and religious tourism potential

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Poor international reputation

National Tourism Policy 2000-2020

Future of Eritrean tourism in its coastline

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 1 Length of Domestic Trip: 2002-2007

Table 2 Length of Outbound Departure: 2002-2007

MARKET DATA

Table 3 Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2002-2007

Table 4 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2002-2007

Table 5 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2002-2007

Table 6 Incoming Tourist Receipts: Value 2002-2007

Table 7 Forecast Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2007-2012

Table 8 Forecast Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2007-2012

Table 9 Forecast Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2007-2012

Table 10 Forecast Incoming Tourist Receipts: Value 2007-2012

Table 11 Departures by Destination: 2002-2007

Table 12 Departures by Method of Transport: 2002-2007

Table 13 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2002-2007

Table 14 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure: Value 2002-2007

Table 15 Forecast Departures by Destination: 2007-2012

Table 16 Forecast Departures by Method of Transport: 2007-2012

Table 17 Forecast Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2007-2012

Table 18 Forecast Outgoing Tourist Expenditure: Value 2007-2012

Table 19 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2002-2007

Table 20 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2002-2007

Table 21 Forecast Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2007-2012

Table 22 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2007-2012

Table 23 Tourist Attractions: Value 2002-2007

Table 24 Forecast Tourist Attractions: Value 2007-2012

Table 25 Health and Wellness Tourism Sales: Value 2002-2007

Table 26 Forecast Health and Wellness Sales: Value 2007-2012

Table 27 Balance of Tourism Payments: Value 2002-2007

DEFINITIONS

Tourism Parameters

Travel accommodation

Transportation

Car rental

Travel retail

Internet sales

Summary 1 Research Sources

TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION IN ERITREA

Headlines

Trends

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 28 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 29 Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2002-2007

Table 30 Regional Hotel Parameters 2007

Table 31 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Rooms 2005-2007

Table 32 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Beds 2005-2007

Table 33 Hotel Company Rankings 2005-2007

Table 34 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 35 Forecast Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2007-2012

TRANSPORTATION IN ERITREA

Headlines

Trends

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 36 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 37 Airline Company Rankings 2005-2007

Table 38 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012

CAR RENTAL IN ERITREA

Headlines

Trends

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 39 Car Rental Sales: Value 2002-2007

Table 40 Car Rental Company Rankings 2005-2007

Table 41 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2007-2012

TRAVEL RETAIL IN ERITREA

Headlines

Trends

Prospects

Sector Data

Table 42 Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2002-2007

Table 43 Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2002-2007

Table 44 Travel Retail Products Company Rankings 2005-2007

Table 45 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2007-2012

Table 46 Forecast Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2007-2012