Travel And Tourism in Guinea-Bissau
Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Guinea-Bissau 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: 49 | Publication date: Jan 2007
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Executive summary
Governmental corruption
Governmental corruption seems to be high in Guinea-Bissau, with United Nations’ General Secretary Kofi Annan affirming that the situation within the country continues to be marked by deep antagonism compounded by an economic crisis which is hindering the country’s recovery. Furthermore Annan criticised the government of Guinea-Bissau advising it that it should recognise its responsibilities and that at the moment it is incapable of covering even the minimum costs for the country to function.
Questions over mafia involvement in the tourism industry
The ex-Secretary of Tourism João de Barros, answering allegations of having direct involvement regarding the sale of land and a hotel told local press Agência Bissau in 2003 that he became aware of the sale of the Hoti Bissau Hotel by the ex-President of the Republic Koumba Ialá during a meeting with the Libyan Ambassador. According to João de Barros, when he tried to investigate the sale his position was threatened. He also said that he found it very difficult to launch a national tourism plan as the main locations designated to tourism – Bubaque Island, Maio Island and Varela – had already been sold. Furthermore he told that any new tourist developments would have to deal with the mafia which already has a hold of the tourist industry in Guinea-Bissau.
International calls are almost impossible
According to an administrator of Guinetel – the company responsible for telecommunications in Guinea-Bissau – at present there are only sixty circuits available, which means that only 60 people from around the globe can phone at the same time on a mobile or fixed line to Guinea-Bissau, which makes it almost impossible to successfully call anyone in the country. During its research Euromonitor had a ratio of one call answered for an average of every fifty telephone calls made. This obviously represents a significant barrier to the successful installation of any international business in the country.
Country now mainly at peace
Apart from the border with Senegal, most of Guinea-Bissau is now generally peaceful. There are some trouble spots related to lack of freedom of speech where heavy measures are taken against anyone who opposes the government. However, as far as tourism is concerned, there is little to dissuade tourists from coming to Guinea-Bissau. The country is almost completely clear of land mines, the construction of the country’s infrastructure is slow but is progressing, and if peace remains in place for some time, Guinea-Bissau has the capability of becoming a more developed tourist destination. It has much to offer in its beautiful scenery and warm climate all year around.
Table of contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
GOVERNMENTAL CORRUPTION
QUESTIONS OVER MAFIA INVOLVEMENT IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
INTERNATIONAL CALLS ARE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE
COUNTRY NOW MAINLY AT PEACE
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
GUINEA-BISSAU OFFERS LIBYA ONE OF ITS ISLANDS
Outlook
Impact
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT HAMPERED BY CORRUPTION
Outlook
Impact
COMMUNICATIONS WITH GUINEA-BISSAU ARE STILL PROBLEMATIC
Outlook
Impact
TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION
TRENDS
PROSPECTS
TRANSPORTATION
TRENDS
PROSPECTS
TRAVEL RETAIL
TRENDS
PROSPECTS
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 Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 36 Air Travel Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 37 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2005-2010
Table 38 Forecast Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2005-2010
Table 39 Forecast Air Travel Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2000-2005
Table 40 Car Rental Sales: Value 2000-2005
Table 41 Car Rental Company Rankings 2005
Table 42 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2005-2010
Table 43 Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2000-2005
Table 44 Travel Retail Sales: 2000-2005
Table 45 Travel Retail Company Rankings 2005
Table 46 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2005-2010
Table 47 Forecast Travel Retail Sales: 2005-2010
Table 48 Tourist Attractions: Value 2000-2005
Table 49 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