Travel And Tourism in Mozambique
Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Mozambique 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: 53 | Publication date: Jan 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
Positive prospects for the Mozambican tourism industry
The Mozambican government identifies the tourism industry as a key driver to the development and growth of the country’s economy. The prospects are positive as the government is aiming to make the country the most dynamic destination in Africa, stressing its vibrant culture and exotic natural resources. At first glance, it is perceived that to date, investments are levelling with these expectations, at least in travel accommodation; however, SME networks are nonexistent, business and residential infrastructures outside of resorts and hotel areas are poorly developed, road maintenance has been lapse and there is a shortage of qualified human resources for the industry. The transportation sector is in urgent need of restructuring, as air transport continues to be monopolised by a state-run company.
HIV/AIDS, malaria and cholera – major hindrances for tourism development
Despite its vast range of natural resources and beautiful tourism spots, Mozambique remains low ranked in the international tourism market as its attractions and cultural resources are characterised by a low level of development. Other major reasons are the high incidence of HIV/AIDS and malaria, and the lack of resources to fight these diseases, and outbursts of cholera. The country has not made enough progress to fight these diseases in 2007, especially HIV/AIDS, the prevalence of which is still high and a reversion in the figures is long overdue.
New tourism plan is key for development
A new approach is set to be launched, which aims to increase receipts and curb the disorganisation that characterises the Mozambican tourism sector. This new approach has two initiatives, the Arco Norte and the Ancora de Investimento em Turismo programme. The Arco Norte refers to the three Northern provinces that have the potential to generate US$1.1 billion per year and the Ancora de Investimento em Turismo that has the potential to create 1,300 job posts. The government has committed to concentrate efforts on these plans as well as on environmental strategies related to the referred areas.
Foreign investments boom in 2007
Tourism investments have increased massively in recent years. In 2006 investments exceeded MZM604 million (up from MZM83 million in 2005) while in 2007 it was registered an increase of 700% of foreign direct investment, with around 60% of it being American. This certainly indicates stronger economic growth and increases the confidence of foreign investors in the various industries, including tourism.
Investments set to grow further in the foreact period
Mozambique is attracting foreign investors’ interests in the area of construction and services, agro-processing, tourism, agriculture and energy. Given the increasing oil prices worldwide, which is affecting the Mozambican economy with increases in food prices, gas and energy, there is an urgency to find concrete solutions to alleviate the strain on the economy. The president Armando Guebuza has visited various countries in 2007, aiming to improve international relations and bilateral cooperation with key governments to increase foreign investments. Italian investors are scrutinising the possibilities in the areas of tourism, energy, bio-energy and agriculture. Brazilian investors are set to help improve the health sector and the bio-fuel industry. In 2008, the International Finance Corporation, the IFC, has signed an agreement with the Mozambican government for an investment programme aiming to develop the tourism sector. The IFC predicts that the programme will attract US$1 billion of investments, benefitting the Mozambican coast and will create around 25,000 jobs.
Table of contents
TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN MOZAMBIQUE : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Positive prospects for the Mozambican tourism industry
HIV/AIDS, malaria and cholera – major hindrances for tourism development
New tourism plan is key for development
Foreign investments boom in 2007
Investments set to grow further in the foreact period
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Tourism potential undermined by social and economic problems
High incidence of HIV/AIDS continues to discourage tourists to the country
Foreign investment is increasingly gaining force
Set to improve attractiveness to increase tourism flow
Tourism balance of payments shows positive figures
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 MOZAMBIQUE
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 Travel Accommodation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007
Table 34 Hotel Company Rankings 2005-2007
Table 35 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012
Table 36 Forecast Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2007-2012
Table 37 Forecast Travel Accommodation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012
TRANSPORTATION IN MOZAMBIQUE
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 38 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2002-2007
Table 39 Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007
Table 40 Airline Company Rankings 2005-2007
Table 41 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012
Table 42 Forecast Transportation Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012
CAR RENTAL IN MOZAMBIQUE
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 43 Car Rental Sales: Value 2002-2007
Table 44 Car Rental Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007
Table 45 Car Rental Company Rankings 2005-2007
Table 46 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2007-2012
Table 47 Forecast Car Rental Internet Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012
TRAVEL RETAIL IN MOZAMBIQUE
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 48 Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2002-2007
Table 49 Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2002-2007
Table 50 Travel Retail Products Company Rankings 2005-2007
Table 51 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2007-2012
Table 52 Forecast Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2007-2012