Travel And Tourism in Niger
Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Niger 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: 23 | Publication date: Oct 2008
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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
Unbalanced Tourism Development
Despite numerous assets, Niger suffers from a lack of tourism investment, which would attract a larger number of international visitors. The country is unevenly developed, with the north’s facilities outweighing the south’s infrastructure. This is mainly due to the fact that most tourists are attracted by the desert, which is largely located in the north. As a result, the government is working towards developing the south of the country.
Internal Conflicts Hinder Industry Strategies
The government is making efforts to promote the country abroad as a first choice tourist destination. However, although some developments have occurred in recent years, there remain improvements to be made to meet international standards and satisfy international tourists. The country possesses numerous assets to offer a wide range of ecotourism attractions to international travellers.
However, despite numerous efforts, the government faces different external difficulties that prevent it from concentrating on tourism development. From the rebellion in the north to the drought such as the one that hit the country in 2004, the government faces difficulties in working peacefully to develop the economy. As a result, Niger’s efforts to promote tourism may be hampered in the near future.
Limited Capacity in Terms of Travel Accommodation
Hotel capacity in Niger remains limited due to a lack of investment in the sector for many years. However, the government has embarked on different projects in the north and around the Niger River, where most tourists go, to increase accommodation capacity.
High Airfares Still a Barrier for Tourists
Niger boasts around 4,000km of paved roads, which facilitate domestic travel. In 2008, the government launched a large development project to upgrade and construct new roads across the country, mainly in rural areas and between the capital Niamey and Ouallam. A new bridge across the Niger River is also planned to be erected in 2008. These projects are being funded by both foreign donations and loans.
On an international level, flying in and out of Niger remains expensive, which is an impediment to tourism development. Also, the latest international events may not improve the situation.
Travel Retailers are Key to Boosting Tourism Flows
Travel retails play an important role in the development of travel and tourism in Niger. Since the country is not a mass tourist destination, retailers must provide adequate information and services to satisfy the rather select tourist population. As a result, the Syndicat du Tourisme au Niger (STN) has been created to supervise the entire travel retail profession. The STN is a positive sign for international retailers, encouraging them to see Niger as an important travel destination for adventurers.
Table of contents
TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN NIGER : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Unbalanced Tourism Development
Internal Conflicts Hinder Industry Strategies
Limited Capacity in Terms of Travel Accommodation
High Airfares Still a Barrier for Tourists
Travel Retailers are Key to Boosting Tourism Flows
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Travel and Tourism Fosters Economic Development
Government Authorities Promote Niger as a First Choice Destination
Travel Accommodation Revamped to Satisfy Demanding Consumers
Transportation Infrastructure Still Has a Long Way to Go
Travel Retailers Important to Tourism Development
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Length of Domestic Trip: 2002-2007
Table 2 Length of Outbound Departure: 2002-2007
MARKET DATA
Table 3 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
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 4 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2002-2007
Table 5 Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2002-2007
Table 6 Regional Hotel Parameters 2007
Table 7 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Rooms 2005-2007
Table 8 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Beds 2005-2007
Table 9 Hotel Company Rankings 2005-2007
Table 10 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012
Table 11 Forecast Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2007-2012
TRANSPORTATION
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 12 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2002-2007
Table 13 Airline Company Rankings 2005-2007
Table 14 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012
CAR RENTAL
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 15 Car Rental Sales: Value 2002-2007
Table 16 Car Rental Company Rankings 2005-2007
Table 17 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2007-2012
TRAVEL RETAIL
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
Sector Data
Table 18 Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2002-2007
Table 19 Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2002-2007
Table 20 Travel Retail Products Company Rankings 2005-2007
Table 21 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets: Units 2007-2012
Table 22 Forecast Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2007-2012