Travel And Tourism in the United Kingdom
Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in the United Kingdom 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: 100 | Publication date: Aug 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
2008 characterised by economic crisis
2008 proved to be a particularly turbulent year for the entire travel and tourism industry, particularly given the oil price spikes, the continuing unfolding credit crunch, airline bankruptcies and the consolidation of merger activity in the tour operator sector. However, tourism has so far remained fairly resilient in the face of these adverse factors and outbound tourism, in particular, has been relatively steady.
Cuts in airline schedules impacts both inbound and outbound tourism
With airlines having made significant cuts to their winter schedules, there will be a knock-on effect on the value of both inbound and outbound tourism during 2009. With consumer confidence at rock bottom and likely to remain so for some time, even slight recovery is not expected until 2010. However, the volume and value of domestic tourism outweigh those of inbound and so the impact of any particular shocks from abroad (such as exchange rates) will be relatively muted.
Crunch in airline capacity
With XL Airways, Zoom, Oasis and all the business-only carriers across the Atlantic with the exception of one having gone into bankruptcy, both scheduled airlines and those owned by tour operators have taken the opportunity to bring capacity in the sector more in line with demand. Therefore, whilst the winter of 2008/09 has seen significant capacity reductions, the impact on 2009 and future years remains unclear.
Budget hotels continue to make progress
2008 has seen increases in supply, revenue and profitability by the major budget hotel chains, to the detriment of their small independently run counterparts. The extent to which such hotels will fall by the wayside like independent grocery stores is unclear, as no data on hotel numbers is collected in the UK. However, the major chain’s facilities to book online, the provision of consistent guest night experience as well as their financial and marketing skills are likely to increase the rate of closure of owner-operated hotels and guesthouses.
Internet bookings continue to make an impact
A three-way battle is taking place in the entire travel and tourist industry between direct internet bookings, traditional channels and Global Distribution Systems (GDS). Penetration by the internet is particularly high with airline reservations but still relatively weak for inclusive packages. However, there is a gradual trend in all sectors towards higher internet usage by individuals.
Table of contents
TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN THE UNITED KINGDOM : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2008 characterised by economic crisis
Cuts in airline schedules impacts both inbound and outbound tourism
Crunch in airline capacity
Budget hotels continue to make progress
Internet bookings continue to make an impact
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Economic indicators
Legislative environment – open skies between the EU and the US
Legislative environment – visas return for many inbound tourists
Government tourism policy
Sustainable tourism
Consumer Lifestyles
Low-cost carriers
Emerging niches
Internet developments
Inclusive tour packages
The Olympic Games
Terrorism and Security
Leave entitlement
CONSUMER DEMOGRAPHICS
balance of payments
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Leave Entitlement: Volume 2005-2008
Table 2 Holiday Demographic Trends 2003-2008
Table 3 Holiday Takers by Sex 2003-2008
Table 4 Holiday Takers by Age 2003-2008
Table 5 Length of Domestic Trips: 2003-2008
Table 6 Length of Outbound Departure: 2003-2008
Table 7 Seasonality of Trips 2005-2008
MARKET DATA
Table 8 Balance of Tourism Payments: Value 2003-2008
APPENDIX
DEFINITIONS
Tourism parameters
Travel accommodation
Transportation
Car rental
Travel retail
Tourist attractions
Health and wellness
Internet sales
Internet sales: dynamic packaging
Internet sales: traditional package holiday
Summary 1 Research Sources
LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - UNITED KINGDOM
EUROSTAR (UK) LTD - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - UNITED KINGDOM
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Key Facts
Summary 2 Eurostar: Key Facts
Summary 3 Eurostar: Operational Indicators
Company Background
Competitive Positioning
Summary 4 Eurostar: Competitive Position 2008
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS GROUP LTD - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - UNITED KINGDOM
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Key Facts
Summary 5 Merlin Entertainments: Key Facts
Summary 6 Merlin Entertainments: Operational Indicators
Company Background
Competitive Positioning
TRAVEL COUNSELLORS PLC - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - UNITED KINGDOM
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Key Facts
Summary 7 Travel Counsellors: Key Facts
Summary 8 Travel Counsellors: Operational Indicators
Company Background
Competitive Positioning
TRAVELODGE - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - UNITED KINGDOM
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Key Facts
Summary 9 Travelodge: Operational Indicators
Summary 10 Travelodge: Operational Indicators
Company Background
Competitive Positioning
Summary 11 Travelodge: Competitive Position 2008
TOURISM FLOWS INBOUND IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
INBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
MODE OF TRANSPORT
PURPOSE OF VISIT
CITY ARRIVALS
INCOMING TOURIST RECEIPTS BY COUNTRY
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 9 Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2003-2008
Table 10 Leisure Arrivals by Type 2005-2008
Table 11 Business Arrivals: MICE Penetration 2005-2008
Table 12 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2003-2008
Table 13 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2003-2008
Table 14 Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country: Value 2003-2008
Table 15 Tourism Expenditure by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 16 Method of Payments for Incoming Tourist Receipts: % Breakdown 2005-2008
Table 17 Forecast Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2008-2013
Table 18 Forecast Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2008-2013
Table 19 Forecast Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2008-2013
Table 20 Forecast Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country: Value 2008-2013
TOURISM FLOWS OUTBOUND IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
HEADLINES
TRENDS
DESTINATIONS
OUTBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
MODE OF TRANSPORT
PURPOSE OF VISIT
OUTGOING TOURIST EXPENDITURE BY COUNTRY
ROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 21 Departures by Destination: 2003-2008
Table 22 Leisure Departures by Type 2005-2008
Table 23 Business Departures: MICE Penetration % Breakdown 2005-2008
Table 24 Departures by Method of Transport: 2003-2008
Table 25 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2003-2008
Table 26 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Country: Value 2003-2008
Table 27 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 28 Method of Payments for Outgoing Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005-2008
Table 29 Forecast Departures by Destination: 2008-2013
Table 30 Forecast Departures by Method of Transport: 2008-2013
Table 31 Forecast Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2008-2013
Table 32 Forecast Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Country: Value 2008-2013
TOURISM FLOWS DOMESTIC IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
HEADLINES
TRENDS
DESTINATIONS
MODE OF TRANSPORT
PURPOSE OF VISIT
DOMESTIC TOURIST EXPENDITURE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 33 Domestic Trips by Destination: 2003-2008
Table 34 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2003-2008
Table 35 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2003-2008
Table 36 Method of Payments for Domestic Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005-2008
Table 37 Forecast Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2008-2013
Table 38 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2008-2013
TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
HEADLINES
TRENDS
HOTELS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 39 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 40 Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2003-2008
Table 41 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Rooms 2003-2008
Table 42 Regional Hotel Parameters 2008
Table 43 Travel Accommodation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 44 Hotel National Brand Owners by Market Share 2004-2008
Table 45 Hotels National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008
Table 46 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 47 Forecast Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2008-2013
Table 48 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
Table 49 Hotel Performance in United Kingdom 2007/2008
TRANSPORTATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
HEADLINES
TRENDS
AIRLINES
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 50 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 51 Airline Capacity: 2003-2008
Table 52 Airline Utilisation: 2003-2008
Table 53 Airline Passengers Carried by Distance: % Breakdown: 2003-2008
Table 54 Airline Passengers Carried by Distance: % Breakdown: 2003-2008
Table 55 Airline Market Shares 2004-2008
Table 56 Airlines National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008
Table 57 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 58 Forecast Transportation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
CAR RENTAL IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 59 Car Rental Sales by Sector and Location: Value 2003-2008
Table 60 Structure of Car Rental Market: 2003-2008
Table 61 Average Car Rental Duration by Sector 2004-2008
Table 62 Average Car Rental Duration: % Breakdown 2004-2008
Table 63 Time of Booking: % Breakdown 2005-2008
Table 64 Car Rental Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 65 Car Rental Market Shares 2004-2008
Table 66 Car Rental National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008
Table 67 Forecast Car Rental Sales by Sector and Location: Value 2008-2013
Table 68 Forecast Car Rental Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
TRAVEL RETAIL IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
GROWTH SECTORS
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 69 Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2003-2008
Table 70 Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2003-2008
Table 71 Travel Retail Sales by Destination: % Value Breakdown 2003-2008
Table 72 Travel Retail Online Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 73 Travel Retail Products Market Shares 2004-2008
Table 74 Travel Retail Products National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008
Table 75 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2008-2013
Table 76 Forecast Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2008-2013
Table 77 Forecast Travel Retail Online Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 78 Tourist Attractions Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008
Table 79 Tourist Attractions Visitors by Sector: 2003-2008
Table 80 Tourist Attractions Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008
Table 81 Leading Tourist Attractions by Visitors 2003-2008
Table 82 Forecast Tourist Attractions Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013
Table 83 Forecast Tourist Attractions Visitors by Sector: 2008-2013
Table 84 Forecast Tourist Attractions Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013
HEALTH & WELLNESS TOURISM IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
HEADLINES
TRENDS
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 85 Number of Hotel/Resort Spas: Units 2003-2008
Table 86 Health & Wellness Tourism Sales by Type: Value 2003-2008
Table 87 Spa Consumer Markets: Domestic Tourism 2005-2008
Table 88 Spa Consumer Markets: Arrivals 2005-2008
Table 89 Forecast Health & Wellness Tourism Sales by Type: Value 2008-2013