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Travel And Tourism in Germany

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Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Germany 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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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

Domestic tourism and inbound tourism continue to grow in 2007

Despite the comparison with 2006, in which Germany hosted the FIFA World Cup in football, domestic and inbound tourism continued to perform positively in 2007. The growth in arrivals was attributed to increased business travel and a spill over effect from the World Cup, which increased Germany’s profile and popularity. However, incoming expenditure experienced a small decline, as the World Cup had provided a particular boost to per capita spending by virtue of being a special global event.

Outbound tourism rebounds in 2007

Departures increased in 2007, rebounding after the decline recorded in 2006. Moreover, outbound expenditure increased slightly. International business departures represented the strongest growth drivers; alongside short break offers from low cost airlines. In package holiday terms, the number of trips to Mediterranean countries registered a small decline, while long-haul trips grew strongly.

Travel accommodation benefits from inbound tourism

Travel accommodation sales increased in current value terms in 2007, boosted by the increased number of bed nights recorded by international and domestic tourists. However, average room rates, which had been inflated by the World Cup in 2006, declined in 2007. Furthermore, the main development in hotels in Germany has been the expansion of hotel chains specialising in the economy and lower end of the mid-priced segments, with a particular focus on 2-star hotels, thereby putting further pressure on prices. The key players behind this trend include the German Motel One chain and the French B&B chain.

Air and cruise continue to drive transportation growth

Transportation current value sales increased in 2007, largely due to the continuing strength of air travel. However, the fastest growth was posted by cruise, albeit from a much lower sales base. Air sales benefited from a record number of passengers, with share gains by low cost carriers. Ticket prices and airline profitability came under pressure due to intense competition and strong promotions by low cost carriers, in particular from struggling TUIfly. The airline experienced further consolidation with yet another takeover by Air Berlin. Following its acquisition of dba in 2005 and LTU in 2006, it made an offer to purchase Condor. This acquisition remains under consideration by the competition authorities.

Car rental sales continued to register strong growth in current value terms in 2007. Both leisure and business car rental performed well with the brand leaders Sixt and Europcar the main beneficiaries.

Business travel and online intermediaries boost travel retail

Travel retail sales increased in current value terms in 2007, broadly in line with the growth recorded in 2006. Sales through traditional travel agencies and internet operators, both online intermediaries and direct online sales, increased. The greater use of online intermediaries and higher direct online sales by tour operators enabled internet sales to make share gains at the expense of traditional travel agencies. Business travel, and to a lesser extent long haul packages, were the main growth drivers for travel agencies. In addition to internet transactions, travel agencies came under pressure from stronger retailer activity, in particular discounters, in the distribution of package holidays.

Table of contents

TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN GERMANY : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Domestic tourism and inbound tourism continue to grow in 2007

Outbound tourism rebounds in 2007

Travel accommodation benefits from inbound tourism

Air and cruise continue to drive transportation growth

Business travel and online intermediaries boost travel retail

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Economic Indicators

Legislative Environment

Government tourism policy and sustainable tourism

Consumer lifestyles

Low cost carrier development

Emerging niche sectors

Internet developments

TERRORISM AND SECURITY

LEAVE ENTITLEMENT

CONSUMER DEMOGRAPHICS

BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

MARKET INDICATORS

Table 1 Leave Entitlement: Volume 2005-2007

Table 2 Holiday Demographic Trends 2002-2007

Table 3 Holiday Takers by Sex 2002-2007

Table 4 Holiday Takers by Age 2002-2007

Table 5 Length of Domestic Trip: 2002-2007

Table 6 Length of Outbound Departure: 2002-2007

Table 7 Seasonality of Trips 2005-2007

MARKET DATA

Table 8 Balance of Tourism Payments: Value 2002-2007

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

Sources

Summary 1 Research Sources

LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - GERMANY

AIR BERLIN GMBH & CO LUFTVERKEHRS KG - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - GERMANY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 2 Air Berlin plc & Co Luftverkehrs KG: Key Facts

Summary 3 Air Berlin plc & Co Luftverkehrs KG: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 4 Air Berlin plc & Co Luftverkehrs KG: Competitive Position 2007

ALLTOURS FLUGREISEN GMBH - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - GERMANY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 5 Alltours Flugreisen GmbH: Key Facts

Summary 6 Alltours Flugreisen GmbH: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 7 Alltours Flugreisen GmbH: Competitive Position 2007

FTI-FROSCH TOURISTIK GMBH - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - GERMANY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 8 FTI Frosch Touristik GmbH: Key Facts

Summary 9 FTI Frosch Touristik GmbH: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 10 FTI Frosch Touristik GmbH: Competitive Position 2007

SIXT LEASING AG - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - GERMANY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 11 Sixt Leasing AG: Key Facts

Summary 12 Sixt Leasing AG: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 13 Sixt Leasing AG: Competitive Position 2007

STEIGENBERGER HOTELS AG - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - GERMANY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 14 Steigenberger Hotels AG: Key Facts

Summary 15 Steigenberger Hotels AG: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 16 Steigenberger Hotels AG: Competitive Position 2007

TOURISM FLOWS INBOUND IN GERMANY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

INBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

INCOMING TOURIST RECEIPTS BY COUNTRY

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 9 Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2002-2007

Table 10 Leisure Arrivals by Type 2005-2007

Table 11 Business Arrivals: MICE Penetration 2005-2007

Table 12 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2002-2007

Table 13 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2002-2007

Table 14 Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country: Value 2002-2007

Table 15 Tourism Expenditure by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 16 Method of Payments for Incoming Tourist Receipts: % Breakdown 2005-2007

Table 17 Forecast Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2007-2012

Table 18 Forecast Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2007-2012

Table 19 Forecast Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2007-2012

Table 20 Forecast Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country: Value 2007-2012

TOURISM FLOWS OUTBOUND IN GERMANY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

DESTINATIONS

OUTBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

OUTGOING TOURIST EXPENDITURE BY COUNTRY

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 21 Departures by Destination: 2002-2007

Table 22 Leisure Departures by Type 2005-2007

Table 23 Business Departures: MICE Penetration % Breakdown 2005-2007

Table 24 Departures by Method of Transport: 2002-2007

Table 25 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2002-2007

Table 26 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Country: Value 2002-2007

Table 27 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 28 Method of Payments for Outgoing Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005-2007

Table 29 Forecast Departures by Destination: 2007-2012

Table 30 Forecast Departures by Method of Transport: 2007-2012

Table 31 Forecast Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2007-2012

Table 32 Forecast Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Country: Value 2007-2012

TOURISM FLOWS DOMESTIC IN GERMANY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

DESTINATIONS

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

DOMESTIC TOURIST EXPENDITURE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 33 Domestic Trips by Destination: 2002-2007

Table 34 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2002-2007

Table 35 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2002-2007

Table 36 Expenditure per Domestic Trip: 2002-2007

Table 37 Method of Payments for Domestic Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005-2007

Table 38 Forecast Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2007-2012

Table 39 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2007-2012

TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION IN GERMANY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

HOTELS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 40 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 41 Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2002-2007

Table 42 Regional Hotel Parameters 2007

Table 43 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Rooms 2002-2007

Table 44 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Beds 2002-2007

Table 45 Travel Accommodation Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 46 Hotel National Brand Owners by Market Share 2003-2007

Table 47 Hotels National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2007

Table 48 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 49 Forecast Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2007-2012

Table 50 Forecast Travel Accommodation Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012

TRANSPORTATION IN GERMANY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

AIRLINES

PRIVATE JETS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 51 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 52 Airline Capacity: 2002-2007

Table 53 Airline Utilisation: 2002-2007

Table 54 Airline % Utilisation 2002-2007

Table 55 Airline Volume Sales by Seat Class: % Breakdown: 2002-2007

Table 56 Airline Volume Sales by Distance: % Breakdown: 2002-2007

Table 57 Transportation Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 58 Airline Market Shares 2003-2007

Table 59 Airlines National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2007

Table 60 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 61 Forecast Transportation Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012

CAR RENTAL IN GERMANY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 62 Car Rental Sales by Sector and Location: Value 2002-2007

Table 63 Structure of Car Rental Market: 2002-2007

Table 64 Average Car Rental Duration by Sector 2004-2007

Table 65 Average Car Rental Duration: % Breakdown 2004-2007

Table 66 Time of Booking: % Breakdown 2005-2007

Table 67 Car Rental Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 68 Car Rental Market Shares 2003-2007

Table 69 Car Rental National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2007

Table 70 Forecast Car Rental Sales by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 71 Forecast Car Rental Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012

TRAVEL RETAIL IN GERMANY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

GROWTH SECTORS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 72 Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2002-2007

Table 73 Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2002-2007

Table 74 Travel Retail Sales by Destination: % Value Breakdown 2002-2007

Table 75 Travel Retail Products Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 76 Travel Retail Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 77 Travel Retail Products Market Shares 2003-2007

Table 78 Travel Retail Products National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2007

Table 79 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2007-2012

Table 80 Forecast Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2007-2012

Table 81 Forecast Travel Retail Products Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN GERMANY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 82 Tourist Attractions by Sector: Value 2002-2007

Table 83 Tourist Attractions by Sector: 2002-2007

Table 84 Tourist Attractions Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2002-2007

Table 85 Leading Tourist Attractions by Visitors 2002-2007

Table 86 Forecast Tourist Attractions by Sector: Value 2007-2012

Table 87 Forecast Tourist Attractions by Sector: 2007-2012

Table 88 Forecast Tourist Attractions Internet Transaction Value Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2007-2012

HEALTH & WELLNESS TOURISM IN GERMANY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 89 Number of Hotel/Resort Spas: Units 2002-2007

Table 90 Spa Sales by Type: Value 2002-2007

Table 91 Spa Consumer Markets: Domestic Tourism 2005-2007

Table 92 Spa Consumer Markets: Arrivals 2005-2007

Table 93 Forecast Spa Sales by Type: Value 2007-2012

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