Travel And Tourism in Hungary

Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Hungary 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

Global financial crisis hampers tourism growth

The worsening performance of the economy in 2008 had a very significant impact on travel and tourism in Hungary. The performance of the economy already started to deteriorate in 2007, but in spite of this, travel and tourism recorded good results in the first half of 2008. International arrivals, however, started to decline in the second half of 2008 as a result of the global financial crisis. The crisis also had a negative impact on outbound tourism in Hungary, while domestic tourism recorded a positive performance in 2008.

Water Tourism 2008 campaign stimulates domestic tourism

Besides the fact that decreasing disposable incomes helped spur the growth of domestic tourism at the expense of outbound tourism, the marketing activities of the Hungarian tourism promotion authority also inspired Hungarians to spend their holiday within the country. In the framework of the Water Tourism 2008 campaign, water-related attractions of each Hungarian region were promoted both on-line and off-line. This promotional campaign focused on health and wellness and spa baths and services, as well as the rivers and lakes of Hungary, and featured discounted rates for travel accommodation outlets.

Low-cost carriers benefits from favourable trends

Air transportation benefited in 2008 from increasing competition driven by low-cost carriers. The success of budget airlines resulted from efficient on-line marketing activities as well as competitive prices. Low-cost carriers capitalised on the price sensitivity of customers arising from the poor economic conditions in 2008. The growth of low-cost carriers is forecast to continue steadily from 2008-2013, when it is expected that the majority of travellers will increasingly prefer to spend less on transportation and more on travel accommodation.

On-line sales see rapid growth

E-commerce in Hungarian travel and tourism achieved robust growth over the review period, although starting from a low base. Tourist on-line reservations are expected to see significant growth during the forecast period as a result of the rising penetration of the internet, as well as the fact that most travel and tourism players developed their on-line presence significantly since 2005. Expansion of e-commerce within the industry was driven by direct suppliers, especially in air transportation and travel accommodation, as well as by several Hungarian and international on-line travel agencies.

A poor performance expected in 2009 and 2010

Travel and tourism in Hungary is expected to continue to suffer from the effects of the global crisis in 2009 and 2010. In 2009, the number of inbound tourists and Hungarian outbound tourists is expected to decrease further, while the number of Hungarians taking holidays within the country or travelling to nearby destinations is forecast to grow. Although the general economic recovery is expected to start in 2010, inbound and outbound tourism is expected to continue to see slow growth, with a resumption of more robust growth unlikely before 2011.

Table of contents

TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN HUNGARY : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Global financial crisis hampers tourism growth

Water Tourism 2008 campaign stimulates domestic tourism

Low-cost carriers benefits from favourable trends

On-line sales see rapid growth

A poor performance expected in 2009 and 2010

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Economic Indicators

Legislative Environment

Government Tourism Policy

Sustainable Tourism

Consumer Lifestyles

Low-Cost Carriers

Emerging Niche Sectors

Internet Developments

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

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 - HUNGARY

DANUBIUS HOTELS RT - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - HUNGARY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 2 Danubius Hotels Rt: Key Facts

Summary 3 Danubius Hotels Rt: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 4 Danubius Hotels Rt: Competitive Position 2008

FOX AUTORENT KFT - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - HUNGARY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 5 Fox Autorent Kft: Key Facts

Summary 6 Fox Autorent Kft: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 7 Fox Autorent Kft: Competitive Position 2008

IBUSZ RT - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - HUNGARY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 8 Ibusz Rt: Key Facts

Summary 9 Ibusz Rt: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 10 Ibusz Rt: Competitive Position 2008

WIZZ AIR LTD - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - HUNGARY

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 11 Wizz Air Ltd: Key Facts

Summary 12 Wizz Air Ltd: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 13 Wizz Air Ltd: Competitive Position 2008

TOURISM FLOWS INBOUND IN HUNGARY

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 City in Hungary 2007/2008 – ‘000 people

Table 10 Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2003-2008

Table 11 Leisure Arrivals by Type 2005-2008

Table 12 Business Arrivals: MICE Penetration 2005-2008

Table 13 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2003-2008

Table 14 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2003-2008

Table 15 Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country: Value 2003-2008

Table 16 Tourism Expenditure by Sector: Value 2003-2008

Table 17 Method of Payments for Incoming Tourist Receipts: % Breakdown 2005-2008

Table 18 Forecast Arrivals by Country of Origin: 2008-2013

Table 19 Forecast Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2008-2013

Table 20 Forecast Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2008-2013

Table 21 Forecast Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country: Value 2008-2013

TOURISM FLOWS OUTBOUND IN HUNGARY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

DESTINATIONS

OUTBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

OUTGOING TOURIST EXPENDITURE BY COUNTRY

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 22 Departures by Destination: 2003-2008

Table 23 Leisure Departures by Type 2005-2008

Table 24 Business Departures: MICE Penetration % Breakdown 2005-2008

Table 25 Departures by Method of Transport: 2003-2008

Table 26 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2003-2008

Table 27 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Country: Value 2003-2008

Table 28 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Sector: Value 2003-2008

Table 29 Method of Payments for Outgoing Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005-2008

Table 30 Forecast Departures by Destination: 2008-2013

Table 31 Forecast Departures by Method of Transport: 2008-2013

Table 32 Forecast Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2008-2013

Table 33 Forecast Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Country: Value 2008-2013

TOURISM FLOWS DOMESTIC IN HUNGARY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

DESTINATIONS

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

DOMESTIC TOURIST EXPENDITURE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 34 Domestic Trips by Destination: 2003-2008

Table 35 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2003-2008

Table 36 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2003-2008

Table 37 Method of Payments for Domestic Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005-2008

Table 38 Forecast Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit and by Method of Transport: 2008-2013

Table 39 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value: 2008-2013

TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION IN HUNGARY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

HOTELS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 40 Hotel Performance in Hungary

Table 41 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008

Table 42 Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2003-2008

Table 43 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Number of Rooms 2003-2008

Table 44 Regional Hotel Parameters 2008

Table 45 Travel Accommodation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008

Table 46 Hotel National Brand Owners by Market Share 2004-2008

Table 47 Hotels National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008

Table 48 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013

Table 49 Forecast Travel Accommodation Outlets by Sector: Units 2008-2013

Table 50 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013

TRANSPORTATION IN HUNGARY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

AIRLINES

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 51 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008

Table 52 Airline Capacity: 2003-2008

Table 53 Airline Utilisation: 2003-2008

Table 54 Airline Passengers Carried by Distance: % Breakdown: 2003-2008

Table 55 Transportation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008

Table 56 Airline Market Shares 2004-2008

Table 57 Airlines National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008

Table 58 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013

Table 59 Forecast Transportation Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013

CAR RENTAL IN HUNGARY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 60 Car Rental Sales by Sector and Location: Value 2003-2008

Table 61 Structure of Car Rental Market: 2003-2008

Table 62 Average Car Rental Duration by Sector 2004-2008

Table 63 Average Car Rental Duration: % Breakdown 2004-2008

Table 64 Time of Booking: % Breakdown 2005-2008

Table 65 Car Rental Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008

Table 66 Car Rental Market Shares 2004-2008

Table 67 Car Rental National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008

Table 68 Forecast Car Rental Sales by Sector and Location: Value 2008-2013

Table 69 Forecast Car Rental Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013

TRAVEL RETAIL IN HUNGARY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

GROWTH SECTORS

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 70 Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2003-2008

Table 71 Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2003-2008

Table 72 Travel Retail Sales by Destination: % Value Breakdown 2003-2008

Table 73 Travel Retail Online Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008

Table 74 Travel Retail Products Market Shares 2004-2008

Table 75 Travel Retail Products National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2008

Table 76 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2008-2013

Table 77 Forecast Travel Retail Products Sales: Value 2008-2013

Table 78 Forecast Travel Retail Online Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN HUNGARY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 79 Tourist Attractions Sales by Sector: Value 2003-2008

Table 80 Tourist Attractions Visitors by Sector: 2003-2008

Table 81 Tourist Attractions Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2003-2008

Table 82 Leading Tourist Attractions by Visitors 2003-2008

Table 83 Forecast Tourist Attractions Sales by Sector: Value 2008-2013

Table 84 Forecast Tourist Attractions Visitors by Sector: 2008-2013

Table 85 Forecast Tourist Attractions Sales: Internet Transaction Value 2008-2013

HEALTH & WELLNESS TOURISM IN HUNGARY

HEADLINES

TRENDS

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 86 Number of Hotel/Resort Spas: Units 2003-2008

Table 87 Health & Wellness Tourism Sales by Type: Value 2003-2008

Table 88 Spa Consumer Markets: Domestic Tourism 2005-2008

Table 89 Spa Consumer Markets: Arrivals 2005-2008

Table 90 Forecast Health & Wellness Tourism Sales by Type: Value 2008-2013