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Travel And Tourism in Singapore

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Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in Singapore 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

Arrivals Grow Strongly, Exceed Targets

Arrivals showed a healthy improvement from 2005, mainly due to the growing expenditure on tourism and more affordable airfares from the traditional carriers and LCCs. Growth was fuelled by the aggressive promotions by the Singapore Tourist Board (STB) – "Uniquely Singapore" campaign, "BE in Singapore" targeting the MICE sector and the "4 million smiles" welcome for the IMF meeting.

Arrivals continued to be high from the top market Indonesia, and a very strong growth was seen from China and India. Strategic focus on the cluster industries of BTMICE led to high growth rates in BTMICE visitors, the highlight of the year being the prestigious IMF-World Bank meeting. STB's continuous efforts, development funds and innovations are expected to help achieve the 2015 target of 17 million visitors and S$30 billion in receipts.

Tourism Rejuvenated by the Finalisation of Companies for Integrated Resorts

With the lifting on the ban on casinos and the approvals for the integrated resorts awards were announced for bids for the two integrated resorts. The Las Vegas Sands Corp won the award for the integrated resort Marina Bay (top global commercial cum entertainment hub) and Gentling Group for the Santos integrated resort (best Asian family entertainment resort). In addition to boosting tourism, they are expected to create over 50,000 jobs, and improve GDP through growth in the construction sector and other tourism-related sectors.

LCCs Stimulate Air Travel, and Rapidly Attain High Market Shares

LCCs have seen a strong performance since opening in 2003, and now command 3% of airline values. They are led by Tiger Airways which reached its 2 million passenger landmark within two years of operation. Singapore's budget terminal (lowest global handling charges S$13 was opened in 2006 to cater to the rapid growth of LCCs

Hotel Sector Scores High Tariff Growth Due to Strong Demand

All types of hotels (premium as well as budget) recorded very high occupancies and room shortages were faced throughout the year. Although additional supply is expected with the launch of the integrated resorts, the ongoing high numbers of arrivals are expected to maintain strong demand for hotels, sustaining elevated room rates over the forecast period. Most high-end hotels underwent renovations to remain competitive and commanded premium rates due to the high quality rooms.

Outbound Tourism Shows Good Growth

Outbound tourism grew strongly mainly due to rising income levels, the trend for shorter but more frequent holidays and lower airfares from regional LCCs, facilitating more outbound travel to neighbouring countries. Outbound trips to China showed strongest growth followed by India. Japan, Australia, UK and USA also grew as popular traditional long haul markets, driven strongly by more affordable air fares.

Large Travel Agencies Thrive, but Stiff Price Competition in Smaller Agencies

Although larger agencies saw good growth due to demand from outbound and inbound travellers, midsized/smaller agencies faced fierce price competition within specific segments as well as fiercer competition from larger agencies and online companies such as Zuji. In order to survive, some smaller players had to reposition to serve niche segments while others had to enter into partnerships with large agencies, and some were forced to exit the industry. While package tours still dominate, flexible packages are expected to soon overtake these. Emerging attractive niches include medical tourism, education tourism, cruise holidays and sports (especially golf holidays).

Table of contents

TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN SINGAPORE : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Arrivals Grow Strongly, Exceed Targets

Tourism Rejuvenated by the Finalisation of Companies for Integrated Resorts

LCCs Stimulate Air Travel, and Rapidly Attain High Market Shares

Hotel Sector Scores High Tariff Growth Due to Strong Demand

Outbound Tourism Shows Good Growth

Large Travel Agencies Thrive, but Stiff Price Competition in Smaller Agencies

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Economic Drivers

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 2005/2006

Table 2 Holiday Demographic Trends 2001-2006

Table 3 Holiday Takers by Sex 2001-2006

Table 4 Holiday Takers by Age 2001-2006

Table 5 Length of Domestic Trip: 2001-2006

Table 6 Length of Outbound Departure: 2001-2006

Table 7 Seasonality of Trips 2005/2006

MARKET DATA

Table 8 Balance of Tourism Payments: Value 2001-2006

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

Sustainable Tourism

Sources

Summary 1 Research Sources

LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - SINGAPORE

CHAN BROS TRAVEL PTE LTD - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - SINGAPORE

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 2 Chan Brothers Travel Pte Ltd: Key Facts

Summary 3 Chan Brothers Travel Pte Ltd: Operational Indicators 2004-2006

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 4 Chan Brothers Travel Pte Ltd: Competitive Position 2006

RAFFLES THE PLAZA - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - SINGAPORE

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 5 Raffles The Plaza: Key Facts

Summary 6 Raffles The Plaza: Operational Indicators 2004-2006

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 7 Raffles The Plaza: Competitive Position 2006

SINGAPORE AIRLINES LTD (SIA) - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - SINGAPORE

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 8 Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA): Key Facts

Summary 9 Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA): Operational Indicators 2004-2006

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 10 Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA): Competitive Position 2006

TIGER AIRWAYS PTE LTD - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - SINGAPORE

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 11 Tiger Airways Pte Ltd: Key Facts

Summary 12 Tiger Airways Pte Ltd: Operational Indicators 2004-2006

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 13 Tiger Airways Pte Ltd: Competitive Position 2006

ZUJI TRAVELS PTE LTD - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - SINGAPORE

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 14 Zuji Travels Pte Ltd: Key Facts

Summary 15 Zuji Travels Pte Ltd: Operational Indicators 2004-2006

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

TOURISM FLOWS INBOUND IN SINGAPORE

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: 2001-2006

Table 10 Arrivals by Purpose of Visit: 2001-2006

Table 11 Leisure Arrivals by Type 2005-2006

Table 12 Business Arrivals: MICE Penetration 2005-2006

Table 13 Arrivals by Method of Transport: 2001-2006

Table 14 Incoming Tourist Receipts by Country 2001-2006

Table 15 Tourism Expenditure by Sector: Value 2001-2006

Table 16 Method of Payments for Incoming Tourist Receipts: % Breakdown 2005/2006

Table 17 Forecast Arrivals: 2006-2011

Table 18 Forecast Incoming Tourism Receipts: 2006-2011

TOURISM FLOWS OUTBOUND IN SINGAPORE

HEADLINES

DESTINATIONS

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

OUTBOUND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

OUTGOING TOURIST EXPENDITURE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 19 Departures by Destination: 2001-2006

Table 20 Leisure Departures by Type 2005-2006

Table 21 Business Departures: MICE Penetration % Breakdown 2005-2006

Table 22 Departures by Mode of Transport: 2001-2006

Table 23 Departures by Purpose of Visit: 2001-2006

Table 24 Outgoing Tourist Expenditure by Sector: Value 2001-2006

Table 25 Method of Payments for Outgoing Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2006

Table 26 Forecast Departures: 2006-2011

Table 27 Forecast Outgoing Tourism Expenditure: 2006-2011

TOURISM FLOWS DOMESTIC IN SINGAPORE

HEADLINES

TRENDS

DESTINATIONS

MODE OF TRANSPORT

PURPOSE OF VISIT

DOMESTIC TOURISM RECEIPTS

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 28 Domestic Tourist Expenditure: 2001-2006

Table 29 Expenditure per Domestic Trip: 2001-2006

Table 30 Domestic Trips by Destination: 2001-2006

Table 31 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit: 2001-2006

Table 32 Method of Payments for Domestic Tourism Spending: % Breakdown 2005/2006

Table 33 Forecast Domestic Tourism: 2006-2011

Table 34 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: 2006-2011

TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION IN SINGAPORE

HEADLINES

TRENDS

HOTELS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 35 Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2001-2006

Table 36 Travel Accommodation by Sector: Units 2001-2006

Table 37 Regional Hotel Parameters 2006

Table 38 Hotel National Brand Owners by Key Performance Indicators 2006

Table 39 Hotel National Brand Owners by Market Share 2002-2006

Table 40 Forecast Travel Accommodation Sales by Sector: Value 2006-2011

Table 41 Forecast Travel Accommodation by Sector: Units 2006-2011

TRANSPORTATION IN SINGAPORE

HEADLINES

TRENDS

AIRLINES

PRIVATE JETS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 42 Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2001-2006

Table 43 Airline Capacity: 2001-2006

Table 44 Airline Utilisation: 2001-2006

Table 45 Airline % Utilisation 2001-2006

Table 46 Airline Volume Sales by Seat Class: % Breakdown: 2001-2006

Table 47 Airline Volume Sales by Distance: % Breakdown: 2001-2006

Table 48 Transportation Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006

Table 49 Key Airlines Key Performance Indicators 2006

Table 50 Airline Market Shares 2002-2006

Table 51 Forecast Transportation Sales by Sector: Value 2006-2011

Table 52 Forecast Transportation Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2006-2011

CAR RENTAL IN SINGAPORE

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 53 Car Rental Sales by Sector and Location: Value 2001-2006

Table 54 Structure of Car Rental Market: 2001-2006

Table 55 Average Car Rental Duration by Sector 2004-2006

Table 56 Average Car Rental Duration: % Breakdown 2005/2006

Table 57 Time of Booking: % Breakdown 2005/2006

Table 58 Car Rental Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006

Table 59 Key Car Rental Companies' Key Performance Indicators 2006

Table 60 Car Rental Market Shares 2002-2006

Table 61 Forecast Car Rental Sales by Sector: Value 2006-2011

Table 62 Forecast Car Rental Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2006-2011

TRAVEL RETAIL IN SINGAPORE

HEADLINES

TRENDS

GROWTH SECTORS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 63 Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2001-2006

Table 64 Travel Retail Sales by Product: Value 2001-2006

Table 65 Travel Retail Sales by Destination: % Value Breakdown 2001-2006

Table 66 Travel Retail Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006

Table 67 Travel Retail Internet Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006

Table 68 Key Travel Retail Companies by Number of Outlets 2006

Table 69 Travel Retail Products Market Shares 2002-2006

Table 70 Forecast Travel Retail Outlets by Sector: Units 2006-2011

Table 71 Forecast Travel Retail Sales by Product: Value 2006-2011

Table 72 Forecast Travel Retail Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN SINGAPORE

HEADLINES

TRENDS

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 73 Tourist Attractions by Sector: Value 2001-2006

Table 74 Tourist Attractions by Sector: 2001-2006

Table 75 Tourist Attractions Internet Sales by Direct Suppliers and Intermediaries: Internet Transaction Value 2001-2006

Table 76 Leading Tourist Attractions by Visitors 2001-2006

Table 77 Forecast Tourist Attractions by Sector: Value 2006-2011

Table 78 Forecast Tourist Attractions by Sector: 2006-2011

Table 79 Forecast Tourist Attractions Internet Transaction Value Sales by Sector: Internet Transaction Value 2006-2011

HEALTH & WELLNESS TOURISM IN SINGAPORE

HEADLINES

TRENDS

PROSPECTS

SECTOR DATA

Table 80 Number of Hotel/Resort Spas: Units 2001-2006

Table 81 Spa Sales by Type: Value 2001-2006

Table 82 Spa Consumer Markets: Domestic Tourism 2005-2006

Table 83 Spa Consumer Markets: Arrivals 2005-2006

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