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Travel And Tourism in the Philippines

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Euromonitor International's Travel And Tourism in the Philippines 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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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

A milestone year for the Philippines

For the first time in years, the Philippines exceeded its target tourist arrivals for the year. Its flagship campaign “WOW Philippines” has finally earned its rewards combined with a more stable economy and political environment. Furthermore, the country shifted its focus to the diversity of the Philippines more than just promoting it as a tropical destination. The Department of Tourism (DOT) has likewise initiated country specific promotions to better capture the potential of the market. It expects a milestone for the next three years before the Arroyo administration ends its reign, with five million arrivals. However more conservative projections reveal that the government may offshoot by two years.

Infrastructure development on the rise

With high expectations of the tourism industry and a milestone year that will hopefully start a milestone decade, the problem with the lack of infrastructures was further highlighted. 2005 was a groundbreaking year in several ways, including the start of multi-million dollar hotel developments along SM Bay City and Boracay among others and the expansion of LCC routes. Minor setbacks occurred with the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources issuing sanctions on certain developments stopping further construction.

The “Koreanization” of tourism

South Korea leads the Philippine tourist arrivals for this year, slightly higher than the US visitor arrivals that topped the list previously. Korea’s arrivals are mostly attributed to the “English as a Second Language Centres” across the nation with the National Capital Region and Cebu being identified as the most popular destinations. However, the local travel retailer has been losing revenue to Korean travel agencies operating in the market. Korean investment in future hotel and spa developments is also apparent in the country.

LCC reach new heights

The Low Cost Carrier Segment continues to experience growth, with its price cutbacks being the main crowd puller. Route expansions, both local and foreign, have been apparent for all carriers to accommodate the growing interest in inbound and outbound tourism. Re-fleeting and fleet expansion is likewise a common move among all carriers. It suffered a minor setback with some fleets unable to fly to its new routes owing to the lack of reciprocal flights from country of destination. Open skies remain a dream as the carriers believe that it will create unfair competition.

Health and wellness; the Philippines’ next big market

The country currently ranks fifth in Asia as a health and wellness destination. However, the year’s development efforts on health and wellness have made it the fastest growing industry under travel and tourism. Top hospitals together with the travel agencies, tour operators and the Philippine government have all join forces to take advantage of the growing health and wellness market. The Philippines has a competitive advantage given its world class medical professionals and relatively lower cost of medical services. On the spa side, the Philippines traditional massage, known as hilot, is being developed and marketed as the newest universally accepted massage therapy.

Table of contents

TRAVEL AND TOURISM IN THE PHILIPPINES : MARKET INSIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A milestone year for the Philippines

Infrastructure development on the rise

The “Koreanization” of tourism

LCC reach new heights

Health and wellness; the Philippines’ next big market

KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS

Economic Indicators

Legislative Environment

Government tourism policy and sustainable tourism

Consumer lifestyles

Low cost carrier development

Emerging niche sectors

Internet development

More than holiday economics

Gaining from “brain drain”

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 - PHILIPPINES

CEBU AIR INC - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - PHILIPPINES

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 2 Cebu Air Inc: Key Facts

Summary 3 Cebu Air Inc: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 4 Cebu Air Inc: Competitive Position 2007

MARSMAN TOURS & TRAVEL CORP - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - PHILIPPINES

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 5 Marsman Tours & Travel Corp: Key Facts

Summary 6 Marsman Tours & Travel Corp: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 7 Marsman Tours & Travel Corp: Competitive Position 2007

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES INC - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - PHILIPPINES

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 8 Philippine Airlines Inc: Key Facts

Summary 9 Philippine Airlines Inc: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 10 Philippine Airlines Inc: Competitive Position 2007

WATERFRONT PHILIPPINES INC - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - PHILIPPINES

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

KEY FACTS

Summary 11 Waterfront Philippines Ltd: Key Facts

Summary 12 Waterfront Philippines Ltd: Operational Indicators

COMPANY BACKGROUND

COMPETITIVE POSITIONING

Summary 13 Waterfront Philippines Ltd: Competitive Position 2007

TOURISM FLOWS INBOUND IN THE PHILIPPINES

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 THE PHILIPPINES

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 THE PHILIPPINES

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 THE PHILIPPINES

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 THE PHILIPPINES

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 THE PHILIPPINES

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 THE PHILIPPINES

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 THE PHILIPPINES

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 THE PHILIPPINES

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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