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Executive Summary

Sep 2019
More Guatemalans see the local sights, though visitors have to remain cautious

Overall, Guatemala has experienced steady real GDP growth for several years running. This has led to strong growth in domestic leisure travel and the increasing ability to afford flying over driving in some cases.

Offline bookings continue to dwarf online sales

Although growth in intermediaries online sales is eclipsing that of intermediaries offline sales, the overall level remains low. Traditional travel agencies are struggling to back up their online presence with a booking facility, owing to a lack of knowledge as to how to promote themselves effectively on third party platforms such as Expedia.

Higher-end hotels are limited to Guatemala City, leaving quality accommodation hard to find elsewhere

Guatemala may not be known among investors as a place of political stability or reduced crime, but it is known as one that enjoys good weather year-round, with a cultural and natural richness and proximity to the US. It has great potential to grow as the Mayan civilisation left several venues in the country, which are unique and attract an increasing number of travellers.

Low cost – high take-up

With booking charges, taxes, high fuel prices and other costs at airports ramping up the price of air tickets in Guatemala, low cost carriers offering more affordable rates have been highly welcomed by travellers. By cutting back on services such as providing snacks and providing televisions on the backs of seats, low cost airlines are able to pass savings on to consumers.

Domestic travel will be boosted by new holidays, with tourism Master Plan set to keep bearing fruit

In August 2018, legislation passed to promote domestic tourism by creating several new mandated holidays in Guatemala. Over the forecast period, these holidays are likely to encourage people to spend more money on domestic travelling.

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Travel in Guatemala

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

More Guatemalans see the local sights, though visitors have to remain cautious
Offline bookings continue to dwarf online sales
Higher-end hotels are limited to Guatemala City, leaving quality accommodation hard to find elsewhere
Low cost – high take-up
Domestic travel will be boosted by new holidays, with tourism Master Plan set to keep bearing fruit

SWOT

Summary 1 Destination Guatemala: SWOT

MARKET DATA

Table 1 Other Transport: Value 2014-2019
Table 2 Forecast Other Transport: Value 2019-2024
Table 3 Car Rental Sales: Value 2014-2019
Table 4 Forecast Car Rental Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 5 Attractions and Experiences: Value 2014-2019
Table 6 Forecast Attractions and Experiences: Value 2019-2024

SOURCES

Summary 2 Research Sources

TOURISM FLOWS

Headlines
Prospects
Tourism Master Plan sets the sights for tourism growth
Existing major markets are the priorities for Guatemala
Safety concerns continue to blight tourism
Category Data
Table 7 Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2014-2019
Table 8 Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2014-2019
Table 9 Inbound Receipts: Value 2014-2019
Table 10 Forecast Inbound Arrivals: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 11 Forecast Inbound Arrivals by Country: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 12 Forecast Inbound Receipts: Value 2019-2024
Table 13 Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit: Number of Trips 2014-2019
Table 14 Domestic Business Trips by Travel Mode: Number of Trips 2014-2019
Table 15 Domestic Leisure Trips by Travel Mode: Number of Trips 2014-2019
Table 16 Domestic Expenditure: Value and Growth 2014-2019
Table 17 Forecast Domestic Trips by Purpose of Visit: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 18 Forecast Domestic Business Trips by Travel Mode: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 19 Forecast Domestic Leisure Trips by Travel Mode: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 20 Forecast Domestic Tourist Expenditure: Value and Growth 2019-2024
Table 21 Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2014-2019
Table 22 Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2014-2019
Table 23 Outbound Expenditure: Value 2014-2019
Table 24 Forecast Outbound Departures: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 25 Forecast Outbound Departures by Destination: Number of Trips 2019-2024
Table 26 Forecast Outbound Expenditure: Value 2019-2024

AIRLINES

Headlines
Prospects
Smaller airports can ease access to tourist attractions, but much work is needed
International and domestic routes proliferate
Low cost carriers send competition skywards
Category Data
Table 27 Airlines Sales: Value 2014-2019
Table 28 Forecast Airlines Sales: Value 2019-2024

LODGING

Headlines
Prospects
Most Guatemalan lodgings fail to meet INGUAT standards, though the capital continues to develop its higher-end offering
Short-term rentals make up for shortfall in quality hotels outside the capital
Budget hotels and hostels are abundant
Category Data
Table 29 Lodging Sales: Value 2014-2019
Table 30 Lodging Outlets: Units 2014-2019
Table 31 Forecast Lodging Sales: Value 2019-2024
Table 32 Forecast Lodging Outlets: Units 2019-2024

TRAVEL INTERMEDIARIES

Headlines
Prospects
Online sales are still low despite efforts to reach more visitors on travel sites
From volcanos to weddings, Guatemala has package deals for many types of visit
Sustainable tourism is a growth area to be tapped into
Category Data
Table 33 Travel Intermediaries Sales: Value 2014-2019
Table 34 Forecast Travel Intermediaries Sales: Value 2019-2024