The unwto tourism dashboard insights on key performance indicators for inbound and outbound tourism at the global, regional and national levels. Apr 06, 2018 this year atm is celebrating 25 years as the leading global event for the middle east inbound and outbound travel industry. Unwto tourism data dashboard world tourism organization. Thus, it is important for the industry stakeholders to keep uptodate with the key drivers impacting tourism growth. Middle east as an emerging travel market cnn travel. Presented by kumud sengupta market vision research. Middleeastern markets are of great interest for many countries as local population usually takes one long holiday each summer to a longhaul. Arabian travel market is the global meeting place for the travel trade.
The middle east outbound travel market with special insight into the image of europe as a destination. Once more, asia is expected to head the worldwide growth. The gcc is assessed by the world tourism organisation as accounting for well over 60% of the regions outbound market. According to recent research, middle east, travel and tourism activity is expected to grow by 4. Purchase the impact of middle east turmoil on travel and tourism strategy briefing as part of our travel market research for september 2011. Saudi arabia outbound travel and tourism market analysis 20 2018 and forecast 2019 2025 provides a comprehensive analysis of the actual market situation and future outlook for the saudi arabia outbound tourism market. The arabian travel news power list ranks 20 of the regions power players in middle east travel. Tourism destinations from around the world showcase a diverse range of accommodation. Emerging outbound markets are strongly correlated to economic and social developments in their respective countries, where a strong middle class often results in a higher overall travel spend.
Infrastructure and political stability are also essential and strongly related to economic development. Trades inquiry into australias trade with the middle east. Chinese outbound travel to the middle east and north africa. Middle east africa online travel market size, outlook. Arabian travel market is the market leading, international travel and tourism event unlocking business potential within the middle east for inbound and outbound tourism professionals. Chinas consolidated big three airlines air china, china eastern and china. The 2016 industry snapshot asks respondents to share information about the 2015 business year. According to a newly released report by source market insightsgcc 20, there has been tremendous growth in the gcc outbound tourism market over the years, reaching 37 million tourists in 20.
If visitors were points, and tourism were a game, the middle east would be gaining ground fast on the industry s traditional leaders. And as the number of longhaul trips increases, so will the length of each stay. Despite the negative impact of the sociopolitical unrest in the middle east on tourism flows, prospects for the sector remain positive. Apr 24, 2018 according to the unwto world tourism barometer all top25 source markets reported higher spending on international tourism in 2017. This can in part be explained by almost half of all those surveyed traveling more than twice a year 44%, with one in five 21% traveling more than five times a year. We welcome you to join us as we look back over the last 25 years at how.
The middle east outbound travel market was actually the worlds. Gcc outbound tourism largely consists of family travel, or when it is fit free independent. It is the perfect opportunity to gain an understanding and entree into the travel trade market. The number of trips taken to mexico has also risen by 40% in the same period second only to the middle east at 52%. Arabian travel market 2018 25 years of tourism in the. The european outbound tourism market is changing rapidly. Introduction to tourism middle easts travel market chau ngoan bac ho. In 2016, outbound visitor numbers from the middle east decreased by 6. On the nature of tourist type, family travel is dominating the kingdom of saudi arabia outbound tourism market. Euromonitor international is the leading provider of strategic market research reports. Outbound travel from the middle east hasnt garnered the attention of some other outbound markets, but given the high travel expenditure and. The outbound market for mice and luxury travel from the gcc region is witnessing changing trends for destination preferences according to key mice and luxury travel specialists attending the upcoming 5th annual mice arabia and luxury travel congress. Gcc outbound tourism industry analysis and forecast presents the trends likely to govern the gcc outbound tourism industry in the coming years along with a forecast of the key market dynamics and performance analysis. United arab emirates travellers are among the highest spenders on taxfree shopping in germany.
The middle east outbound travel market with special insight into. Around half this number travel to americas other neighbour canada. Hefty household debt is a major impediment to traveling. The report uses data and analysis to discuss potential lucrative opportunities, current and future trends related to. As tourism is an important export trade for australia. Jul 14, 2017 pdf over the last decade, the middle east has experienced remarkable developments in travel and tourism. Why middle east online travel bookings are booming. Emerging travel trends in me april 26, 2017 uncategorized attendees at arabian travel market put forth the trends that are affecting the dynamics of the tourism and hospitality industry in the middle east region. But whether large or small the list has been compiled to reflect the important development currently ongoing at each of the. Fast growing outbound travel volume 8 14 24 40 46 61 gcc international tourist departures, 20002030f, million 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020f 2030f 1. Propelled by rising incomes and a voracious appetite for exploration, chinese travelers took more than four billion domestic trips in 2017 and more than 100 million journeys overseasnumbers that are set to rise over the next.
If the gulf can capture even a fraction of the total chinese outbound travel market, the economic bonanza for the region will be huge, according to consulting firms and experts. Us outbound travel in a nutshell and in numbers travel. Saudi arabia outbound travel and tourism market analysis. The report, which focuses on the explosion in tourism from bahrain, kuwait, oman, qatar, saudi arabia and the uae, reveals percapita tourism spending to be six. Almost all source markets reported higher tourism spending in 2017, reflecting continued strong demand for international tourism across all world regions, according to the latest unwto world tourism barometer. This has made the middle east countries one of the most lucrative outbound tourist markets in todays fast growing international tourism industry. The chinese outbound travel market is fragmented into a wide range of sub. Providing the most comprehensive and uptodate information and analysis of the international travel canadian outbound travel market, and the behaviours, preferences and habits of the consumer. Given the ease of travel to the sars, and their high popularity among chinese travellers, these destinations will maintain their market share over the next ten years even as chinese visits to other short and longhaul markets become more frequent.
The gulf cooperation council gcc source market report tourobs. Middle east africa online travel market size, outlook, trends. As well as its direct economic impact, the industry has significant indirect and induced impacts. Backed by the experience and resources of sphere travelmedia, the organization launched in 2004 outbound travel roadshow, indias only multicity multydestination roadshow. Supporting growth is increased market openness, air. Social media adoption, and usage, around the world continues to rapidly evolve. In 2016, inbound visitor numbers to the middle east grew by 1. Its a level of growth unmatched by any region in the world during the same. Which trends offer opportunities or pose threats on the european. The middle east outbound travel market with special insight into the image of europe. Browse our catalogue of travel and tourism market research reports, complete with extensive market analysis for global and regional segments.
Invite influential bloggers or vloggers for a free stay. The middle east outbound travel market with special. Saudi arabia outbound tourism market purpose of visit. Select the market comparison tab to compare a country, region or the world with additional metrics. The hotelier middle east housekeeping report 2016 provides essential business insight into. Middle east becomes fastest growing outbound travel market. Many countries maintain partial or complete control over tourism rather than leaving it to the free market, and this. In 2016, outbound visitor numbers from the middle east decreased by. This study on the chinese outbound travel to the middle east and north africa looks into chinese travel preferences and destination choices, their perceptions of mena countries and their travel behaviour, while providing recommendations on how to market mena destinations in the chinese market in view of the main travel trends of china. A strong baht projected for 1h18 should be a boon for the outbound tourism market. Apr 08, 2019 this statistic shows outbound visitor growth in the middle east from 2011 to 2019.
Interestingly, just 18% of us outbound travel has been destined for europe over the period. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of travelers in the middle east more than doubled, from 24. Beside the worlds largest outbound tourism market, china is also leading the world in terms of domestic. This year atm is celebrating 25 years as the leading global event for the middle east inbound and outbound travel industry. Meanwhile, european citizens can apply for a fee free. Impact of middle east turmoil on travel and tourism. Uae is the second biggest market for outbound travel from the middle east, surpassed by saudi arabia. The middle east registered a 9 per cent growth in outbound travel numbers last year, making it the fastest growing outbound market, a report showed. Normally the travel industrys attention is focused on inbound travel to the middle east, drawn by the vast amount of investment activity developing giant leisure and air transport hubs. Middle east and africa call center platforms market report.
The middle east outbound travel market etc corporate. Supporting growth is increased market openness, air connectivity, and travel facilitation. Outbound travel roadshow provides the ideal platform for independent travel related companies like destination management companies, tour operators, hotel chains, resorts, cruise liners, group travel organizers, car rental companies, ground handlers, wholesalers, mice operators, convention centres the opportunity to interact with key agents on an individual basis. As in previous reports, this white paper captures insights from a wide variety of academic, industry and media sources, distilling the key lessons from the past year. Middle east luxury goods market outlook edition 2020. Emerging and advanced economies fuelled growth, led by. Apr 08, 2019 this statistic shows inbound visitor growth in the middle east from 2011 to 2019.
Arabian travel stats travel and tourism information and statistics about hotels, lodging, affordability and the most popular destinations within the middle east. The chinese outbound travel market euchina tourism year. In either tab, use the floating filter to reflect one of three key trends. The middle east outbound travel market with special insight.
Canada international travel canadian outbound travel market. Gcc tourists spend over six times the global average. The chinese travel market carries great potential to european destinations, not only due to the increasing numbers of outbound travellers, but also due to their propensity to shop while travelling, accounting for 20% of global tax free shopping expenditure. Within the region, the gulf cooperation council gcc countries saudi arabia, united arab emirates, kuwait, bahrain, qatar and oman constitute all together about 60% of all outbound travel and about 75% of total international tourism expenditure from the middle east. The middle east outbound travel market was the worlds fastestgrowing market this year with a 9 per cent increase in outbound trips over the first eight months of this year, according to a. Unwto reveals strong 2017 outbound tourism demand travel. Unwto jointly with the european travel commission etc have covered the key outbound markets. The region with the highest number of tourist arrivals in 2017 was. Over the past decade, outbound tourism from china to middle east countries has steadily grown, in contrast to the steep decline in international travel to the region due to the surge in jihadist terrorism and the domestic turmoil attending the arab uprisings, notably in egypt, tunisia, yemen, syria, and libya. This statistic shows outbound visitor growth in the middle east from 2011 to 2019. According to latest available data, the middle east total outbound market last year reached 39. Request sample pages luxury travel market segments includes type of tours, age groups, types of travelers, and region. This statistic presents the total number of outbound visits made from the united kingdom to the middle east and africa between 2011 and 2018, listed by country. For gulf economies, chinese outbound tourism holds.
China is already the worlds largest outbound travel market, and its increasingly adventurous overseas travelers are the worlds highest spenders per single trip. The frequency of travel relates to all type of travel including business trips the 31% of respondents only travelling once a year choose international destinations for that trip 62%. Saudi arabia outbound travel and tourism market analysis 20. Saudi arabia the largest country in the bloc accounted for 21 million.
Economic issues affecting travel related businesses an economic recovery should shore up consumer confidence. The gulf cooperation council gcc outbound travel market. Unwto middle east data and market vision gcc estimates 6 matched by rise in travel expenditure 1. Introduction to tourism middle easts travel market youtube. Overall, inbound travel to the middle east showed no growth in 20, despite international. Pdf over the last decade, the middle east has experienced remarkable developments in travel and tourism. Why middle east travel deserves a closer look travel. The middle east luxury goods market is anticipated to reach usd 22. Toward understanding outbound gcc international tourism.
From 2012 to 2016, total outbound trips grew by 24. Middle east travel travel and tourism information and statistics about countries, lodging, affordability and the most popular destinations within the middle east. The primarily reason driving the saudi arabia outbound tourism market is vacation activities including relaxing, shopping and sightseeing. Normally the travel industry s attention is focused on inbound travel to the middle east, drawn by the vast amount of investment activity developing giant leisure and air transport hubs. Key emerging outbound travel markets 2017 skift research. Top 20 middle east travel agencies united arab emirates. South america 4% performed well while the smaller middle east market showed the strongest growth with a 9% increase. It acknowledges that the middle east travel market is incredibly diverse when it comes to travel patterns, yet cost is a shared consideration across countries.
The family travel by saudi arabia tourist is substantially higher when compared to world average. Online travel agencies are expected to grow at a quick pace due to the emerging startups and secure bookings. If you want to offer naturerelated holidays, the markets of the czech republic. Study on tourism in the overseas market of united arab. The middle east outbound travel market world tourism. The atta industry snapshot offers those already working in adventure travel with a useful benchmarking tool, and those outside the industry with perspective on the health, outlook and characteristics of this dynamic industry. The middle east is one of the smallest, yet fastest growing, tourist generating regions in the world, with outbound travel quadrupling in the last 20 years. Me outbound travel market reports strong performance. The report, which focuses on the explosion in tourism from bahrain, kuwait, oman, qatar, saudi arabia and the uae, reveals percapita.
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