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Travel Patterns andTrends (chapter 2)

Ouz BeniceTHS 52131Introduction To Tourism IndustryFall 2005


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International and regional travel trends such as1. visitor arrivals2. tourism receipts3. top destinations4. tourism expenditures

...will be examined in this chapter.

Introduction


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The understanding of trends is important as theyprovide an indication to what is likely to occur inthe future for planning and marketing a touristicdestination.

External factors including political, demographic,social and technological changes will also beconsidered.

Introduction


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The WTO estimates that the scale of worlddomestic tourism far exceeds that of worldinternational tourism. In 1995...

Tourism GrowthDomestic & International

Tourism

Total domestic tourist arrivals 5.6 billion

Total international touristarrivals

567 million


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The Boom in international tourist arrivals aroundthe globe is relatively new. Statistics & projects:

Tourism GrowthTotal International Arrivals

1950 25 million people



2020 1.600 million people


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Tourism GrowthTop 15 Tourism Destination in

2001Rank Destinations Number of Arrivals Share

1 France 77 million people 11%

2 Spain 49 million people 7,1%3 United States 45 million people 6,6%

4 Italy 41 million people 5,6%

5 China 33 million people 4,8%

6 United Kingdom 23 million people 3,3%7 Russan Fed. 22 million people 3%

8 Mexico 20 million people 2,9%


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Tourism GrowthTop 15 Tourism Destination in

2001Rank Destinations Number of

ArrivalsShare

9 Canada 19 million people 2,8%

10 Austria 18 million people 2,6%

11 Germany 18 million people 2,6%

12 Hungary 15 million people 2,2%

13 Poland 15 million people 2,2%14 Hong Kong 13 million people 2%

15 Greece 13 million people 2%


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Tourism GrowthTop 15 Tourism Earners in

2001

Rank Destinations Receipts

1 United States $80.7

2 Spain $36.7

3 France $33.5

4 Italy $29.0

5 China $19.9

6 United Kingdom $19.0

7 Germany $18.0

8 Canada $19.9


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Tourism GrowthTop 15 Tourism Earners in

2001Rank Destinations Receipts

09 Austria $15.0

10 Greece $12.0

11 Australia $11.0

12 Mexico $11.0

13 Turkey $9.014 Switzerland $9.0

15 Singapore $9.0


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Tourism GrowthTop 15 Tourism Spenders in

2001Rank Destinations Expenditure

1 United States 70 US$ Billion

2 Germany 45 US$ Billion

3 United Kingdom 35 US$ Billion

4 Japan 30 US$ Billion

5 France 17 US$ Billion

6 Italy 15 US$ Billion

7 China 13 US$ Billion

8 Netherland 12 US$ Billion


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Tourism GrowthTop 15 Tourism Spenders in

2001Rank Destinations Expenditure

09 Canada 12 US$ Billion

10 Belgium 10 US$ Billion

11 Austria 9 US$ Billion

12 Korea 7 US$ Billion

13 Sweeden 7 US$ Billion14 Switzerland 7 US$ Billion

15 Taiwan 6 US$ Billion


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Tourism GrowthAverage Number of Vacations

(2001)Italy 42 Days

France 37 Days

Germany 35 Days

Brazil 34 Days

UK 28 Days

Canada 26 Days

Korea 25 Days

Japan 25 Days

USA 13 Days


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Regional Travel TrendsInternational Arrivals by RegionForecast

Region 1995 2000 2010 Annual Growth

Europe 337 400 525 3.1%

East Asia/Pacific 84 115 229 7.6%

Americas 112 120 195 3.7%

Africa 19 28 37 4.6%

Middle East 11 23 26 4.9%South Asia 4 6 11 6.7%

World 567 692 1.023 4.1%

(in Millions)


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As a region, Europe is the worlds number onedestination.

In 1995, the region attracted two-thirds of allinternational tourist arrivals.

It is also the leader in intra-regional travel: it isestimated that 80% of the visitors to Europe areother Europeans.

Regional Travel TrendsEurope


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Leading destinations are: France, Spain, Italy

However there is a decrease in the growth ratesof foreign arrivals, attributed to saturation levelsand poor exchange rates.

As a sub-region within Europe, the EasternMediterranean countries, such as Turkey andIsrael and central European sub-region will be inincrease of arrival growth rate.

Regional Travel TrendsEurope


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The growth of travel in East Asia and the Pacifichas been particularly rapid.

From a region with arrivals totaling fewer than100.000 in 1950, 7.2 million in 1970, 88 millioninternational arrivals in 1995.

The forecast shows East Asia and the Pacificmoving ahead of the Americas, ranking secondin 2010.

Regional Travel TrendsAsia and the Pacific


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Top destinations include China, Hong Kong,Singapore.

Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam willcontinue to grow as well.

China has the potential to be a particularly richsource of outbound travelers, with its rapidlyexpanding economy.

Regional Travel TrendsAsia and the Pacific


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South Asia region has made impressivedevelopment in recent years, starting at asmaller base.

The region is compromised of India, Sri Lanka,Maldives (based on its beach resorts), Nepal(which offers special interest tourism), ran,Bangladesh.

Since 1993, the regional growth rate was threetimes higher than the world average.

Regional Travel TrendsSouth Asia


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The USA and Canada, like western Europe havereached their peak, meaning that growth foroutbound tourism will slow.

Intra-regional tourism dominates: In 1995, 75%of total arrivals were intra regional tourist flows.

Cuba & Mexico experienced the quickest growthrate of all the countries of the Americas.

Regional Travel TrendsAmericas


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The Middle East was the fastest growing regionfor 1995.

Top destinations include Egypt and also Jordan,Bahrain and Lebanon.

Rapid growth was explained by a renewedinterest in cultural tourism and an increase ofpolitical stability in the region.

Regional Travel TrendsMiddle East


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Africa is a problematic tourist destination:political instability, military disturbances, healthapprehension have discouraged travelers.

One exception: South Africa enjoyed growth inboth leisure and travel business.

For the future, Africa needs improving politicalstability.

Regional Travel TrendsAfrica


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Tourist Arrivals in TurkeyMonthly Arrivals

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TOTAL

2003 363 478 495 661 1142 1507 2123 2263 1866 1649 768 636 13.958

2002 307 426 676 853 1326 1458 1897 1900 1771 1420 662 557 13.244

2001 359 405 547 885 1232 1388 1777 1601 1440 1066 521 396 11.555

2000 333 354 435 721 986 1.079 1.525 1.420 1.365 1.167 590 419 10.394

1999 358 370 409 426 690 781 931 1.077 873 797 433 319 7.464

1998 350 371 478 642 987 1.039 1.145 1.377 1.164 1.034 502 371 9.460


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Tourist Arrivals in TurkeyBavul Ticaret Development ?

Years 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Total 5849 3689 2255 2944 3039


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Tourist Arrivals in Turkey

Where they come from ? (part 1)

2000 % 2001 % 2002 %

Germany 2.277.502 21,8 2.884.051 24,8 3.480.844 26,3Russian Fed. 1.383.110 13,3 1.430.039 12,3 1.658.699 12,5

UK 915.285 8,8 845.536 7,3 1.040.228 7,9

Netherlands 440.290 4,2 632.975 5,5 871.560 6,6

Bulgaria 381.697 3,7 540.452 4,7 833.848 6,3France 449.545 4,3 524.170 4,5 522.808 3,9

Iran 380.877 3,7 327.146 2,8 432.224 3,3

Austria 320.582 3,1 360.363 3,1 376.995 2,8


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Tourist Arrivals in Turkey

Where They Come From ? (part 2)

2000 % 2001 % 2002 %

Belgium 256.881 2,5 310.296 2,7 313.436 2,4

Greece 218.670 2,1 197.258 1,7 280.307 2,1

Israel 312.304 3,0 310.604 2,7 271.024 2,0

U S A 515.090 4,9 429.563 3,7 247.837 1,9

Italy 218.785 2,1 315.286 2,7 211.069 1,6

Others 2.357.535 22,5 2.511.230 21,5 2.705.996 20,4

Total 10.428.153 100,0 11.618.969 100,0 13.246.875 100,0


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Tourist Arrivals in TurkeyWhere They Stay at ?

2000 % 2001 % 2002 %

Antalya 3.300.959 31,7 4.211.930 36,3 4.747.550 35,8

Istanbul 2.420.541 23,2 2.517.139 21,7 2.699.131 20,4

Mula 1.351.745 13,0 1.327.128 11,4 1.944.295 14,7

Izmir 481.617 4,6 621.589 5,4 650.739 4,9

Aydn 422.741 4,1 448.599 3,9 197.626 1,5

Others 2.450.550 23,5 2.492.584 21,4 3.007.534 22,7

Total 10.428.153 100,0 11.618.969 100,0 13.246.875 100,0


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Tourist Arrivals in TurkeyHow They Come ?

2000 2001 2002

% Tourist

Arrivals

% Tourist

Arrivals

% Tourist

ArrivalsAir 69,8 7.274.062 72,8 8.459.592 75,4 9.983.806

Land 18,9 1.969.579 16,9 1.965.698 18,6 2.465.053

Train 0,4 39.667 0,5 55.814 0,4 55.509

Sea 11,0 1.144.845 9,8 1.137.865 5,6 742.507Total 100,0 10.428.153 100,0 11.618.969 100,0 13.246.875


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Tourist Arrivals in TurkeyWhy they come ? (part1)

% of Arrivals 2001 1998 1997 1996 1993

Holiday 52,3 49.79 56.12 50 60

Culture 9,2 9.86 10.45 13 9

Shopping 8,3 5.73 5.94 4.4 11

Familly / Friend Visit 7,9 5.91 6.28 4.5 4

Meeting / Conference 2,4 2.17 1.49 1.5 1

Health 1,0 0.55 * * *

Religion 0,3 0.25 * * *

Sport 1,3 1.03 * * *

Education * 1.06 * * *

Transit 3,1 0.71 * * *


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Tourist Arrivals in TurkeyWhy they come ? (part2)

2001 1998 1997 1996 1993

Work * 8.90 5.51 10 6

Business * 6.10 6.7 4.8 3.5

Fairs 5,0 4.81 3.91 4.3 2

T i t A i l i T k


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Tourist Arrivals in TurkeyWhat Motivates to Choose

Turkey ?

Price % 25

Discover Turkish People % 20

General Interest for Turkey % 19

Cultural Events % 15

Cheap Shopping % 15

Job Opportunities % 6

Quality tems % 3

Turkish Food % 2


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Tourist Arrivals in TurkeyWho Stays in Hotels ?

GERMANY 31,9 %

RUSSIAN FED. 10,4 %

FRANCE 7,4 %UK 5,3 %

USA 4,7 %

JAPAN 4,2 %

AUSTRIA 2,2 %

ROMANIA 0,5 %

BULGARIA 0,4 %


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Outbound Tourism in TurkeyWhat is the Situation ?

DEPARTURES VARIATION (%)

1995 3.981.391 15.52

1996 4.260.701 7.021997 4.632.876 8.74

1998 4.601.349 -0.68

1999 4.758.211 3.41

2000 5.284.336 11.06

2001 4.850.029 -8.22

2002 5.132.664 5.69

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