Travel and Tourism in the UAE to 2018

Published: Jun, 2014 | Pages: 146 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Travel Services | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Synopsis
The report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights, including:
Historic and forecast tourist volumes covering the entire travel and tourism sector in the UAE
Detailed analysis of tourist spending patterns in the UAE for various categories in the travel and tourism sector, such as accommodation, sightseeing and entertainment, foodservice, transportation, retail, travel intermediaries and others
Detailed market classification across each category, with analysis using similar metrics
Detailed analysis of the airline, hotel, car rental and travel intermediaries industries

Summary
The UAE's travel and tourism sector performed significantly well during the review period (2009-2013) with overall growth in domestic, international and outbound tourism. The main factors for tourism growth were government initiatives and continuous efforts to promote country's travel and tourism on both the domestic and international levels. Timetric expects the travel and tourism sector to continue to grow over the forecast period (2014-2018) supported by government's significant efforts to promote tourism, develop tourism infrastructure, and participate in international events and promotional campaigns in key source countries such as the UK, the US, Russia and Germany, and emerging countries such as India and China.
Scope
This report provides an extensive analysis related to the tourism demands and flows in the UAE:
It details historical values for the UAE's tourism sector for 2009-2013, along with forecast figures for 2014-2018
It provides comprehensive analysis of travel and tourism demand factors, with values for both the 2009-2013 review period and the 2014-2018 forecast period
The report provides a detailed analysis and forecast of domestic, inbound and outbound tourist flows in the UAE.
It provides comprehensive analysis of the trends in the airline, hotel, car rental and travel intermediaries industries, with values for both the 2009-2013 review period and the 2014-2018 forecast period.
Reason To Buy
Take strategic business decisions using historic and forecast market data related to the UAE's travel and tourism sector.
Understand the demand-side dynamics within the travel and tourism sector in the UAE, along with key market trends and growth opportunities.
Key Highlights
The UAE is a federation of seven independent states, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Dubai, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain, each with its own distinct tourism offerings. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) report in 2013, Dubai and Abu Dhabi were leading destinations in terms of numbers of tourist arrivals to the UAE in 2013. Total tourism revenue in Dubai for the first nine months of 2013 increased by 17.1% over 2012, reaching AED15.3 billion (US$ 4.1billion) in 2013.
International arrivals were the major contributor to the UAE's tourism sector, with total inbound tourism expenditure recorded at AED37.1 billion (US$10.1 billion) in 2013, compared to domestic tourism expenditure of AED24.1 billion (US$6.5 billion) in the same year. International tourist arrivals were also higher, at 12.4 million, than the domestic tourist volume of 7.2 million in 2013.
Domestic tourist volumes in the UAE increased from 5.9 million in 2009 to 7.2 million in 2013, at a review-period CAGR of 5.01%. The growth can be attributed to a rise in disposable income due to the country's growing economy and improved domestic tourism focus. Shopping is an especially important attraction for domestic travel. Dubai, the most popular destination for domestic tourists, is mainly visited for shopping purposes.
International arrivals to the UAE during the review period recorded a CAGR of 8.05%, with inbound tourist volumes increasing from 9.2 million in 2009 to 12.4 million in 2013. Inbound tourist expenditure also increased from AED26.3 billion (US$7.1 billion) to AED37.2 million (US$10.1 billion), at a CAGR of 9.07%. The growth in international arrivals and expenditure can be attributed to efforts by the UAE government to promote tourism in Dubai especially, as it is the main destination for 88% of international visitors.
The volume of outbound tourists is expected increase at a CAGR of 8.09% to reach 6.4 million by 2018. The expatriate population is expected to travel back to their home countries, with relaxed visa regulations. Most growth will come from the expansion of low-cost airlines, and the addition of new routes combined with increased income from upcoming Emirates such as Ras al-Khaimah.
The UAE's Airline market performed significantly well during the review period, with total revenue increasing at a CAGR of 17.40% from AED48.2 billion (US$13.1 billion) in 2009 to AED91.5 billion (US$24.9 billion) in 2013. Robust growth was recorded in the revenues of LCCs at a review-period CAGR of 30.31%, which drove the market's growth. The number of seats sold by LCCs also increased at a CAGR of 27.65%, as Flydubai and Air Arabia established themselves in the market. A main driver of airline market growth was the increase in passenger numbers and aircraft movements at Dubai International airport, the world's second-busiest airport by international passenger traffic in 2013, according to the Airports Council International (ACI).
The UAE's hotel market performed well during the review period, as total hotel revenue increased from AED18.5 billion (US$5.0 million) in 2009 to AED36.7 billion (US$9.9 billion) in 2013, at a review-period CAGR of 18.56%. The number of hotel establishments rose from 577 in 2009 to 723 in 2013. Increased demand for accommodation as a result of rising inbound and domestic tourism, increased in spending power, and the hosting of international events were the main growth drivers in the hotel market.
Timetric expects the car rental market in the UAE to record a forecast-period CAGR of 9.24%, rising from AED835.0 million (US$227.0 million) in 2013 to AED1.3 billion (US$354.0 million) in 2018. The average rental length is expected to increase from 5.0 days in 2013 to 6.19 days by 2018. The expected growth can be attributed to the projected increase in international and domestic tourist volumes, and an increase in online car rental companies offering cost-saving packages.
The travel intermediaries market value recorded a review-period CAGR of 7.98% to reach AED73.2 billion (US$19.9 billion) in 2013. The online travel market in the UAE recorded a CAGR of 27.27%, whereas the in-store market value only increased at a CAGR of 5.69%. The online channel's growth can be attributed to high internet penetration rates, and the growth of online travel agencies during the review period.

 1 Executive Summary
1.1.1 Airlines and airport's expansion
1.1.2 Abu Dhabi's tourism growth
1.1.3 Health tourism promotion
2 The Travel and Tourism Sector in Context
3 Country Fact Sheet
4 Tourism Flows
4.1.1 Domestic tourism
4.1.2 Inbound tourism
4.1.3 Outbound tourism
4.2.1 Promotiol campaigns
4.2.2 Promoting the Arabian Gulf as cruise tourism destition
4.2.3 Dubai - host city for Expo 2020
4.2.4 Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Trade Marketing
4.2.5 Road shows in emerging countries
4.2.6 DTCM's participation in intertiol events for tourism promotion
4.2.7 Dubai as a leading health tourism destition
4.2.8 Abu Dhabi's tourism growth
4.3.1 Domestic tourism
4.3.2 Inbound tourism
4.3.3 Outbound tourism
5 Airlines
5.2.1 Airports' expansion
5.2.2 Dubai Airport Show
5.2.3 Growth of airlines in the UAE
6 Hotels
6.2.1 New hotel launches
6.2.2 Abu Dhabi hotel market
6.2.3 Dubai hotel market
6.2.4 Sharjah hotel market
7 Car Rental
7.2.1 Car rental e-portfolio service
7.2.2 Expansion of car rental companies
8 Travel Intermediaries
8.2.1 Travelport's expansion in the UAE
9 Tourism Board Profile
10 Airport Profiles
10.1.1 Overview
10.1.2 Operator profile
10.1.3 Routes
11 Company Profiles - Airlines
11.1.1 The Emirates Group - company overview
11.1.2 The Emirates Group - business description
11.1.3 The Emirates Group - main services and brands
11.1.4 The Emirates Group - history
11.1.5 The Emirates Group - SWOT alysis
11.1.6 The Emirates Group - strengths
11.1.7 The Emirates Group - weaknesses
11.1.8 The Emirates Group - opportunities
11.1.9 The Emirates Group - threats
11.1.10 The Emirates Group - key employees
11.2.1 Dubai Aviation Corporation - company overview
11.2.2 Dubai Aviation Corporation - main services
11.2.3 Dubai Aviation Corporation - key employees
11.3.1 Etihad Airways - company overview
11.3.2 Etihad Airways - business description
11.3.3 Etihad Airways - main services
11.3.4 Etihad Airways - history
11.3.5 Etihad Airways - SWOT alysis
11.3.6 Etihad Airways - strengths
11.3.7 Etihad Airways - weaknesses
11.3.8 Etihad Airways - opportunities
11.3.9 Etihad Airways - threats
11.3.10 Etihad Airways - key employees
11.4.1 Qatar Airways UAE - company overview
11.4.2 Qatar Airways UAE - main services
11.4.3 Qatar Airways UAE - key employees
11.5.1 Air India UAE - company overview
11.5.2 Air India UAE - main services
11.5.3 Air India UAE- key employees
12 Company Profiles - Hotels
12.1.1 Rota Hotel Magement Corporation PJSC - company overview
12.1.2 Rota Hotel Magement Corporation PJSC - main services and brands
12.1.3 Rota Hotel Magement Corporation PJSC- key employees
12.2.1 InterContinental Hotels United Arab Emirates - company overview
12.2.2 InterContinental Hotels United Arab Emirates - main services
12.2.3 InterContinental Hotels United Arab Emirates - key employees
12.3.1 Ramee Group of Hotels, Resorts and Apartments - company overview
12.3.2 Ramee Group of Hotels, Resort and Apartments - main services
12.3.3 Ramee Group of Hotels, Resorts and Apartments - key employees
12.4.1 Starwood Hotels & Resorts UAE - company overview
12.4.2 Starwood Hotels & Resorts UAE - main services
12.4.3 Starwood Hotels & Resorts UAE - key employees
12.5.1 Accor UAE - company overview
12.5.2 Accor UAE - main services and brands
12.5.3 Accor UAE - key employees
13 Company Profiles - Car Rental
13.1.1 Hertz UAE - company overview
13.1.2 Hertz UAE - main services
13.1.3 Hertz UAE - key employees
13.2.1 Avis UAE - company overview
13.2.2 Avis UAE - main services
13.2.3 Avis UAE - key employees
13.3.1 Thrifty Car Rental UAE - company overview
13.3.2 Thrifty Car Rental UAE - main services
13.3.3 Thrifty Car Rental UAE - key employees
13.4.1 Budget Car & Van Rental, UAE - company overview
13.4.2 Budget Car & Van Rental, UAE - main services and brands
13.4.3 Budget Car & Van Rental, UAE - key employees
13.5.1 tiol Car Rental UAE - company overview
13.5.2 tiol Car Rental UAE - main services and brands
13.5.3 tiol Car Rental UAE - key employees
14 Company Profiles - Travel Intermediaries
14.1.1 Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau - company overview
14.1.2 Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau - main services
14.1.3 Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau - key employees
14.2.1 Al Rais Travel & Shipping Agencies LLC - company overview
14.2.2 Al Rais Travel & Shipping Agencies LLC - main services
14.2.3 Al Rais Travel & Shipping Agencies LLC - key employees
14.3.1 Omeir Travel Agency - company overview
14.3.2 Omeir Travel Agency - main services
14.3.3 Omeir Travel Agency - key employees
14.4.1 Orient Travel - company overview
14.4.2 Orient Travel - main services
14.4.3 Orient Travel - key employees
14.5.1 Dta - company overview
14.5.2 Dta - main services
14.5.3 Dta - key employees
15 Market Data Alysis
15.1.1 Total tourism output
15.1.2 Direct tourism output
15.1.3 Indirect tourism output
15.1.4 Tourism output per employee
15.1.5 Direct tourism output per employee
15.1.6 Indirect tourism output per employee
15.2.1 Total tourism employment
15.2.2 Direct tourism employment
15.2.3 Indirect tourism employment
15.2.4 Tourism employee compensation
15.2.5 Total gross income generated by total tourism employment
15.3.1 Domestic trips by purpose of visit
15.3.2 Number of overnight stays
15.3.3 Total domestic tourist expenditure
15.3.4 Average expenditure per domestic tourist by category
15.4.1 Intertiol arrivals by region
15.4.2 Intertiol arrivals by purpose of visit
15.4.3 Total inbound tourism expenditure by category
15.4.4 Average intertiol tourist expenditure by category
15.5.1 Intertiol departures by region
15.5.2 Intertiol departures by purpose of visit
15.5.3 Number of overnight stays
15.5.4 Total outbound tourism expenditure by category
15.5.5 Average outbound expenditure per resident by category
15.6.1 Seats available
15.6.2 Seats sold by carrier type - business travel
15.6.3 Seats sold by carrier type - leisure travel
15.6.4 Load factor by carrier type
15.6.5 Passenger kilometers available by carrier type
15.6.6 Revenue-generating passenger kilometers by carrier type
15.6.7 Revenue per passenger by carrier type
15.6.8 Total revenue by carrier type
15.7.1 Establishments by hotel category
15.7.2 Available rooms by hotel category
15.7.3 Room occupancy rate by hotel category
15.7.4 Room nights available by hotel category
15.7.5 Room nights occupied by hotel category
15.7.6 Average revenue per available room by hotel category
15.7.7 Revenue per occupied room by hotel category
15.7.8 Total revenue per available room by hotel category
15.7.9 Total revenue by hotel category and customer type
15.7.10 Guests by hotel category and customer type
15.8.1 Market value by customer type and rental location
15.8.2 Fleet size
15.8.3 Rental occasions and days
15.8.4 Rental length
15.8.5 Average rental length
15.8.6 Utilization rate
15.8.7 Average revenue per day
15.9.1 Market value by product type
15.9.2 Online revenues by type of intermediary or provider
15.9.3 Online revenues by type of tourist
15.9.4 In-store revenues by type of intermediary
15.9.5 In-store revenues by type of tourist
15.9.6 Travel agent revenues from domestic tourism, by sales channel
15.9.7 Travel agent revenues from intertiol tourism by sales channel
15.9.8 Tour operator revenues from domestic tourism, by sales channel
15.9.9 Tour operator revenues from intertiol tourism, by sales channel
15.9.10 Other intermediaries revenues from domestic tourism, by sales channel
15.9.11 Other intermediaries revenues from intertiol tourism by sales channel
16 Appendix


List of Tables
Table 1: The UAE - Tourist Arrivals from the Top 10 Countries (Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 2: The UAE - Tourist Departures to Top 10 Countries (Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 3: The UAE - Top 10 Hotels by Volume (Actual), 2013
Table 4: tiol Council of Tourism and Antiquities - Key Facts and Locations
Table 5: Abu Dhabi Intertiol Airport - Overview
Table 6: Dubai Intertiol Airport ? Overview
Table 7: Sharjah Intertiol Airport - Overview
Table 8: The Emirates Group, Key Facts
Table 9: The Emirates Group, Main Services and Brands
Table 10: The Emirates Group, History
Table 11: The Emirates Group, Key Employees
Table 12: Dubai Aviation Corporation, Key Facts
Table 13: Dubai Aviation Corporation, Main Services
Table 14: Dubai Aviation Corporation, Key Employees
Table 15: Etihad Airways, Key Facts
Table 16: Etihad Airways, Main Services
Table 17: Etihad Airways, History
Table 18: Etihad Airways, Key Employees
Table 19: Qatar Airways UAE, Key Facts
Table 20: Qatar Airways UAE, Main Services
Table 21: Qatar Airways UAE, Key Employees
Table 22: Air India UAE, Key Facts
Table 23: Air India UAE, Main Services
Table 24: Air India UAE, Key Employees
Table 25: Rota Hotel Magement Corporation PJSC, Key Facts
Table 26: Rota Hotel Magement Corporation PJSC, Main Services and Brands
Table 27: Rota Hotel Magement Corporation PJSC, Key Employees
Table 28: InterContinental Hotels United Arab Emirates, Key Facts
Table 29: InterContinental Hotels United Arab Emirates, Main Services
Table 30: InterContinental Hotels United Arab Emirates, Key Employees
Table 31: Ramee Group of Hotels, Resorts and Apartments, Key Facts
Table 32: Ramee Group of Hotels, Resorts and Apartments, Main Services
Table 33: Ramee Group of Hotels, Resorts and Apartments, Key Employees
Table 34: Starwood Hotels & Resorts UAE, Key Facts
Table 35: Starwood Hotels & Resorts UAE, Main Services
Table 36: Starwood Hotels & Resorts UAE, Key Employees
Table 37: Accor UAE, Key Facts
Table 38: Accor UAE, Main Services and brands
Table 39: Accor UAE, Key Employees
Table 40: Hertz UAE, Key Facts
Table 41: Hertz UAE, Main Services
Table 42: Hertz UAE, Key Employees
Table 43: Avis UAE, Key Facts
Table 44: Avis UAE, Main Services
Table 45: Avis UAE, Key Employees
Table 46: Thrifty Car Rental UAE, Key Facts
Table 47: Thrifty Car Rental UAE, Main Services
Table 48: Thrifty Car Rental UAE, Key Employees
Table 49: Budget Car & Van Rental, UAE, Key Facts
Table 50: Budget Car & Van Rental, UAE, Main Services and Brands
Table 51: Budget Car & Van Rental, UAE, Key Employees
Table 52: tiol Car Rental UAE, Key Facts
Table 53: tiol Car Rental UAE, Main Services and brands
Table 54: tiol Car Rental UAE, Key Employees
Table 55: Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau, Key Facts
Table 56: Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau, Main Services
Table 57: Abu Dhabi Travel Bureau, Key Employees
Table 58: Al Rais Travel & Shipping Agencies LLC, Key Facts
Table 59: Al Rais Travel & Shipping Agencies LLC, Main Services
Table 60: Al Rais Travel & Shipping Agencies LLC, Key Employees
Table 61: Omeir Travel Agency, Key Facts
Table 62: Omeir Travel Agency, Main Services
Table 63: Omeir Travel Agency, Key Employees
Table 64: Orient Travel, Key Facts
Table 65: Orient Travel, Main Services
Table 66: Orient Travel, Key Employees
Table 67: Dta, Key Facts
Table 68: Dta, Main Services
Table 69: Dta, Key Employees
Table 70: The UAE - Total Tourism Output by Category (AED Billion), 2009-2018
Table 71: The UAE - Direct Tourism Output by Category (AED Billion), 2009-2018
Table 72: The UAE - Indirect Tourism Output by Category (AED Billion), 2009-2018
Table 73: The UAE - Total Tourism Output Generated per Employee by Category (AED Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 74: The UAE - Direct Tourism Output Generated per Employee by Category (AED Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 75: The UAE - Indirect Tourism Output Generated per Employee by Category (AED Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 76: The UAE - Total Tourism Employment by Category (Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 77: The UAE - Total Tourism Employment as a Percentage of Total Employment by Category (%), 2009-2018
Table 78: The UAE - Direct Tourism Employment by Category (Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 79: The UAE - Direct Tourism Employment as a Percentage of Total Employment by Category (%), 2009-2018
Table 80: The UAE - Indirect Tourism Employment by Category (Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 81: The UAE - Indirect Tourism Employment as a Percentage of Total Employment by Category (%), 2009-2018
Table 82: The UAE - Average Salary per Employee by Category (AED Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 83: The UAE - Total Gross Income Generated by Total Tourism Employment by Category (AED Billion), 2009-2018
Table 84: The UAE - Number of Trips by Purpose (Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 85: The UAE - Overnight Stays (Million), 2009-2018
Table 86: The UAE - Total Domestic Tourism Expenditure by Category (AED Billion), 2009-2018
Table 87: The UAE - Average Expenditure per Domestic Tourist by Category (AED), 2009-2018
Table 88: The UAE - Intertiol Arrivals by Region (Thousands), 2009-2018
Table 89: The UAE - Intertiol Arrivals by Purpose of Visit (Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 90: The UAE - Total Inbound Tourism Expenditure by Category (AED Billion), 2009-2018
Table 91: The UAE - Average Expenditure per Inbound Tourist by Category (AED), 2009-2018
Table 92: The UAE - Intertiol Departures by Region (Thousands), 2009-2018
Table 93: The UAE - Intertiol Departures by Purpose of Visit (Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 94: The UAE - Overnight Stays (Million), 2009-2018
Table 95: The UAE - Total Outbound Tourism Expenditure by Category (AED Billion), 2009-2018
Table 96: The UAE - Average Outbound Expenditure per Resident by Category (AED), 2009-2018
Table 97: The UAE - Seats Available by Carrier Type (Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 98: The UAE - Seats Sold by Carrier Type - Business Travel (Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 99: The UAE - Seats Sold by Carrier Type - Leisure Travel (Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 100: The UAE - Load Factor by Carrier Type (%), 2009-2018
Table 101: The UAE - Passenger Kilometers Available by Carrier Type (Billion), 2009-2018
Table 102: The UAE - Revenue Generating Passenger Kilometers by Carrier Type (Billion), 2009-2018
Table 103: The UAE - Revenue per Passenger by Carrier Type (AED), 2009-2018
Table 104: The UAE - Total Revenue by Carrier Type (AED Billion), 2009-2018
Table 105: The UAE - Establishments by Category (Actual), 2009-2018
Table 106: The UAE - Available Hotel Rooms by Hotel Category (Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 107: The UAE - Room Occupancy Rate by Hotel Category (%), 2009-2018
Table 108: The UAE - Room Nights Available by Hotel Category (Million), 2009-2018
Table 109: The UAE - Room Nights Occupied by Hotel Category (Million), 2009-2018
Table 110: The UAE - Average Revenue per Available Room by Hotel Category (AED), 2009-2018
Table 111: The UAE - Revenue per Occupied Room by Hotel Category (AED), 2009-2018
Table 112: The UAE - Total Revenue Per Available Room by Hotel Category (AED), 2009-2018
Table 113: The UAE - Total Revenue by Hotel Category and Customer Type (AED Million), 2009-2018
Table 114: The UAE - Guests by Hotel Category and Customer Type (Thousand), 2009-2018
Table 115: The UAE - Market Value by Customer Type and Rental Location (AED Million), 2009-2018
Table 116: The UAE - Fleet Size (Actual), 2009-2018
Table 117: The UAE - Rental Occasions (Million), 2009-2018
Table 118: The UAE - Rental Days (Million), 2009-2018
Table 119: The UAE - Average Rental Length (Days), 2009-2018
Table 120: The UAE - Market Utilization Rate (%), 2009-2018
Table 121: The UAE - Car Rental Average Revenue per Day (AED), 2009-2018
Table 122: The UAE - Travel Intermediaries Market Value by Product Type (AED Billion), 2009-2018
Table 123: The UAE - Travel Intermediaries Online Revenues by Provider (AED Million), 2009-2018
Table 124: The UAE - Travel Intermediaries Online Revenues by Type of Tourist (AED Million), 2009-2018
Table 125: The UAE - Travel Intermediaries In-Store Revenues by Provider (AED Billion), 2009-2018
Table 126: The UAE - Travel Intermediaries In-Store Revenues by Type of Tourist (AED Billion), 2009-2018
Table 127: The UAE - Travel Agent Revenues from Domestic Tourism by Sales Channel (AED Million), 2009-2018
Table 128: The UAE - Travel Agent Revenues from Intertiol Tourism by Sales Channel (AED Billion), 2009-2018
Table 129: The UAE - Tour Operator Revenues from Domestic Tourism by Sales Channel (AED Million), 2009-2018
Table 130: The UAE - Tour Operator Revenues from Intertiol Tourism by Sales Channel (AED Million), 2009-2018
Table 131: The UAE - Other Intermediaries Revenues from Domestic Tourism by Sales Channel (AED Million), 2009-2018
Table 132: The UAE - Other Intermediaries Revenues from Intertiol Tourism by Sales Channel (AED Million), 2009-2018
Table 133: Timetric Travel and Tourism Sector Definitions