According to the report, globally, total tourist figure reached crossed 658 Million in 2006 and is estimated to touch 841 Million in 2011. After seeing slowdown in growth rate in 2002, the sector has recovered somewhat from the ongoing effects of SARS, America's 'war on terror' and with liberalization in regulation.
The report has divided the Chinese tourism industry into tourist arrival, receipts, and spending. The forecast given for tourism growth is based on the market trends, drivers, barriers, and business development issues. Tourism sector’s picture in China is very rosy due to favorable market conditions such as economic growth and reforms.
CNY or RMB represents the Chinese Yuan. Exchange rate as on 6 Dec 2007 (1 US$ = 7.41256 RMB)
Key Findings
It is estimated that China tourism receipts will reach to US$ 85 Billion in year 2011 in which, transportation mode will continue to dominate. In 2005, Long distance transportation accounted for more than 28% of China tourism receipts.
Geographically, China receives highest number of tourist from Asia followed by Europe and America. Within Asia, Japan and Korea are the largest countries from where tourist visited to China but the purpose of the visits differs from country to country.
The booming tourist sector is putting immense pressure on hotel industry in China, especially in less developed cities which offer potential opportunity in hotel industry.
Rising income level and urbanization are working as drivers for tourism industry at the domestic level whereas WTO accession, economic growth and 2008
Olympics are contributing for growth in international tourist arrivals.
Leisure and sightseeing remained the biggest purpose followed by business for tourist in China in 2006, indicating the potential of China as a tourism destination.
Key Issues & Facts Analyzed
Detail overview of the tourism industry at global level.
Driving forces and challenges for the China tourism industry.
Statistical overview of the Chinese tourism industry, including visitors by nationality, sex and purpose.
Forecast of the China tourism industry’s receipts and expenditure.
Outbound tourist profile of China.
Key Players
Key players section includes profile of Melco International Development Limited, Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels, Guilin Tourism Corporation Limited, China United Travel Co. Ltd & Beijing Capital Tourism Co. Ltd.
Research Methodology Used
Information Sources
The information has been sourced from authentic and reliable sources like books, newspapers, trade journals, and white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and developments, and access to more than 3000 paid databases.
Analysis Method
Methods like ratio analysis, historical trend analysis, linear regression analysis using software tools, judgmental forecasting, and cause and effect analysis have been used in the report for rational analysis.
Table of Contents
1. Analyst View
2. Global Tourism Industry
2.1 Statistical Overview
2.2 Regional Outlook
2.3 China in International Tourism Industry
2.4 China Tourism - Growth Drivers
2.4.1 Relaxing Government Policies & Liberalization
2.4.2 WTO Accession
2.4.3 Rising Disposable Incomes
2.4.4 Currency - Long-term Driver
2.4.5 Growing Urbanization
3. China Tourism Industry
3.1 By Arrivals
3.2 By Receipts
3.3 By Spending
3.4 By Associated Sectors
3.4.1 Hotel
3.4.2 Airlines
4. Industry Analysis
4.1 Opportunities
4.1.1 Opportunities in Vertical Sector
4.1.2 Low Penetration Rate
4.1.3 Economic Opportunities
4.2 Challenges
4.2.1 Unfavorable Events
4.2.2 Infrastructure Constraints
4.2.3 Environmental Deterioration
4.3 Profile of Outbound Chinese Tourists
4.3.1 Pleasure over Business
4.3.2 Golden Weeks - Peak Travel Time
4.3.3 Distance Measures the Length of Stay
5. Key Players
5.1 Melco International Development Ltd.
5.2 Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels (Group) Co. Ltd
5.3 Beijing Capital Tourism Co., Ltd.
5.4 China United Travel Co., Ltd.
5.5 Guilin Tourism Corporation Ltd.
List of Tables
Table 2-1: Global - International Tourists Arrival by Region (in Million), 2005-2011F
Table 2-2: Global - International Tourism Expenditure by Region (in Billion US$), 2005-2011F
Table 3-1: China - Inbound Tourism by Mode of Transportation (in Numbers), 2006
Table 3-2: China - Inbound Tourism by Mode of Transportation (in Numbers), June 2007
Table 3-3: China - Foreigners Arrival by Mode of Transportation (in Numbers), 2006
Table 3-4: China - Foreigners Arrival by Mode of Transportation (in Numbers), June 2007
Table 3-5: China - Foreigners Arrival by Age & Sex (in Numbers), 2006
Table 3-6: China - Foreigners Arrival by Age & Sex (in Numbers), June 2007
Table 3-7: China - Foreigners Arrival by Purpose (in Numbers), 2006
Table 3-8: China - Foreigners Arrival by Purpose (in Numbers), June 2007
Table 4-1: Global - Events that Negatively Impacted Tourism Industry
Table 4-2: China - Change in Inbound Tourists Arrival wrt Thailand (%), Jan 2005
Table 5-1: Melco International Development Ltd. - Financial Overview (in ‘000 HK$), June 2006 & June 2007
Table 5-2: Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels (Group) Co. Ltd - Financial Overview (%), 2006 & June 2007
Table 5-3: Beijing Capital Tourism Co., Ltd. - Financial Overview (%), 2006 & June 2007
Table 5-4: China United Travel Co., Ltd. - Financial Overview (%), 2006 & Jun 2007
Table 5-5: Guilin Tourism Corporation Ltd. - Financial Overview (%), 2006 & June 2007
List of Figures
Figure 2-1: Global - International Tourists Arrival (in Million), 2005 & 2006
Figure 2-2: Global - Forecast for International Tourists Arrival (in Million), 2007-2011
Figure 2-3: Global - International Tourism Expenditure (in Billion US$), 2005 & 2006
Figure 2-4: Global - Forecast for International Tourism Expenditure (in Billion US$), 2007-2011
Figure 2-5: Global - International Tourists Arrival by Top Countries (in Million), 2006
Figure 2-6: Global - Profit from International Tourism by Top Countries (in Billions US$), 2006
Figure 2-7: China - GDP Growth Rate (%), 1980-2005
Figure 3-1: China - Inbound Tourism (in Million), 2005, 2006 & Jan-June 2007
Figure 3-2: China - Outbound Tourism (in Million), 2005 & 2006
Figure 3-3: China - Domestic Tourism (in Million), 2005 & 2006
Figure 3-4: China - Forecast for Tourism Industry Revenue (in Billion US$), 2007 & 2017
Figure 3-5: China - International Tourism Receipts (in Billion US$), 2001-2006E
Figure 3-6: China - Forecast for International Tourism Receipts (in Billion US$), 2007-2011
Figure 3-7: China - Breakdown of International Tourism Receipts (in Million US$), 2005
Figure 3-8: China - International Tourism Expenditure (in Billion US$), 2001-2006E
Figure 3-9: China - Forecast for International Tourism Expenditure (in Billion US$), 2007-2011
Figure 3-10: China - Hotel & Restaurant Expenditure (in Billion US$), 2001-2006E
Figure 4-1: China, Japan, Korea & Taiwan - Outbound Departures as a percentage of Population (1964-2004)
Figure 4-2: China - Outbound Tourism for Private & Non-private Purposes (%), 1994-2004
Figure 4-3: China - Outbound Tourism to Asia by Purpose (%)
Figure 4-4: China - Outbound Tourism to Europe by Purpose (%)
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