Abstract
The consumer intelligence series of reports published from 2001 displays Mintel' s commitment to the US market, providing market intelligence based on original and unique data, as well as years of experience.
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Table of Contents
- Scope and Themes
- What you need to know
- Definition
- Abbreviations and terms
- Abbreviations
- Terms
- Executive Summary
- Snapshot of the market
- Principle factors driving the inbound tourism market
- Trade interview findings
- What the future holds
- Market Drivers
- Key Points
- 9/11 security concerns tighten travel restrictions to the U.S.
- Figure 1: World' s worst U.S. visa wait times, as of January 16, 2007
- Marketing the U.S.: failures and new opportunities
- Figure 2: Marketing and promotion of travel and tourism by the governments of other countries, 2005
- ' Blueprint to Discover America'
- Commerce department and TIA create websites in multiple languages
- Commerce department focuses on UK and Japanese tourists
- U.S. faces challenge from global competition
- Figure 3: International tourist arrivals in ten largest destination countries, 2004 and 2005
- Figure 4: International tourist receipts in ten largest destination countries, 2004 and 2005
- Figure 5: International tourist arrivals, by region and sub-region, 2004 and 2005
- Shopping dominates history attractions, sports and culture
- Figure 6: Overseas travelers to the U.S. leisure/recreation activities, 2005
- Anti-Americanism leveling off
- Figure 7: Favorable opinion of the U.S., 2001-05
- U.S. Dollar remains weak
- Figure 8: Key currency rates against the U.S. Dollar, yearly average, 2003-06
- Market Size and Trends
- Key Points
- Figure 9: Total inbound travelers to the U.S., 2001-06
- Figure 10: Total international travel and tourism spending in the U.S., at current and constant prices, 2001-06
- Figure 11: International travel and tourism spending in the U.S., by passenger fares and other travel expenses, at current and constant prices, 2001-06
- Market Segmentation
- Key Points
- Countries and world regions
- Figure 12: Number of international visitors to the U.S., by country of residency and world region, 2004 and 2006
- North America
- Figure 13: Total international visitors to the U.S. from Canada and Mexico, 2001-06
- Canada
- Figure 14: Total international visitors to the U.S. from Canada, 2001-06
- Figure 15: Travel between Canada and the U.S. versus other countries, August 2001-July 2006
- Figure 16: Expected loss of Canadian travelers to the U.S. due to WHTI, 2007-10
- Figure 17: Top 15 U.S. states visited most frequently by Canadians in 2005
- Mexico
- Figure 18: Total international visitors to the U.S. from Mexico, 2001-06
- Figure 19: Annual receipts by Mexican tourists traveling to the U.S., 1999-2005
- California remains the top destination
- Figure 20: Favored destinations for Mexican arrivals, 2005
- Figure 21: Mode of arrival to the U.S. from Mexico, 2004 and 2005
- Western Europe
- Figure 22: Total international visitors to the U.S. from Western Europe, 2001-06
- New York City and Orlando top destinations
- United Kingdom
- Figure 23: Total international visitors to the U.S. from the UK, 2001-06
- British travelers more independent
- Germany
- Figure 24: Total international visitors to the U.S. from Germany, 2001-06
- New York and San Francisco remain top destinations
- Figure 25: Favored destinations for German arrivals, 2005*
- Figure 26: Favorite activities for German arrivals, 2005
- France
- Figure 27: Total international visitors to the U.S. from France, 2001-06
- Figure 28: Favored destinations for French arrivals, 2005 *
- Figure 29: Purpose of trip for French arrivals, 2005
- Italy
- Figure 30: Total international visitors to the U.S. from Italy, 2001-06
- U.S. a dream destination for Italians
- New York suits Italian lifestyle
- Figure 31: Destinations visited and purpose of trip for Italian arrivals, 2005
- Italians prefer summer
- The Netherlands
- Figure 32: Total international visitors to the U.S. from the Netherlands, 2001-06
- Dutch travelers staying longer, spending more
- Figure 33: Destinations visited and purpose of trip for Dutch arrivals, 2005
- Asia
- Figure 34: Total international visitors to the U.S. from Japan and South Korea, 2001-06
- Oahu/Honolulu and Los Angeles top destinations
- Japan
- Figure 35: Total international visitors to the U.S. from Japan, 2001-06
- Frequent travelers to the Americas
- Media-savvy customers
- Tour operators active
- Aging generation also luxury travelers
- Figure 36: Purpose of trip for Japanese arrivals, 2005
- U.S. targets Japanese tourists for the first time
- South Korea
- Figure 37: Total international visitors to the U.S. from South Korea, 2001-06
- Relatively low business travel volume
- Figure 38: Purpose of trip for South Korean arrivals, 2005
- South America
- Figure 39: Total international visitors to the U.S. from South America, 2001-06
- Brazil
- Figure 40: Total international visitors to the U.S. from Brazil, 2001-06
- U.S. remains top choice
- Figure 41: Destinations visited and purpose of trip for Brazilian arrivals, 2003
- Venezuela
- Figure 42: Total international visitors to the U.S. from Venezuela, 2001-06
- Unrest under Hugo Chavez
- Exchange rates go up as visa restrictions tighten
- Florida primary destination
- Figure 43: Destinations visited and purpose of trip for Venezuelan arrivals, 2005
- Colombia
- Figure 44: Total international visitors to the U.S. from Colombia, 2001-06
- Miami primary destination
- Figure 45: Destinations visited and purpose of trip for Colombian arrivals, 2005
- Argentina
- Figure 46: Total international visitors to the U.S. from Argentina, 2001-06
- Business travel shrinks less than 50%
- Figure 47: Destinations visited and purpose of trip for Argentinean arrivals, 2005
- Oceania
- Australia
- Figure 48: Total international visitors to the U.S. from Australia, 2001-06
- Stable economy fuels outbound market
- Business travel down, leisure up
- Figure 49: Destinations visited and purpose of trip for Australian arrivals, 2005
- Other developing source markets
- China
- India
- Russia
- Poland
- Supply Structure
- Key Points
- Trends in selling the U.S.
- Online travel affects brick-and-mortar agencies
- Figure 50: Active home Internet users, by country, December 2006
- Figure 51: Online leisure/unmanaged business travel sales in the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific, 2005
- Consolidation heats up
- Figure 52: Travel agency sites in the UK, by market share of visits, June 2005
- Package holidays down, tour operators up
- Figure 53: Share of travel agent vs tour operator package holiday bookings in the UK, 1990-2004
- Convention and visitors' bureaux & other DMOs
- Air, rail and bus providers
- Airlines
- Amtrak
- Greyhound
- Megabus
- Advertising and Promotion
- Key Points
- Overview
- Discover America Partnership
- TIA and the SeeAmerica brand
- USA Travel Guide
- Trek America
- SeeAmerica UK 2006
- SeeAmerica UK 2006
- State advertising
- Figure 54: Projected international advertising and sales promotion budgets, 2004
- Department of Commerce efforts
- What the Industry Says
- Key Points
- ' War on terror' effect
- Tourist safety seems to be in check...
- ...while visa concerns are threatening a slowdown
- The U.S. Dollar
- For some it is not a necessity to travel
- For the retail market, business is booming
- Is the Federal government doing enough?
- Fuel prices threaten to hinder airline industry
- Health outbreaks and disasters affect tourism
- U.S. competition: is America' s game face working?
- The Future
- Key Points
- U.S. government to speed progress promoting America
- Asia-Pacific market to show major growth
- Canada and Mexico to remain strongest markets
- El Salvador will lead in least visitation
- Online travel to become industry standard
- Weak Dollar favors overseas travel to the U.S.
- Border security to impair flow of inbound visitors
- Overhaul of visa program to streamline tourist flow
- Open Skies will ease air flow and open new markets
- Market forecast
- Total international travel and tourism spending
- Figure 55: Forecast of total international travel and tourism spending in the U.S. at current and constant prices, 2007-11
- Spending on travel expenses
- Figure 56: Forecast of International travel and tourism spending in the U.S., by other travel expenses, at current and constant prices, 2007-11
- Appendix: Trade Associations
