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MasterIndex of Travel
survey results for the second half of 2006
- market specific highlights: (see
also:
China Retains Top Spot as Most Frequently Visited Destination for Business Travel in Latest MasterIndex of Travel Survey)
AUSTRALIA
Forecast on Outbound Travel for the Second Half of 2006:
5.5% year-on-year growth
2.7 million outbound travelers forecasted for the next six months
Survey on Personal Travel
Key sources of information used by travelers in planning their trips were word of
mouth (42%), followed by the Internet (37%) and travel agents (21%)
Top concerns for travelers when traveling to a foreign destination were falling sick
with no proper medical facilities (52%), followed by security and safety issues (51%)
and losing one's credit cards or bank cards (50%).
The main activities travelers engaged in when traveling were experiencing different
cultures (81%), general sightseeing and scenic spots (78%), and rest and relaxation
(74%).
Most preferred shopping items for travelers when abroad included apparel and
personal effects (64%), followed by local souvenirs/antiques/arts and crafts (54%)
and luxury items/jewelry/branded goods (30%).
The favorite personal travel destination for Australian travelers was Europe (66%).
Survey on Business Travel
40% of business travelers said that over the last 12 months, there was the need to
travel more as compared to the previous period.
Europe (33%) was the most frequently visited destination, followed by USA (24%)
and, Singapore and New Zealand at 18%.
Majority of business travelers (39%) make their own travel arrangement.
Qantas (64%) was the most preferred airline for business travel, followed by
Singapore Airlines (9%) and Emirates (6%).
International five-star or higher end hotels (39%) were most preferred for business
travel, together with international four-star hotels (33%), followed by three-star/medium priced hotels (15%).
CHINA
Forecast on Outbound Travel for the Second Half of 2006:
12.5% year-on-year growth
19 million outbound travelers forecasted for the next six months
Survey on Personal Travel
Key sources of information used by travelers in planning their trips were travel agents
(68%), followed by the Internet (42%) and word of mouth (28%).
Top concerns for travelers when traveling to a foreign destination were language
barriers/communication problems (43%), followed by losing one's passport (37%)
and, security and safety issues (33%).
The main activities travelers engaged in when traveling were general sightseeing and
scenic spots (75%), shopping (55%) and experiencing different cuisines (41%).
Most preferred shopping items for travelers when abroad included local
souvenirs/antiques/arts and crafts (71%), followed by apparel and personal effects
(64%), and food items (30%).
The favorite personal travel destinations for the Chinese travelers were Europe (35%)and Australia (26%).
Survey on Business Travel
28% of business travelers said that over the last 12 months, there was the need to
travel more as compared to the previous period.
Hong Kong (38%) was the most frequently visited destination, followed by Singapore
(22%) and Japan (17%).
Majority of business travelers (47%) used a travel arrangement company engaged by
their company when making business travel arrangements.
Air China (54%) was the most preferred airline for business travel, followed by China
Southern Airlines (14%) and China Eastern Airlines (11%).
International four-star hotels (38%) were most preferred for business travel, followed
by three-star/medium priced hotels (37%) and international five-star or higher end
hotels (11%).
HONG KONG
Forecast on Outbound Travel for the First Half of 2006:
15% year-on-year growth
3.3 million outbound travelers forecasted for the next six months
Survey on Personal Travel
Key sources of information used by travelers in planning their trips were travel agents
(53%), followed by internet (34%) and word of mouth (29%).
Top concerns for travelers when traveling to a foreign destination were security and
safety issues (74%), followed by losing ones passport (18%) and language barriers
(17%).
The main activities travelers engaged in when traveling were general sightseeing
(57%), shopping (39%) and entertainment (33%).
Most preferred shopping items for travelers when abroad included local
souvenirs/antiques/arts and crafts (58%), followed by apparel and personal effects
(27%) and food items (21%).
The favorite personal travel destination for Hong Kong travelers was Japan (43%).
Survey on Business Travel
31% of business travelers said that over the last 12 months, there was the need to
travel more compared to the previous period.
China (48%) was the most frequently visited destination, followed by Taiwan (16%)
and Thailand (14%).
Majority of business travelers (60%) used their companys in-house travel department
for making business travel arrangements.
Cathay Pacific (55%) was the most preferred airline for business travel, followed by
Dragon Air (13%) and Singapore Airlines (7%).
International five-star or higher end hotels (53%) were most preferred for business
travel, followed by international four-star hotels (22%) and international five-star spa
and resorts (13%).
INDONESIA
Forecast on Outbound Travel for the Second Half of 2006:
6% year-on-year growth
2.4 million outbound travelers forecasted for the next six months
Survey on Personal Travel
Key sources of information used by travelers in planning their trips were travel agents
(80%), followed by the Internet (40%) and familiarity with place (31%).
Top concerns for travelers when traveling to a foreign destination were security and
safety issues (69%), followed by losing ones passport (49%) and being cheated
(48%).
The main activities travelers engaged in when traveling were shopping (72%),
entertainment (66%) and visiting family/relatives/friends (59%).
Most preferred shopping items for travelers when abroad included apparel and
personal effects (73%), followed by local souvenirs/antiques/arts and crafts (72%)
and electronic and audio visual products (48%).
The favorite personal travel destination for Indonesian travelers was Singapore
(72%).
Survey on Business Travel
18% of business travelers said that over the last 12 months, there was the need to
travel more compared to the previous period.
Singapore (67%) was the most frequently visited destination, followed by Australia
(24%) and Malaysia (22%).
Majority of business travelers (59%) used their companys in-house travel department
for making business travel arrangements.
Garuda Indonesian Airways (52%) was the most preferred airline for business travel,
followed by Singapore Airlines (22%) and China Airlines (6%).
Service apartments (25%) were most preferred for business travel, followed by
international five-star spa and resorts (21%) and international four-star hotels (19%).
JAPAN
Forecast on Outbound Travel for the Second Half of 2006:
3.8% year-on-year growth
9.4 million outbound travelers forecasted for the next six months
Survey on Personal Travel
Key sources of information used by travelers in planning their trips were the Internet
(49%), followed by travel agents (40%) and by word of mouth (22%).
Top concerns for travelers when traveling to a foreign destination were security and
safety issues (59%), followed by language barriers/communication problems (32%),
and falling sick without proper medical facilities (21%).
The main activities travelers engaged in when traveling were general sightseeing and
scenic spots (63%), experiencing different cuisines (26%) and shopping (21%).
Most preferred shopping items for travelers when abroad included local
souvenirs/antiques/arts and crafts (54%), food items (30%) and apparel and personal
effects (27%).
The favorite personal travel destinations for Japanese travelers were Europe (44%)
and USA (42%).
Survey on Business Travel
22% of business travelers said that over the last 12 months, there was the need to
travel more compared to the previous period.
USA (31%) was the most frequently visited destination, followed by China (25%)
and Europe (22%).
Majority of business travelers (50%) make their own travel arrangement.
ANA (38%) was the most preferred airline for business travel, followed by Japan
Airlines (31%) and Singapore Airlines/ Malaysia Air (6% each).
International four-star hotels (44%) were most preferred for business travel, followed
by three-star/medium priced hotels (25%) and international five-star or higher end
hotels (13%).
KOREA
Forecast on Outbound Travel for the Second Half of 2006:
9% year-on-year growth
5.8 million outbound travelers forecasted for the next six months
Survey on Personal Travel
Key sources of information used by travelers in planning their trips were word of
mouth (53%), followed by travel agents (44%) and the Internet (24%).
Top concerns for travelers when traveling to a foreign destination were language
barriers/ communication problems (52%), followed by security and safety issues
(44%) and losing ones passport (22%).
The main activities travelers engaged in when traveling were general sightseeing and
scenic spots (61%), visiting historical sites/museums/art centers (41%) and shopping
(37%).
Most preferred shopping items for travelers when abroad included apparel and
personal effects (57%), local souvenirs/antiques/arts and crafts (29%) and luxury
items/ jewelry/ branded goods (22%).
The favorite personal travel destination for Korean travelers was Europe (41%).
Survey on Business Travel
11% of business travelers said that over the last 12 months, there was the need to
travel more compared to the previous period.
China (36%) was the most frequently visited destination, followed by Japan (26%)
and USA (13%).
Majority of business travelers (45%) used a travel arrangement company engaged by
their company.
Korean Airlines (57%) was the most preferred airline for business travel, followed by
Asiana (28%) and British Airways (4%).
International four-star hotels and three-star/medium priced hotels (32% each) were
most preferred for business travel, followed by international five-star or higher end
hotels (14%), then international five-star or spa and resorts (11%).
MALAYSIA
Forecast on Outbound Travel for the Second Half of 2006:
12.5% year-on-year growth
22.1 million outbound travelers forecasted for the next six months
Survey on Personal Travel
Key sources of information used by travelers in planning their trips were travel agents
(79%), followed by travel promotions/fairs (42%) and travel guides/travel
books/travel brochures (36%).
Top concerns for travelers when traveling to a foreign destination were security and
safety issues (68%), followed by losing ones passport (58%) and language barriers/communication problems (46%).
The main activities travelers engaged in when traveling were shopping (80%),
entertainment (65%) and general sightseeing and scenic spots (49%).
Most preferred shopping items for travelers when abroad included apparel and
personal effects (65%), local souvenirs/antiques/arts and crafts (57%) and food items
(46%).
The favorite personal travel destination for Malaysian travelers was Singapore (33%)
and China (30%).
Survey on Business Travel
24% of business travelers said that over the last 12 months, there was the need to
travel more compared to the previous period.
Singapore (46%) was the most frequently visited destination, followed by China
(30%) and Indonesia (24%).
Majority of business travelers (39%) used their companys in-house travel department
for making business travel arrangements.
Malaysian Airlines (70%) was the most preferred airline for business travel, followed
by Singapore Airlines (15%) and Cathay Pacific (9%).
International five-star spa and resorts (42%) were most preferred for business travel,
followed by international four-star hotels and three-star/medium priced hotels (18%
each) and by international five-star or higher end hotels (12%).
NEW ZEALAND
Forecast on Outbound Travel for the Second Half of 2006:
2.3% year-on-year growth
1 million outbound travelers forecasted for the next six months
Survey on Personal Travel
Key sources of information used by travelers in planning their trips were from the
Internet (41%), followed by the word of mouth (37%) and travel agents (17% each).
Top concerns for travelers when traveling to a foreign destination were losing one's
wallet/ pocket book and losing one's credit cards/ bank cards (44% each), followed by
security and safety issues (40%) and falling sick without proper medical facilities
(38%).
The main activities travelers engaged in when traveling were rest and relaxation and
general sightseeing and scenic spots (63% each), visiting family/relatives/friends
(62%) and experiencing different cultures (61%).
Most preferred shopping items for travelers when abroad included apparel and
personal effects (73%), local souvenirs/antiques/arts and crafts (42%) and luxury
items/ jewelry/ branded goods (29%).
The favorite personal travel destination for New Zealander travelers was Europe
(58%).
Survey on Business Travel
48% of business travelers said that over the last 12 months, there was the need to
travel more compared to the previous period.
Australia (72%) was the most frequently visited destination, followed by Europe and
USA (18% each), Singapore and Malaysia (6% each).
Majority of business travelers (42%) make their own travel arrangements.
Air New Zealand (45%) was the most preferred airline for business travel, followed
by Qantas (21%) and Singapore Airlines (16%).
International five-star or higher end hotels (24%) were most preferred for business
travel, followed by international four-star hotels and three-star/medium priced hotels
(22% each) and serviced apartments (15%).
PHILIPPINES
Forecast on Outbound Travel for the Second Half of 2006:
4.5% year-on-year growth
0.9 million outbound travelers forecasted for the next six months
Survey on Personal Travel
Key sources of information used by travelers in planning their trips were word of
mouth (59%), followed by travel agents (23%) and, the Internet and familiarity with
place (14% each).
Top concerns for travelers when traveling to a foreign destination were security and
safety issues (55%), followed by losing ones wallet/ pocket book and running out of
cash (18% each) and language barriers/ communication problems and losing one's
passport (14% each).
The main activities travelers engaged in when traveling were general sightseeing and
scenic spots (55%), shopping (50%) and rest and relaxation (46%).
Most preferred shopping items for travelers when abroad included apparel and
personal effects (77%), local souvenirs/antiques/arts and crafts (32%) and electronic
and audio visual products (23%)
Filipino travelers preferred traveling to Hong Kong (55%).
Survey on Business Travel
35% of business travelers said that over the last 12 months, there was the need to
travel more compared to the previous period.
Thailand (30%) was the most frequently visited destination, followed by Singapore
(25%) and Malaysia (20%)
Majority of business travelers (50%) used their company's in-house travel department
for making business travel arrangements.
Philippine Airlines (55%) was the most preferred airline for business travel, followed
by Cathay Pacific (15%) and Northwest (10%).
International five-star or higher end hotels (45%), three-star/ medium priced hotels
and local economy hotels (15% each) and international four-star hotels (10%) were
most preferred for business travel.
SINGAPORE
Forecast on Outbound Travel for the Second Half of 2006:
4.8% year-on-year growth
2.7 million outbound travelers forecasted for the next six months
Survey on Personal Travel
Key sources of information used by travelers in planning their trips were the Internet
(52%), followed by travel agents (48%) and travel/lifestyle magazine/newspapers
(41%).
Top concerns for travelers when traveling to a foreign destination were security and
safety issues (75%), followed by losing one's passport (40%) and falling sick with no
proper medical facilities (35%).
The main activities travelers engaged in when traveling were rest and relaxation
(54%), general sightseeing and scenic spots (48%) and shopping (43%).
Most preferred shopping items for travelers when abroad included apparel and
personal effects (61%), food items (58%) and local souvenirs/antiques/arts and crafts
(51%).
The favorite personal travel destination for Singaporean travelers was Europe (34%).
Survey on Business Travel
30% of business travelers said that over the last 12 months, there was the need to
travel more compared to the previous period.
China (45%) was the most frequently visited destination, followed by Hong Kong
(27%) and Indonesia (24%).
Majority of business travelers (67%) used their companys in-house travel department
for making business travel arrangements.
Singapore Airlines (65%) was the most preferred airline for business travel, followed
by China Eastern Airlines (11%) and, Japan and Malaysian Air (5% each).
International four-star hotels (56%) were most preferred for business travel, followed
by international five-star spa and resorts (26%) and international five-star or higher
end hotels (7%).
TAIWAN
Forecast on Outbound Travel for the Second Half of 2006:
5.3% year-on-year growth
4.4 million outbound travelers forecasted for the next six months
Survey on Personal Travel
Key sources of information used by travelers in planning their trips were the Internet
(52%), followed by word of mouth (43%) and travel/ lifestyle magazine/ newspapers
(25%).
Top concerns for travelers when traveling to a foreign destination were losing one's
passport (65%), followed by security and safety issues, losing one's wallet/ pocket
book (61% each) and losing one's credit cards/ bank cards (58%).
The main activities travelers engaged in when traveling were general sightseeing and
scenic spots, rest and relaxation (87% each), experiencing different cultures (85%)
and experiencing different cuisines, visit historical sites/ museum/ art centres (79%
each).
Most preferred shopping items for travelers when abroad included local
souvenirs/antiques/arts and crafts (72%), apparel and personal effects (54%) and food
items (52%).
The favorite personal travel destination for Taiwanese travelers was Japan (54%).
Survey on Business Travel
34% of business travelers said that over the last 12 months, there was the need to
travel more compared to the previous period.
China (70%) was the most frequently visited destination, followed by Hong Kong
(17%) and, Japan and USA (11% each).
Majority of business travelers (42%) make their own travel arrangement.
EVA Air (32%) was the most preferred airline for business travel, followed by China
Airlines (26%) and Cathay Pacific (23%).
International four-star hotels (28%) were most preferred for business travel, followed
by international five-star or higher end hotels (25%) and three-star/medium priced
hotels (17%).
THAILAND
Forecast on Outbound Travel for the Second Half of 2006:
6.7% year-on-year growth
1.6 million outbound travelers forecasted for the next six months
Survey on Personal Travel
Key sources of information used by travelers in planning their trips were word of
mouth (35%), followed by the Internet (27%) and travel agents (26%).
Top concerns for travelers when traveling to a foreign destination were security and
safety issues (68%), followed by losing one's passport (30%) and language barriers/communication problems (18%).
The main activities travelers engaged in when traveling were shopping (53%), general
sightseeing and scenic spots (48%) and visiting historical sites/museums/art centers
(46%).
Most preferred shopping items for travelers when abroad included local apparel and
personal effects (57%), souvenirs/antiques/arts and crafts (56%) and luxury
items/jewelries/ branded goods (25%).
The favorite personal travel destination for Thai travelers was Europe (30%) and
China (29%).
Survey on Business Travel
24% of business travelers said that over the last 12 months, there was the need to
travel more compared to the previous period.
China (27%) was the most frequently visited destination, followed by Singapore
(21%) and Japan (17%).
Majority of business travelers (37%) used company's in-house travel department
when making business travel arrangements.
Thai Airways (65%) was the most preferred airline for business travel followed by
Singapore Airlines (8%) and, Japan and Cathay Pacific (3% each).
International four-star hotels (44%) were most preferred for business travel, followed
by three-star/medium priced hotels (20%) and international five-star or higher end
hotels (15%).
VIETNAM
No forecast being made for Vietnam
Survey on Personal Travel
Key sources of information used by travelers in planning their trips were travel agents
(47%), followed by word of mouth (46%) and the Internet (32%).
Top concerns for travelers when traveling to a foreign destination were security and
safety issues (46%), followed by language barriers/ communication problems (32%)
and not being able to get the right kind of food and water (28%).
The main activities travelers engaged in when traveling were general sightseeing and
scenic spots (53%), shopping (39%) and entertainment (36%).
Most preferred shopping items for travelers when abroad included apparel and
personal effects (60%), local souvenirs/antiques/arts and crafts (54%) and luxury
items/ jewelry/ branded goods (31%).
The favorite personal travel destination for Vietnamese travelers was China (47%).
Survey on Business Travel
63% of business travelers said that over the last 12 months, there was the need to
travel more compared to the previous period.
Singapore (44%) was the most frequently visited destination, followed by Thailand
(33%) and China (30%).
Majority of business travelers (75%) used their companys in-house travel department
when making business travel arrangements.
Vietnam Air (56%) was the most preferred airline for business travel followed by
Singapore Airlines (18%) and Cathay Pacific (5%).
International five-star or higher end hotels (36%) were m ost preferred for business
travel, followed by three-star/ medium priced hotels (26%) and international four-star
hotels (19%).
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