rvc 2013: uk market update
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Market Update Presentation by Rupert Peters, RVC 2013: UK Market Update at Rendez-Vous Canada 2013 in OttawaTRANSCRIPT
UK Market UpdateRupert Peters, Regional Managing Director, Core Markets
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France
Germany
United Kingdom
Australia
2008201020112012
CORE MARKET PERFORMANCESJanuary to December 2012
CORE2012
Jan-Dec%
2012 / 2011%
2012 / 2008
France 455,300 -0.8% 8.2%
Germany 311,692 -1.3% -2.6%
United Kingdom 653,921 -3.8% -23.5%
Australia 258,115 6.5% 8.1%
TOTAL 1,679,028 -1.1% -8.4%
Arrivals to Date
Source: Statistics Canada, ITS Frontier CountsNote: Arrivals of tourists figures do not exclude same-day visitors by non-land crossing (air , water ways)
• Economic uncertainties continue to weigh on arrivals from European markets
• Australian market expanding on strong economic growth
UK MARKET PERFORMANCE EXPLAINED
Lower air capacity, higher prices Economy and Currency VFR segment travelling in reverse direction Fewer Skiers Swing to all-inclusive and lure of new
destinations
UK OUTBOUND TRAVEL TRENDS
COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
WHY INVEST IN THE UK MARKET?
Unrivalled direct air access into Canada Strong UK trade interest in Canada Regional and Seasonal value 57M outbound travellers in 2012 Demand is there, just need to convert it
UK Market outlook to Canada in 2013
CTC forecasting marginal growth:Visits + 0.3% Receipts + 0.7% to $ 784m
Key accounts reporting summer sales up Rail/cruise combinations very popular
Fewer travellers spending more money?
KEY TRENDS
Get me out of here syndrome! Stay at home factor? Cruising/all-inclusive destinations Value added mentality will continue to drive sales. Experiential travel increasing/UK market more
adventurous
TOP TIPS
EBO’s work but need to be aligned Added value v. discounting Leverage your RTO’s and PMO’s Innovate Read CTC market profiles
THANK YOU