Travel & Tourism - Costa Rica | Statista Market Forecast

Costa Rica's Travel & Tourism market is projected to generate a revenue of US$315.90m by 2024.
The market is expected to grow annually at a rate of 6.39%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$430.70m by 2029.
The largest market in this market is the Package Holidays, which is expected to generate a revenue of US$162.70m in 2024.
By 2029, the number of users in Package Holidays is expected to reach 1.08m users.
The user penetration of Package Holidays is expected to increase from 25.3% in 2024 to 31.7% by 2029.
The average revenue per user (ARPU) is expected to be US$237.80.
By 2029, 80% of the total revenue in the Travel & Tourism market will be generated through online sales.
In comparison to other countries, United States is expected to generate the most revenue in the Travel & Tourism market, with a projected revenue of US$214bn in 2024.
Costa Rica's eco-tourism industry is thriving, with travelers seeking sustainable adventures in the country's lush rainforests and pristine beaches.

Definition:

The Travel & Tourism market encompasses a diverse range of accommodation services catering to the needs and preferences of travelers. This dynamic market includes package holidays, hotel accommodations, private vacation rentals, camping experiences, and cruises.

Structure:

The market consists of five further markets.

The Cruises market covers multi-day vacation trips on a cruise ship. The Cruises market encompasses exclusively passenger ticket revenues.
The Vacation Rentals market comprises of private accommodation bookings which includes private holiday homes and houses as well as short-term rental of private rooms or flats.
The Hotels market includes stays in hotels and professionally run guest houses.
The Package Holidays market comprises of travel deals that normally contain travel and accommodation sold for one price, although optional further provisions can be included such as catering and tourist services.
The Camping market includes bookings at camping sites for pitches using tents, campervans, or trailers. These can be associated with big chains or privately managed campsites.

Additional Information:

The main performance indicators of the Travel & Tourism market are revenues, average revenue per user (ARPU), users and user penetration rates. Additionally, online and offline sales channel shares display the distribution of online and offline bookings. The ARPU refers to the average revenue one user generates per year while the revenue represents the total booking volume. Revenues are generated through both online and offline sales channels and include exclusively B2C revenues and users for the above-mentioned markets. Users represent the aggregated number of guests. Each user is only counted once per year. Additional definitions for each market can be found within the respective market pages.

The booking volume includes all booked travels made by users from the selected region, independent of the departure and arrival. The scope includes domestic and outbound travel.

Prominent players in this sector include online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia and Opodo, as well as tour operators such as TUI. Specialized platforms like Hotels.com, Booking.com, and Airbnb facilitate the online booking of hotels and private accommodations, contributing significantly to the market's vibrancy.

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Bookings directly via the website of the service provider, travel agencies, online travel agencies (OTAs) or telephone

Business trips
Other forms of trips (e.g. excursions, etc.)

Costa Rica, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich biodiversity, has seen a steady growth in its Travel & Tourism market in recent years.

Customer preferences: Travelers to Costa Rica are increasingly seeking authentic and immersive experiences, opting for sustainable and eco-friendly accommodations and activities that allow them to connect with nature. They are also showing a growing interest in adventure tourism, such as zip-lining, surfing, and hiking in the country's lush rainforests and pristine beaches.

Trends in the market: One notable trend in the Costa Rican Travel & Tourism market is the rise of wellness tourism, with a focus on yoga retreats, spa resorts, and wellness centers. This trend aligns with the global shift towards health and wellness travel experiences. Additionally, the country has been investing in infrastructure development to improve accessibility to remote eco-tourism destinations, attracting more visitors looking to explore off-the-beaten-path locations.

Local special circumstances: Costa Rica's commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable tourism practices sets it apart as a leading eco-tourism destination. The country's extensive national parks, protected areas, and eco-lodges cater to travelers seeking responsible and eco-conscious travel experiences. This emphasis on sustainability has not only attracted environmentally conscious tourists but has also positioned Costa Rica as a model for sustainable tourism development globally.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The stable political environment and government support for the tourism industry have been instrumental in driving the growth of the Travel & Tourism market in Costa Rica. Additionally, the country's strategic marketing efforts to promote its natural attractions and eco-tourism offerings have helped increase international visitation. The influx of tourists has contributed significantly to the country's economic growth, creating employment opportunities and fostering socio-economic development in local communities.

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on bookings, revenues, and sales channels of hotels, vacation rentals, cruises, package holidays, and camping.

Modeling approach:

Market sizes are determined through a bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use financial reports, the Global Consumer Survey, third-party studies and reports, data from industry associations (e.g., UNWTO), and price data of major players in respective markets. To estimate the number of users and bookings, we furthermore use data from the Statista Consumer Insigths Global survey. In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as country-related GDP, demographic data (e.g., population), tourism spending, consumer spending, internet penetration, and device penetration. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, ARIMA, which allows time series forecasts, accounting for stationarity of data and enabling short-term estimates. Additionally, simple linear regression, Holt-Winters forecast, and exponential trend smoothing methods are applied. A k-means cluster analysis allows for the estimation of similar countries. The main drivers are tourism GDP per capita and respective price indices.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change.

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Business or corporate travel is the tourism segment that focuses on people who travel for work or professional purposes and the related tourism services. This branch also includes the meetings industry, which refers to business events, conferences, congresses, trade fairs, and exhibitions. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), business travel accounted for 20 percent of the global tourism expenditure in 2021. In that year, it was estimated that business travelers spent more than 740 billion U.S. dollars worldwide, with Chinese tourists topping the ranking of the biggest business travel spenders.