Travel & Tourism - Slovenia | Statista Market Forecast

Slovenia's Travel & Tourism market is expected to reach a revenue of US$1.06bn by 2024.
The projected annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2029) of 2.88% is expected to result in a market volume of US$1.22bn by 2029.
The Package Holidays market is the largest market in Slovenia, with a projected market volume of US$620.00m in 2024.
By 2029, the number of users in Package Holidays is expected to reach 1.38m users.
In 2024, the user penetration rate is expected to be 76.6%, which is projected to increase to 89.8% by 2029.
The average revenue per user (ARPU) is expected to be US$652.40.
By 2029, 50% of the total revenue in the Travel & Tourism market will be generated through online sales.
In comparison to other countries, United States is projected to generate the most revenue in the Travel & Tourism market, with US$214bn in 2024.
Slovenia's sustainable tourism initiatives, such as Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism, are attracting environmentally-conscious travelers.

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.)

Slovenia's Travel & Tourism market is experiencing significant growth and development in recent years.

Customer preferences: Travelers in Slovenia are increasingly seeking unique and authentic experiences, moving away from traditional tourist hotspots to explore off-the-beaten-path destinations. There is a rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly travel options, with tourists showing a preference for environmentally conscious practices and accommodations.

Trends in the market: One notable trend in the Slovenian Travel & Tourism market is the increasing popularity of adventure tourism. The country's diverse natural landscapes, including mountains, lakes, and caves, are attracting adventure seekers looking for activities such as hiking, cycling, and water sports. Additionally, wellness tourism is on the rise, with visitors flocking to Slovenia's thermal spas and wellness resorts for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Local special circumstances: Slovenia's compact size and well-preserved natural environment make it an ideal destination for travelers looking to explore multiple attractions in a short amount of time. The country's rich cultural heritage, including medieval towns and castles, adds to its appeal as a unique and charming destination for tourists. Furthermore, Slovenia's strategic location at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe makes it easily accessible for travelers from neighboring countries.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The growth of Slovenia's Travel & Tourism market can be attributed to several macroeconomic factors, including increasing disposable incomes and a growing middle class in key source markets. The country's investment in infrastructure development, such as transportation networks and accommodation facilities, has also played a significant role in attracting more visitors to Slovenia. Additionally, government initiatives to promote tourism and sustainable practices have helped boost the sector's growth and contribute to the overall economy.

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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