Flying high: Industry revenue soars on the back of increasing business tourist nights

The Corporate Travel Services industry has displayed solid growth over the past five years. An upward trend in business tourist nights and steady growth in government spending have underpinned the industry’s performance over the period. However, operators have faced challenges arising from structural and technological changes. Industry revenue is expected to rise at an annualised 2.6% over the five years through 2017-18, to $1.4 billion. This includes anticipated growth of 2.9% in the current year, due to a rise in business tourist nights and positive business confidence.The proliferation of technology, particularly online sales platforms, has enabled industry firms to increase automation and trim their operating costs...read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$1bn
Annual Growth 13-18
2.6%
Forecast Growth 18-23
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Profit
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Employment
4,901
Businesses
1,173
Market Share of Companies

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • Technology has enabled industry firms to increase automation and trim their operating costs
  • Falling airfares have contributed to more business travel, which has supported industry revenue
  • The industry will be subject to ongoing structural change, which will intensify competition

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    The Corporate Travel Services industry has grown strongly over the past five years, supported by solid increases in business tourist nights. However, operators have faced significant competition from tourist service providers, such as airlines and hotel chains, which have expanded their online booking capabilities. The industry has restructured to better meet the changed competitive landscape, adopting technologically advanced booking systems and adding greater value to the services provided to customers. Industry revenue is expected to increase at an annualised 2.6% over the five years through 2017-18, to reach $1.4 billion. This includes anticipated growth of 2.9% in the current year...purchase to read more.

    Additional Insights for the Corporate Travel Services Industry

    IBISWorld has determined the most important Key Success Factors for the Corporate Travel Services are:

  • Being part of a group-buying, promotion and marketing scheme
  • Having a loyal customer base
  • Ability to alter goods and services produced in favour of market conditions

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Business tourist visitor nights and Business confidence index in the Corporate Travel Services industry impact industry performance..

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    What is the Corporate Travel Services Industry?

    Industry firms cater for business and government clients travelling for business purposes. These agencies package accommodation, transport and leisure services for corporate clients, and work for commission.

    Industry Products
  • Airline bookings
  • Other transport bookings
  • Accommodation bookings
  • Other services
    • Industry Activities
  • Booking service provision
  • Ticket selling
  • Travel agency operation
    • Table of Contents

    About this Industry

    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources

    Industry at a Glance

    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary

    Industry Performance

    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Business tourist visitor nights
  • Business confidence index
  • Government consumption expenditure
  • Trade-weighted index

    • Current Performance
  • Major markets
  • Government and international travellers
  • Profitability
  • Industry change and competition
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Demand outlook
  • Profitability
  • Table: Corporate Travel Services Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Corporate Travel Services Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets

    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Domestic Airlines
  • Hotels and Resorts
  • International Airlines
  • Motels
  • Scenic and Sightseeing Transport

    • Products & Services
  • Accommodation bookings
  • Airline bookings
  • Other transport bookings
  • Other services
  • Chart: Corporate Travel Services Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • Domestic business travellers
  • Outbound international business travellers
  • Inbound international business travellers
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Corporate Travel Services Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State

    Competitive Landscape

    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Corporate Travel Services

    • Basis of Competition
    Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Corporate Travel Services Industry

    • Industry Globalization

    Major Companies

    Flight Centre Travel Group Limited, Corporate Travel Management Limited,
  • Table: Flight Centre Travel Group Limited - financial performance
  • Table: Corporate Travel Management Limited - financial performance

    • Operating Conditions

    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Corporate Travel Services Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance

    Key Statistics

    Table: Industry Data for the Corporate Travel Services Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2009-2023)
  • Industry Gross Product (2009-2023)
  • Establishments (2009-2023)
  • Businesses (2009-2023)
  • Employment (2009-2023)
  • Wages (2009-2023)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

    Jargon & Glossary

    Revenue
  • Commission and other revenue retained by travel agents on bookings.
    • Suppliers
  • Providers of travel products and services. These include airlines, hotels and tour group operators.
    • Woag
  • WoAG or Whole-of-Australian-Government Travel Suppliers are preferred suppliers of travel services to the Australian Government.
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    • Historical data and analysis for the key drivers of this industry
    • A five-year forecast of the market and noted trends
    • Detailed research and segmentation for the main products and markets
    • An assessment of the competitive landscape and market shares for major companies
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