Top class: Rising government spending and domestic business tourist nights lift revenue

Revenue growth for the Corporate Travel Services industry has been strong over the past five years. An upward trend in domestic business tourist nights and steady growth in government spending have driven the industry's performance over the period. Despite some volatility, overall positive business confidence over the past five years has also aided the industry's expansion. However, operators have faced challenges arising from structural and technological changes. Industry revenue is expected to rise at an annualised 3.6% over the five years through 2018-19, to $1.4 billion. This includes anticipated growth of 3.5% in the current year, due to a rise in business tourist nights...read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$1bn
Annual Growth 14-19
3.6%
Forecast Growth 19-24
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Profit
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Employment
4,926
Businesses
1,205
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
  • Industry competition is forecast to intensify due to ongoing structural change

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    The Corporate Travel Services industry is characterised by a low level of capital intensity. Industry operators are estimated to allocate $8.61 on wages for every dollar invested in capital. Despite the strong upward trend of investment in computer hardware and data storage over the past five years, the industry's capital intensity has remained low. This trend reflects the heavy reliance on labour for providing industry services, particularly consulting with clients and coordinating travel plans with downstream transport and accommodation suppliers. The industry is expected to continue to head towards automation and online operations, especially as upstream markets enhance their online booking capabilities to draw business away from industry players. As ...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
  • Corporate travel trends
  • Industry change and competition
  • Profitability
  • 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
  • Airline bookings
  • Accommodation bookings
  • Other services
  • Other transport bookings
  • 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
  • Internal competition
  • External 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 (2010-2024)
  • Industry Gross Product (2010-2024)
  • Establishments (2010-2024)
  • Businesses (2010-2024)
  • Employment (2010-2024)
  • Wages (2010-2024)

    • 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
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    • An assessment of the competitive landscape and market shares for major companies
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