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Sightseeing transportation and support activities for transport encompass the segment of transportation services dedicated to providing entertainment and recreation through the use of transportation equipment. Additionally, these activities offer services to other transportation sectors, enhancing their overall service quality. The primary purpose is to offer recreation and entertainment experiences utilizing various modes of transportation.
The main types of sightseeing transport and support activities for transport include air transportation, rail transportation, water transportation, road transportation, freight transportation arrangements, and others. Support activities for air transportation involve organizations primarily engaged in delivering specialized services for air transportation, such as air traffic control, aircraft cleaning and janitorial services, aircraft servicing and repairing (except on a factory basis), among others. These services encompass aerial services, nautical services (excluding cruises), cruises, ground services, and more. They cater to various end-users, including individuals, tour operators, conventions, visitor bureaus, hotels, motels, and others.
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The sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1427.45 billion in 2024 to $1533.34 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to tourism industry growth, cultural exchange, economic growth, marketing and promotion, events, and festivals.
The sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1939.44 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global tourism recovery, sustainable tourism practices, rise in solo travel, cultural and heritage tourism, rise of experiential tourism. Major trends in the forecast period include personalized and customized experiences, popularity of electric and sustainable transportation, digitalization of booking and planning, health and safety protocols, culinary and gastronomic sightseeing.
The sightseeing transportation and support activities for the transportation market are anticipated to experience growth, propelled by the increasing trend in tourism. Tourism, involving the pursuit of leisure and relaxation away from home, often relies on businesses offering transportation and support services for sightseeing. The global international tourist arrivals in 2022 reached 917 million, marking a substantial increase from 2021, as reported by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. This surge in tourism is expected to drive the growth of sightseeing transportation and support activities for the transportation market.
A significant driver for the sightseeing transport market is the escalating demand for cruise travel. Cruise tourism, characterized by leisure voyages on large ships with various amenities, contributes significantly to the sightseeing transport and support activities for transportation. According to the Cruise Lines International Association, expedition cruises experienced a 70% growth in passenger traffic in 2022 compared to the previous five years. Specifically, expedition cruise travel to Antarctica saw a remarkable 51% increase in 2022. This growing demand for cruise travel is anticipated to fuel the growth of sightseeing transport and support activities for the transport market.
Technological advancements represent a prominent trend in this market, with companies focusing on innovation to strengthen their market position. In November 2022, the Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center introduced the world's first manned two-seat smart split-type flying car. This innovative flying car is designed for logistics, urgent rescue, and sightseeing, showcasing smart sensor technology for seamless transitions between ground and air travel.
Strategic partnerships are another approach adopted by major companies in the sightseeing transport and support activities for the transport market. For instance, Palisis, a Switzerland-based software company, announced a partnership with Ticketer, a UK-based electronic ticket machine brand, in February 2022. This partnership aims to enhance ticketing and connectivity in the tourism industry by integrating the Ticketer platform with Palisis, allowing operators to make tickets available through online marketplaces and facilitating the sale of integrated transportation services.
In May 2024, Big Bus Tours, a UK-based sightseeing bus tour company, acquired Tour Dubai for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Big Bus Tours' presence in the Middle East and expands its range of premium sightseeing experiences. Tour Dubai is a UAE-based company specializing in sightseeing and tours.
Major companies operating in the sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market include Gray Line Worldwide, IMPRESS Destination Services, Network Executive Limousine Ltd., NLS Transport Services Pte Ltd., Viator, Generbus Srl, KLOOK TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Toronto Bus Company, French Riviera Sightseeing, Orlando Heli-Tours, Zohery Tours, De Palm Tours, Tourism Tiger, Anaheim Tour Company, Grand Canyon Airlines Inc, City Sightseeing Worldwide, Big Bus Tours, The Original Tour, Coach USA, Red and White Fleet, Hornblower Cruises & Events, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Corporation & plc, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., MSC Cruises S.A., Viking Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, Crystal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, American Cruise Lines, Rocky Mountaineer, Alaska Railroad Corporation, VIA Rail Canada, Belmond Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sightseeing transport and support activities for the transport market in 2024. The regions covered in the sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the sightseeing transport and support activities for transport market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The sightseeing transportation and support activities for transport include revenues earned by entities by providing services such as tram sightseeing rides, ropeway rides, towing, and more. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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