Seychelles Travel Trends: Average Age, Budget, and Booking Window for Top International Destinations in the Past 7 Days vs. Week Before

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Past 7 daysAvg. ageAvg. budgetAvg. booking window
Australia37$5,29583
China37$5,28288
France37$6,72981
Germany37$6,08292
India38$3,83897
Italy37$4,51486
Japan37$6,12290
Russia36$4,36692
Singapore37$5,84686
South Korea37$4,36291
Spain38$4,63893
UAE36$6,20483
UK37$6,27287
US37$11,64693
Grand Total37$5,78789
Week beforeAvg. ageAvg. budgetAvg. booking window
Australia37$5,32093
China36$5,29084
France36$6,67892
Germany36$6,11579
India35$3,70380
Italy37$4,52484
Japan36$6,11588
Russia35$4,32278
Singapore36$5,72386
South Korea37$4,27590
Spain37$4,62385
UAE36$6,08188
UK36$6,32583
US37$11,56284
Grand Total36$5,73385

Analysis Dates: April 6-20, 2023

The Seychelles is a popular travel destination, known for its pristine beaches and luxury resorts. In this article, we will analyze the inbound market trends to the Seychelles based on data from key markets, including Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, the UAE, the UK, and the US. The data reflects traveler trends from April 13 to April 20, 2023, compared to the previous seven days.

Market Trends

During the analyzed period, the Seychelles saw a slight increase in total inbound travelers, with a 1% increase in the Grand Total. However, some markets experienced changes in their average age, average budget, and average booking window.

The average age of travelers remained relatively stable, with most markets seeing no change. India and the UAE saw a 3% and 2% increase in the average age of their travelers, respectively.

In terms of average budget, some markets experienced slight decreases. Australia, China, Italy, and the UK saw small decreases in their average budget, while Germany and Russia saw a more significant decrease of 2% and 1%, respectively. On the other hand, Singapore and India saw increases of 1% and 3%, respectively.

The average booking window, which measures the time between booking and arrival, saw more significant changes. Germany experienced a 14% decrease, while India saw a 17% increase. Other markets, including Australia, China, France, Italy, Japan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, the UAE, the UK, and the US, saw no significant changes in their average booking window.

Travel Trends

When it comes to travel trends, we analyzed the reasons why travelers from the selected markets did not book with Seychelles hotels directly. Most travelers cited finding a lower price on OTAs as the top reason for not booking direct, followed by an unpleasant website booking experience and a lack of trust in the website. Other reasons included not being able to find the website.

Tourism Trends

The data also shows that some markets experienced changes in their inbound tourism trends. The most significant increase was seen in India, which saw a 17% increase in the average budget and a 3% increase in the average age of their travelers. The UAE also saw a 123% increase in their average budget, although the average age of their travelers remained stable.

On the other hand, some markets saw a decrease in their inbound tourism trends. France and the UK experienced a decrease in the average age of their travelers, while Germany and Russia saw a decrease in the average budget. Japan also saw a decrease in their average age and budget, indicating a potential shift in their traveler demographic.

Conclusion

Overall, the Seychelles saw a slight increase in inbound travelers during the analyzed period. While some markets experienced changes in their average age, budget, and booking window, most remained stable. Understanding these market trends can help Seychelles hotels and tourism authorities tailor their marketing strategies to attract and retain travelers from key markets.