The global travel retail market size is anticipated to hit USD 96.11 billion by 2029 and exhibit a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period. The increasing number of international travelers is likely to drive the market’s growth. Fortune Business InsightsTM has presented this information in its report titled, “Travel Retail Market, 2022-2029”. The market size stood at USD 51.28 billion in 2021 and USD 55.74 billion in 2022.
COVID-19 Impact-
The growing number of air passengers amidst resuming air travel operations has helped the market retain traction.
Fortune Business Insights™ lists out all the travel retail market companies that are presently striving to reduce the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the market:
- Lagardere Travel Retail (Lagardere Group) (France)
- DFS Group Ltd. (Hong Kong)
- Dufry AG (Basel, Switzerland)
- King Power International Group (Thailand)
- Aer Rianta International (Ireland)
- The Nuance Group AG (Switzerland)
- Lotte Duty Free (Lotte Hotel) (South Korea)
- Heinemann SE & Co. KG (U.S.)
- China Duty Free Group Co. Ltd. (CDFG) (China)
- Flemingo (South Korea)
Drivers & Restraints-
Increasing Number of International Travelers to Boost Market Growth
Report Coverage-
- It provides information on current trends in travel retail.
- It highlights major industry advancements.
- It includes various direct and indirect variables that complement the market’s growth.
- It includes a detailed review of the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the market.
Segmentation-
Geographically, the market is classified into South America, North America, the Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
Regional Insights-
Asia Pacific to Hold the Lion’s Share
Europe is likely to exhibit substantial growth in the coming years.
The rising consumer expenditure on travel and tourism will foster growth in North America.
The improving income levels of the middle-class populace will support growth in the Middle East & Africa.
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The market in Asia Pacific is thriving owing to the upgradation of living standards.
In terms of the distribution channel, the market share is divided into specialty stores, supermarket/hypermarket, online stores, and others. However, online stores segment is expected to gain traction in the forthcoming years.
Competitive Landscape-
Key Players Emphasize E-commerce Adoption to Expand Businesses Globally
The major players operating in the market emphasize the adoption of e-commerce to expand their businesses globally. Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead in the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolio.
Key Industry Developments-
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