Cultural Travel Market Snapshot (2022 to 2032)

The global cultural travel market size is expected to reach USD 559.30 Million by 2032. The cultural travel market is growing rapidly.

As per FMI Analysts, the global Cultural travel market is estimated to be valued at USD 462.50 Million in 2022 and is projected to increase at a CAGR of 6.54% in the forecast period from 2022 to 2032.

Report Attribute Details
Cultural Travel Market Estimated Base Year Value (2021) USD 434.11 Million
Cultural Travel Market Expected Market Value (2022) USD 462.50 Million
Cultural Travel Market Anticipated Forecast Value (2032) USD 559.30 Million
Cultural Travel Market Projected Growth Rate (2022 to 2032) 6.54% CAGR

Cultural travel is one such aspect of tourism that draws huge numbers of tourists who wish to expand their horizons of knowledge about a new place, it is an ideal platform for tourists to gain insight into any area. Tourism is a growing industry backed by millions of tourists, providing opportunities for growth of the cultural travel market.

Cultural tourism has been gaining popularity in some culturally rich countries for a few years now, as it is not only feeding the wanderlust of tourists, but is also an efficient way to preserve some outdated cultures throughout the world, and cultural travel is a proper way to preserve some in danger of extinction.

Several governments are actively promoting dimming cultures through a slew of promotions that are bolstering cultural travel. The emergence of a new generation of wealthy, educated, and old tourists is also providing ample fuel for the cultural travel market.

Culture is thriving around the world but terrorism has been so devastating to several cultures that it has impeded the organic growth of cultural travel as a potential tourism experience. Natural disasters and the influx of millennial tourists have also been hindering organic growth of cultural travel as a potential tourism experience.

The government also offers subsidized tours in many parts of the world with the goal of promoting and nourishing cultural travel.

Creating a proper cultural travel network allows a location or property to develop its brand immediately. By establishing a cultural travel network, countries are not only boosting their tourism economy, but also offering an excellent platform to display a certain culture, in turn boosting demand for cultural travel.

The cultural tourism market is generating a lot of revenue for countries with rich cultures; overseas cultural extravaganzas, theme shows, and festivals are attracting millions of travelers every year for decades. East Asia, North America, Europe, and Africa are some of the regions dominating the cultural travel market.

Many governments around the world are raising their hands with local tribes and native groups in order to promote local culture. This is not only helping to empower native groups, but also boosting the business potential of the spot. Multiple tie-ups and acquisitions are taking place in this segment of tourism, benefiting the development of cultural travel.

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What are the Various Factors Driving the Cultural Travel Market?

The cultural travel market has received a lot of traction in the industry.

Millions of tourists traverse the developing tourism arena, eager to gain knowledge about a new place, seeking to expand their knowledge horizon. The cultural tourism segment welcomes a huge influx of tourists looking to embark on a journey of discovery. Cultural travel offers an opportunity for traveller’s keen to uncover the secrets behind any place in the world, increasing the adoption of cultural travel.

Culture travel enjoys ample growth amid the all-round development of the tourism industry. The cultural travel industry is also greatly benefited by the slew of promotional measures by several governments to promote dimming cultures. The emergence of a new generation of tourists, who are opulent and educated, also provides adequate fodder for the development of culture travel.

There has been a global decline in cultural travel, which can be attributed to a number of things: terrorism and natural disasters have caused many cultures to be smashed by the wrath of terrorism in the last few years; the rapid growth of millennials as tourists has slowed cultural travel as a potential tourism experience while the aforementioned factors have diminished the surge, influencing the cultural travel market share.

There has been a marked shift in the spending patterns of cultural travellers over recent years, who spend 37 percent more on travel than mainstream travellers. Hotels and luxury accommodations also earn more as cultural tourists stay longer in a cultural location. Experimental tourism is also redefining the contours of cultural travel.

What is Regional Analysis of Cultural Travel Market Share?

Italy and Germany will grow faster than the market's growth in other regions during the forecast period. The growth of the cultural travel market will be more rapid in Europe than any other region.

In this troubled economic time, culturally rich countries have been promoting this extremely rich form of tourism for the last few years. Cultural tourism does more than fulfill tourists' wanderlust; it also preserves some of the world's abrogating cultures. Cultural travel is a marriage between past and present.

In the last few years cultural travel has generated huge revenue for several culturally rich countries, and tourism destinations with a high creative content have been drawing the maximum crowd. Festivals, theme shows, and cultural extravaganzas have captivated millions and broke all barriers for decades and the trend continues. South-east Asia, North America, Europe, and Africa are some of the regions the cultural travel market dominates.

Tourism is one way to promote local cultures. Governments around the world are partnering with tribes to further local cultural development, this not only helps the locals financially, but it also makes that tourism spot a more desirable place to do business. Multiple tie-ups and business acquisitions are contributing to the adoption & proliferation of the cultural travel market.

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What is the Competition Landscape in the Cultural Travel Market?

Some of the leading companies operating in the global cultural travel market include ACE Cultural Tours, Classic Journeys, Envoy Tours, Exodus Travels Ltd., Indigenous Tourism BC, Kudu Travel Ltd., Martin Randall Travel Ltd. Nature Quest New Zealand Ltd., Odyssey World, Responsible Travel, Splitrock Environmental.

There are a number of travel agencies and institutions that organize cultural tours tailored for a particular group of people. Government-sponsored tours are also organised in various parts of the world with the aim of promoting and nourishing a particular culture.

In creating a proper network of cultural travel, a travel company can provide a platform for the promotion of a particular culture, while also boosting growth of the cultural travel market. By taking advantage of cultural travel, a travel company can instantly draw the attention of the media.

Within the cultural tourism field, trends like staying like a local, social networking, cultural gastronomy, cultural heritage tourism, and pilgrimages and religious tourism are likely to dominate growth of the cultural travel market.

Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Growth Rate CAGR of 6.54% from 2022 to 2032
Base Year for Estimation 2021
Historical Data 2015 to 2021
Forecast Period 2022 to 2032
Quantitative Units Revenue in USD Million and CAGR from 2022 to 2032
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Volume Forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Trends and Pricing Analysis
Segments Covered Type, Category, Region
Regions Covered North America; Latin America; Europe; East Asia; South Asia; Oceania; Middle East and Africa
Key Countries Profiled USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, GCC, Turkey, South Africa, North Africa
Key Companies Profiled ACE Cultural Tours; Classic Journeys; Envoy Tours; Exodus Travels Ltd.; Indigenous Tourism BC; Kudu Travel Ltd.; Martin Randall Travel Ltd.; Nature Quest New Zealand Ltd.; Odyssey World; Responsible Travel; Splitrock Environmental
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Frequently Asked Questions

At what Rate will the Cultural travel Market Grow?

The global cultural travel market is set to exceed USD 5281 Million in 2032.

Which Region is Set to Lead the Cultural travel Market?

The USA is projected to lead the cultural travel market in the forecast period.

Which are some of the Renowned Companies in the Cultural travel Market?

ACE Cultural Tours, Classic Journeys, Envoy Tours, Exodus Travels Ltd., Indigenous Tourism BC, and others are some of the renowned companies in the cultural travel market.

Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary
	2. Market Overview
	3. Market Background
	4. Global Cultural Travel Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast, 2022 to 2032
	5. Global Cultural Travel Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Traveler Type
		5.1. Solo
		5.2. Group
	6. Global Cultural Travel Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Activity Type
		6.1. Festivals
		6.2. Rituals
	7. Global Cultural Travel Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Mode of Travel
		7.1. Roadways
		7.2. Airways
		7.3. Waterways
	8. Global Cultural Travel Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Region
		8.1. North America
		8.2. Latin America
		8.3. Europe
		8.4. East Asia
		8.5. South Asia & Pacific
		8.6. MEA
	9. North America Cultural Travel Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country
	10. Latin America Cultural Travel Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country
	11. Europe Cultural Travel Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country
	12. East Asia Cultural Travel Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country
	13. South Asia & Pacific Cultural Travel Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country
	14. MEA Cultural Travel Market Analysis 2017 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2032, By Country
	15. Key Countries Cultural Travel Market Analysis
	16. Market Structure Analysis
	17. Competition Analysis
		17.1. Intrepid
		17.2. Explore
		17.3. Exodus Travels
		17.4. G Adventures
		17.5. On The Go Tours
		17.6. Wonderful Holidays
		17.7. Discover Korea
		17.8. Allure Holidays
		17.9. Highland Experience Tour
		17.10. Rabbie's Tours
	18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
	19. Research Methodology
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