The M&A deal value in the year 2020 under the travel and tourism sector was $85 billion and it grew by more than 84%. In terms of deal volume, 2021 saw 733 deals compared to 712 in the previous year, recording a growth of more than 2%. The travel and tourism sector recorded 433 domestic M&A deals in 2020. All regions except China reported an increase in deal volume in 2021, as compared to the previous year.
Overview of the global M&A deals in the travel and tourism sector
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What are the market dynamics in the travel and tourism sector in 2021?
As the vaccine rollout worldwide increases the pace, with boosters available in several developed countries, there will be more holidaymakers journeying abroad. Those with disposable income will want to make the most of travel, including luxuries that they do not have in their everyday lives. This will also be a form of escapism for those wishing to temporarily forget the stresses and uncertainty of the pandemic. As markets mature, companies will buy out luxury real estate and resorts, as well as high-end travel agencies, to cater to this market.
Which are the key regions in the mergers & acquisitions deal activity in the travel and tourism sector in 2021?
The key regions in the mergers & acquisitions deal activity in the travel and tourism sector in 2021 are North America, Europe, China, South & Central America, the Middle East & Africa, and APAC ex-China. All regions except China have reported an increase in deal volume in 2021, compared to the previous year.
Global M&A deals in the travel and tourism sector, by key regions
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What are the key sub-sectors in the merger & acquisitions deal activity in the travel and tourism sector in 2021?
The key sub-sectors in the merger & acquisitions deal activity in the travel and tourism sector in 2021 are lodging, travel services, transport infrastructure, passenger transportation, online travel sales. Lodging has been accounted for the largest share of deal value and volume in 2021. The sub-sector recorded growth of 25% in terms of deal value in 2021, although deal volume dropped by 1% compared to 2020.
What are the biggest themes driving global M&A deals in 2021?
The biggest themes that are driving global M&A deals in the travel and tourism sector include digital media, the internet of things, online travel, geopolitics, artificial intelligence, ESG – environmental, ESG – social, ESG – governance, experience economy, and COVID-19. The top 20 global M&A deals in 2021 were driven by the premiumization & indulgence, experience economy, and sharing economy themes.
Which are the key players in the merger & acquisitions deals in the travel and tourism sector?
The key players that are driving global M&A deals in the travel and tourism sector in 2021 include Ride BidCo, American Express Global Business, Booking Holdings, Sun Communities, PAI Partners, Singapore Technologies Engineering, Stonepeak Partners, Cherng Family Trust, Canadian Pacific Railway, Cascade Investment, Hyatt Hotels, Pon Holdings and IFM.
Global M&A deals in the travel and tourism sector, by key players
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Market Report Scope
| M&A deal value (2020) | $85 billion |
| Key regions | North America, Europe, China, South, and Central America, the Middle East and Africa, and APAC Ex-China. |
| Key themes | Digital media, the Internet of things, online travel, geopolitics, artificial intelligence, ESG – environmental, ESG – social, ESG – governance, experience economy, COVID-19, premiumization & indulgence, digital media, and the internet of things. |
| Key sub-sectors | Lodging, travel services, transport infrastructure, passenger transportation and online travel sales. |
| Key players | Ride BidCo, American Express Global Business, Booking Holdings, Sun Communities, PAI Partners, Singapore Technologies Engineering, Stonepeak Partners, Cherng Family Trust, Canadian Pacific Railway, Cascade Investment, Hyatt Hotels, Pon Holdings and IFM. |
Scope
- This report provides an overview of merger and acquisition activity globally in 2021 in travel & tourism sector.
- It identifies the themes driving most notable to deals announced in 2021 in the travel & tourism sector.
Key Highlights
Global M&A activity in travel and tourism sector in 2021 grew 84% to reach $155 billion. There were 27 billion-dollar-plus M&A deals in the travel and tourism sector in 2021, compared to 20 in the previous year. Lodging accounted for the largest share of deal value and volume in 2021. The sub-sector recorded growth of 25% in terms of deal value in 2021, although deal volume dropped by 1% compared to 2020.
Reasons to Buy
- Companies who invest in the right themes become success stories; those who miss the big themes end up as failures. If you want to understand the themes that drive an industry, simply look at the list of recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
- In this report we have listed down the most notable deals in Travel & Tourism sector to make it easy for our clients to get a view of themes disrupting the sector and prepare for the future.
Key Players
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Frequently Asked Questions
The key regions in the merger & acquisitions deal activity in the travel and tourism sector in 2021 are North America, Europe, China, South, and Central America, the Middle East and Africa, and APAC Ex-China.Â
The biggest themes that are driving global M&A deals in the travel and tourism sector include Digital media, the internet of things, online travel, geopolitics, artificial intelligence, ESG – environmental, ESG – social, ESG – governance, experience economy, COVID-19, premiumization & indulgence, digital media, and the internet of things.
The key sub-sectors in the merger & acquisitions deal activity in the travel and tourism sector in 2021 include lodging, travel services, transport infrastructure, passenger transportation, online travel sales.
The key players that are driving global M&A deals in the travel and tourism sector in 2021 include Ride BidCo, American Express Global Business, Booking Holdings, Sun Communities, PAI Partners, Singapore Technologies Engineering, Stonepeak Partners, Cherng Family Trust, Canadian Pacific Railway, Cascade Investment, Hyatt Hotels, Pon Holdings, IFM.
