[Report] UK Airport Catering Market Research, Trends, Analysis TOC

Issues in the Market
Main issues
Definition
Abbreviations
Market in Brief
Airport catering enjoys boom times
Freshness and healthiness becoming more important
Traditionally dominant companies being challenged
Grab ' n' go popular for refuellers
Coffee shop most popular venue
Still some dissatisfaction over price, quality
Plenty of opportunities remain for developing the market
Internal Market Environment
Key points
Passenger numbers on the up
- Figure 1: Trends in UK airport passenger numbers, 2002-07
- Figure 2: Airport passengers by airport, 2001 and 2007*
Boom times for airports
The profile of airport passengers
- Figure 3: Demographic profile of passengers at selected BAA airports
Business and long-haul passengers affect the mix
Increased security at airports
Budget airlines boom
- Figure 4: Scheduled passengers carried by main low-cost airlines, 2001-06
- Figure 5: In-flight catering market, 2002-07
Industrial relations -- operators exposed
Rising fuel prices -- the hidden enemy?
Rising airport taxes and duties add to the pain
Broader Market Environment
Key points
A more affluent society
- Figure 6: Trends in personal disposable income and consumer expenditure, 2002-12
Population growth continues unabated
- Figure 7: Trends in the age structure of the UK population, by gender, 2002-12
Socio-economic balance of the population shifting
- Figure 8: Forecast adult population trends, by socio-economic group, 2002-12
Times of our lives
- Figure 9: Trends in UK adult population, by lifestage, 2002-12
Household size
- Figure 10: Trends in UK household composition, 2002-12
Eating out market trends
- Figure 11: The UK market for eating out*, 2002-12
- Figure 12: The UK eating out market*, by segment, at constant prices, 2007-12
The growth in snacking
Healthy eating trends
Environmental considerations
Competitive Context
Key points
Holidays and eating out biggest areas of leisure spend
- Figure 13: UK spending priorities for year ahead, January 2005-08
Shift in holiday patterns to benefit airport catering?
- Figure 14: UK onboard rail catering market, 2002-07
Railway catering providing stiffer competition
Roadside operations boosted by premium brands
Inflight catering ups the ante
More competition from in-flight in the future?
Strengths and Weaknesses in the Market
Strengths
A captive audience...
...and a growing market
Tighter security could help?
Growing number of familiar high street brands...
...and an expanding choice of outlets
Weaknesses
Longer check-in times...
...while move to airside may result in some lost trade
Perception that it is expensive...
...and still not meeting all needs
Vulnerable to downturn in air travel?
Market Size and Forecast
Key points
Past performance
- Figure 15: The UK airport catering market, 2002-07
Present market performance
Improved catering and security concerns boost airside dwell times
Future market performance
Factors used in forecast
Companies and Products
Key points
- Figure 16: Leading airport catering operators, brands and outlet numbers, February 2008
Select Service Partner
- Figure 17: Select Service Partner: Airport catering operations, by brand, airport and location, February 2008
The Restaurant Group plc
- Figure 18: TRG Concessions: Airport catering brands by category,February 2008
- Figure 19: TRG Concessions: Airport catering operations by brand, airport and location, February 2008
New concept development
Alpha Group plc
Financial performance
- Figure 20: Alpha Group Plc: Airport catering operations by brand, airport and location, February 2008
Whitbread plc
Brand portfolio
- Figure 21: Whitbread Plc: Airport catering operations by brand, airport and location, February 2008
JD Wetherspoon plc
- Figure 22: JD Wetherspoon Plc: Airport catering operations by brand, airport and location, February 2008
Caffé Nero Group Ltd
- Figure 23: Caffe Nero Group Ltd: Airport catering operations by brand, airport and location, February 2008
Ponti' s Group Ltd
- Figure 24: Ponti' s Group Ltd: Airport catering operations by brand, airport and location, February 2008
Other operators
New operators
Brand Communication and Promotion
Key points
- Figure 25: Expenditure on main media advertising for selected airport catering operations, October 2006-September 2007
Activity limited mostly to POS promotions
Airport websites also promote catering facilities
Where do People Buy Food and Drink from in Airports?
Key points
- Figure 26: Types of outlets visited at UK airport terminals in the last 12 months, October 2007
Informal offers predominate
Equal appeal is key
Specialism scores
Branding boost
Fast food: does it still have a place?
Affluence is all
Internet interest?
How Much do People Spend on Catering in Airports?
Key points
- Figure 27: Amount spent on UK airport terminal catering on last visit, October 2007
Casual nature hinders average spend
Families biggest spenders
Big spenders hit the pubs/bars
- Figure 28: Outlets visited by amount spent at UK airport terminal on last visit, October 2007
Appendix -- Where do People Buy Food and Drink from in Airports?
- Figure 38: Types of outlets visited at UK airport terminals in the last 12 months, by detailed demographics, October 2007
Appendix: How much do People Spend on Catering in Airports?
- Figure 39: Amount spent at UK airport terminal on last visit, by detailed demographics, October 2007
Appendix: What do People Think About Airport Catering?
- Figure 40: Attitudes towards airport catering, by detailed demographics, October 2007
Appendix: Airport Catering Targeting Opportunities
Average amount spent: detail demographics
- Figure 41: Average amount spent on food and/or drink on last visit to a UK airport terminal, by demographics, October 2007
Airport catering target groups: detailed demographics
- Figure 42: Airport catering target groups, by detailed demographics, October 2007

Airport Catering - UK - February 2008

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