Glasgow - Comprehensive Overview of the City, PEST Analysis and Key Industries including Technology, Tourism and Hospitality, Construction and Retail

Abstract

Summary

“City Profile - Glasgow” provides historical and forecast data on key city level metrics along with analytical coverage of the latest political, economic, social, technological, infrastructural, legal and environmental issues affecting Glasgow.

The report contains detailed tourism, retail, construction, technology and public infrastructure data and insight into economic, social, and industry trends.

Glasgow metropolitan area is one of the largest integrated economic regions in Scotland with well-established business base, research power and employment base. It accounted for 2.4% of the country’s total GDP in 2021. The area's key economic sectors include tourism, hospitality and culture, entertainment, and recreation business.

Scope

- The service sector is the key contributor to the area’s economy and major employer.
- Glasgow is a key tourist destination with mainly driven by business tourists. It is also considered as the world’s top five cities for sporting events and has the third busiest entertainment forum in the world.

Reasons to Buy

- Gain a comprehensive knowledge of future economic and demographic trends and understand the performance of various sectors within the city.
- Analyze and understand the business environment in the city to align your investment and expansion strategies.
- The report helps to drive a conclusion in choosing a suitable city to invest or expand according to your business structure.
- Explore new opportunities in the hospitality, tourism, construction, real estate and retail sectors.

Content

Table of Contents

City Snapshot
PEST Analysis
Political
Economic
Social
Technology and Infrastructure
Communications
Internal Transport Networks
Connectivity
Airports
Ports
Business Environment Analysis
Travel and Tourism
Tourism Flows
Hotels
Attractions
Events
Construction and Real Estate
Investment
Real Estate Market
Retail
Retail Market
Consumption, Income and Prices
Appendix
Sources
Further Reading
Ask the Analyst
About MarketLine
Disclaimer

List of Tables
Table 1: Glasgow metropolitan area - key facts (estimates), 2021
Table 2: Glasgow metropolitan area - real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-25
Table 3: Glasgow metropolitan area - economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-25
Table 4: Glasgow metropolitan area - GDP per capita comparison, 2000-25 ($)
Table 5: Glasgow metropolitan area - employment structure, 2000-25 (% of total)
Table 6: Glasgow metropolitan area - main universities, 2021
Table 7: Glasgow metropolitan area - population comparison, 2000-25 (million)
Table 8: Glasgow metropolitan area - population by age, 2000-25 (% of total)
Table 9: Glasgow city - mass transit network indicators, 2020-21
Table 10: Glasgow metropolitan area - key airport indicators, 2019-22
Table 11: Glasgow metropolitan area - office rents, 2021
Table 12: Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley - overnight visits and spend, 2017-19
Table 13: Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley - international arrivals by country of residence, 2019
Table 14: Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley - hotel KPIs, 2019-21
Table 15: Glasgow metropolitan area - MICE and other events

List of Figures
Figure 1: Glasgow metropolitan area - real GDP and real GDP growth, 2000-25
Figure 2: Glasgow metropolitan area - economic growth comparison (Index 2010=100), 2000-25
Figure 3: Glasgow metropolitan area - GDP per capita comparison, 2000-25
Figure 4: Glasgow metropolitan area - employment structure, 2000-25 (% of total)
Figure 5: Glasgow metropolitan area - population comparison, 2000-25
Figure 6: Glasgow metropolitan area - population by age, 2000-25 (% of total)