Despite a rebound in tourism revenues last year, the sector continues to face a difficult operating environment with both regional instability and the potential for increased government taxation weighing it down.
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Economic update | Jordan: New tourism challenges
24 May 2013
At an average of 5.1% between 2003 and 2012, Turkey has experienced one of the world’s highest growth rates over the past decade. This was accompanied by drops in joblessness and poverty, as well as gains in school enrolment, home ownership and life expectancy.
The local tourism industry is expanding far faster than the rest of the economy, with visitor numbers on the rise and investment levels increasing, though it still has to combat negative perceptions of cost and security that dampen South Africa’s popularity as a holiday destination.
Articles & Analysis | Niche market: Potential is slowly being realised, but barriers remain from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2013
With a near-pristine environmental record and more than 70% of its territory covered by tropical rainforest, Brunei Darussalam has strong potential to capture a sizeable share of the growing Asian ecotourism and family holiday market. Indeed, having avoided the brash materialism that typically characterises petrodollar wealth, the country is host to...
Articles & Analysis | Facts for visitors: Tips for first-time travellers to the Sultanate from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2013
Brunei Darussalam is a tolerant and accepting country, and Bruneians are well accustomed to interacting with foreigners in both business and informal settings. However, certain rules of cultural etiquette should be observed. The Sultanate is an Islamic state, so public displays of affection between sexes should be avoided and the consumption and...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Mariani Haji Sabtu, Acting Director, Tourism Development Department (TDD) from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2013
What are your priorities for developing the tourism industry in your role as head of the TDD?