Through which niche markets can Brunei Darussalam develop its tourism sector, and what initiatives are being deployed to that end?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Mariani Haji Sabtu, Acting Director, Tourism Development Department from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
Articles & Analysis | Lush jungles await luxury and adventure travellers alike from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
Home to unspoiled jungle habitats, unique and rich cultural heritage and miles of pristine sand beaches, all of which is supported by modern and efficient infrastructure, Brunei Darussalam has all the makings of an attractive holiday destination.
Chapter | Tourism & Culture from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
Home to unspoiled jungle habitats, unique and rich cultural heritage, and miles of pristine sand beaches, all of which is supported by modern and efficient infrastructure, Brunei Darussalam has all the makings of an attractive holiday destination. Already a leading segment within the tourism sector as a whole, the cruise ship industry provides the Sultanate with perhaps its greatest single...
As East Africa’s largest economy, Kenya has seen its economy grow by more than 4% for the last three years, according to data from the World Bank, while an improvement in fiscal indicators and a new constitution encouraging devolution have helped to improve governance and the public balance sheet.
Kenya has long been a popular tourist destination and the sector continues to be a critical industry for the country, although it has taken a number of serious knocks recently amid insecurity and travel advisories issued by several Western nations. Tourism directly accounted for 4.8% of GDP in 2013, or $2.09bn, with a total contribution to GDP of 12.1%, or $5.28bn. These contributions are...
Articles & Analysis | The East African Community eases travellers’ movement in the region from The Report: Kenya 2014
As part of a wider commitment to deepening East African cooperation, Kenya joined Uganda and Rwanda in 2014 in creating a single tourism visa regime for the region. Officially launched in the Ugandan capital of Kampala on February 20, the immediate effect of the combined visa is to reduce the cost of visiting the trio to $100, compared to $150 for the three separate...