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The meetings, incentives, conference and exhibitions (MICE) segment of Brunei Darussalam’s tourism market represents an important area of potential growth. While the Sultanate’s facilities are relatively limited when compared to those offered by major MICE destinations, such as Singapore, they are still suitable for smaller conferences where a...

Having been ranked the friendliest country for Muslim holidaymakers for the third year running, Malaysia has confirmed its position as a premier halal tourism destination. However, its position – and the revenue that comes with it – could be challenged by regional rivals seeking to cash in on the lucrative market.

Chapter | Tourism 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. The country is host to an abundance of natural attractions, from rainforests to beaches, rare wildlife to the legacy of tribal cultures, and a rich vein of Islamic...
International arrivals in Myanmar topped 1m in 2012, up an impressive 30% from the year before. The country, which was recently voted the “top travel destination” by readers of the British magazine Wanderlust, is also attracting the attention of international hotel chains.
Despite being badly shaken by the 2011 revolution and its aftermath, Egypt’s tourism sector achieved a significant recovery in 2012. In an effort to sustain the industry, Egypt has identified a number of priorities for the short-term, including intensified promotion efforts, improved connectivity, enhanced services and the establishment of new source markets.
With arrivals on the increase from both well-established and new markets, 2013 looks set to be another record-breaking year for Thailand’s tourism industry. However, while the sector’s size has earned the tourism industry a place on the global top-20 list, officials believe the country could still close the gap on its rivals by becoming more competitive in key areas.

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