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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Mohamed Benmeradi, Minister of Tourism from The Report: Algeria 2012
Articles & Analysis | The past is present: A rich variety of archeological offerings provides a window into history from The Report: Algeria 2012
There are a number of reasons for cities to grow, such as trade, the harvesting of resources or the fortification of border areas. Those developed by the Romans in what is today Algeria are no exception. The area was rich in resources and was located on the shores of the Mediterranean, the Western world’s greatest trading corridor. It was...
Articles & Analysis | Care and attention: The sector is receiving government support after years of playing second fiddle from The Report: Algeria 2012
For the past three decades Algerian tourism has lagged behind its competitors, with the country in recent times engaged in restoring stability following la décennie noire of the 1990s. However, now that the security issue is largely in hand, Algeria is looking to develop the sector as it aims to ease its dependence on hydrocarbons revenues by...
Articles & Analysis | Bedding in: The quality and quantity of accommodation are set to receive a major boost in the coming years from The Report: Algeria 2012
The first hotels in Algeria were built by the state in the 1970s, but poor management and depressed demand in the 1990s have caused the sector to suffer from a shortage in quality lodgings. Out of the 94,000 existing beds, only 20% currently meet international standards. “Boosting quality infrastructure and services is a must if Algerian tourism is...
With nearly 25m arrivals and $19bn in revenues in 2011, Malaysia’s tourism sector is a major contributor to employment and economic growth. Visitors are attracted by Malaysia’s cultural diversity, natural beauty, historic landmarks, and of course, the gleaming shopping malls of Kuala Lumpur. The country also offers a strong value proposition, although tourism operators are finding this something...