The tourism sector is playing a key role in the government’s diversification strategy. With the Green Gabon programme promoting conservation and forestry, the country is aiming to attract high-spending visitors with an interest in ecotourism opportunities offered by Gabon’s lush rainforests and diverse wildlife. Initiatives are also under way to upgrade hotels and conference facilities for...
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Since 1953, when oil was first discovered near Port-Gentil, Gabon’s economy has been dominated by the petroleum industry. According to the BP “Statistical Review of World Energy 2012”, Gabon is the sixth-largest crude oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa and has the region’s fourth-largest proven reserves.
Economic update | RAK: Rising profile
16 Oct 2012
Ras Al Khaimah’s (RAK’s) tourism sector continues to exceed expectations, with visitor arrivals well up on forecasts and overseas investment flowing in. However, the emirate faces stiff competition in a crowded market to develop brand recognition.
Economic update | Abu Dhabi: A shift in focus
8 Oct 2012
With Abu Dhabi having invested heavily in building new attractions to draw in visitors, tourism officials are now busy promoting the emirate in a number of other markets, such as China and Saudi Arabia. Their efforts appear to be paying off, with a rise in the number of hotel guests coming from key source markets during the first half of 2012.
Articles & Analysis | Room for growth: Amidst challenges there are many opportunities for expansion from The Report: Egypt 2012
As protests spread across much of the Arab world in early 2011, Egypt’s tourism sector braced for a challenging year. Few, however, realised just how difficult it would be. According to the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), arrivals were down 33%, revenues dropped by 30% and the number of nights spent in the country by tourists fell 22%. However, Egypt’s...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Mounir Fakhri AbdelNour, Former Minister of Tourism from The Report: Egypt 2012
How has the tourism industry been affected by the revolution? What signs of recovery have you seen?