Tourism has long been an integral and major contributor to Egypt’s economy – reaching 11.3% of GDP in 2010 – as well as a ready source of foreign currency. Nevertheless, the 14.7m international visitors seen in 2010 had decreased by more than a third to 9.1m by 2013. Almost as worrying was Egypt’s 85th position among global tourism destinations ranked by the World Economic Forum. Yet, the...
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For millennia Egypt has been one of the most strategically important places on earth, and often one of its most culturally influential. Despite significant structural issues and the political instability of the past few years, it remains a country of great regional and global importance.
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...
Leveraging its broad range of attractions and reputation as one of Africa’s safest and most welcoming destinations, the country now has a clear road map for increasing tourism arrivals, boosting revenues, and spreading the geographical and social impact of the sector’s growth. The World Tourism & Travel Council (WTTC) forecasts that Ghana will see 1.19m international tourist arrivals in...