While Papua New Guinea remains a relative newcomer to the global tourism stage, international arrivals to the country have risen steadily over the past decade, from just over 69,200 in 2005 to more than 198,600 in 2015, according to data compiled by the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA). Although notable, most of the increase has been driven by the influx of business...
The breadth of available data on tourist activity in Qatar expanded considerably in 2015 and will deepen further in 2016, providing valuable tools and market visibility for private businesses, policymakers and potential investors. The government agency responsible for planning, regulating and promoting the sector, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA...
Backed by a coordinated government strategy and strong investments in key economic enablers such as infrastructure, Qatar’s tourism industry continues to grow at a steady clip. Since 2010 Qatar has seen arrival numbers rise over 72% to reach 2.93m in 2015. The sector’s economic contribution hit QR39.5bn ($10.8bn) in 2014, and mid-2015...
In a bid to expand its share of the growing cruise tourism industry, Qatari officials are looking to redevelop Doha Port to include a dedicated docking station for passenger vessels, and have been successfully courting cruise lines to send an increasing number of their ships to the capital city. This should go a long way to enhancing Qatar’s...
Incentives for investments in tourism projects are already in place under the Tourism Development Act (TDA) Chapter 87:22 of 2000, and an eminent review of existing incentives could see an even more robust incentive framework take shape for the tourism sector in Trinidad and Tobago.
In an effort to lay the foundations for sustainable long-term growth, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), along with its implementation agency, the Tourism Development Company (TDC), are working to enhance the appeal of key tourist sites across Trinidad and Tobago as well as implement measures to improve service delivery. Beach infrastructure...
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