According to official figures, there were around 3.5m guest arrivals in Abu Dhabi in 2014. The industry was earmarked as a key target sector for economic diversification in the government’s Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, and the goal is to reach 8m visitors by then. Finding those extra 4.5m visitors will in itself be no mean feat. Yet just as important for the long-term...
Highlighted by the government as a key sector to support diversification in its Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 strategy, tourism is of growing importance to Abu Dhabi’s economy. As a result, the past decade has seen significant sums invested in developing facilities and infrastructure to help the emirate break into the highly competitive global leisure market. So far,...
Supported by state efforts to expand tourism to every region, Côte d’Ivoire’s hotel infrastructure once extended throughout its territory, reaching 11,374 beds and 7786 rooms in 1997. During the civil war, however, the national hotel capacity dwindled with the destruction of many tourist buildings. After the conflict ended, estimates varied...
After years of neglect due to political instability, the tourism industry in Côte d’Ivoire is expected to enjoy a steady recovery as government efforts lead the rejuvenation process for the country’s hotel, transport and national attractions infrastructure. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), travel and tourism directly...
Although Dubai has led the way in the development of the GCC tourism and hospitality industry, it may soon be able to adapt its own offerings, by benefitting from the development of arts and cultural attractions being built in neighbouring Abu Dhabi. The focus of this activity in the capital is on a 25.9-sq-km natural island. Three internationally acclaimed architects...
With decades of experience in hosting international contests, Dubai is looking to increase its repertoire of sporting events by investing in new facilities and expanding existing sites. In 2014, plans were announced for the construction of new stadiums, but Dubai Sports Council is also keen to see smaller sports facilities built to serve new and existing communities....
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