Given the number of properties under construction in Qatar, to what extent are developers looking outside the domestic market for opportunities?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman, Al Faisal Holding: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2015
Chapter | Tourism & Culture from The Report: Qatar 2015
The last decade has seen a rapid expansion in the number of hotels and other tourism facilities in Qatar, as the state has invested in transforming the country into a luxury, sports and business destination. While in 2014 the majority of tourists visited the country for business purposes, the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030 aims to reverse this trend, with hopes that by 2030, 64%...
The Philippine economy is gradually on the rise, largely driven by its business process outsourcing, industry and construction sectors. The average pace of growth in the Philippines in the first half of the decade was 6.3%, compared to 6% in Indonesia, 5.8% in Malaysia and Vietnam, and 3.6% in Thailand.
A concerted drive is under way in Jordan to reinvigorate the important tourism sector that has been curtailed by regional instability.
Articles & Analysis | Sarawak's biodiversity makes it an ideal location for ecotourism from The Report: Sarawak 2015
Sarawak possesses some of the richest biodiversity in the world, turning the state into an ideal location for ecotourism projects. However, a range of factors, including shortcomings in infrastructure and a lack of coordination, means that the full potential of ecotourism in the state has not yet been tapped.
Articles & Analysis | Sarawak's tourism strategy focuses on sustainable development from The Report: Sarawak 2015
Slightly more off the beaten path than South-east Asia’s mainstream holiday destinations, Sarawak has plenty to offer those seeking a slightly less conventional travel experience. With its lush rainforests, plentiful wildlife and diverse patchwork of ethnic groups, the state is positioning itself as a culture, adventure and nature (CAN)...