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 of the country’s hotel, transport and national attractions infrastructure. Numerous transport and hotel projects currently under way are expected to boost national capacity and help connect travellers to attractions...
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A heavyweight within the West African Economic and Monetary Union, accounting for 35% of the eight-member region’s GDP, Côte d’Ivoire’s growth is a bellwether for Francophone West Africa. An ambitious government spending programme and a range of pro-business reforms are set to boost economic activity going forward.
Articles & Analysis | Dubai's arts scene continues to expand, creating a niche for the city from The Report: Dubai 2015
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...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Helal Almarri, Director-General, Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM): Interview from The Report: Dubai 2015
What strategies in the coming years could encourage private investment aimed at making Dubai a more compelling family destination?
Articles & Analysis | New stadiums set to boost Dubai's image as a sports hotspot from The Report: Dubai 2015
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....
Articles & Analysis | Airport expansion and major hotel investment enhancing Dubai's global tourism standing from The Report: Dubai 2015
By some measures the tourism and hospitality sector in Dubai is already in a league of its own internationally. In terms of overnight visitor arrivals’ spend per resident, for example, Dubai stands head and shoulders above every other major destination city in the world. In its relatively short history, Dubai’s hospitality sector has learned how to constantly reinvent...