What potential is there for Papua New Guinea to become an international tourism destination?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Tony Honey, Owner, Tufi Resort from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
Articles & Analysis | Efforts are being made to increase options for travellers from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
A country with great tourism potential, Papua New Guinea has significant attractions in terms of culture, history and nature, and is recognised globally as one of the more exotic and undiscovered destinations. The nation appeals to everyone from adventure travellers to beach lovers, and is unique in that it offers a level of diversity found in few if any other countries...
As a country of over 600 islands, 800 languages and unmatched biodiversity, culture and nature are the primary attractions for visitors to Papua New Guinea. Although the country has a long history of tourism, the sector has remained largely undeveloped and accounts for only a small part of PNG’s economy. As the costs of travel are falling, thanks to factors such as an increase in hotel rooms...
Papua New Guinea is poised for change, as the country’s mineral riches are providing a major opportunity for economic development through the exploitation of natural resources. The government’s five-year strategic plan focuses on key development enablers such as free education, improvements to health services, the strengthening of law and order, rural development projects and infrastructure construction.
Articles & Analysis | Thirty-year tax exemption continues to draw major hotel investments from The Report: Colombia 2014
With a good investment climate and a 30-year tax exemption for new and refurbished hotels, Colombia’s hotel industry has expanded significantly in the past few years, attracting a growing number of international chains. But while demand is on the rise, the offer is growing at a faster pace and investors are beginning to grow cautious of a...
Articles & Analysis | Significant institutional support aims to promote the sector at the national level from The Report: Colombia 2014
As international media headlines on guerrilla conflict gradually disappear, a picture is slowly emerging of an exciting and open economy and a diverse country. The vast strides that have been made towards resolving the conflict that has plagued Colombia for decades promise to be a game changer for the tourism sector and enable the country to...