The possibility of a peace deal after decades of conflict promises to be a game changer for Colombia’s tourism sector. Authorities are getting ready to capitalise on this, rolling out a number of infrastructure projects and providing the sector with additional institutional support in preparation for the post-conflict influx of tourists, and efforts seem to be paying off. The sector has grown...
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Despite instability associated with the global mining and hydrocarbons sectors, Colombia displays stable economic growth amidst a regional slowdown, in large part a result of economic liberalisation, free trade agreements and entry to a variety of trade blocs. After recording 6.6% growth in 2011 and 4% in 2012, Colombia saw a slowdown in the first half of 2013, but the economy regained momentum by the end of the year.
Articles & Analysis | Looking abroad: A push is under way to increase visitors from further afield from The Report: Malaysia 2014
Though a strong showing by Malaysia’s tourism industry in the first three months of 2014 may have been offset by an expected drop-off in arrivals from China, officials and travel bodies remain confident that any cooling in sentiment from the mainland will ease by the latter part of the year, giving the sector a lift in the final quarter. The...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Ahmad Razlan, CEO, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from The Report: Malaysia 2014
What has been the direct economic impact of the SIC since its inception? What were Sepang’s contributions to tourism receipts in 2013?
Articles & Analysis | Adding to the mix: Initiatives are under way to attract premium travellers and boost the number of visitors from new markets from The Report: Malaysia 2014
The Malaysian tourism industry is currently striving to expand its traditional arrivals base – diversifying away from its dependence on visitors from Singapore and from lower-income regional neighbours like Indonesia – while also expanding the range of activities and holidays available to visitors. The government has therefore put into action...
Articles & Analysis | A top destination: A growing sector puts emphasis on niche segments and broadening source markets from The Report: Malaysia 2014
The beaches, cities, cultural treasures and nature spots found in Malaysia are increasingly on international travellers’ must-see lists. Both the Malaysian government and private sector are keen to encourage this trend and have taken many concrete steps in recent years to ensure that more and more visitors – be they for business, leisure or...