While Jordan’s tourism industry continues to labour under the weight of regional instability, with official figures showing a 14% decline in the number of visitors in 2013, a variety of novel initiatives could hold the key to recovery.
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Following its successful chairmanship of ASEAN in 2013, Brunei Darussalam will look to continue its role as a regional leader in areas ranging from defence to commerce. The increased focus on diversification and the growth of several industries bode well for the economy, and the coming years are expected to see Brunei Darussalam further bolster its position within ASEAN and the international economy.
S’inscrivant dans le droit fil des autres évolutions encourageantes enregistrées par la Tunisie, l’annonce des résultats du secteur du tourisme pour l’année écoulée indique que ce dernier est en voie de rétablissement, avec un nombre d’arrivées et d’autres indicateurs se rapprochant toujours plus des niveaux prérévolutionnaires.
The “Golden Land”, officially known as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and formerly as Burma, has undergone dramatic reforms in recent years under the administration of President U Thein Sein. The rapid transition from a military junta to an open economy has surprised the global community and will see Myanmar assume the ASEAN chair for the first time in 2014.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to U Htay Aung, Union Minister, Ministry of Hotels & Tourism from The Report: Myanmar 2014
Since the country opened its doors to the international community, what have been the biggest developments within the tourism sector?
Articles & Analysis | Making upgrades: Airport capacity is being expanded as part of the master plan from The Report: Myanmar 2014
ity to receive visitors. Its drawback is its location, some 50 miles north-east of downtown Yangon, which, with growing traffic, could be a long drive.
The consortium also includes three of Korea’s largest construction firms: Halla, Lotte and Kumho. Kumho, part of the Kumho Asiana group that also owns Asiana Airlines, specialises in airport...