As South Africa’s visitor numbers pick up, revenues are returning to a tourism industry that suffered a post-World Cup dip compounded by the effects of a tough global environment. Tourism performance, particularly in the higher-value segment of the market, remains somewhat muted – however, as traditional target markets continue...
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Articles & Analysis | Making new connections: Increased traffic from emerging markets helps to buoy the industry from The Report: South Africa 2013
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Arthur Gillis, CEO, Protea Hospitality Group from The Report: South Africa 2013
Economic update | El logro de los objetivos en materia de turismo en el Perú requerirá de mayor infraestructura
11 Sep 2013
Tanto para los líderes políticos como para aquellos provenientes del sector privado sería deseable que la industria del turismo en el Perú, al día de hoy ya una parte importe de la economía, siguiera creciendo durante la próxima década. Sin embargo, desafíos tales como la falta de infraestructura deberán ser atendidos para sostener el crecimiento de la industria en el largo plazo.
Following a period of minimal activity due to political unrest, Côte d’Ivoire’s tourism sector is now showing signs of recovery. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in 2012, the travel and tourism industry directly contributed CFA285.4bn (€428.1m), or 2.4% to GDP, with the figure set to rise by 3.6% to CFA295.6bn (€443.4m) in 2013. By 2014, growth in direct and total...
With one of the world’s strongest tourist industries, Thailand is now working to build on its international reputation, developing high-earning segments and broadening its market reach.
A leading cocoa producer and exporter of low-cost power, Côte d’Ivoire is one of the more economically diverse and mineral-rich countries in West Africa. The country is a member of ECOWAS and the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa, as well as party to several international trade agreements, which help improve macro stability.