A tourism leader in the region, Malaysia has seen its position challenged in recent years as nearby rivals have stepped up efforts to attract more visitors.
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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. Some 4.4m tourists visited South Africa in the first six months of 2012. The government is working to increase the tourism sector contribution to the economy, from a 2009 baseline figure of R189.4bn ($23bn), or 7.9% of...
With a long-established track record as the continent’s largest financial platform and one of the world’s biggest mining producers, South Africa has significant economic clout in the region.
Articles & Analysis | On the verge of change: Strong promotion and attractive policies boost sector potential from The Report: Colombia 2013
While social and political instability have inhibited Colombia’s development in the past, aggressive policies over the last decade have made significant strides towards improving both the economy and security. Communicating this change to the global community has been challenging but so far successful.
Articles & Analysis | Broad expansion: Convention centres in regional cities on the rise from The Report: Colombia 2013
In May 2013 tour associations and the business community received confirmation of what many already expected – Colombia keeps growing as a prime destination for the global meetings industry. In its latest annual report, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranked Colombia as the fourth most popular destination among Latin...
Articles & Analysis | A natural market: Rich biodiversity and government incentives boost ecotourism from The Report: Colombia 2013
As the second-most-biologically-diverse country on the planet, it is unsurprising that Colombia holds considerable nature tourism potential. In the past, however, Colombia’s socio-political conflicts have prevented this segment from fully developing. Only recent security and social stability has allowed attention to shift towards responsibly...