For the past three decades Algerian tourism has lagged behind its competitors, with the country in recent times engaged in restoring stability following la décennie noire of the 1990s. However, now that the security issue is largely in hand, Algeria is looking to develop the sector as it aims to ease its dependence on hydrocarbons revenues by...
The first hotels in Algeria were built by the state in the 1970s, but poor management and depressed demand in the 1990s have caused the sector to suffer from a shortage in quality lodgings. Out of the 94,000 existing beds, only 20% currently meet international standards. “Boosting quality infrastructure and services is a must if Algerian tourism is...
It has been an uneven year for Jordan’s tourism industry, with rising earnings yet declining visitor numbers. Both are reflections of the kingdom’s growing market, but also of the hovering uncertainty in the region and the impact it is having on visitor confidence.
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