Given the country’s remoteness from traditional tourist markets, PNG understandably remains a niche market, catering to travellers looking for a truly out-of-bounds experience. PNG’s strategy is not to appeal to the mass market, but to increase its prominence in the adventure tourism sector. One key accomplishment was the passage of a land act that will allow developers to negotiate the use of...
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Economic update | Ajman: Focusing on tourism
23 Jul 2012
The emirate of Ajman is looking to broaden its tourism horizons, investing in new upmarket resorts and facilities while also hoping to attract a greater slice of the UAE’s business and conference trade. It will, however, have to compete with many of its near neighbours, which have already established a strong position in the market and have the infrastructure needed to support their tourism industries.
Le tourisme au Gabon est naissant mais le secteur a cependant, au cours des derniers mois, fait l’objet d’investissements publics et privés dans le cadre de la politique gouvernementale visant à une réduction de sa dépendance envers les hydrocarbures. Le pays, qui compte parmi ses atouts une situation politique stable et une nature verdoyante, dispose d’un fort potentiel lui permettant d’attirer des touristes haut de gamme.
Articles & Analysis | Striking a balance: Developing the Dead Sea while keeping a close eye on environmental and ecological concerns from The Report: Jordan 2012
The Dead Sea is one of the kingdom’s best-known attractions and has the country’s highest hotel occupancy rates, thanks in part to the area’s limited hospitality offerings. To fully capitalise on the area’s vast potential, an ambitious long term plan to develop the coast – while protecting its ecological diversity and fragility – is now in place,...
Articles & Analysis | Nature abounds: Ecotourism is one of the most promising growth niches from The Report: Jordan 2012
With natural attractions such as the Dead Sea, where low elevation and mineral-rich water create a singular environment; the majestic Wadi Rum; and the world’s most northerly coral reef at Aqaba, which is home to over 1000 marine species, Jordan has plenty to offer nature-minded visitors. Additionally, the country has several other protected...
Articles & Analysis | Good things in small packages: Benefitting from a diverse offering, the sector is displaying signs of recovery amidst a difficult regional backdrop from The Report: Jordan 2012
A crucial element of the economy, tourism receipts accounted for 14% of Jordan’s GDP in 2010. Despite a downturn in 2011, there are signs of recovery and initiatives are moving forward to develop the sector, which already offers a wide range of tourism products. Major projects under way include the development of the Dead Sea area and several large-...