Both the private sector and the state are preparing for the challenge of falling visitor numbers, as tourism in the Bahamas copes with the impact of the global economic downturn.
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Economic update | New Tourism Markets
22 Jul 2010
As evidenced by Sarawak’s positive performance across a variety of subsectors, its economy is already among the most diversified in Malaysia, even before the impending wave of industrial projects begins to contribute. Financial incentives and substantial investments in infrastructure appear to have generated considerable international interest from a range of industries.
Jordan’s stable political environment, as well as the robust growth projections for its economy, should ensure near term investment inflows continue to fuel growth across the board; however, regional instability has been having a negative impact on the country’s tourism sector and rising refugee numbers are putting increased pressure on state services.
Articles & Analysis | Saudi Arabia's tourism authorities look to new regulations to improve standards and build capacity from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015
Despite playing host to a plethora of natural and cultural attractions, the Kingdom’s tourism sector remains relatively under-developed and is largely limited to the religious pilgrim market centred on Makkah and Medina. The legacy of this under-development is particularly felt in the regulation of the sector. The Kingdom’s regulatory body,...
Articles & Analysis | While expanding its hotel capacity, Saudi Arabia develops niche segments in partnership with the private sector from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015
With millions of Muslims arriving every year to visit the Holy Cities of Makkah and Medina, Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is characterised to a large degree by religious pilgrimage. However, while significant investments continue to be made to meet growing demand from this segment, the Kingdom’s tourism authorities are also hard at work...
Articles & Analysis | Investors hope new destinations will help grow the domestic tourism market in Saudi Arabia from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015
Domestic tourism in Saudi Arabia has enjoyed something of a surge in recent years, with spending rising from SR59bn ($15.7bn) in 2010 to SR103bn ($27.5bn) in 2014 – representing compound annual growth of 15%. Yet, taken on an individual basis, Saudis continue to spend significantly less per domestic trip than they do when travelling abroad:...