These are dynamic times for the emirate’s tourism and culture sectors, as Abu Dhabi’s traditional portfolio of business travel and luxury vacations widens to include a whole new range of offerings. Sports, arts and entertainment are all now arriving centre stage for the emirate, as Abu Dhabi also makes its mark on the international cruise industry, while boosting its hotel collection and...
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Chapter | Tourism & Culture from The Report: Abu Dhabi 2017
Interviews & Viewpoints | John Amaratunga, Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs: Interview from The Report: Sri Lanka 2017
Articles & Analysis | Sri Lankan government sets out plans for its tourism sector from The Report: Sri Lanka 2017
With sustained double-digit growth in visitor arrivals and burgeoning foreign exchange receipts, tourism is one of the most dynamic and robust sectors of the Sri Lankan economy. The country’s growing reputation is drawing visitors from an increasingly diverse range of markets to its pristine beaches, historical landmarks and adventure-packed...
Articles & Analysis | New supply of high-end hotels on the way for Sri Lanka's tourism sector from The Report: Sri Lanka 2017
Further investment in accommodation will be necessary to ensure growing demand from both foreign arrivals and domestic travellers in Sri Lanka is met. In 2015 the country’s hotels saw a 12% year-on-year increase in foreign guest nights to 8.945m, while Sri Lankans spent 1.588m guest nights in tourist hotels.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Hiran Cooray, Chairman, Jetwing: Interview from The Report: Sri Lanka 2017
Which tourism segments should Sri Lanka target to increase growth, and what marketing techniques should be employed in this effort ?
While reduced oil prices are undoubtedly a concern for the emirate’s authorities, economic diversification efforts of recent years mean Abu Dhabi is well placed to weather a prolonged period of subdued prices. Vision 2030 meanwhile contains a raft of goals that will further reduce the emirate’s reliance on hydrocarbons, and continue to foster the emergence of a more sustainable and knowledge-based economy in the years ahead.