With abundant natural beauty and heritage sites spread across 7000 islands, the Philippines has steadily gained recognition over the years as a competitive tourism destination, despite being located in a region of strong contenders. With the campaign “It’s More Fun in the Philippines!” launched in 2012, the country has not only experienced a boost in visibility, driven by social media and...
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Despite gloomy global trade forecasts, the Philippines’ strong macroeconomic fundamentals, competitive geographical and labour force advantages, and rising domestic consumption bode well for future trade and investment.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Amine Moukarzel, President, Golden Tulip Hotels and Resorts, MENA Region: Interview from The Report: Tunisia 2017
Articles & Analysis | Luxury tourism in Tunisia seeks to attract high-end travellers from The Report: Tunisia 2017
Tunisia is mostly known for its mass-market packaged tourism; however, as the number of European arrivals continues to decline, the coming years will see Tunisia’s luxury hotels undergo a growth spurt as more international chains take over existing hotels and build new properties to attract upmarket travellers.
Articles & Analysis | Tunisia tourism focuses on increased security and new segments from The Report: Tunisia 2017
The previous years have been marked by highs and lows for many countries in the MENA region. The Tunisian tourism industry, however, has begun showing small signs of recovery following a sharp drop in international arrivals in the aftermath of two acts of terrorism – one at the Bardo Museum in Tunis in March 2015 and another at a Sousse resort...
Articles & Analysis | Salma Elloumi Rekik, Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts: Interview from The Report: Tunisia 2017
How important is tourism to the economy, and what actions has the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts taken to hasten the recovery of the sector?