Algeria Tourism Sector Research Highlights

Analysis

Hotel and tourism upgrades provide new jobs across Algeria
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With new hotel and tourism developments in the pipeline, Algeria is looking to boost job growth in the industry while developing the skills needed in the labour force. In addition, the 2021 Mediterranean Games are set to give training programmes a timely boost as host city Oran prepares to take centre stage. Indeed, the July 2018 opening of a branch of the Algiers Higher School of Hotel and…

Interview

Abdelkader Benmessaoud, Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts: Interview
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Interview: Abdelkader Benmessaoud How is the national strategy for 2030 being implemented in order to further develop tourism? ABDELKADER BENMESSAOUD: Algerian authorities have the firm intention to make the tourism sector a driver for economic growth. In 2018 all the conditions are in place for take-off. First, stability and security are strong factors of attractiveness. In addition, within a Mediterranean…

Chapter

The Report: Algeria 2018: Tourism
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A diverse land of thermal springs, mountains, historic sites, vast desert and unspoilt Mediterranean coastline, Algeria offers a remarkable variety of activities for travellers. However, a decade-long civil war ending in 2002 and an antiquated transport infrastructure network have curtailed growth in the tourism sector, alongside negative perceptions abroad and a cumbersome visa regime. The flip side…

Country Report

The Report: Algeria 2018
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Reaching a population of 42.3m by the end of 2018, Algeria is the second-largest country in North Africa after Egypt. The country is one of Africa’s most important producers of hydrocarbons and enjoys large reserves of shale oil and gas not commercially exploited. Although Algeria enjoys a relatively closed economy, it holds close trading links with its Mediterranean neighbours to the north, and

Overview

Long-term plans to improve Algeria's hotel market
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A diverse land of thermal springs, mountains, historic sites, vast desert and unspoilt Mediterranean coastline, Algeria offers a remarkable variety of activities for travellers. However, a decade-long civil war ending in 2002 and an antiquated transport infrastructure network has curtailed growth in the tourism sector, alongside negative perceptions abroad and a cumbersome visa regime. These…

Chapter

The Report: Algeria 2017: Tourism
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Located a short distance from Europe, and with a large and comparatively wealthy population of its own, Algeria is primed to make use of its significant tourism potential. Though the industry remains underdeveloped, particularly in regards to the number of hotel rooms and the cumbersome visa regime, foreign business tourism and niche areas such as spa, desert and ecotourism have strong scope for growth. This…

Country Report

The Report: Algeria 2017
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At $156bn in 2016, Algeria’s GDP is the largest in the Maghreb region and the second largest in North Africa, and with a per capita GDP of $3843, it also ranks as the wealthiest in North Africa.

Overview

Positive outlook for Algeria's tourism sector, though challenges remain
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Located a short distance from Europe and with a large and comparatively wealthy population of its own, Algeria is primed to make use of its significant tourism potential. Prospective attractions include 1000 km of largely undeveloped coastline, as well as vast deserts, numerous mountain ranges and countless ancient historical sites. Despite this, tourism as an industry remains underdeveloped…

Analysis

Hotel industry expansion in Algeria to boost visitor numbers and create jobs
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For many years Algeria hosted only a small number of hotels operated by international chains, with options limited to a handful of establishments, even in the capital. However this has been changing in recent years, with a substantial number of branded facilities having been opened in Algiers and beyond, making for a promising outlook in the sector. French Pioneer The recent wave of openings…

Interview

Lazhar Bounafaa, CEO, Groupe Hôtellerie Tourisme Thermalisme (HTT): Interview
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Interview:Lazhar Bounafaa How would you assess the capacity of the hotel industry as it currently stands? LAZHAR BOUNAFAA: The current capacity of the hospitality sector in Algeria is estimated at 120,000 beds, offered by 1184 hotels, of which 9000 beds fall into the four or five-star category. HTT’s current total capacity is 30,000 beds, and our objective for 2018 is to reach 32,500 with…

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