What are the short- and medium-term implications of Covid-19 for the tourism industry, and what measures could help mitigate the fallout?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Tony Honey, Owner, Tufi Resort: Interview from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
Articles & Analysis | How is the Asia-Pacific region protecting tourist sites from overdevelopment from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
Tourism in the Asia-Pacific region has seen impressive growth in recent years, aided by cheaper air fares, an expanding consumer class and increased exposure brought about by improved internet connectivity. Although these developments have led to significant economic benefits for countries across the region, they have also had some negative...
Articles & Analysis | How Papua New Guinea is developing its tourism sector from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2020
Successive governments have long identified tourism as a promising avenue for Papua New Guinea to diversify its economy away from a reliance on extractive industries. PNG’s topography, biodiversity and rich cultural traditions offer a range of outdoor tourism opportunities that stand to be unlocked by improved infrastructure, enhanced safety...
Successive governments have identified tourism as a promising avenue for Papua New Guinea to diversify its economy away from a reliance on extractive industries. PNG’s biodiversity and rich cultural traditions offer a range of tourism opportunities that stand to be unlocked by improved infrastructure and effective marketing strategies. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the country seemed poised...
The economic downturn resulting from lower global commodity prices and the completion of the PNG LNG project means the future of Papua New Guinea must be navigated with care. The country possesses plentiful natural resources, which, given effective management, could provide new revenue to spur diversification, as well as sustainable and equitable growth in all provinces.
Articles & Analysis | What reforms are supporting Egypt's tourism industry? from The Report: Egypt 2020
After years of recovery following the decrease in tourism that resulted from the 2011 revolution, Egypt is once again attracting international visitors, with annual growth for 2020 projected in double figures. Although the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted the global tourism industry throughout the first half of 2020, it...