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Earthquakes may dent but not halt Turkish tourism boom

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TURKEY

Turkey’s tourism sector, which is an important source of foreign exchange, economic activity and employment, could have a record year in 2023. Foreign visitor arrivals could grow…

Jordan’s tourism hopes depend on visitor management

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JORDAN

Although the large hike reflects pandemic recovery, the 940,000 tourists arriving in the first two months also significantly exceed those recorded in the last ‘normal’ year of…

Georgia's economic recovery at risk from politics

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GEORGIA

Political uncertainty stemming from unresolved local elections and the arrest of former President Mikheil Saakashvili have created new risks to the international support that…

Land reform will drive controversies in Barbuda

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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Land reform.

Costa Rica tourism is on course for recovery

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COSTA RICA

The revival of tourism will be central to Costa Rica’s broader economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, driving economic activity over the plan’s five-year time-frame.

South Africa’s tourism sector set for more turbulence

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SOUTH AFRICA

Tourism has been identified as a priority sector to drive economic recovery in the government’s recent strategy, as well as in the recovery strategies agreed by business and…

Morocco’s economy is on the rebound

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MOROCCO

Real GDP growth is on track to be at least 6% in 2020, following a 7% contraction last year. Most sectors have bounced back, though not tourism. High levels of vaccination against…

NEOM is a key part of Saudi Arabia’s green rebranding

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SAUDI ARABIA

NEOM is a futuristic smart urban centre and tourism hub in north-western Saudi Arabia. The official rhetoric associated with the launch of NEOM emphasises the project’s…

Thai infrastructure drive will seek foreign money

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THAILAND

This will constrain future civilian governments from implementing policies not in line with existing master plans. Thailand’s military government will use this as a guarantee to…

Risk of Greek euro exit has risen but is still small

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GREECE

The prospects for Greek departure from the euro-area.