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ECO-TOURISM IS TAKING OFF IN RWANDA AND UGANDA , WHILE TUNISIA ' S STAR RISES AND EGYPT REGAINS ITS FOOTING .
Contributed by ALICIA SHEBER
Africa can be a land of opportunity if the right opportunities land . While getting projects off the ground poses challenges specific to this part of the world , risk paves the way to reward for determined first movers . HOTELS looks at hurdles to development and market retention , as well as political and economic considerations , in Rwanda and Uganda , Tunisia and Egypt . How are these countries driving recovery , growth and investment ? Regional experts offer insights into how companies are spurring new business .
PIPELINE
AFRICA |
PROJECTS |
ROOMS |
PROJECTS |
ROOMS |
Under construction |
127 |
21,233 |
127 |
22,814 |
Starts next 12 months |
79 |
11,954 |
49 |
8,647 |
Early planning |
75 |
12,368 |
59 |
10,714 |
TOTAL |
281 |
45,555 |
235 |
42,175 |
Pipeline information by Lodging Econometrics
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