Investment Guidelines

As part of our growing collection of ‘Tourism Doing Business’ reports, the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) presents this comprehensive analysis developed  in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the Economic Development Board of Mauritius.   This publication has been authored to offer a comprehensive insight into the promising investment landscape and the growing tourism sector of Mauritius.

As of 2024, the country welcomed 17.4 million international visitors, with a 35% increase in arrivals compared to 2019. The sector's contribution to Morocco's GDP rose from 3.7% in 2020 to 7.3% in 2023, highlighting its importance.

 The investment guidelines "Tourism Doing Business, Investing in Mozambique” is a comprehensive report that highlights the main economic, political, and social strengths of the Republic of Mozambique, among which we can find its diverse landscapes, nature, and its attractive cultural and gastronomic richness. All together they make the country a unique place to invest in tourism in the south-eastern region of Africa.

With an increased focus on green investments, the United Republic of Tanzania has a great potential to seize on these opportunities and formulate a value proposition based on these comparative advantages

“Tourism Doing Business – Investing in Zambia” serves as an essential resource, providing valuable insights into Zambia's economic landscape, investment potential, value proposition, and competitiveness in the tourism sector.

Colombia has reached a historical peak in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), recording USD 17.4 billion in 2023, a 24.7% increase since 2019. This growth highlights the country's attractiveness for sustainable and diversified investments, particularly in key sectors such as tourism, infrastructure, and renewable energy.

The country is characterized by its free market, diversified and resilient economy, its openness and understanding of global trends, as well as its support mechanisms for innovation and the adaptation of the business ecosystem to the new trends. In addition, it has an advanced and constantly developing infrastructure, a wealth of landscapes and natural diversity, a vibrant culture and an exciting gastronomy and wine offering.

Within the framework of the "Tourism Doing Business" series of reports, UN Tourism has collaborated with the government of El Salvador and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), to create a guide to promote investments in the country's tourism sector.

UN Tourism has signed a cooperation agreement with the CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean with the main objective of promoting investments in the Americas through technical cooperation and capacity building for the development of the Tourism Sector, as well as redesigning an investment framework where education, innovation, and sustainability are the fundamental pillars. 

Within the framework of the "Tourism Doing Business" series of reports, UN Tourism has collaborated with the government of El Salvador and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), to create a guide to promote investments in the country's tourism sector.

The potential for opportunities is high, especially for investments such as tourism infrastructure, and product diversification based on innovation and creative economy that will allow incorporating Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), rural populations and young people into the tourism value chain as a strategic sector to generate jobs and sustainability.

“It is an honor to present the guide “Tourism Doing Business - Investing in Peru”, a fundamental tool highlighting the numerous business opportunities offered by the tourism sector of this wonderful country. Peru combines its extraordinary cultural heritage and award-winning gastronomy with unique landscapes of singular biodiversity. This heritage and natural wealth position it as a destination with many attractions for sustainable and responsible tourism.”

"Tourism Doing Business, Investing in Uruguay" is the second investment guide made in collaboration with CAF - development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean. It highlights the main economic, political and social strengths of Uruguay, including its solid institutional and economic framework, its entrepreneurial and innovative culture, diverse natural landscapes and an attractive cultural and gastronomic offer.

“Tourism Doing Business – Investing in Albania” offers a compelling exploration of Albania's vibrant business landscape, providing a comprehensive overview of its economic resilience and growth potential.  

Tourism Doing Business – Investing in Armenia is an essential resource for investors and tourism professionals seeking in-depth knowledge about Armenia's tourism sector and the investment opportunities it presents.

Tourism Doing Business – Investing in Georgia is a comprehensive resource for tourism professionals and investors seeking in-depth knowledge about Georgia's tourism sector and the investment opportunities it presents.

This publication of the "Tourism Doing Business Investing in Uzbekistan" has been authored in close collaboration with the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan and its Tourism Committee. This report illuminates the vast, yet often untapped, tourism potential of Uzbekistan and offers a synthesis of intensive research, and on-the-ground insights. 

“Tourism Doing Business – Investing in Jordan” is a valuable tool for investors and tourism experts who wish to gain deep knowledge about the sector’s performance and appealing investment opportunities.