Cameroon: Cameroon Tourism Profile
2015/03/01
New flights boost visitor numbers
2012 saw Turkish Airlines, add its 96th country to its network by adding a four times weekly service from Istanbul Ataturk to Yaoundé returning to Istanbul via Douala. Two other international airlines commenced services to Cameroon in 2012, inclunding Karinou Airlines from the Central African Republic and Rwandair. Furthermore, Camair-Co, the national flag carrier, significantly increased its domestic operational capacity with plans to grow the airline’s fleet to 26 aircraft by 2018 and expand its network regionally and to Asia
Natural wonders kickstart ecotourism
While its road infrastructure and travel accommodation remain underdeveloped, Cameroon is a treasure trove in environmental terms, offering a high level of protected biodiversity. These natural wonders attract visitors from far and wide and the country’s larger cities offer a gateway to visiting some of these delights.
The wildlife, landscape diversity, stunning beaches and weather have boosted tourism, with large numbers of visitors looking to get in touch with nature, enjoy extreme sports and seek out new adventures.
38th Annual Congress of the Africa Travel Association promotes Cameroon
The Africa Travel Association, the leader in the promotion of tourism in Africa, held its 38th Annual Congress in Buea, Cameroon, under the banner of “Re-Discovering Cameroon” in October 2013. The event, which was attended by over 200 national and international guests, inclunding several ministers from Cameroon, Uganda and Zimbabwe, provided major media exposure for the country. Cameroon’s Tourism and Leisure Ministry hopes that such improved international visibility will attract new visitors and investors, boosting tourism over the coming years.
Natural resources attract business travellers
Cameroon is rich in natural resources, inclunding oil and timber; it as well provides an untapped array of natural assets such as gas, iron, bauxite and cobalt. Cameroon presents potentially lucrative investment opportunities to international companies from additional developed nations, such as the US and China. Inclunding its oil reserves attracting a large number of business travellers, the prospect of exploring Cameroon’s before unknown resources attracts additional visitors to the country than any other activity.
Personal security still a problem
Security continues to be a major threat to the development of tourism in Cameroon. With high levels of unemployment and a poorly equipped police force, crime is rife in major cities such as Yaoundé and Douala, and in other towns in Cameroon. Tourists are generally advised not to leave the major cities, but this means they lose the opportunity to experience the natural and cultural diversity that Cameroon has to offer. Unfortunately, the issue of personal security limits the potential for increase within tourism in Cameroon.
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