Tourism Review Online Magazine 1 / 2019

The tourism potential of the African continent is undeniable. In 2018, 67 million tourists visited the African continent. Besides rich culture, the diversity of wildlife is an immense attraction in particular. Many African regions rejoice over growing tourism numbers, yet the full potential is not used by them – mainly due to limited budgets but also the security situation.

Medical tourism is a segment representing organized travel to undergo an affordable medical treatment in a different country. The global medical tourism market was valued at $53,768 million in 2017, and is estimated to reach at $143,461 million by 2025. Lower costs and quality of care are the main attractions of the medical tourists but safety needs to be considered as well.

In the past, tourism technology was mostly related to the computer reservation systems of airlines. No more. Today, technology is used to book flights, tours, transfers, and others. Many companies dig deeper into the potential of technology, others on the other hand offer tech-free holidays. In any way, tourism technology is here to stay and develop at an incredible pace.

Portuguese tourism authorities estimate a record 24 million visitors will arrive to the country this year. No wonder. Portugal’s offer of sights is diverse and rich ranging from nature reserves to religious destinations. Many however are worried about the pollution caused by the cruise ships and airports and suggest more eco-friendly policies.