Publication: Tourism Research Study on Yachting Sector: Cabo Verde
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2024-04-23
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2024-04-23
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The study aims to determine the opportunity for Cabo Verde in yacht tourism and provide investment and policy recommendations for Cabo Verde to achieve its potential in this sector. Cabo Verde is a relative newcomer in the yacht tourism industry. With only one marina in the country, the industry is still nascent. Still, there is opportunity for Cabo Verde to grow and succeed in yacht tourism. In this context, a team of yacht and marine tourism expects conducted this research study looking at: (i) demand for yacht tourism globally; (ii) current state of infrastructure, policy and marketing in Cabo Verde to support said demand; and (iii) international case studies of competitive destinations who have captured more of the yachting market.
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“World Bank. 2024. Tourism Research Study on Yachting Sector: Cabo Verde. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/41462 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.”
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