Mozambique Hopes Peaceful Election Will Bolster Tourism Industry
This article is for subscribers only.
Mozambique expects a peaceful election in October to revive its image as a popular tourist destination after a series of kidnappings prompted many foreigners to shun the African country’s white sandy beaches.
Tourism revenue fell more than 10 percent in 2013 to $222 million from the previous year because of the abductions and worsening violence between the army and a militia loyal to the main opposition Renamo party, said Tourism Minister Carvalho Muaria.