Tourism revenue in Mozambique has grown significantly, reaching 221.2 million dollars in 2023, compared to the 200.3 million recorded in 2022. This increase of approximately 10.4 per cent indicates an encouraging recovery in the sector, as revealed by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Eldevina Materula. In addition, the number of international arrivals has also risen, surpassing 1.1 million tourists in 2023, an increase of 31 per cent on the previous year.
With a diverse tourist offer, including an extensive coastline of 2750 kilometres, paradisiacal beaches and a rich cultural and natural heritage, Mozambique presents itself as an attractive destination in Southern Africa. The country currently has 8576 tourist developments, including accommodation and catering services, offering an installed capacity of more than 45,819 rooms and 70,990 beds. The Mozambican government has invested in incentives to attract more tourists and investors, simplifying legislation, improving technological infrastructure and promoting the country as an international tourist destination.
Tourism as a pillar of economic diversification
Recognising the potential of tourism to help diversify the economy and reduce poverty, the Mozambican government has established the sector as a strategic area. According to Materula, tourism offers sustainable solutions to some of the country’s biggest challenges and promotes dialogue and interaction between different cultures, contributing to the socio-economic development of local communities.
Eldevina Materula, Minister of Culture and Tourism of Mozambique
This growth in the tourism sector reinforces Mozambique’s role as an emerging destination, whose natural and cultural riches continue to attract tourists from different parts of the world, consolidating tourism as one of the pillars of the country’s economic development.
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