M biMozambiqueAfrica’s Emerging Tourism &

Investment Destination

By:

Fernando Sumbana JuniorMINISTRY OF TOURISM (MITUR)

July 2009

2009 US Trade and Investment Conference

FACTS ABOUT MOZAMBIQUE

• Location: Straddles Southern & East Africa.East Africa.

• Total Area: 799 380 Km2• Coastline: 2,750km on the Indian

OceanOcean.• Official Language: Portuguese

(English is widely spoken)

• Population (2007): 20.530.714

• Capital: Maputo

E l U i d id• Ecology: Unique and wide variety of flora and fauna.

MOZAMBIQUE - Is a Country of:

Breathtaking Landscapes.

Incredible Ocean waterscapes pristine beachesIncredible Ocean, waterscapes, pristine beaches.

Treasure trove of flora and fauna (including marine and freshwater corals – Beach Bush Linkage)and freshwater corals – Beach-Bush Linkage).

Vibrant Cultures & Peoples (melting pot of African, Arab Chinese European Indian and Latino and World Arab, Chinese, European, Indian and Latino and World Heritage Sites).

Astounding natural resource base and investmentAstounding natural resource base and investment opportunities.

Yet to be fully discovered and tapped. y pp

TROPICAL CORAL ISLANDS IN THE QUIRIMBAS ARCHEPELAGO

MIOMBO FOREST & WILDLIFE

HISTORIC BUILDINGS & RUINS

ANCIENT TRADITIONS AND CRAFTS

TOURISM

Declared Priority Sector for Economic Development in 2004.Adoption of New Tourism Policy & Strategic Plan p y gfor the Development of the Industry (2004 – 2014);A Tourism Marketing Plan; and Tou s Ma et g P a ; a dSeries of enabling measures to facilitate investments and growth of the sector – 9% average annualand growth of the sector 9% average annual growth in last 5 years.

KEY PRINCIPLES

Adoption of sustainable tourism pplanning principles

h f bli iEnhancement of public-private partnership and involvement of local p pcommunities in the process,F d d l kFocus on product development, market diversification.

ENABLING MEASURES

Political and Macroeconomic stability.

New Tourism Law under which zones for tourism development with special economic status can be d l ddeclared.Enhanced Investment Incentives recently approved b P liby Parliament.A New Labour Law.

Conservation Legislation & Adoption of Integrated Resort Systems as framework for tourism development.

TOURISM GROWTH IN MOZAMBIQUETOURISM GROWTH IN MOZAMBIQUEIn last couple of years, tourism has shown a steady growth and contribution in the economy.The growth has been recorded in investment, expansion on bed capacity, internationalarrivals, and tourism revenue

2004(baseline)

2005 2006 2007 2008

T i RTourism Revenues(in Millions USD) 95.3 129.6 139.7 163.4 190

International VisitorsInternational Visitors711,060 954,434 1,095,000 1,259,000 1508,054

Investiments Aproved(i 106 USD) 67 159 83 690 604 252 977 201 739 635(in 106 USD) 67,159 83,690 604,252 977,201 739,635

Expansion on bedcapacity 13,807 14,827 15,740 17,035 17,505

VISION FOR THE FUTUREVISION FOR THE FUTURE

To position Mozambique as one of the premier destination in Africa p

through emphasis on quality coastal resort development linked to a diversity of flora and fauna,

eco-tourism opportunities, adventure and culture experiences ’

MAJOR PRODUCTS

CultureSand, Sea, Sun Eco-tourism

EntertainmentWater Sports Adventure

TARGET MARKET SEGMENTS

Leisure Luxury

Business

OUR GOAL

To Develop and Position Mozambique as aTo Develop and Position Mozambique as a Premium Tourism Destination with emphasis on:emphasis on:

Quality Coastal Resorts, linked with

Diversity of Eco-tourism and Adventure Opportunities andOpportunities, and

Cultural Experiences

OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTMENT

The main areas for investment:

P i it A f T i I t t (PATI’ )Priority Areas for Tourism Investment (PATI’s);Mozambique Tourism Anchor Investment Program Northern Arc ProjectNorthern Arc ProjectNational and Trans-frontier Conservation

Areas;;Communities based lodges and eco-tourism

enterprises; Joint Ventures in existing tourism facilitiesKapulana Hotel and Resort Project

PRIORITY AREAS FOR TOURISM INVESTMENT

Elephant Coast Zone

Priority A

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Great Maputo Zone

Xai Xai Coastal ZoneXai Xai Coastal Zone

Great Limpopo Massingir

I’bane Coastal Zone

Bazaruto/Vilankulos Zone

Ilha Moç/Nacala Zone

Pemba/Quirimbas Zone Q

Anchor Project LocationTourist “Resort”

Crusse/Jamali (Mussoril),

Integrated “Resort” 

Vilanculos/Inhassoro.

EcotourismMaputo Special Reserve

Gile Reserve,

‐Ilhas Primeiras.Ilhas Primeiras.

Crusse/Jamali‐

ILHA DE CRUSSE

ILHA JAMALI

Crusse/Jamali

Maputo Elephant Reserve

Maputo Elephant Reserve

INTEGRATED RESORT PLANNINGNorthern Mozambiqueq

Conceptual Landuse PlansConceptual Landuse Plans for 8 Special Tourism Zones in the Arc :

• 6 with technical assistance & funding from the United States Agency forStates Agency for International Development; and

• 2 with TA and funding from the International Finance CorporationCorporation

INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING

An estimated of about $300 million will be required over the period 2009 – 2012 to finance supportingthe period 2009 2012 to finance supporting infrastructure for resort development in the PIAs. Specifically for:p yRoad access to and circulation within planned resort zones

and supporting drainage systems.Coastal engineering and marina development.Water and sewerage systems for resort zonesg yElectricity supply and IT platforms for resort zones and

surrounding communities.

PROPOSED 200-BERTH MARINAFOR PEMBA BAY

Waterfront  Development in Pemba  

(before and after development)

Two Major Integrated Resorts with 27‐Hole Golf Course  And A Resort Centre  On  the East Coast of Pembas s f P

MINIMUM ROOM REQUIREMENTS 2008-2020

1,000 new rooms 2008-2010,

4,000 new rooms 2011-2015

3 000 2016 20203,000 new rooms 2016-2020

Tourism Potential – Conservation Areas

• The conservation areas network covers about 16%network covers about 16% of the total land surface of Mozambique. This consists of : – 6 National Parks – 6 National Reserves – 12 Hunting Blocks

3 C it b d t l– 3 Community based natural resourses management

– 19 game farmsg

Investment Opportunity inGorongosa National Park• Construction and Gorongosa National Park

(GNP)Construction and rehabilitation of existingexisting infrastructure

dunderway.• Tenders for

tourism concessions inconcessions in buffer zone to be la nched soonlaunched soon

www.gorongosa.net

THE WORLD CUP 2010 (OTHER CROSS BORDER OPPORTUNITIES)

THE WORLD CUP 2010 (OTHER CROSS BORDER OPPORTUNITIES)

Th S W ld C t t ill b h ld iThe Soccer World Cup tournament will be held in South Africa.

It creates opportunities to boost investment in M bi i hb i tMozambique, as a neighboring country.

The SADC Co ntries ki t th j i tThe SADC Countries are working together on joint strategies in the area of infrastructure to host the tho sands of people e pected in the regionthousands of people expected in the region.

MOZAMBIQUE NEEDS PARTNERS FOR INVESTMENT IN:

Development of Integrated Resorts and community Based tourism; Supporting basic infrastructures (underSupporting basic infrastructures (under PPPs, BOTs and others schemes);D l t f Hi hl Skill d dDevelopment of Highly Skilled and Professional Work Force; andCompetitive Aviation Sector.

LARGELY UNDISCOVERED AND PRISTINELARGELY UNDISCOVERED AND PRISTINE, SOUTH & NORTHERN PART OF MOZAMBIQUE IS DESTINED TOMOZAMBIQUE IS DESTINED TO BECOME THE AFRICA’S MOST EXCITING TOURISM DESTINATION ITEXCITING TOURISM DESTINATION. IT OFFERS THE DISCERNING TRAVELLER

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