Mozambique Ministry of Tourism

1. Mozambique
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Africa’s Emerging Tourism &
Investment Destination
By:
Fernando Sumbana Junior
MINISTRY OF TOURISM (MITUR)
July 2009
2009 US Trade and Investment Conference

2. FACTS ABOUT MOZAMBIQUE
• Location: Straddles Southern &
East Africa.
• Total Area: 799 380 Km2
• Coastline: 2,750km on the Indian
Ocean.
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• Official Language: Portuguese
(English is widely spoken)
• Population (2007): 20.530.714
• Capital: Maputo
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Ecology: U i
Unique and wide
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variety of flora and fauna.

3. MOZAMBIQUE - Is a Country of:
Breathtaking Landscapes.
Incredible Ocean, waterscapes, pristine beaches.
Ocean waterscapes beaches
Treasure trove of flora and fauna (including marine
and freshwater corals – Beach Bush Linkage)
Beach-Bush Linkage).
Vibrant Cultures & Peoples (melting pot of African,
Arab Chinese, European, Indian and Latino and World
Arab, Chinese European
Heritage Sites).
Astounding natural resource base and investment
opportunities.
Yet to be fully discovered and tapped.
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4. TROPICAL CORAL ISLANDS IN THE
QUIRIMBAS ARCHEPELAGO

5. MIOMBO FOREST & WILDLIFE

6. HISTORIC BUILDINGS & RUINS

7. ANCIENT TRADITIONS AND CRAFTS

8. TOURISM
Declared Priority Sector for Economic Development
in 2004.
Adoption of New Tourism Policy & Strategic Plan
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for the Development of the Industry (2004 – 2014);
A Tourism Marketing Plan; and
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Series of enabling measures to facilitate investments
and growth of the sector – 9% average annual
growth in last 5 years.

9. KEY PRINCIPLES
Adoption of sustainable tourism
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planning principles
Enhancement of public-private
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partnership and involvement of local
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communities in the process,
Focus on product d l
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diversification.

10. ENABLING MEASURES
Political and Macroeconomic stability.
New Tourism Law under which zones for tourism
development with special economic status can be
declared.
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Enhanced Investment Incentives recently approved
by Parliament.
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A New Labour Law.
Conservation Legislation & Adoption of Integrated
Resort Systems as framework for tourism development.

11. TOURISM GROWTH IN MOZAMBIQUE
In 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, international
arrivals, and tourism revenue
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
(baseline)
Tourism R
T i Revenues
(in Millions USD) 95.3 129.6 139.7 163.4 190
International Visitors
711,060 954,434 1,095,000 1,259,000 1508,054
Investiments Aproved
(i 106 USD)
(in 67,159
67 159 83,690
83 690 604,252
604 252 977,201
977 201 739,635
739 635
Expansion on bed
capacity 13,807 14,827 15,740 17,035 17,505

12. VISION FOR THE FUTURE
To position Mozambique as one of
the premier destination in Africa
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through emphasis on quality
coastal resort development linked
to a diversity of flora and fauna,
eco-tourism opportunities,
adventure and culture experiences ’

13. MAJOR PRODUCTS
Sand, Sea, Sun Eco-tourism Culture
Water Sports Adventure Entertainment

14. TARGET MARKET SEGMENTS
Luxury Leisure
Business

15. OUR GOAL
To Develop and Position Mozambique as a
Premium Tourism Destination with
emphasis on:
Quality Coastal Resorts, linked with
Diversity of Eco-tourism and Adventure
Opportunities,
Opportunities and
Cultural Experiences

16. OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTMENT
The main areas for investment:
Priority A
P i it Areas for Tourism Investment (PATI’s);
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Mozambique Tourism Anchor Investment Program
Northern Arc Project
National and Trans-frontier Conservation
Areas;;
Communities based lodges and eco-tourism
enterprises;
Joint Ventures in existing tourism facilities
Kapulana Hotel and Resort Project

17. PRIORITY AREAS FOR TOURISM
INVESTMENT
Priority A
Elephant Coast Zone
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Great Maputo Zone
Xai Xai Coastal Zone
Great Limpopo Massingir
I’bane Coastal Zone
Bazaruto/Vilankulos Zone
Ilha Moç/Nacala Zone
Pemba/Quirimbas Zone
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18. Anchor Project Location
Tourist “Resort”
Crusse/Jamali (Mussoril),
Integrated “Resort”
Vilanculos/Inhassoro.
Ecotourism
Maputo Special Reserve
Gile Reserve,
‐Ilhas Primeiras.
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19. Crusse/Jamali‐
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CRUSSE
ILHA JAMALI

20. Crusse/Jamali

21. Maputo Elephant Reserve

22. Maputo Elephant Reserve

23. INTEGRATED RESORT PLANNING
Northern Mozambique
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Conceptual Landuse Plans
for 8 Special Tourism
Zones in the Arc :
• 6 with technical assistance &
funding from the United
States Agency for
International Development;
and
• 2 with TA and funding from
the International Finance
Corporation

24. INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
An estimated of about $300 million will be required over
the period 2009 – 2012 to finance supporting
infrastructure for resort development in the PIAs.
Specifically for:
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Road access to and circulation within planned resort zones
and supporting drainage systems.
Coastal engineering and marina development.
Water and sewerage systems for resort zones
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Electricity supply and IT platforms for resort zones and
surrounding communities.

25. PROPOSED 200-BERTH MARINA
FOR PEMBA BAY

26. Waterfront
Development in Pemba
(before and after
development)

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

28. MINIMUM ROOM REQUIREMENTS
2008-2020
1,000 new rooms 2008-2010
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4,000 new rooms 2011-2015
3,000
3 000 new rooms 2016-2020
2016 2020

29. Tourism Potential – Conservation Areas
• The conservation areas
network covers about 16%
of the total land surface of
Mozambique. This consists
of :
– 6 National Parks
– 6 National Reserves
– 12 Hunting Blocks
– 3 Community based natural
C it b d t l
resourses management
– 19 game farms
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30. Investment Opportunity in
• Construction and Gorongosa National Park
rehabilitation of (GNP)
existing
infrastructure
underway.
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• Tenders for
tourism
concessions in
buffer zone to be
launched
la nched soon
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31. THE WORLD CUP 2010
(OTHER CROSS BORDER OPPORTUNITIES)
The Soccer W ld C t
Th S World Cup tournament will be held in
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South Africa.
It creates opportunities to boost investment in
Mozambique, as a neighboring country.
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The SADC Co ntries are working together on joint
Countries ki t th j i t
strategies in the area of infrastructure to host the
thousands
tho sands of people e pected in the region.
expected region

32. MOZAMBIQUE NEEDS PARTNERS FOR
INVESTMENT IN:
Development of Integrated Resorts and
community Based tourism;
Supporting basic infrastructures (under
PPPs, BOTs and others schemes);
Development of Highly Skilled and
D l t f Hi hl Skill d d
Professional Work Force; and
Competitive Aviation Sector.

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

35. Thank You