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São Tomé seeks to become a premier tourist destination

Américo Ramos highlighted the beaches, rainforests, and UNESCO designation among the archipelago's assets.

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Archive photoPhoto: Domaleixo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

The Government of São Tomé and Príncipe is working to position the archipelago as a premier tourist destination. The Minister of Tourism, Américo Ramos, emphasized the country's natural qualities, including its beaches and rainforests.

Ramos also stressed the importance of the UNESCO designation as a Biosphere Reserve, which they aim to leverage in promoting local tourism. Despite the challenges, the goal is to attract more visitors and diversify the tourism offerings.

Government initiatives aim to create conditions that highlight the tourism potential of São Tomé and Príncipe on a global scale. The archipelago hopes to develop experiences that showcase its biodiversity and culture.