Daniel Fouchard has a tough job, but he remains an optimist. Haiti’s director general of tourism has had to face months of political uncertainty as he attempts to revive a tourism sector recovering from the devastating 2010 earthquake. But with several hotel and resort companies announcing large investments in Haiti, Mr. Fouchard said that the sector has a bright outlook.
“It is much more available to invest in Haiti now,” he said during an interview with Caribbean Tourism Organisation officials last week. “There is new construction of hotels. We are talking about over $100 million that will be invested in Haiti within the next two years, so this is a sign of recovery, which is very important.”
He said that the new investors include firms such as Sheraton, Hilton and Marriott, which he takes as a sign of growing confidence in the country.
See the March 15, 2012 edition for full coverage.