VOICED: Yemen looks to spark tourist investment

Yemen, despite internal conflicts and terrorist threats, hosts an annual tourism festival in its capital, Sana. The festival aims to attract both local and international visitors by featuring diverse cultural attractions from Yemen and neighboring countries. A tourist shares a positive experience, highlighting the friendliness of the locals. However, ongoing clashes and a crackdown on al Qaeda limit tourism growth, with tourist visas being suspended due to intensified government campaigns against militants.

What is the main goal of the tourism festival in Sana?

• To host a sports competition

• To focus on traditional Yemeni food

• To attract both local and international visitors

• To promote local Yemeni culture exclusively

Which cultures are represented in the festival to broaden its appeal?

• Only Yemeni and Saudi

• Yemeni and Palestinian only

• Yemeni, Palestinian, Egyptian, and Saudi

• Yemeni, Egyptian, and Turkish

How do tourists describe their experience with the locals in Yemen?

• Rude and dismissive

• Indifferent and unhelpful

• Unfriendly and impatient

• Friendly and patient

What ongoing issues affect tourism in Yemen?

• Economic prosperity

• Political stability

• Clashes between government forces and rebels

• Increased international flights

What action did the Yemeni government take in response to security threats?

• Reduced military presence

• Suspended tourist visas

• Opened new tourist attractions

• Increased tourism advertisements