Cabo Verde Tourism at World Travel Market London 2023

Francisco Martins, Executive Director of Cabo Verde Tourism Board at World Travel Market London 2023

Cabo Verde, also known as Cape Verde, is an archipelago located off the northwest coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. Comprising ten main islands and several islets, Cabo Verde is known for its diverse landscapes, ranging from volcanic peaks to sandy beaches. The capital city, Praia, is situated on the largest island, Santiago.

Cabo Verde gained independence from Portugal in 1975 and has since developed a unique cultural blend influenced by African, European, and Creole traditions. The official language is Portuguese, but Cape Verdean Creole is widely spoken.

The archipelago's economy relies on tourism, remittances, and services. Visitors are drawn to Cabo Verde for its vibrant music, including the popular genres of morna and coladeira, as well as its rich history and warm hospitality. The nation faces challenges related to water scarcity and economic development, but it has made progress in recent years, and its natural beauty and cultural richness continue to make it a captivating destination.

"Cabo Verde has been dealing with the UK market for a long time. We basically have our client comes to Sunny Beach, but actually we have now diversified the product for other segments like water sport and ecotourism, and any cultural events we can have on the calendar to make people interested in what Cabo Verde will be promoting the next couple of years to come. The connection is really good in the perspective of two year operating. But now we want to have our care, our company, to fly from London to Cabo Verde maybe the beginning of next year. We try to have the operation put on the place this year, but at least we know next year, the first semester will be flights from London to Sal Island and maybe Brava as well. Cabo Verde is a place to live when the winter is high in Europe and you have to find a warm country with the beautiful people willing to have you as a guest. And then it's as far we know, it's the finest nature for having peace and tranquility as you need to rest and have a new experiences outside Europe."

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