Developing Sustainable Tourism in Guinea: Guinea’s Experience and International Practices

An analysis of Guinea’s tourism revenue between 2014 and 2020 reveals an unstable sector, affected by political and health crises, as well as inadequate infrastructure. After uneven growth between 2014 and 2017 and a peak in 2015, revenue fell sharply in 2018, then recovered slightly in 2019. The year 2020 marked an unprecedented collapse due to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the significant vulnerability of Guinean tourism. Projections for 2021–2025 indicate a gradual but slow recovery, without a return to pre-crisis levels, confirming that the sector remains in a phase of reconstruction. This situation underscores the need to rethink the country’s tourism model. However, the crisis also presents an opportunity: the development of ecotourism, a more resilient segment aligned with Guinea’s natural and cultural heritage. Diversifying tourism offerings, along with developing parks, mountains, and coastal areas, could strengthen the sector’s competitiveness. In conclusion, the study reveals, on the one hand, the need for a structural transformation of Guinean tourism, and on the other hand, the existence of strong potential for sustainable growth through ecotourism. Recovery will depend on the country’s ability to build a modern, sustainable, and resilient strategy based on leveraging its natural heritage.