Shabait.com (Asmara)
9 October 2008
Asmara — A visiting group of European tourists said that Eritrea is a major tourism destination, as it is endowed with ancient and historical relics, coupled with the prevailing peace and stability.
The tourists from Luxemburg, France and San Marino visited different places in the country, including Asmara, Massawa, Senafe, Kohaito, Ginda, the Dahlak islands, Metera, Belew-Kelew, Keren and Semenawi Bahri. In information they gave to ERINA following the visit, the tourists lauded the hospitality of the Eritrean people and the country's salubrious weather, and above all the prevailing peace and security which attracts visitors.
The head of the group, Mr. Jeff Labourie from France, highly appraised the charm of Asmara city and its rich Art Deco. Expressing admiration to the journey by the steam engine, he said that he was impressed with the impressive construction of bridges and natural resources along the Asmara-Ginda route.
A 75-year old tourist from San Marino, Mr. Fattori Gugliano, said on his part that he enjoyed his visit to Eritrea and expressed hope that he would come back again. Mr. Fattori further stated that he was impressed with achievements which Eritrea had registered over the short period since independence.
Still another European visitor from Luxembourg, Mr. Lou Spaus stated that he was able to witness that Eritrea is endowed with rich tourism potentials and expressed conviction that the country would be one of the top tourism destination centers in the near future.
Likewise, Mr. Zierre Boustex from France said that Asmara is one of the cities in the world well-known for its neatness and expressed admiration to the different ancient and historical sites in Eritrea.
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Eritrea no doubt possesses a lot of tourist attractions including beatiful landscape, beaches, agreeable weather and clean air, among many. But Western and other tourists are ultimately not interested in spending money in country run by a N. Korea type of depressing despotism where there is no academic or press freedom, no constitution and no respect for justice and human rights and where most people are not paid for their labor. Only under liberty, justice and rule of law can the tourism industry flourish.