IB Geography class: AC Milan in talks to promote war-torn DRC as tourist destination
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Leisure, tourism and sport
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AC Milan in talks to promote war-torn DRC as tourist destination
State the duration and financial scope of the sponsorship deal proposed between the DRC government and AC Milan
Outline the significance of the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and how the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC affects its tourism potential
Explain two reasons why the DRC might choose sports sponsorship as a strategy to promote itself as a tourist destination despite its current political instability
Suggest how the DRC’s potential partnership with AC Milan could impact the country’s global image and tourism sector. Consider both positive and negative aspects
Richard Allaway, International School of Geneva/geographyalltheway.com
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