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Cape Verde World Cup Fairytale Could Boost Tourism, Economy

Cabo Verde hopes to leverage its World Cup success as it looks to court foreign investment, boost visibility and grow both its tourism and economy on the back of an incredible World Cup run. CGTN's Karina Mitchell spoke with Admilson Garcia, CEO & Founder of Bu Country Tours, explains how the 550,000-person island nation is finding a new audience among millions of World Cup viewers. #bizshow #capeverde #worldcup #economy #FIFAWorldCup #tourism #bluesharks

0:00 The Team That Captured the World's Attention 0:11 How Cape Verde Transformed Its Economy 1:03 The Secret Behind Cape Verde's Success 2:08 No Oil. No Minerals. So How Is It Thriving? 3:13 Is Cape Verde the Next Global Tourism Hotspot? 4:44 Can Tourism Grow Without Ruining Paradise? 5:04 Why Sustainable Tourism Matters

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