Tourism in Africa

Christie, Iain ; Cromption, Doreen Elizabeth

关键词: TOURISM;    TOURIST POLICY;    TOURISM DEVELOPMENT;    SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT;    POVERTY REDUCTION;   

RP-ID  :  22617

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

Governments in Africa are showingincreasing interest in tourism as a source of growth anddiversification. Recent work indicates that tourism inAfrica can contribute effectively to economic development.The tourism industry throughout Africa often operates belowinternational competitive standards, but several productsalready meet international standards of excellence. ThisNotes examines the government's role in ensuringeconomic, environmental, and cultural sustainability,poverty alleviation, and social inclusion.