Tourism in Africa

Tourism in Africa

Governments in Africa are showing increasing interest in tourism as a source of growth and diversification. Recent work indicates that tourism in Africa can contribute effectively to economic development. The tourism industry throughout Africa often operates below international competitive standards, but several products already meet international standards of excellence. This Notes examines the government's role in ensuring economic, environmental, and cultural sustainability, poverty alleviation, and social inclusion.

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Main Authors: Christie, Iain, Cromption, Doreen Elizabeth
Language:English
Published: 2001-07
Subjects:TOURISM, TOURIST POLICY, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, POVERTY REDUCTION, CULTURAL HERITAGE, NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION, HOTELS, GOVERNMENT ROLE, LEAKAGE, NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING AFRICAN TOURISM, BARRIERS TO ENTRY, COASTAL ZONE, CONSTRUCTION SECTOR, CULTURAL ASSETS, CULTURAL RESOURCES, CULTURAL TOURISM, DESTINATIONS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC POLICIES, EMPLOYMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL TAXES, EXPENDITURES, EXPORTS, EXTERNALITIES, FISHERIES, FOOD PROCESSING, IMPORTS, INCOME, INTERNATIONAL TOURISM, LEGISLATION, MINING, NATURAL RESOURCE, NATURAL RESOURCE BASE, NATURAL RESOURCES, NEGATIVE IMPACTS, PERCEPTION, SERVICE PROVIDER, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL INCLUSION, SUSTAINABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF TOURISM, SUSTAINABLE GROWTH, TAXATION, TOURISM AND HANDICRAFTS, TOURISM COUNCIL, TOURISM ECONOMIES, TOURISM INDUSTRY, TOURISM PRODUCT, TOURISM SECTOR, TOURIST, TOURISTS, TRADE ARRANGEMENTS, WATER POLLUTION, WILLINGNESS TO PAY, WORLD TOURISM,
Online Access:http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2001/07/1552099/tourism-africa
https://hdl.handle.net/10986/9804
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Summary:Governments in Africa are showing increasing interest in tourism as a source of growth and diversification. Recent work indicates that tourism in Africa can contribute effectively to economic development. The tourism industry throughout Africa often operates below international competitive standards, but several products already meet international standards of excellence. This Notes examines the government's role in ensuring economic, environmental, and cultural sustainability, poverty alleviation, and social inclusion.

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