Tourism in Africa

Harnessing Tourism for Growth and Improved Livelihoods

von Iain Christie, Eneida Fernandes, Hannah Messerli

324 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Reihe: World Bank Publications
• ISBN: 9781464801907
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2014
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: World Bank Publications