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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 ofte...

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Main Authors: Christie, Iain, Cromption, Doreen Elizabeth
Language:English
Published: 2012
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
http://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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