Tourism and development in the developing world

Abstract

Tourism is widely considered to be an important factor in socio-economic development, particularly in less-developed countries. However, despite almost universal recognition of tourism’s development potential, the extent to which economic and social progress is linked to the growth of a country’s tourism sector remains the subject of intense debate. Tourism and Development in the Developing World offers a thorough overview of the tourism–development relationship. Focusing specifically on the less-developed world and drawing on contemporary case studies, this updated second edition questions widely held assumptions on the role of tourism in development and seeks to highlight the challenges faced by destinations seeking to achieve development through tourism...