Tourism and Poverty: Open the Range of Possibilities

Tourism and Poverty: Open the Range of Possibilities

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Poverty is a global concern and international tourism is seen as a tool to fight against poverty.This is the issue addressed in this reflection: What is poverty? Consider tourism as a remedy requires first of all to question the nature of evil.It is therefore necessary to start by analysing poverty here without limiting to its economic approach.

Poverty is a multidimensional concept, which should be studied in a systematic approach.Tourism attracts international bodies and many politicians (at local and national levels) by its development opportunities.Tourism distinguishes itself by its adaptability and its ability to transform hosting environments.

It is the consumers who go to the producers (host territories).This activity therefore provides direct revenue for the host societies.Hence the creation of specific jobs and the stimulation gruvi golden lager of investments.

However, if the economic potential is undeniable, this activity should be placed in a real development project in order to benefit the poorest territories.