Tourism and the African Economy

Paper Summary:

The paper notes that the African tourism industry is booming despite the worldwide threats of terrorism and high aviation fuel costs. The paper analyzes an article that appeared in African Business, "Boom Time for African Tourism," by Nasseem Ackbarally and Neil Ford, which discusses the pros and cons of the boom facing the African tourism industry. The point is made by the paper that Africa depends on the tourist industry for its economic well being.

From the Paper:

"While the rise in tourist numbers in Africa is bound to lead to greater investment in the transport infrastructure, including an increased investment in roads and airports, and the water and power resources, the downside is the diversion of scarce resources away from residential and industrial consumers. Most world travelers and even folks that do not get to travel have been enticed by African safaris from an early age."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ackbarally, Nasseem, and Ford, Neil. March 2006. "Boom Time for African Tourism." African Business, Issue 318.

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