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Tourism in Africa : harnessing tourism for growth and improved livelihoods / / Iain Christie, Eneida Fernandes, Hannah Messerli, and Louise Twining-Ward
| Tourism in Africa : harnessing tourism for growth and improved livelihoods / / Iain Christie, Eneida Fernandes, Hannah Messerli, and Louise Twining-Ward |
| Autore | Christie Iain T. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xxvi, 295 pages) : illustrations, maps ; ; 23 cm |
| Disciplina | 338.47916 |
| Collana | Africa development forum series |
| Soggetto topico |
Tourism - Africa, Sub-Saharan
Economic development - Africa, Sub-Saharan |
| ISBN | 1-4648-0197-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Abbreviations; Overview; Performance; Figures; 0.1 Framework for Destination Development; Constraints; Strategies; Recommendations; Case Studies; Tables; 0.1 Summary of Case Studies; Maps; 0.1 Geographic Location of Each Case Study; Role of Donors; Notes; References; Part I: Regional Perspective: A Framework for Tourism Development in Sub-Saharan Africa; 1 Introduction; Methodology; Evidence Base; A Note on African Tourism Research; Notes; References; 2 Why Tourism?; Ten Reasons to Develop Tourism
2.1 Transformational Effects of Tourism in Thailand Complexities of Tourism; Managing Tourism's Risks; Boxes; 2.1 Value Chain Analysis; Competitiveness; 2.2 Framework for Destination Development; Role of the Government; 2.1 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) Ranking for Selected Countries, 2011; Examples of Governments' Success in Tourism Development; Role of the Private Sector; Role of Donors; Notes; References; 3 Tourism Performance and Potential in Sub-Saharan Africa; Sub-Saharan African Countries' Share of the World Tourism Market 3.1 International Tourist Arrivals Worldwide, by Region, 1950-20203.1 International Tourist Arrivals Worldwide, by Region, 1990-2010; 3.2 Tourist Arrivals in Africa, by Region, 2010; 3.2 International Tourist Arrivals and Receipts in Sub-Saharan Africa, by Region, 2010; Value of Tourism to Sub-Saharan African Economies; 3.1 Top Sources of Tourists in Africa, by Country, Most Recent Data Available; 3.2 Contribution of Tourism to GDP in Sub-Saharan Africa, Most Recent Data Available; Tourism Employment; Tourism Investment; Notes; References; 4 Essential Tourism Services; Accommodation Air Transport 4.1 Top Six Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, by Number of Hotel Rooms; 4.1 Top 75 Airline Routes to Sub-Saharan Africa, by Daily Seat Capacity, August 2010; 4.1 Average One-Way Fares, by World Region; 4.2 Prices of Tours and Flights to Sub-Saharan Africa and Comparable Destinations; Road Transport; Tour Operators; 4.2 Tourism Potential in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2009; Notes; References; 5 Tourists and Tourism Products in Sub-Saharan Africa; Tourism Products; 5.1 Typical Mix of Passengers on African Carriers, Intercontinental Flights 5.1 Tourism Product Opportunities in Sub-Saharan AfricaReferences; 6 Constraints on and Solutions for Tourism Growth; A Typology of Sub-Saharan African Countries by Level of Tourism Development; 6.1 Sub-Saharan African Countries, by Level of Tourism Development and World Bank Income Ranking; Common Constraints; Availability of Land; Examples of How Other Countries Resolved Land Issues; Access to Finance; Examples of How Other Countries Resolved Access to Finance Issues; Taxes on Tourism Investments; Examples of How Other Countries Handled the Imposition of New Hotel Taxes Low Level of Tourism Skills |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910786528903321 |
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| Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2014 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Tourism in Africa : harnessing tourism for growth and improved livelihoods / / Iain Christie, Eneida Fernandes, Hannah Messerli, and Louise Twining-Ward
| Tourism in Africa : harnessing tourism for growth and improved livelihoods / / Iain Christie, Eneida Fernandes, Hannah Messerli, and Louise Twining-Ward |
| Autore | Christie Iain T. |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xxvi, 295 pages) : illustrations, maps ; ; 23 cm |
| Disciplina | 338.47916 |
| Collana | Africa development forum series |
| Soggetto topico |
Tourism - Africa, Sub-Saharan
Economic development - Africa, Sub-Saharan |
| ISBN | 1-4648-0197-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Abbreviations; Overview; Performance; Figures; 0.1 Framework for Destination Development; Constraints; Strategies; Recommendations; Case Studies; Tables; 0.1 Summary of Case Studies; Maps; 0.1 Geographic Location of Each Case Study; Role of Donors; Notes; References; Part I: Regional Perspective: A Framework for Tourism Development in Sub-Saharan Africa; 1 Introduction; Methodology; Evidence Base; A Note on African Tourism Research; Notes; References; 2 Why Tourism?; Ten Reasons to Develop Tourism
2.1 Transformational Effects of Tourism in Thailand Complexities of Tourism; Managing Tourism's Risks; Boxes; 2.1 Value Chain Analysis; Competitiveness; 2.2 Framework for Destination Development; Role of the Government; 2.1 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) Ranking for Selected Countries, 2011; Examples of Governments' Success in Tourism Development; Role of the Private Sector; Role of Donors; Notes; References; 3 Tourism Performance and Potential in Sub-Saharan Africa; Sub-Saharan African Countries' Share of the World Tourism Market 3.1 International Tourist Arrivals Worldwide, by Region, 1950-20203.1 International Tourist Arrivals Worldwide, by Region, 1990-2010; 3.2 Tourist Arrivals in Africa, by Region, 2010; 3.2 International Tourist Arrivals and Receipts in Sub-Saharan Africa, by Region, 2010; Value of Tourism to Sub-Saharan African Economies; 3.1 Top Sources of Tourists in Africa, by Country, Most Recent Data Available; 3.2 Contribution of Tourism to GDP in Sub-Saharan Africa, Most Recent Data Available; Tourism Employment; Tourism Investment; Notes; References; 4 Essential Tourism Services; Accommodation Air Transport 4.1 Top Six Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, by Number of Hotel Rooms; 4.1 Top 75 Airline Routes to Sub-Saharan Africa, by Daily Seat Capacity, August 2010; 4.1 Average One-Way Fares, by World Region; 4.2 Prices of Tours and Flights to Sub-Saharan Africa and Comparable Destinations; Road Transport; Tour Operators; 4.2 Tourism Potential in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2009; Notes; References; 5 Tourists and Tourism Products in Sub-Saharan Africa; Tourism Products; 5.1 Typical Mix of Passengers on African Carriers, Intercontinental Flights 5.1 Tourism Product Opportunities in Sub-Saharan AfricaReferences; 6 Constraints on and Solutions for Tourism Growth; A Typology of Sub-Saharan African Countries by Level of Tourism Development; 6.1 Sub-Saharan African Countries, by Level of Tourism Development and World Bank Income Ranking; Common Constraints; Availability of Land; Examples of How Other Countries Resolved Land Issues; Access to Finance; Examples of How Other Countries Resolved Access to Finance Issues; Taxes on Tourism Investments; Examples of How Other Countries Handled the Imposition of New Hotel Taxes Low Level of Tourism Skills |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910957538303321 |
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Christie Iain T.
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| Washington, D.C. : , : The World Bank, , 2014 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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