Tourism and African Development: Change and Challenge of Tourism in Kenya (African Studies Centre Research Series, 14.)

Assesses whether tourism is a viable development strategy for Africa, using the example of Kenya. Examines the contribution of tourism in development, and documents the evolution of tourism in Kenya. Looks at outcomes of international tourism on the environment and society in Kenya, analyzes the response of Kenyan communities to international tourism, and makes recommendations for alternative tourism strategies with applicability to other African countries. Lacks a subject index. The author was Principal of Kisii Campus, Egerton University, Kenya. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) "This book is a contribution to the debate on tourism and Third World development. The general goal of the study is to assess whether tourism is a viable development strategy for Africa, using the example of Kenya. More specifically, the book assesses the contribution of tourism in development; documents the development of tourism in Kenya; examines the outcomes of international tourism on the environment and society in Kenya; examines the response of Kenyan communities to international tourism; and makes recommendations for alternative tourism strategies with applicability to other African countries."--Jacket The Example Of Kenya Is Used To Assess Whether Tourism Is A Viable Development Strategy For Africa And, More Specifically, What Is The Contribution Of Tourism In Development. The Effect On Environment And Society Is Explored, Alongside The Response Of Kenyan Communities To International Tourism. Recommendations For Alternative Tourism Strategies Are Made, With Applicability To Other African Countries. xvi, 214 p. : 24 cm Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-214)