Tourism and Socio-economic Development in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Mombasa Resort in Kenya

This paper looks at issues surrounding sustainable tourism as a tool for local socio-economic development in Kenya, using the case study of Mombasa Resort Town. Illustrated by primary data from field interviews and surveys in Mombasa, backed by secondary data, it finds that due to the nature of the...

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Published in:Journal of sustainable tourism 2007-11, Vol.15 (6), p.735-748
Main Authors: Akama, John S., Kieti, Damiannah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case studies
community tourism
Developing countries
Economic development
Kenyan tourism
LDCs
socio-economic development
Studies
Sustainable development
sustainable tourism development
Tourism
tourism in developing countries
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Summary:This paper looks at issues surrounding sustainable tourism as a tool for local socio-economic development in Kenya, using the case study of Mombasa Resort Town. Illustrated by primary data from field interviews and surveys in Mombasa, backed by secondary data, it finds that due to the nature of the Kenyan tourism industry (external control and management of tourism establishments, limited local involvement and high leakage rates), the industry has not played an effective role in local socio-economic development. Ways forward are suggested.
ISSN:0966-9582
1747-7646
DOI:10.2167/jost543.0