Developments and challenges in the hospitality and tourism sector. An international multidisciplinary journal of tourism volume 6, number 2, autumn 2011, pp. Meyerarendt, 2000, where the first phdtheses on tourism were completed in the discipline of geography, it was within the ambit of economic geography and regional studies that student tourism research entered the south african discourse on academic tourism. This is a nongovernmental organization based in daressalaam, tanzania which is dealing with conducting various. Problem facing the development of tourism in enugu state includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available problem facing the development of tourism in enugu state a case study of ezeagu local government area of enugu state abstract in this write up the investigation was centred on the need for the development of tourism in the local government of enugu state. The tourism sector is driven by the private sector but needs public sector intervention. Using empirical data, this paper addresses the challenges women face in. The stakes and challenges of governance and development. This work will give a broad overview of issues in tourism in africa and cameroon, suggesting guidelines to assist countries such as. This park is one of cameroons greatest assets for tourists. Cameroon case study unedited working paper 2 1 introduction. The challenges of marketing tourism destinations in the central african subregion. The main challenge to a number of african countries is to put an end to a. Tourism is one of the sectors which an economy uses to improve.
Cameroon is used as a case study in this paper because with the exception of gabon, it is the only other country in central africa that has made advances in some developing its tourism industry and presently receives the highest number of. The role of government in supporting entrepreneurship. Another issue that is linked to the poor image of cameroon is the challenge in marketing the country as a tourism destination. Buea, cameroon and the planning challenges of periurban. Pdf in subsaharan africa tourism is considered as one of the major sectors which can significantly contribute to a countrys economic growth. University of surrey, school of hospitality and tourism, faculty of management and law, guildford. To identify and outline the growth potential of the tourism industry in cameroon as a means of improving the socioeconomic conditions of the local communities. May 31, 2010 the challenges and opportunities of decentralization decentralization creates both challenges and opportunities. The challenges of marketing tourism destinations in the central. Tax policy and developing countries in this age of globalization, most developing countries want to become integrated with the international economy.
Mar 08, 2016 the case of buea provides an insight into the planning challenges of periurban settlement growth and suggests recommendations to development stakeholders to support the formulation of policies for the sustainable development of these zones of transition. This paper shows clearly that the present challenges include inter alia, the following. Along with its cemac partners, cameroon has therefore had to put fiscal adjustment measures in place to adjust to the terms of trade shock and. Updated every three years with annual progress reports, they describe the countrys macroeconomic. The need for transport infrastructure to support development 34. The government describes the country as africa in miniature, promoting its diversity of climate, culture, and geography. Assessment of challenges facing small and medium enterprises. Destination marketing challenges in cameroon and central africa. Tourism, tourism development, cameroon, german colonial history, german tourism. Abstract this study provides an overview of the current state of affairs in european tourism, considering the latest developments, identifying future challenges and emerging opportunities. Desa the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat is a vital interface between global policies in. In asia, tourism plays a number of important social and economic roles.
With the influx of tourists in a country, there is improvement in the tourism industry. The challenge of overtourism harold goodwin the challenge of managing tourism sustainably for residents, tourists and day visitors has been recognised for twenty years. It goes without saying this is a common issue faced by the entire subsaharan region of africa. Tourism is one of the key industries driving the current change and tourism could be a transformative tool within this takeoff. Cameroon, turkmenistan, kazakhstan, cote divoire, azerbaijan. In cameroon for example, despite the fact that tourism has been identified as a. Major problems facing cameroon today the peoples republic of cameroon or cameroon for short, is a central african country bordering the republic of chad to the northeast, the central african republic to the east, the republic of nigeria to the west, equatorial guinea, the republic of gabon, and the democratic republic of congo to the south. An agency of the department of economic development government of dubai. Integration communities and historical and tourism interests must ensure that cultural heritage tour. A land of contrast and promise, of violence and struggle, cameroon is a fragile young democracy with deep tribal roots, a nation whose rich natural resources portend a bright future. Air transport links with trade, tourism and inward investment 30 2.
By 2060, the number of middleclass africans, as defined by the. Since the 1970s, the government of cameroon has cultivated the industry by creating a ministry of tourism and by encouraging investment by airlines, hotels, and travel agencies. The challenges of marketing destinations in the central. The tourism sector is now a major driver of the maldives economy with a direct contribution of 33% to the gdp excluding sectors linked to tourism the tourism sector contributes to more than 44% of total taxes more than 14,000 people directly employed in the resorts the tourism sector contributes with 80% of foreign exchange earnings 461,000. This book deals with the important subject of governance and development. Developments and challenges in the hospitality and tourism. Problem facing the development of tourism in enugu state includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available problem facing the development of tourism in enugu state a case study of ezeagu local government area of enugu state abstract in this write up the investigation was centred on the need for the development of tourism. Tourism is the new oil in nigeria lai mohammed the main portion of nigerian oil is concentrated in the southeastern part of the country. Phd thesis sustainable tourism development management. Cameroons wildlife draws both safarigoers and biggame hunters, as cameroon is home to many of africas iconic animals. I limit myself here to three of the principal challenges.
Promotion and development of tourism in cameroon year 2014 pages 44 abstract this bachelors thesis is aimed to achieve a main goal which is at promoting and developing tourism in cameroon. Statistics department chief economist complex african development bank group. The challenges of sustainable community cultural heritage. Even more significantly, the book has the merits of critically evaluating the concept of good governance in an african context, identifying the internal factors that impinge on good governance and development, and proposing solutions. The tourism crisis is the impacts that adding 800 million additional international visitors per year to the tourism industry, not to mention the increase of tourism visits that may take place within national borders. Learn more about the cameroon economy, including the population of cameroon, gdp, facts, trade, business, inflation and other data and analysis on its economy from the index of economic freedom.
Challenges faced by the small and medium enterprises smes in malaysia. Major challenges for eu tourism and policy responses 16052017 constituting the thirdlargest economic activity in the eu, tourism is of considerable importance as a source of economic growth, regional development and employment. Poverty reduction strategy paper poverty reduction strategy papers prsps are prepared by member countries in broad consultation with stakeholders and development partners, including the staffs of the world bank and the imf. The large and industrious cities here are complemented by vast areas of mountains, rainforest and beaches. Understanding challenges to sustainable tourism development dr anna spenceley alliance 3rd annual conference, garden court marine parade, durban, 8. Cameroon like many other subsaharan african countries has identified tourism as a sector that can enhance the development of local communities by creating jobs and encouraging incomegenerating activities. To examine the contradictions and challenges facing the development of a. Digital platforms have a particularly signifi cant impact on the tourism sector. In fact, supermarkets make up only 4% of the nigerian market, though its share has doubled since 2006, indicating a in algeria, morocco and cameroon. Issues facing the travel and tourism industry eturbonews etn. The challenges sustainable tourism development presents many challenges. International tourism arrivals will grow by an estimated 4. The contribution of manufacturing to the economy grew strongly in the late 20th century, and in the early 2000s it accounted for almost onefifth of the gdp.
While the term cultural heritage is generally used in europe, in the usa the term cultural resources is in more. Echoing the development of tourism studies in the north american context gill, 2012. Project topic on problem facing the development of tourism. The nonprioritization of the tourism industry and its impacts on.
The challenges of sustainable community cultural heritage tourism. However, they face significant challenges in this pursuit, including the need to increase tax revenues. Tourism for transformative and inclusive growth examines the role that tourism. Challenges for human rights change in cameroon freedom magazine. Reflections on student tourism research in south africa. The case of cameroon is very critical, considering the amount of talk and energy that has been expended so far in the fight aga. African countries still face significant challenges and constraints in exploiting the potential of tourism services in trade and economic development. Kimbu 2011a notes an array of challenges, some of which include the. Tourism in cameroon is a growing but relatively minor industry. Over the past years, the global challenges to sustainable development have been driven by a broad set of megatrends, such as changing demographic profiles, changing economic and social dynamics, advancements in technology and trends towards environmental deterioration. The government cameroon takes a bold and aggressive step towards conquering key tourism markets in the western hemisphere by opening a tourism information bureau for the american countries in washington d.
Cultural heritage management chm is the vocation and practice of managing cultural heritage. Tourism for transformative and inclusive growth examines the role that tourism can play in africas development process. However, the dominant paradigm has been of tourism as a largely unquestioned good with sustainable and sustainability liberally applied to. Pdf in subsaharan africa tourism is considered as one of the. It is a branch of cultural resources management crm, although it also draws on the practices of cultural conservation, restoration, museology, archaeology, history and architecture. Cameroon, independent small grocers make up around 60% of all distribution channels, whereas in nigeria, other grocery retailers, such as kiosks and outdoor markets make up nearly 50%. World bank concludes that ssa could be on the cusp of an economic takeoff, much like china was 30 years ago, and india was 20 years ago. Cameroon suffers from weak governance, hindering its development and ability to attract investment. The cameroon example article in international journal of tourism research 4. Adding 800 million visitors a year is the equivalent of adding 8 or 9 walt disney worlds to the tourism industry. This paper identifies some challenges inhibiting the development and marketing tourism destinations in the central african subregion in general and cameroon in particular and proposes some concise measures whose implementation would help in redressing the situation. Pdf communitybased tourism in the south west region of.
The problem was highlighted during the celebration of the international day of tourism. Phd thesis sustainable tourism development management in. As a result, none of the three leading ethnic groups, can separate, as it will inevitably deprive this group or other ethnic groups of access to oil revenues. In subsaharan africa tourism is considered as one of the major sectors which can significantly contribute to a countrys economic growth. Chapter 36w challenges facing the developing countries 3 figure 1 countries of the world, classified by per capita gnp, 2000 income group u. Last month we examined some of the challenges facing the tourism industry in 2016. Its purpose would be to evaluate and discuss new developments and challenges for the tourism sector and their impact on employment, human resources. The challenges of marketing tourism destinations in the. Despite pronouncements to the contrary, central governments often do not want to devolve power to the local level.
Promotion and development of tourism in cameroon core. Major challenges for eu tourism and policy responses. This study, the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in obtaining credit in ghana, was undertaken to highlight the issues facing smes in ghana in their quest to. Challenges and opportunities for sustainable tourism. Interpreting the challenges monika prakash1 indian institute of tourism and travel management nimit chowdhary indian institute of tourism and travel management sunayana government engineering college. Request pdf the challenges of marketing tourism destinations in the central african subregion. Evariste habiyakare, eva holmberg this research is commissioned by development research organization drorg. Economic overview cameroon is the largest economy in the central african economic and monetary community cemac, a region experiencing an economic crisis triggered by the steep fall in oil prices. This month, we examine some of the other challenges with which. In 1961, former french cameroon and part of british cameroon joined to form presentday cameroon. Located at the crossroads between west and central africa in the gulf of guinea with english and french as the official languages, cameroon has a total surface area of 475 442 km. Ccameroons tourism objective is having at least one million foreign tourists a year by 2025, with a corresponding significant increase in revenue and foreign exchange.
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