Tourism is increasingly recognized as contributing
to social and economic development as well as a beneficial activity for host countries and local communities to combat unemployment by
creating direct and indirect jobs.
The United Nations has recognized the importance
of tourism and has accepted the theme "Poverty Alleviation", "Job Creation" and "Social Harmony"
for the development of tourism.
In this new approach it is important that national tourism administrations and the private sector join forces. After all the development of tourism can
only be successful if all stakeholders are involved. |
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