Luxury Tourism in Africa Falls Short of Promises and Harms Locals, Study Finds

Luxury tourism in Africa falls short of promises and harms locals, study finds

Attempts by African nations to attract ‘high-value, low-impact’ tourism often cause more harm than good

Research finds that focusing on ‘luxury tourism’ may not benefit African nations

Many African countries have attempted to attract high-spending tourists in order to create economic success - but new research published in African Studies Review reveals that this strategy might not be as beneficial as it seems, and some countries are struggling to change course.For decades, organisations like the World Bank advised African nations to focus on “luxury tourism”. The idea was to attract wealthy visitors who spend a lot per day, l…