South Africa’s Tourism Development Journey
Tourism as an Instrument for Development: A Theoretical and Practical Study
ISBN: 978-0-85724-679-0, eISBN: 978-0-85724-680-6
Publication date: 26 July 2014
Abstract
Nearly two decades into South Africa’s democracy, this chapter describes the most recent policy and strategy initiatives to ensure sustainable development and to enhance the country’s tourism competitiveness. It discusses the key national tourism policies, plans, and strategies, which together provide the framework for tourism development and management in the country. The importance of balancing a “top-down” framework with “bottom-up” local engagement is emphasized as a cornerstone of South Africa’s future tourism journey. In line with the philosophy that “structure should follow strategy”, the institutional framework to manage tourism during the next planning period is outlined. The discussion concludes with the critical success factors to enhance South Africa’s future sustainable tourism competitiveness.
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Citation
Heath, E. (2014), "South Africa’s Tourism Development Journey", Tourism as an Instrument for Development: A Theoretical and Practical Study (Bridging Tourism Theory and Practice, Vol. 5), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 281-299. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2042-144320140000006021
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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