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Tourism and Economic Development

Level:
A-Level, IB Diploma
Board:
AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, IB, OCR, WJEC

Last updated 24 May 2018

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For many developing countries tourism is already a major part of their economy and a significant source of income and employment

This short revision video provides overview of some of the arguments for and against tourism as a key driver of growth and development especially in lower and middle income countries.
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