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Course description

This course adopts a social science perspective to examine the social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges and opportunities for tourism in developing economies. Students will understand the concept of development, and the potential opportunities, challenges and debates associated with tourism in developing economies. Topics include pro-poor tourism, tourism and poverty alleviation, community involvement, capacity building, fair trade in tourism, tourism in island nations, markets, arts and crafts, indigenous tourism and the involvement of women and minority groups in tourism in developing economies.

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