The development of poverty-stricken areas presents a critical challenge to achieving social sustainability. The emergence of pro-poor tourism provides a promising option for poverty alleviation and is attracting increasing attention. Previous studies have attempted to explore the effectiveness and...

The ability of the poor to participate gainfully in pro-poor tourism (PPT) projects is an important but understudied factor in determining poverty alleviation impact. This study aims to address this knowledge gap by exploring the relationship between participation, income, and livelihood capital at ...

This study explores the socio-economic implications of enclave tourism in emerging destinations. The focus is on Zanzibar. The specific objectives are to estimate the gross tourist expenditure; to analyze the tourist expenditure in relation to the tourist demographic characteristics; and to find...

Building on the model of Meyer [(2007). Pro-Poor tourism: from leakages to linkages. A conceptual framework for creating linkages between the accommodation sector and 'poor' neighbouring communities. Current Issues in Tourism 10(6), 558-83], this paper focuses on the regional development potential...

This Critical Opinion discusses some themes and issues related to governance and policy in tourism. Shifts in modes of governance are described, along with some key concerns related to mobilities and hyper-neoliberism. The paper raises the question of what constitutes good governance in the context ...

The growth and expansion of tourism worldwide has made the activity a relevant element in developing countries' economies with important cultural and natural features forming valuable tourist assets. The combination of these elements has led to the incorporation of tourism into the international...

Pro-poor tourism studies often highlight the need for altering institutional restraints and creating policies that enhance freedoms for the poor. However, few studies have evaluated local-level strategies by which the poor seek to alter such restraints to improve their lives within evolving tourism ...

This study explores the phenomenon of transferring knowledge from migrant workers to the impoverished local population in pro-poor tourism. From the perspective of strategic needs in poverty alleviation and rural rejuvenation, pro-poor tourism should speed up the transfer of knowledge and...

Tourism's economic impacts are considerable for many developing countries yet those most in need often benefit little from the tourism sector. As such, Pro Poor Tourism (PPT) has been advocated as a means of contributing to poverty alleviation. However, it is acknowledged that such projects may not ...

A solid and consistent research production has, up to now, considerably contributed to the identification and exploration of the meanings, theoretical foundations, and possible implications of tourism in the cities. The focus on pursuing sustainable tourism activities has also inspired different...