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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. TOURISM AND LESSER-DEVELOPED COUNTRIES: AN ANALYSIS Research
Compiled by 10/2010 Please Introduction
For many countries, particularly least-developed countries, tourism is the main economy of choice. Many of these LDCs have lovely scenery, helpful natives and a great deal of sand
and surf which lures travelers from colder climates. But for many LDCs, tourism has helped boost economic development and progress - in many
cases, in fact, tourism is the sole economic activity in many of these LDCs (Sharpley 2009; 337). But has tourism been the boon that it should be in theory? In
some cases, tourism hasnt had much impact on the local developments. Furthermore, even in cases of "sustainable" tourism, the environment is still impacted in a negative way. Comparisons of Similarities
and Differences in Tourism Development What, exactly, are least-developed countries (LDCs)? According to the United Nations, these are countries that have faced "major
obstacles in achieving even limited development (Sharpley 2009; 338). But in these nations, tourism is considered important and a potential catalyst for development (Sharpley 2009; 338). But the irony here
is that while tourism growth has been huge in many of these LDCs, economic and social growth hasnt necessarily followed (Sharpley 2009; 338). There are a variety of reasons why
this is the case, such as geographical characteristics (remove location which can limit access and investment); vulnerability to natural disasters; limited transport/accommodation facilities and a poor policy environment (Sharpley 2009;
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