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Pattern of local participation in tourism supply business within Kisumu County and its implication on tourism economic impact on poverty
The purpose of the study was to establish pattern of local participation in tourism supply business and its implication on local poverty reduction. The specific objective of the study included finding out the key local commodities that are important driver of tourism backward linkage with local economy ...
Pro-Poor tourism strategies in local communities in Uganda: A case study of lake Bunyonyi in Kabale district
The study examined the effectiveness of pro-poor tourism strategies on local communities in Uganda taking a case study of the Lake Bunyonyi tourist area. Using a descriptive research design, data was collected from a total of 120 community members with the aid of questionnaires. Interviews were also ...
Tourism education and training system in Greece. The transition from 20th to 21st century
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Effect of Islamic marketing mix integration on the decision to stay at Sharia hotels in Indonesia
By establishing Indonesia as a halal tourist destination in 2019. This has an impact on increasing tourists for vacation. In visiting a place, lodging accommodations such as hotels are taken into consideration. With so many hotels that have a sharia concept, there will be competing for customers. A contemporary ...
Determinants of Tourism Competitiveness in Emerging Tourists’ Destinations in the Arab Region: the Case of Saudi Arabia
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Lesotho Tourists’ Perspectives Towards the Delivery of Private Service Providers
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Lighthouse Tourism: Suggestions for an Innovative and Sustainable Use of the Greek Traditional Lighthouses
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Host Community’s Perception on the Socio-Cultural Effects of Carnival Calabar Festival and Tourism Development in Calabar City, Nigeria
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