African propoor tourism development centre aptdc is a duly registered charitable development organization under certificate number op. No 8 propoor tourism initiatives in developing countries. In order to assess the effectiveness of propoor tourism, it is first critical to provide an elucidative definition of the phenomenon. The scheme commenced in 2003 and involved the selection of 36 rural sites to be used as rural destination development pilot projects. Pro poor tourism is about changing the distribution of benefits from tourism in favour of poor people. African pro poor tourism development centre is an organization that seeks to mainstream tourism in poverty alleviation or what is popularly know as local sustainable economic development. Currently the most chronic levels of poverty are recorded in rural areas of the. Business, international travel industry economic aspects growth industry forecasts. This paper is a preliminary effort to document propoor tourism ppt strategies and initiatives and to assess the challenges and successes they have experienced. There are many types of pro poor tourism strategies, ranging from increasing local employment to building mechanisms for consultation. Mar 11, 2020 download 10page term paper on propoor tourism. Saville 2 practical strategies for propoor tourism. The concept of tourism as a means of poverty alleviation has been around for nearly a decade, but there is a continuing debate over its effectiveness. The critical factor is not the type of company or the type of tourism, but that an increase in the net benefits that go to poor people can be demonstrated.
Benefits may be economic, but they may also be social, environmental or. Endogenous tourism project the endogenous tourism project 3 etp was a joint initiative between the ministry of tourism india and the undp. Propoor tourism is tourism that result in increased net benefit for poor people ppt is not a specific product or niche sector but an approach to tourism development and management. It resurfaced at the end of the 1990s with the emergence of propoor tourism ppt, defined as tourism which brings net benefits to the poor. Environmentally sustainable tourism refers to the interdependence of. No 1 practical strategies for propoor tourism, wilderness safaris south africa. African propoor tourism development centre is an organization that seeks to mainstream tourism in poverty alleviation or what is popularly know as. Propoor tourism as an approach towards community development 91 reflected through the palace, temples etc. No 1 practical strategies for pro poor tourism, wilderness safaris south africa. The usual environment of an individual, a key concept in tourism, is defined.
Ppt is not a specific product or niche sector but an approach to tourism development and management. This paper proposes that tourism, more specifically, propoor tourism can also be used as a mechanism for delivering on poverty reduction thereby further contributing to the countrys quest for developed nation status by 2020. Case study of propoor tourism and snv in humla district, west nepal, by naomi m. Although tourism has often been connected with poverty under the rubric of propoor tourism ppt, limited research has investigated this from the poors perspective. Perspectives on tourism and poverty reduction, channel view publications, clevedon. The integration of activitybased management in the. Tourism development has not, to date, incorporated poverty elimination objectives. What are the important functions of national tourist. Karin mahony and jurgens van zyl no 3 practical strategies for propoor tourism. Usaid and the philippines department of tourism and department of social welfare and development recently announced a program to include propoor tourism activities in areas of high poverty in the country. What are the important functions of national tourist organisation nto. It argues that tourism growth is necessary but insufficient by itself to alleviate poverty.
Tourism, sustainable development, and greek island hotel smes 1. It is part of an oecd project which is studying the role of kisa in the innovation systems of different industries. Pro poor tourism pdf 2 pro poor tourism as a way of sustainable development. Propoor tourism ppt is defined as tourism that generates net benefits for the poor.
Pro poor tourism pdf 2 propoor tourism as a way of sustainable development. These moments of the vigorous past carry and tell the story of their inception, beauty, grace, love, passion, art and architecture. The case studies used a common methodology developed within this project. For example, agenda 21 for the travel and tourism industry. Tourism is a complex industry driven by the private sector, and often by large international companies. Propoor tourism is defined as tourism that generates net benefits for the poor. Local tourism industry satisfaction, a key activity of iqm involves evaluating the quality of the jobs and the careers of industry employees, as well as the wellbeing of local tourism enterprises. Expanding opportunities reducing poverty in developing countries through tourism by fabrice leclercq, senior trade promotion adivser, and anne e. Tourism in the philippines has significant potential to boost.
Propoor tourism is not a specific product or sector. Cultural heritage, destination competitiveness and sustainability model in ldcs. Propoor tourism is not a specific product or sector of tourism, but an approach to the industry. Propoor tourism ppt is tourism that generates net benefits for the poor. Pdf on jan 1, 2015, regina scheyvens and others published. It is the proper agency and instrument for the execution of the national governments responsibilities for the control. Apr 11, 2015 pro poor tourism is tourism that result in increased net benefit for poor people ppt is not a specific product or niche sector but an approach to tourism development and management. The role of cultural heritage tourism in a propoor framework. Propoor tourism ppt is tourism that results in increased net benefits for poor people. Benchmarking and performance measurement of propoor activities. Somparat srisantisuk department of social policy london. Overview strategies for pro poor tourism can be divided into those that generated three different types of local benefit. Pro poor tourism as an approach towards community development 91 reflected through the palace, temples etc.
Case studies of makuleke and manyeleti tourism initiatives. Local peoples quality of life, concern for the wellbeing of residents means that a destination should find out what the. Pro poor tourism may benefit the poor in many parts of the world. The development and promotion of tourism in south africa government of south africa department of environmental affairs and tourism may, 1996 t able of contents abbreviations definition of terms the policy formulation process part i. Propoor tourism initiatives in developing countries. If the average per capita growth in a country is, for example, 2%, propoor growth must mean. Any type of company can be involved in propoor tourism a small lodge, an urban hotel, a tour operator, an infrastructure developer. The definition says nothing about the relative distribution of the benefits of the tourism. Pdf the economic and ethical implications of propoor tourism. Pro poor tourism does not only help to know about an area.
It enhance the linkage between tourism business and poor people, so that tourism contribution to poverty reduction d is increased and poor people are able to. Tourism in poor rural areas tanzania development gateway. International development agencies are also turning to tourism as a way of alleviating poverty. Given the increasing importance of tourism in economic development and the rise of pro poor tourism development strategies, this framework would help address theoretical and practical challenges in the economic analysis of tourism projects.
African pro poor tourism development centre aptdc is a duly registered charitable development organization under certificate number op. Benchmarking and performance measurement of pro poor activities. It is recommended that travelers and visitors be classified on the basis of their country of residence. Explore pro poor tourism profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of pro poor tourism. Dimensions of quality in tourism and destination quality. Jun 26, 2017 any type of company can be involved in propoor tourism a small lodge, an urban hotel, a tour operator, an infrastructure developer. This paper proposes communitybased tourism cbt as an alternative to conventional and propoor tourism ppt as a means to alleviate poverty and facilitating the development of disadvantaged poor community members. As noted by ashley ppt is commonly defined as tourism that generates net and haysom 2005.
Ppt can be applied at different levels, at the enterprise, destination or country level. The government of ethiopia goe has set in train an initiative to develop the tourism sector in ethiopia. The substantial differences between cbt and ppt are examined. Pro poor tourism is not a specific product or sector. Cultural heritage, destination competitiveness and. The integration of activitybased management in the construction of a destination environmental scorecard karatzoglou benjamin, phd candidate, department of economics, university of. Benefits may be economic, but they may also be social, environmental or cultural. Propoor tourismattempts to do this, putting poor people and poverty at the centre of the sustainability debate. Therefore, as long as poor people reap net benefits, tourism can be. Propoor tourism development the case of endogenous. Clive poultney and anna spenceley no 2 practical strategies for propoor tourism.
This paper is a preliminary effort to document propoor tourism ppt strategies and. Propoor tourism development the case of endogenous tourism. Strategies for making tourism propoor focus specifically on unlocking opportunities for the poor within tourism, rather than. Case study of propoor tourism and snv in humla district, west nepal. Tom nevin examines the issues raised in two new reports. A case study of sapa, vietnam a thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy in management.
Propoor tourisms viability in international development. It is not a specific product and therefore is not the same as ecotourism or communitybased tourism. These working papers, produced under the title lessonsharing on propoor tourism, are the result of a collaborative research project carried out by the ppt partnership. Given the massive impact that tourism has on many of the worlds poor, how and how far propoor tourism can be promoted needs to. The traditional definition of tourism involves the travel of people to destinations away. A critical analysis of propoor tourism and implications for sustainability article pdf available in current issues in tourism 102. This paper proposes communitybased tourism cbt as an alternative to conventional and pro poor tourism ppt as a means to alleviate poverty and facilitating the development of disadvantaged poor community members. Jun 26, 2017 overview strategies for pro poor tourism can be divided into those that generated three different types of local benefit.
Domestic tourism cannot thrive in a country where majority of its population is poor and has poor attitude to leisure. The national tourist organisation nto is the body responsible for the formulation and implementation of national tourist policy. Ppt working paper 12 tourism in poor rural areas 5 2 importance and challenges of tourism in rural areas rural areas are heterogeneous. This paper explores the knowledge intensive service activities kisa which firms in the australian tourism industry use in innovation. P, pro poor tourism development project and intends to apply a part of the funds to cover eligible payments under the contracts for construction of works as detailed below. Analysis of secondary case studies xavier cattarinich april 2001.
Therefore, as long as poor people reap net benefits, tourism can be classified as pro. Pro poor tourismattempts to do this, putting poor people and poverty at the centre of the sustainability debate. Clive poultney and anna spenceley no 2 practical strategies for pro poor tourism. Karin mahony and jurgens van zyl no 3 practical strategies for pro poor tourism.
It remains driven by economic, environmental andor cultural perspectives at national and international levels. The definition of a rural area is problematic in the literature most people know a rural area when they see one, but few agree on a definition. Their well special issue of current issues in tourism on propoor being. Overall, the paper will support the dependency theory position arguing that pro poor tourism is not yet an effective poverty alleviation and development tool for. The government of ethiopia goe has set in train an initiative to develop the tourism sector in. This definition has recently come under tiny compared to sun citys budget. Ethiopia towards a strategy for propoor tourism development. The departments and usaid signed a memorandum of understanding mou august 5th.
Pro poor tourism practical strategies forpropoor tourism. Tourism in the philippines to help the poor the borgen. In this paper we present the major factors responsible for poor attitude to leisure, its implications and suggestion with regards to how to inculcate recreation culture in a population. Propoor tourism may benefit the poor in many parts of the world. We travelers should all remember that, even with increasingly affordable air travel, tourism is very much a firstworld pursuit, and only a small percentage of the worlds population travels for pleasure in any capacity. Given the increasing importance of tourism in economic development and the rise of propoor tourism development strategies, this framework would help address theoretical and practical challenges in the. South asian journal of tourism and heritage 2010, vol.