Routledge Handbook of Tourism in Africa

The book provides a comprehensive and readable overview of the critical debates and controversies around tourism in Africa, and the major factors that are affecting tourism development now and in the future. It offers key critical insights into the issues, challenges, and trends that Africa and African tourism are facing, and is organized along geographic lines with each chapter covering the development of tourism, current trends, and discussion of critical issues such as community participation, gender, backpacking, urban tourism, wildlife tourism, and conservation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 540 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and engaging book delves into the intricate and multifaceted realm of tourism in Africa, providing a thorough and accessible exploration of the critical debates and controversies surrounding this rapidly evolving industry. Through extensive research conducted in collaboration with a growing network of African academics, practitioners, and international colleagues, the Handbook offers invaluable insights into the pressing issues, challenges, and trends shaping tourism development in Africa.

Part I of the book focuses on continent-wide concerns, including climate change, information and communication technology (ICT), heritage, and development. These chapters provide a broad framework for understanding the broader contextual factors that influence tourism in Africa.

The remaining chapters are organized geographically, each dedicated to exploring the development of tourism, current trends, and the examination of critical issues such as community participation, gender dynamics, backpacking, urban tourism, wildlife tourism, and conservation. By examining these diverse aspects, the Handbook offers a rich tapestry of perspectives and insights into the complex dynamics of tourism in Africa.

Combining an overview of key theories, concepts, contemporary issues, and debates, this book serves as an invaluable resource for students, academics, and practitioners seeking to understand the role of tourism in Africa. It provides a comprehensive framework for analyzing the complex interplay between tourism, culture, environment, and social dynamics, and offers valuable insights into the potential for sustainable and responsible tourism development in this vibrant continent.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367622725