Domestic tourist spending and economic development: The case of the North West Province
- 1 October 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Development Southern Africa
- Vol. 18 (4), 443-455
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03768350120083888
Abstract
Globally, tourism is the largest and fastest growing industry, outpacing all other industries. In South Africa, tourism is widely regarded as a growth catalyst, able to generate much-needed income and employment opportunities. The market potential of domestic tourism has, however, been downplayed in favour of international tourism. This research argues that tourism – especially domestic tourism – can contribute significantly to regional growth and development in South Africa. A survey was carried out among domestic tourists in the North West Province, one of the poorest provinces in South Africa. This survey was used to draw up a demographic and spending profile of the average domestic tourist in the province, and to determine the possible implications of this spending on different macroeconomic variables in the province.Keywords
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