Gambian entertainment news, gambian artists, music, celebrity gossips, upcoming events, exclusive interviews, and more british tourist reveals problems affecting gambian tourism. Gambia forum, travel discussion for gambia tripadvisor. Findings on the worst forms of child labor the gambia. The tourism industry today in the gambia started when a party of 300 swedish tourists arrived in 1965. This policy is a call to action in order to combat some of the inequalities and negative impacts of tourism. Tourism in the gambia tourism in the gambia was launched in the mid tourism in the gambia. State of environment statistics in the gambia environmental problems and concerns the need for environment statistics arises from the following problems and concerns. Tourism geography routledge contemporary human geography, no. The gambian tourist value chain and prospects for propoor. Perched on the tip of a peninsula, dakar, the capital, is a dizzying, streethustlerrich introduction to the country. The gambia may be the smallest country on the continent, but its captivating array of attractions belies its tiny size. If the crisis persists, the report says, gambia could see deferrals or cancelations of foreign direct investment to its tourism and hospitality sectors.
Tourism development projects often include airports, roads, marinas, sewerage systems, water treatment plants, restoration of cultural monuments, museums and nature interpretation centres. Tourism, tourists and society provides a broad introduction to the interrelationship between tourism and society, making complex sociological concepts and themes accessible to readers from a nonsociological academic background. Tourism minister mmamoloko kubayingubane says the outbreak of the coronavirus has already affected the tourism industry negatively. Its not just the wildlife that benefits from ecotourism the local economy does too. This book examines the economic, physical and social impacts of tourism. From the findings of an economic survey the author concludes that hopes of. This textbook presents a comprehensive overview of the environmental impacts of various types of adventure tourism and how these can be best managed. Tourism impacts, planning and management is a unique text, which links these three crucial areas of tourism impacts, planning and management.
Responsible and ethical tourism in the gambia means that with a projected increase in world travel the country can expect many more tourists in the future and care has to be taken to reduce the detrimental impacts on the environment and culture of local people. Through a comparative approach involving international case studies, this book. The gambia tourism value chain and its propoor impact. Responsible tourism policy for gambia access gambia. Gambia sustainable land management appraisal report. Calculation of propoor impact of tourism expenditure. Tourism impacts, planning and management looks at all the key players involved be they tourists, host communities or industry members and considers a number of. Of course, controversies surround some of the assumed impacts that tourism facilitates rather than cause many of the negative consequences associated with the industry. The united nations world tourism organization forecasts international tourism will increase to 1. This handbook explores and critically examines both positive and negative impacts of tourism development focusing on the past, present and future issues, challenges and trends from a multidisciplinary global perspective.
Botswana is a good example of wise tourism policies. In west africa, gambia is the main destination for child sex tourism, confirms sheriff manneh, an officer with the tourism security unit in gambias capital, banjul, which was formed. Holiday tourism information visit the gambia gambia. But tourism in a developing country is a doubleedged sword. The republic of the gambia commonly referred to as the smiling coast of africa, is situated in the western region of africa. Surrounded by senegal, the gambia has a mere 80km of coastline, but what a magnificent stretch it encompasses. Impact of the coronavirus pandemic might lead to a bleak. For each constraint identified, a management strategy is proposed. Many developing countries are keen to develop tourism in order to become richer and to improve.
This title looks at all the key players involved be they tourists, host communities or industry members and considers a number of approaches and techniques for. Tourism and development challenges in the least developed. Sociocultural impacts of tourism social impacts of tourism refers to changes in the lives of people living in destination communities. The widespreading impacts thomas cooks collapse are thus abundantly clear. This tiny country earned its place on the travel map thanks to its gorgeous coastline and lush natural areas. Tourism and employment in the gambia sciencedirect. State of environment statistics in the gambia environmental.
The gambia is considered to be a small country with an approximate land area of 11,295 square kilometers and is located on the western coast of africa. It is only six hours away from major european destinations, there is no. The impacts of tourism are felt both at the national and community level particularly in the third world. Ecotourism impacts, potentials and possibilities book pdf. He said the tourism industry is a source of employment and livelihood for thousands of gambians adding that the closure of the hotels and restaurants will have negative impact in each one of them. It also explores the factors that have encouraged the growth of both domestic and international tourism and highlights ways in which patterns of tourism are evolving. We continually endeavor to negate any detrimental impacts our business has on our destinations whilst sustaining long term environmental and social benefits. Regional impacts according to the report, if the ebola epidemic is contained by the end of 2014, the economic impacts on west africa, including on guinea, liberia and sierra leone, could be. It comes at a time when the gambia has a desperate need to relaunch its image of being a cheap winter sun destination that is dominated by the mass tourist market. How is overtourism impacting travel to popular destinations. There are measures you can take to reduce your impacts on the country. World map of case study geographic location featured in part ii of the book. Luxurious fivestar resorts that cater to your every whim coexist with fun and busy mediterraneanstyle zones chock full of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Althoiugh a prima facie case can be made extolling the virtues of tourism in that country, the industry is beset by a range of problems.
In countries like namibia, revenue from hunting permits is directed towards conservation efforts. Gambia is a beautiful country with so much to offer. Following a brief discussion of the nature of tourism and tourists, the authors discuss the conceptual frameworks of tourism and evaluate the adequacy of impact methodologies currently in use. Zahedi allameh tabatabai university, iran abstract tourism development in the coastal environment has interfaced with the original characteristics of the area upon which it relied for attracting tourists. Nov 11, 2014 the impacts of tourism are felt both at the national and community level particularly in the third world. The gambia tourism value chain and prospects for propoor tourism. The paper deals with a number of issues arising from the design and implementation of tourism policies and programs in the gambia. With 176 people per square kilometer, it is one of the most densely populated countries in africa. Home countries west africa gambia gambia economic outlook.
This sector is healthy and is experiencing modest growth. Culture of gambia history, people, clothing, traditions. Ebola takes toll on the gambia from beyond its borders. Banjul, the gambia in this edition of tourisview bai lowe of the banjul craft market spoke on some of the issues bedevilling gambian tourism in general and traders at the craft market in. The agriculturally fertile country, dominated by farming, fishing, and tourism has its capital in banjul. The gambia government has undertaken significant fiscal, financial and economic reforms over the years and these reforms have resulted in broad macroeconomic stability, which has created the conducive environment necessary for investments for the facilitation of economic growth and development. The principal outputs of the youth and trade roadmap for the gambia design initiative are four endorsed. The governments policy is to promote tourism and its contribution to economic growth. It provides a thorough exploration of how society influences or shapes.
Althoiugh a prima facie case can be made extolling the virtues of tourism in that. This volume follows on from the authors previous textbook outdoor recreation. The private sector of the economy is led by tourism, trading, and fisheries. Still, the greatest threat remains illegal hunting. The main aim of this research is to highlight the wellorganized and managed economic impacts by host communities on the host community. Coastal erosion, depletion on natural resource base, loss of soil fertility, deforestation, pollution air, land and water, waste management, atmospheric emissions. Adventure tourism environmental impacts and management. In essence, the article is an advocation of sustainable tourism development for the gambia based on longterm holistic planning, including appropriate resource development, community involvement, education and training. Gambia s high population growth rate has diluted the positive effects of economic expansion. The books use of issues of scale, time and form to illustrate the effects of tourism provide an accessible and significant reminder that tourism s impacts vary over time and space, affects both the visitor. The gambia has unique qualities over many other destinations. Responsible and ethical tourism in the gambia means that with a projected.
Following the 2016 political transition, gdp growth accelerated to 6. Robert yin offers a more detailed technical definition in his book case study. The tourism industry has come to realize that wildlife equals money and that it is worth much more alive than dead. Gambia tourism board tourist information center kotu. The gambia tourism value chain and its propoor impact january 2006 to december 2006 this study examines the current state of tourism in the gambia, west africa, and proposes a series of practical measures to enhance the flow of benefits to the poor. Nov 05, 2018 the tourism industry just keeps on growing and mass tourism is becoming a serious threat to the environment.
However, ecotourism can be differentiated from other types of tourism by two major factors. This paper analyses the development constraints which confine the gambia to being one of the poorest. Tourism, economic impacts, environmental impacts, social and. The number of coronavirus cases in south africa has risen to. This responsible tourism policy has been prepared by the responsible tourism partnership and has been produced and agreed through a multistakeholder process. Using primary data, tourism in the gambia, its development and administration are described in some detail. We at the gambia experience have always been aware of the impact of tourism on the immediate and worldwide environment, which is why weve always. Sex tourists have been turning to the gambia as the authorities in destinations such as thailand and the philippines run vigorous campaigns to keep them off their soil.
The central finding is that about 14 per cent of the gambian part of the chain flows directly into the hands of poor people a. Natural beauty, wildlife, fishing, culture, but the problem is its very lazy minister for tourism who do little or nothing to attract the kind of tourist who might like something other than a smelly bumster. The book concludes by examining emerging and future concerns in tourism and. Positive and negative impacts of tourism tourism ks3.
The positive and negative impacts of ecotourism on african. The impacts have two dimension that is, negative and positive. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic might lead to a bleak fy21 for the hospitality and tourism industry according to credit rating agency care. The tourism industry was affected by the pandemic, causing hardship for gambians who depend on tourism for their incomes. No matter when you visit, the gambia always has something to offer. Stretching 450 km along the gambia river, its 10, 689 sq. Sustainable tourism child protection policy gambia. Apr 25, 2018 tourism is one of the worlds largest industries and biggest employers, with both positive and negative effects of inbound and outbound tourism felt on economic, environmental and social levels.
The gambia may be small, but this friendly west african country is packed with things to do and see. Ebola takes toll on the gambia from beyond its borders this article is more than 5 years old as tourist season begins, hotels have fewer guests than last year and the industry fears visitor. That pioneering trip was organised by a swede named bertil harding together with the tour operators vingresor. It gives a description of tourism in the gambian economy and discusses. It was seen as an ideal place to escape the harsh winter months of scandinavia where europeans would enjoy not only sun, sand and beaches but also experience the excitement of a real. The term sociocultural impactssociocultural impacts refers to changes to residents. In particular, tourism is identified as an appropriate development strategy. Our expert insight will help you decide how long to spend exploring the gambia s relaxing beaches, quaint towns, and everything in between. Understanding and managing tourism impacts illustrates that when well managed tourism can make a positive contribution to destinations.
Banjul reuters fatou jallow borrowed money this year to spruce up her beachside restaurant in gambia. Though its one of west africas most stable countries, senegal is far from dull. With two main seasons and predictable weather patterns, its easy to decide what time of year works best for a visit keep reading for our take on the best time to. It is published by the gambia tourism concern, an organisation which has the aim to ensure that the benefits of tourism is given a chain effect so that many people who are excluded today may become beneficiaries. Negative impact of covid19 on tourism, estimated loss. We at the gambia experience have always been aware of the impact of tourism on the immediate and worldwide environment, which is why weve always strived to be a green company. In the 1980s, the government took the advice of conservationists and began developing highrevenue, lowvolume tourism. The impact of thomas cooks collapse on tourism simple. The gambia is a small, fragile country in west africa. Pdf tourism and development policy in the gambia researchgate. British tourist reveals problems affecting gambian tourism. The countrys main geographical feature is the river gambia. Its assessment of tourisms global impact along with its overviews of sectoral and.
Gambia fears tourism crisis after thomas cook collapse. The gambia is reported to be becoming an increasingly popular destination for european sex tourists and paedophiles. This title looks at all the key players involved be they tourists, host communities or industry members and considers a number of approaches and techniques for managing tourism impacts successfully. Sustainable tourism child protection policy the gambia. Additionally, it is believed that one out of every seven euro generated in the economy, comes from tourism. A narrow strip of green, tucked away in west africa, the gambia is a treasure trove of natural goodies awaiting a keen explorer. Harnessing tourism for growth and improved livelihoods. The impact of tourism on wildlife the loggerhead turtle water quality and tourism rimini, italy tourism and economic development in tunisia and the gambia.
Cultural impacts of tourism refers to changes in the arts, artifacts, customs, rituals, and architecture of a people. The rise of ethical tourism adds to the appeal, as travelers are able to enjoy the countrys beauty and contribute beneficially to its economy and society. The global effects and impacts of tourism routledge handbooks. It gives a description of tourism in the gambian economy and.
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