Yet there may be growing urban populations, young people who cannot find jobs or even if they can earn an extremely modest income. More traditional forms of securing an income may not be an option. Once, in Botswana, I visited the home of my security guard. It turned out to be a cardboard box, labelled Gift of the people of the United States of America . I am sure he would have preferred a better job, a higher income.
Many development agencies view tourism as a frivolous activity.
Something that doesn t merit their support. Earlier this year I was one of a team tasked by the UK Department for International Development to look at the issue of tourism and poverty elimination. I believe the answer is yes . It is not a black and white answer. It depends where it is, what the alternative development options are, how it is done.