Methods of Alleviation the Poverty through Sustainable Tourism

Andreea Baltaretu ()
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Andreea Baltaretu: Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University

International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences, 2012, vol. 2, issue Special 1, 167-177

Abstract: Tourism is one of the major economic sectors, which contributes to the development of the world trade and increase prosperity. Despite the turmoil in the global economy, this industry has suffered very few changes. The focus on tourism for the people with difficulties remains a huge task and opportunity. Therefore, the tourism has a special position in alleviating the poverty. Many tourism jobs are accessible to the poor; they require few skills and minimal investment. In addition, jobs may require hiring a part-time or can be used to obtain additional revenue.

Keywords: Poverty; poor population; sustainable tourism; prosperity; ST-EP initiative (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I30 I38 Q01 Q26 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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