Tourism planning and development: igniting Africa’s tourism economy is an introductory text that explains basic concepts and the unfolding of the tourism phenomenon on the African continent. Adopting a comprehensive and practical approach, it uses local examples and case studies to illustrate the implementation of tourism development principles and capture the essence of the African tourism space.

Contents include the following:

• Planning for tourism development
• Alternative tourism products in Africa
• Role of attractions in tourism development
• Accommodation and hospitality
• Role of transport in tourism
• Tourism supply chain management
• Destination management and marketing
• Environmental impacts of tourism
• Tourism, entrepreneurship and small business development

Tourism planning and development: igniting Africa’s tourism economy is aimed at tourism students and development stakeholders.